Nautilus Belle Amie: questions about luggage & on-shore adventures

[DiveGrrl47]

Hi! We leave on Saturday for the Belle Amie Whale Sharks/Sea of Cortez trip. I’ve read everything I can find & I understand that luggage (for clothing & such) stays in the staterooms, but what do they do with the bags that scuba gear arrives in? We cart our gear in big rolling duffles & I can’t imagine having room for those and our regular luggage in our stateroom.

Also, they list some on-shore activities like a hike - is these things that can be done in shorts & running shoes?

Anything else I should know while packing?

Thanks for the help!
—Lisa
Aka DiveGrrl47

 

[Living4Experiences]

There is a storage room on the boat for the big luggage, and the crew will take it there once you've unpacked.

Shorts and running shoes are fine for the hikes, better than flip-flops or sandals. I suggest contacting Nautilus for the best info, though.

For your packing questions, is this your first liveaboard? That will help with the answers you get as a first-timer or an experienced liveaboard diver.

 

[DiveGrrl47]

<For your packing questions, is this your first liveaboard? That will help with the answers you get as a first-timer or an experienced liveaboard diver.>

It’s our first live aboard. We’ve always done resorts before, which is more forgiving on packing woes lol …

 

[aquabluegreg]

The Nautilus website has a bevy of information. Here is know before you go package.

Sea of Cortez:

 

[Living4Experiences]

Large clips to dry your stuff on the rails.
Magnetic hooks for the steel walls of your cabin for extra hanging space.
Enough swimsuits, rash guards, headbands that you can have a rotation of wet and dry clothing.
Seasickness medication (meclizine, etc.)
Emergency Go Bag
Ear plugs-engine, kitchen, dropping anchor noise

Bluewater Dive Travel has a nice list.

Liveaboard Dive Packing List (2025 Edition) | Bluewater Travel

Plan the perfect liveaboard dive trip with our expert 2025 packing checklist. From documents to dive gear and comfort items, this guide ensures nothing gets left behind.

www.bluewaterdivetravel.com

 

[aquabluegreg]

If you haven't been on a liveaboard and might get sea sick, preventative meds are a good idea. This is the Sea of Cortez but it can still get rough. Put Scopolomine patches on the list. I also send all of my clients a water-proof pouch for credit cards, cash, passport, and cell phone just in case of emergency.