Cocos Island is one of the most beautiful jewels in the Costa Rican National Park system. The island gets enough rainfall to support a tropical rain forest. Since it is an oceanic island, it has relatively few land species. Near the rocky pinnacles surrounding the island though, there are many exciting marine species: hammerheads, white-tip sharks, mantas, tuna, whale sharks and many more call Coco’s home!
Day 01 San Jose - Puntarenas - Coco Island (L, D)
Pick up from downtown hotels and transfer by bus to Puntarenas where you will board the vessel. The drive takes about 2 hours, and gives you a chance to view the lush forest and rich farmland of the region. Due to occasional low tides our boats may need to depart from the pier earlier in the day. Should this occur, you will be transferred by skiff to the vessel. When all passengers have arrived on board, the vessel will take a 32-36 hour cruise out to Cocos Island.
Day 02 Travel day (B, L, D)
There will be time to arrange dive and camera gear as well as enjoy the Pacific and the sunshine. Also, the group of incredibly experienced divers provides plenty of stories to pass the time. There are videos and the experience of the Captain and crew to help you get excited for the diving...as if you need them. In addition, you may want to take this time to take one of our technical diving courses.
Day 03 (through 8) Diving (B, L, D)
These days are spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of 60-100 feet or more. This, of course, is what the whole trip is about.
Day 09 Last day diving (B, L, D)
Make the last 3 dives before the cruise back to the mainland!
Day 10 Travelling day (B, L, D)
All day to discuss the diving and to compare your adventures!
Day 11 Arrival in Puntarenas & San Jose (B)
After breakfast you will be transported back to San Jose. We strongly recommend staying one more night on land, before flying out, in case of any unforeseen delays!
