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High-voltage, adrenaline-pumping action with the biggest, most sensational animals in the oceans.
Welcome to Cocos & Malpelo Islands . . .
the Jurassic Park of Diving
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A
Note from Dom |
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Rising
straight out of the ocean, the plunging cliffs of Isla
del Coco are covered with luscious vegetation and
towering waterfalls. Often shrouded by a misty
cloud, Cocos Island above water is nearly as
exhilarating as Cocos Island below water.
And, below water, it's
virtually impossible to
rival this destination in terms of sheer diving excitement.
A World Heritage site, Cocos Island, some 500 miles off
the western coast of Coast Rica, is a playground for
giant Manta Rays, bottle nose dolphins, schooling
Hammerhead Sharks and . . . when the elements are
right, for whale sharks, too.
And don’t think that’s all. On the long list of marine life you can expect to find here, include large schools of jack fish, snapper, tuna, silky sharks, silver tips, marlins, Moray eels, . . . . the list is long & varied. Even lobsters, octopus & turtles abound.
You’ll experience shallows - and deep, sheer walls – corals, channels, pinnacles – and some wild currents. This is not novice diving! It’s truly amongst the most spine-tingling
experiences a diver can ever have.
There are 4 excellent choices of
vessels to get you there - 3 in the Undersea Hunter fleet and the 4th - the Okeanos Aggressor, which hosted my first trip to Cocos back in 1988!
We rate the
Sea Hunter and
Undersea Hunter quite simply as two of the world’s top live-aboards and now they have a fabulous new sister, the 131 foot
Argo, which will
be the home base for the high-tech Deep See submersible. For an "eye-witness" report, you can read about my trip to Cocos & Malpelo on the
Argo and the Deep See by clicking
here . . .
The Okeanos Aggressor is also always an undeniably excellent option for Cocos. She operates 8 & 10 night trips.
In
2009 & 2010 we have full boat charters aboard all 4 vessels and you can find the dates for them on our Availability
listing.
Or
click here to contact us for further
information.
Cheers, Dom |
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COCOS / MALPELO LIVEABOARDS
Sea Hunter .
. . Undersea Hunter . . .
Argo . . . Okeanos |
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The
Undersea Hunter Group & Deep See |
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Deep
See
is a custom submarine built
to the strict specifications of the Undersea Hunter
Group.
It can take a pilot and two passengers
down to a depth of 1,500 feet (475 m).
This is the first deep submersible designed & developed
with underwater explorers & also filmmakers in
mind.
If you're lucky, the
Deep See
might be on your cruise. For details ,
follow these links:
Undersea Hunter Group
&
Deep See. |
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The Sea Hunter |
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The
Sea Hunter
was built as a dive support boat for the oil
industry & has the power, strength & stability
necessary for the long crossings to Cocos & Malpelo
Islands. Redesigned specifically with
the diver’s comfort & convenience in
mind, she’s been serving these destinations since
1995. At 115 feet, her interior is
superbly spacious & luxurious but underneath she’s a
remarkable workhorse.
Details of
the Undersea Hunter Group >>
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Undersea Hunter |
The
Undersea Hunter
was built in Florida in 1968 and was
used for twenty years as a submarine
support vessel.
Working primarily in the
Bahamas and the Caribbean, she completed
hundreds of research & photographic
missions before being converted into a
dedicated & luxurious dive boat. Her
missions now are exclusively to Cocos
Island.
Details of the Undersea Hunter Group >> |
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Thanks
to our friend Steve
Rosenberg for the magnificent whale shark shots |
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Argo |
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The
Argo joined the fleet
in 2009 and offers as much luxury as her sister ships. Carrying 14 divers in incredibly spacious surroundings, the boat is bright and warm and inviting,
while still offering that famous
Undersea Hunter Fleet safety and
stability.
The
Deep Sea
is most frequently teamed with this vessel.
Details of the Undersea Hunter Group >> |
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Okeanos Aggressor |
You can always depend on the quality of a member of the Aggressor fleet,
and the
Okeanos Aggressor
is no exception. Divers love her for her
for her spacious accommodation, her
great cuisine and the ability of both
boat and crew to cater to every diver's
desires.
Details of the Okeanos Aggressor >>
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See Availability or
Contact us for additional info or to reserve
your spaces.
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