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The Nautilus Explorer
The Nautilus Explorer is our third vessel, custom designed from the keel up to our specifications as a small ship that provides maximum comfort and reliability for our guests. Heavy-duty commercial grade systems ensure that you'll have a smooth-running voyage with the highest possible level of safety. While we choose our itineraries for calm seas, the Nautilus Explorer's passive stability system ensures the smoothest possible ride in all conditions.
116'
long, 27' wide: Small ship size with big ship feel. Cruise speed 11 - 12.8 knots: Steady, smooth performance.
5/16th steel hull and main deck: Built-in strength
7,000 gallon fresh water capacity / 1,800 gallons-per-day water maker: Shower as often as you
like.
Twin 70 KW gensets: Quiet power with precise voltage and frequency control for computers
Air-conditioning and heating throughout: Comfort in every climate.
Built at Sylte Shipyard in Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Launched Spring 2000
The Nautilus Swell
The newest wave to hit Alaska and British Columbia diving
Dive and explore the beautiful Emerald Sea from a private yacht with 12 - 14 divers onboard, 38 foot dive skiff INDE in tow and a highly experienced divemaster in the water pointing out our famous giant pacific octopus, wolf-eels, sealions, nudibranchs and the whole spectrum of life special to these waters. There is no better way to experience Alaska and B.C. The Nautilus Swell is a classic and beautiful vintage vessel with $3,500,000 recently spent on renovations and refit. Just like her sistership, Nautilus Explorer, you can expect exceptional service levels from a friendly and professional crew including all the famous Nautilus touches: a hostess with hot drinks and snacks waiting for you after every dive and shore excursion, morning coffee service to wherever you may be enjoying the view, an extensive selection of wine and microbrews, a refreshing, frosty beer brought directly to you in the hot-tub in the evening. All staterooms, superior suites and single occupancy cabins have private ensuites, separate shower stalls, doors that open directly outside and individually controlled heat. The ship’s watermaker ensures that you can shower as often as you like.
Best of all, the addition of the Nautilus Swell to our schedule means that we are able to extend our Alaska season into the prime months of August and September when the streams are choked with spawning salmon and anxious brown bears pace the shoreline.
