Description
With nearly two weeks of expedition, this journey to the Cocos Island maximizes dive time in one of the world’s most important shark sanctuaries. The extended duration allows for repeated visits to key spots in the park— pinnacles, walls, and cleaning stations— where large schools of hammerhead sharks gather, along with Galapagos, tiger, silky, and white-tip sharks.
Throughout the days, encounters with manta rays, eagle rays, whip rays, dolphins, dense schools of jacks, and, depending on the season, whale sharks occur in dives characterized by strong currents and the pelagic nature of the destination. The national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also hosts endemic species such as the rosy-lipped batfish.This proposal is designed for experienced open-water divers who want to fully explore this remote corner of the Pacific.
Itinerary
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Pick-up is conducted at hotels in the San José area and continues by road to Puntarenas, where passengers board the Sea Hunter. From the port, the boat heads out to sea for the journey of approximately 32 to 36 hours that separates the mainland from Cocos Island. This initial voyage allows time to organize diving and photography gear, familiarize oneself with the vessel, and rest before the first dives.
Sea-Hunter
Included
- International flights
- Scuba Finders backpack with t-shirt
- Printed travel documentation
- 13 nights onboard the Sea Hunter with full board and shared occupancy
- Transfers between San José and Puntarenas (round trip)
- Average of three guided daily dives from auxiliary boats during island days
- Tank, weights, and air
- Travel insurance and Scuba Safe assistance
Not included
- Access fees to Coco Island National Park
- Diving equipment rental
- Nitrox and rebreather service
- Crew tips
- Recommended additional hotel night on land before return flight
- Everything not specified in the 'Includes' section
If you cancel more than 30 days before the start of the trip: a 70% penalty of the total amount will apply, which is non-refundable.
If you cancel 30 days or less before the start of the trip: 100% of the amount will be non-refundable.
These conditions apply regardless of whether you purchase a cancellation insurance policy or a free cancellation option. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our Scuba Safe insurance options.