The all-new, 124-foot Cocos Island Aggressor will cruise from Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Cocos Island, a remote, uninhabited Pacific island whose waters are world-renown for schooling hammerhead sharks, manta rays and whale sharks. The 22-passenger, four-level luxury dive yacht was designed from the keel up with passengers’ comfort, safety and indulgences in mind.

Onboard amenities include a sun deck with hot tub, two guests lounges, restaurant with chef-prepared meals, spacious dive deck and a computer station for editing underwater photos and videos. Eleven spacious staterooms feature private baths and individual climate controls. Throughout the ten-night adventure, guests receive five-star service from eight professional, experienced staff members, many of whom have been with Okeanos Aggressor I & II® for decades.

The Cocos Island Aggressor depart from Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Boarding and departure depends on the tide schedule. Immediately after boarding for our Costa Rica liveaboard scuba diving adventure, the yacht departs for its 36-hour crossing to Cocos Island.  

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Cocos Islands adventures include an average of 21 thrilling dives in the nutrient rich waters surrounding the lush island. Swift currents and underwater sea mounts attract massive schools of fish which may include Giant Marble Rays, Tuna, Whitetip Sharks, Galapagos Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks. When conditions allow, the staff shuttles guests to the island for hiking and swimming in the pools of Cocos’ many majestic waterfalls. After the charter’s final dive, the Cocos Island Aggressor is escorted by Dolphin and False Killer Whales for the 342-mile voyage back to Puntarenas.   

Cocos Island

Cocos Island National Park was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997. Weather permitting, all guests are shuttled ashore to hike through the jungles of Cocos and swim in her many waterfalls. All ten-day trips offer seven days of Costa Rica liveaboard scuba diving. Average dives per charter: 21 on 10 night;  No night diving is currently offered at Cocos Island.

• Depth Range:  55 ft. – 110 ft. (16m – 33m).
• Water temperatures range from 72F - 82F, (22C - 28C), with cooler thermoclines. 3 - 5 mm wetsuit recommended.

Cocos Island Aggressor are each equipped with two 8' x 22' tenders.  All dives from tenders. 

Cocos Top Dive Sites

Alcyone

A 600’ long submerged mountain, the top of the mountain is 75’ from the surface. Schooling Hammerheads, Mantas and other various schooling fish. Possible Sailfish or Marlin.

Big Dos Amigos

This islet features a 45-foot-high arch and 60-foot pinnacle off the southeast side. Look for Rainbow Runners, Yellowtail Snapper, Bigeye Jacks and Lobster. Hammerheads swim between the pinnacle and arch.

Bird Island, Chatham Bay

Dove from Chatham Bay, southeast of Manuelita, this site provides a variety of marine life including Frog Fish, Lobsters, Morays, Rays, Whitetip Sharks and Hammerheads. There is even a cleaning station.

Dirty Rock

A large island with schools of Marble Rays and Hammerheads.

Lone Stone

Schooling Marble Rays and Mobula Rays.

Manuelita

The northeast corner has a sheer wall. Lots of Whitetips, Marble Rays and schools of Creoles.

Special Sightings

Whale Sharks, mating Eagle Rays, Sailfish, mating Whitetip Sharks, False Killer Whales.

Ubing Rock, Wafer Bay

This 300’ rock begins at 20’ and drops to a 110’ sandy bottom. The southeast slope attracts schooling Hammerheads.

 Click here to see the Cocos Island Aggressor Liveaboard video! 

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Guests will be met by a representative in uniform at the Park Inn by Radisson San Jose on the day of departure at a pre-set time for the group transfer. The pick-up and boarding time schedule is at the Park Inn by Radisson at 9:30 am; Puntarenas Departure 12:30 pm Boarding depends on the tide schedule. Immediately after boarding the yacht departs for its crossing to Cocos Island to prepare for diving. After a full seven days of diving, the yachts return back to the dock in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Check-out is at 7:00 am. Transportation from the yacht at the end of the charter is provided back to the San Jose (SJO) airport or the host hotel. Departing flights should be scheduled after 12:30 p.m.
 

For all travelers joining us on international dive trips we recommend DiveAssure for dive accident insurance and travel insurance. Dive accident insurance can protect you in the event of a dive-related injury and is strongly recommended for all of our guests. Travel insurance can protect you in the event of an unexpected trip cancellation or trip interruption and can also cover lost or damaged luggage expenses, unexpected itinerary changes, and more.   

To set up an account or change your Dolphin Travel password just go to www.WETravel.com. Click on "Sign In" and enter the email you used to book the trip and send yourself a "Set Password" email. Go to your email inbox to find the latest email that will help you set a password. You will be able to manage all of your Dolphin trips and adventures under one account.

Each participant is required to complete a Release of Liability waiver. You will find the waiver within your WETravel account and we ask that you do so at your earliest convenience. It's simple and easy to do:

1. Select “My Trips” 

2. On the left hand side, select "Trips I've Joined"

3. Look for the relevant trip title

4. Select “Manage Booking”

5. In the bottom of the right column you will see “eSignature”

6. Select “View and Sign Document”

7. Select “Start” 

8. As you read the document, “Initial” if prompted

9. At the end of the document fill out the “Signature” 

For those with multiple participants on the same booking, or if you are having difficulties signing your trip release, please click here: Dolphin Scuba Trip Release of Liability Please ensure that you select the correct trip & trip dates from the drop down arrow at the bottom of the form. You will find this selection after signing and filling out your personal information. The above form sufficiently takes place of the WETravel waiver. Note that every participant, not just the primary participant on the booking, is required to sign. Any participant that has not signed the waiver will not be able to participate in trip activities.  

The bus picks up at the host hotel in San Jose for transfer to Puntarenas to meet the Cocos Island Aggressor. On the first day of the charter a bus will pick passengers up at the Park Inn by Radisson San Jose and travel approximately 1 1/2 hours to meet the yachts. If you are not staying at the host hotel, you will need to make your

own way there prior to the pick-up times. At the end of the charter, transportation will be provided back to the host hotel and the San Jose Airport.

Park Inn by Radisson pickup time 9:30 am.

PARK INN BY RADISSON San Jose, Av 6, San Bosco Phone: +506 4110 1100

Arrive to Cocos Island, diving begins. 

Dive some of the best dive spots in Cocos Island picked by your Captain!!!

A little R & R when you are headed back to the port of Puntarenas.

Check out at 7 am and transfer to San Jose Airport or host hotels.