Category Archives: kelp

Today I went diving on Susan’s Hooters in Icy Strait, Alaska and came face to face with a curious sea lion.

This dive site is aptly named after the twin peaks that rise above the water at the point of the Inian Islands. I was very excited as this is one of the crews favourite in this area of Alaska. I … Continue reading

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I woke up to be surrounded by emerald rain forests, brilliant blue skies and white fluffy clouds. British Columbia is a very beautiful place

As the newest addition to the crew aboard the Nautilus Swell I have set off on an adventure that too few people get to experience, exploring above and below the waves of our rich coastal waters here in beautiful British … Continue reading

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I love my job. The remote and unspoiled white sand beach reminded me of Robinson Crusoe

Yesterday we spent the day exploring and diving around Adam’s Harbour in Hakai Pass – one of my favorite places on earth. The remote and unspoiled white sand beaches always remind me of Robinson Crusoe. The weather was nice in … Continue reading

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Diving Nalau Pass on the Swell close to Bella Bella – it was like diving in the tropics. so many vivid colours and intense life

There were so many basket stars on that last dive that they were living on top of the puget sound king crab!The basket stars started at 10 feet – I’ve never seen them that shallow. Decorated war bonnets, sponge, salt … Continue reading

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Comments overheard after a dive on the Nautilus Swell on a Port Hardy trip.

The wooden decks are beautiful and the varnished wood inside is so beautiful. It was really cool finishing the dive in a kelp forest with hundreds of black rock fish. The current started along Browning Wall in the right way … Continue reading

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The scuba diving in Port Hardy on the Nautilus Swell is unbelievable.

It was an amazing drift dive. We drifted about half a knot along a wall filled with life. I saw an amazing huge Puget Sound King crab with short legs and an amazing orange colour. I grabbed my buddy who … Continue reading

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Forget diving, I’d come back just for the meals

What a dedicated crew –  what a beautiful boat. Customer service is at the top of the list.  Every creature comfort is taken into account.   They rarely miss a beat… and if by chance something is askew, before you know … Continue reading

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Der 2. Tauchgang war etwas Besonderes. Ein Explorer-Dive. Keiner kannte den Platz. Alaska, Juni 2011.

Der 2. Tauchgang war etwas Besonderes. Ein Explorer-Dive. Keiner kannte den Platz & nach dem Tony (Divemaster) und Tim uns gefragt hatten, waren wir alle begeistert von dieser Möglichkeit einen neuen Platz zu erkunden. Eine Steilwand, nicht sehr Tief aber … Continue reading

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At one point, the humpbacks were right underneath the skiff and we thought we might be lunch when the bubble circle was right beside the skiff! – Sep 16 2011, Alaska

Summary The first two days in Alaska onboard the Nautilus Swell have been amazing for all of us.  The first day included some brief visits from the resident sea lions while diving and also on the surface, a curious sea … Continue reading

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I love that I was here to watch the season change and watch the animal behaviour change with it. August 27th 2011 – Alaska

–DM Blog This is my last dm blog this season for the Nautilus Swell. Our Alaska season is drawing to a close with only 3 trips left and I am heading down to Mexico next week.. I arrived here early … Continue reading

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