The Okeanos Aggressor II departs from Puntarenas, Costa Rica, and takes around 36 hours to make the crossing to Cocos Island. Divers have the opportunity to make up to 21 dives in the waters of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is known for its unique encounters with large fish.
In addition to the spectacular underwater adventures, guests can also enjoy an excursion on land, where they can hike through the dense jungle of Kokos and refresh themselves in the picturesque waterfalls.
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The Okeanos Aggressor II is a liveaboard specially designed for comfort and stability and enables unforgettable diving experiences all year round on the remote island off Costa Rica. The yacht can accommodate up to 24 guests, who are accommodated in 12 comfortable cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Eight deluxe cabins are located on the lower deck and are equipped with a double bed below and a bunk bed above. On the main deck is the spacious master cabin with a queen-size bed, while there are two suites on the upper deck, which can be furnished with either two single beds or a king-size bed, depending on preference.
The main deck houses the on-board restaurant, which serves a varied and delicious selection of dishes. While breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, the chef prepares dinner fresh and serves it directly at the table. On the upper deck there is a barbecue station and a shaded cocktail bar - the ideal place to relax, socialise with other guests and reminisce about the impressive diving experiences of the day. There are also comfortable loungers where guests can sunbathe between dives.
Transfer to Puntarenas for boarding and departure to Cocos Island.
Day 2 - 3
When you arrive on Cocos Island, the diving begins.
Day 4 - 9
Eat, sleep and dive.
Day 9 -10
Journey back to Puntarenas.
Day 11
Check out at 7am and transfer to San Jose airport or guest hotels.
ARRIVAL
Guest's travel arrangements MUST include an overnight stay in San Jose, Costa Rica one day prior to the yacht's departure to accommodate the transfer schedule from San Jose to Puntarenas. Upon arrival at the airport in San Jose, you will be responsible for the transfer to your hotel.
CHECKOUT
Check-out is at 7:00 am on the morning of departure. The staff will take you to the host hotel, San Jose airport or if you are leaving late in the afternoon you can take advantage of the jungle crocodile safari or canopy tour.
Coco's top dive sites:
Alcyone
A 600-foot-long submerged 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.
Manuelita
The north-east corner has a steep wall. Lots of white tips, marble rays and schools of creoles.
Special sightings
Whale sharks, mating eagle rays, sailfish, mating white tip sharks, false killer whales.
Ubing Rock, Wafer Bay
This 300' long rock starts at 20' and drops to a 110' sandy bottom. The southeast slope
Sample routes and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited may change depending on local regulations, guest experience, weather and logistics and are at the captain's discretion.
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Deluxe double cabins bunk beds lower deck
- 1 double + 1 single bed (floor)
- adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Master Deluxe double room lower deck
- 1 king-size double bed
- Adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Suite 2 Deluxe Twin Upper Deck
- 2 single beds
- Adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Suite Gran Double
- 1 king-size 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:
harbour fees, costs for the hyperbaric chamber (30 USD), national park fees (350-630 USD).
Optional extras:
Travel insurance, diving insurance, tips, airport transfers, rental equipment, nitrox, nitrox course, diving courses, additional dives, 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 bottles75-120USD
- Regulators60-90USD per trip
- BCD60-90USD per trip
- Fin50-75USD per trip
- Mask50-75USD per trip
- Nitrox bottle150-150USD per trip
- Snorkelling set50-75USD per trip
- Torch8USD per trip
- Dive computer60-90USD per trip
- U/W camera rental100USD per trip
- Full equipment (with: Regulator, BCD, fins, mask, snorkel set, torch, dive computer)175-260 USD per trip
- Wetsuit50-70USD 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.