Relaxation is provided by the spacious saloon, the generous sun deck with sun loungers, a bar and a barbecue area. The varied galley spoils guests with a variety of delicious dishes. Lunch consists of lighter dishes such as soups, salads and sandwiches.
In the evening, the talented chef conjures up tasty dishes with fresh ingredients, including seafood, beef and chicken, barbecue specialities and homemade desserts. Complimentary fruit juices, soft drinks, water, iced tea, coffee and a limited selection of regional beers and wines are available. Meals, snacks and drinks are included in your stay.
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The Cocos Island Aggressor is a 38 metre long liveaboard that has been specially designed for stability and comfort. There is space for up to 22 guests on board, spread over 11 cabins. The upper deck has four master cabins, while there are seven deluxe cab ins on the lower deck. Each cabin is equipped with its own shower, air conditioning and a comfortable bathroom. Each guest is also provided with a spacious locker for the safe storage of diving equipment.
The trip to Cocos Island is dependent on the tides and begins as soon as all guests are on board. The crossing takes around 36 hours. During the journey and between dives, guests can relax on the upper deck at the bar or on the comfortable loungers. The diving programme includes several dives a day, with an average of 21 dives during a 10-night trip. Night dives are currently not possible in this area.
The diving experience in the waters of Cocos Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is spectacular. Divers encounter impressive marine life such as hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, manta rays and whale sharks. In addition to the breathtaking dives, there is also the opportunity to go ashore, hike through the dense jungle of Cocos and swim in picturesque waterfalls.
Cocos top dive sites:
The Cocos Islands are only accessible by liveaboard. Divers can expect deep walls, volcanic formations, caves and spectacular drift dives. Due to the often challenging conditions, the area is more suitable for experienced divers.
Alcyone
A 600-foot-long sunken mountain whose summit is 75 feet from the surface. Shoals of hammerhead sharks, manta rays and schools of fish. Possible sailfish or marlin.
Big Dos Amigos
This small island has a 45-foot high arch and a 60-foot high pinnacle on the south-east side. Look out for rainbow runners, yellowtail snappers, bigeye jacks and lobsters. Hammerhead sharks swim between the pinnacle and the arch.
Bird Island, Chatham Bay
This site originates from Chatham Bay, southeast of Manuelita, and features a variety of marine life, including frogfish, lobsters, moray eels, rays, white tip sharks and hammerheads. There is even a cleaning station.
Dirty rock
A large island with schools of marble rays and hammerhead sharks.
Lonely rock
Shoals of marble rays and mobular rays.
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Deluxe Twin Cabin lower Deck
- 2 single beds
- Adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Master cabin upper deck twin with window
- 2 single beds
- Adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Master double cabin upper deck with window
- 1 double bed
- adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
Included:
VAT, hotel transfers, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea & coffee, drinking water, wine with dinner, snacks, full board (all meals), dive packages, towels for use on deck, cabin towels, complimentary toiletries.
Required extras:
National park fees (350-630 USD per trip).
Optional extras:
Tips, rental equipment, Nitrox, diving courses, snorkelling set.
Prices for rental equipment
Rental equipment is available on this ship. Please indicate on the booking form what you need. Details below of what is included and the additional prices.
- 15 litre bottles 75-120 USD
- Regulators 60-90 USD per trip
- BCD 60-90 USD per trip
- Fin 50-75 USD per trip
- Mask 50-75 USD per trip
- Nitrox bottle100-150 EUR per trip
- Snorkelling set 50-75 USD per trip
- Torch 8 USD per day
- Dive computer 60-90 USD per trip
- U/W camera rental 100 USD
- Full equipment (with: Regulator, BCD, fins, mask, snorkelling set, torch, dive computer) 175-260 USD per trip
- Wetsuit 50-70 USD per trip
- Air temperature: Warm all year round with average temperatures between 26.5 °C in November/December and 28.5 °C in April/May.
- Water temperature: Stable temperatures between 27.0 °C in December/January and 29.5 °C in May, ideal for diving.
- Rainfall: Drier months from January to April; wetter period from May to October, with the highest rainfall in October.
Cocos Island (Isla del Coco) is located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, around 550 kilometres southwest of Costa Rica. It belongs to Costa Rica and is an uninhabited tropical island that is primarily known for its breathtaking underwater world and its importance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geographical location
Cocos Island is located in the Pacific-Caribbean region, but is not part of the Caribbean, but of the Eastern Pacific. The island is a long way from the mainland, about 36 hours by boat from Costa Rica. It is of volcanic origin and has an area of 24 square kilometres.
Climate
The climate on the island is tropical and humid, with heavy rainfall throughout the year. Temperatures average between 23 and 30°C. Due to its proximity to the equatorial weather corridor, the climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, resulting in lush vegetation and numerous waterfalls.
Inhabitants & living conditions
Cocos Island has no permanent population. The only inhabitants are park rangers and occasional researchers who monitor and protect the Cocos Island National Park. There is no infrastructure for tourists, and visits are only possible with a special permit or on diving safaris.
Economy
As the island is uninhabited, there is no traditional economy. The main purpose of the island is nature conservation and it is part of the Cocos Island National Park. Economic income comes mainly from ecotourism, especially from liveaboards departing from Costa Rica.
Religion
As there is no permanent population, there are no religious institutions on the island. However, Costa Rica is predominantly Catholic.
Position in the region
Cocos Island is one of the most important nature reserves in the eastern Pacific. It is known for its impressive biodiversity and is often compared to the Galápagos Islands. It is particularly famous among divers, as large schools of hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whale sharks and other large fish can be found there.
Although the island is not located in the Caribbean, it is of great importance for the conservation of marine biodiversity and is one of the most spectacular diving spots in the world.