Cocos IslandCosta RicaWhat is it like at Cocos Island? 
Located 300 miles southwest of Costa Rica, Cocos Island is an isolated ocean oasis. For decades, pirates and adventurers used the island as a hideout, but now, as Cocos continues to concentrate marine life from hundreds of miles around, it is recognized as one of the last wild places on earth. Cocos offers some of the finest big-animal scuba diving in the entire world. In an era haunted by ecological catastrophe, Cocos offers an example of natural harmony. Hammerheads, giant manta rays, bottle-nose dolphins, whale sharks and millions of smaller fish all call Cocos home. In the waters of Cocos Island, you will dive with white tips and hammerhead sharks, marbled stingrays approaching 6' in diameter, manta rays up to 12' across, giant moray eels and an occasional whale shark! Additionally, you will see Moorish idols, large schools of jacks and tuna, creole fish, lobsters, octopus and other various reef life. Silky sharks, silver tips, sailfish, marlin, and green turtles are also in the area. The key word in describing Cocos Island diving is ACTION! ! ! If you are looking for adventure, it's here! Conditions around Cocos are varied. The one constant factor at Cocos is change. Currents are at times strong and unusually changeable. Diving could become strenuous, but not more than any experienced diver could handle. Visibility averages 80-100' with occasional extremes of 40 and 120'. With this in mind, be prepared for some of the best diving of your life.
Diving Details
Sea Hunter Liveaboard This vessel has eight cabins (total capacity of 18 passengers). Three double-bed staterooms with private bath. Two triples with private bath.and Three doubles with a private bath. Diver facilities are extremely well designed: private camera/strobe storage shelves with individual 110 volts AC power, individual gear storage, a private dryer for clients towels and bathing suits, etc. The chase boats are superb, two 24' fiberglass cruisers. SEA HUNTER puts 9 or less divers in each chase boat. This is a superbly comfortable, stable and spacious vessel, with everything a serious diver/photographer could wish for. While on board the Sea Hunter, you can also take advantage of the opportunity to become a certified nitrox and rebreather diver, which will both extend your bottom time, and allow you to get even closer to the marine life. 11 Day / 10 Night Liveaboard Package Includes: Round trip transportation from San Jose - Puntarenas, 11 day/10 night cruise, meals, snacks, beverages (non-alcoholic), tanks and weights and 7 full days of action packed diving, with 3-4 dives per day. Packages Excludes: A National Park Fee of $ 245US, airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica and overnight hotels, gratuities. Please contact us for assistance. Oceanos Aggressor  Eight-day charters are Saturday to Sunday with five days of diving and ten-day trips are Tuesday to Friday with seven days of diving. The Okeanos sets off from the port town of Punteranas. Transfers from San Jose are provided on the day of departure. An overnight stay is required in San Jose prior to the charter.
This 110ft Ocean Yacht accommodates 22 divers. Ten-day trips are Tuesday to Friday with seven days of diving. The Okeanos sets off from the port town of Punteranas. Transfers from San Jose are provided on the day of departure. An overnight stay is required in San Jose prior to the charter. 10 Day / 9 Night Liveaboard Package Includes: 10-day charter rate includes Tuesday to Friday cruise with 7 full days of diving, all meals and beverages. Package Excludes: Park Fee of $ 245US, airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica and overnight hotels, gratuities. Please contact us for Availability and Pricing |
