Monthly Archives: October 2013

Our friends from Switzerland dive British Columbia on the Nautilus Swell

Schon von weiten riechen wir den penetranten geruch. Die Nautilus swell bleitet ruhig dirch die nebel veshangenen gewasser uorder kueste von Vancouver Island. Aus der nebligen szenerie taucht der felsen. Dutzende seelowen, riesige mannchen und die 900 kilo schwer! Wir … Continue reading

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Les plongees superbes et bateau magnifique. Nautilus Swell. Port Hardy – Browning Pass. October 2013

Wonderful liveaboard. The boat and the dives are amazing! – Ludovico Savarillio The Nautilus Swell is a class act! First rate dives in an awesome setting plus a caring and efficient crew. Life doesn’t get any better than this – … Continue reading

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Divemaster log – Nautilus Swell – Campbell River to Port Hardy, British Columbia.

Oct 23, 2013 Location: Campbell River Dive One: Row and be Dammed Temp: 10C – Vis: 50ft – Weather: foggy – Seas: Calm Comments:  Nice first dive for our check out. Strawberry Pink anenomes everywhere!! Guests were able to get their equipment … Continue reading

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Everything was more than top notch. I will never forget this trip on the Nautilus Swell

A beautiful trip/boat. The crew was so friendly and helpful and it was some of the best diving you cant think of! I will never forget those Dolphins and Sea lions!! Quoted by Daniel Schmid   Thanks for all the … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log Nautilus Swell : Of course, time spent onboard wouldn’t be nearly as engaging or rewarding of not for the great crew and guests that I get to sail with.

Back at the helm of the Nautilus Swell! Altough the weather has taken a decidedly nippy turn since last I was on board, the diving and topside scenery of Northern Vancouver Island remains superb. I’m very fortunate to have the … Continue reading

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Divemaster blog, Nautilus Swell, Port Hardy, Browning Pass and Stubbs Island

Oct 13, 2013 Location: Port Alexander Dive One: Hussar Point Temp: 10C – Vis: 50ft – Weather: rainy – Seas: Calm Comments:  Very nice first dive of the trip!  The guests were extremely excited, good and ready to go first thing in the … Continue reading

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In one particular bay, hooded nudibranchs can be seen on bull kelp in great numbers.

Enjoying light winds and calm seas for Northern Vancouver Island. October is a beautiful time of year in this area.  It is just plain beautiful out here in the mornings – calm water, fog banks, glimpses of blue sky poking … Continue reading

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I saw a giant pacific octopus and it was feeding on a fish! oh la la.

Last night after dinner our excited divers were gearing up for a night dive. Spirits were high and each diver were telling us what they were hoping to see. One diver said “I hope to see some octopus”. Hostess Amanda … Continue reading

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Komodo and Palau were my favourite trips until I went to Alaska. I would sign up for another trip right away if I could.

Dear Nautilus Swell, I’m not sure if this e-mail goes to the office or to the crew of the Swell, but to whoever reads this, I just wanted to take the time to thank you for a wonderful trip. I … Continue reading

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That was hands down the best macro dive I have ever done in my life.

“Toy Man Gap is absolutely Remarkable, simply stunning” -Mark In the Salon after a great day of Diving “The diving on this trip has been unbelievable, this liveaboard has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and the … Continue reading

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