THE BOAT The Okeanos Aggressor is a 110’ yacht, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is diesel powered, cruises at 10 knots and has 110-volt power on board.  She offers 9 deluxe staterooms with en-suite bathrooms and  a TV/DVD combo in each room. and one quad room with 2 double beds & 2 single bunks (also with en-suite bathroom.)   The salon features a complete entertainment system, including iPod speaker system and a large assortment of films to choose from. Between dives you can enjoy 40 feet of covered or open sundeck with chaise lounges, deck chairs, wet bar & grill.  Of course, you'll find plenty of room for your gear and a complete photo center for photographers. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL. ACCOMMODATION Okeanos accommodates 22 guests in 9 double cabins and one quad cabin. Each cabin is en-suite and includes storage space for your luggage.   MEALS Meals are served in the dining room, separated for maximum comfort from the salon area.  The menus are varied and delicious and include barbecues and local & international cuisine. For breakfast you'll find fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices.  Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are diverse, including seafood, beef or chicken with homemade desserts to top off the meal. Soft drinks, ice tea, beer, and wine are complimentary.

DIVING & ITINERARIES The Okeanos Aggressor offers 8-day charters, Saturday to Sunday, with 5 days of diving or 10-day charters, Tuesday to Friday, with 7 days of diving. You will generally have up to three dives a day.   The best diving in the waters surrounding Cocos is done from dinghies. You can make 4 dives a day: 3 scheduled dinghy dives and an optional night dive. Night diving is offered most nights and is at the discretion of the dive master. The pangas are 22 feet in length and there is plenty of room for camera equipment. Weather permitting, guests will be taken to the island for a hiking tour.

WHAT WILL I SEE?  Of course, every trip is different, but amongst the possibilities are hammerheads, white tips, black tips, silkies, whale sharks, marble rays, eagle rays, mobula rays and manta rays.  In addition, you can expect turtles, snapper, yellow fin tuna, green jacks and dolphins.  Often there are sailfish, wahoos, yellowtail grunts, rainbow runners, red lip batfish, frogfish, garden eels turtles, octopus and even black coral. WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER? During the winter, water temperature ranges between 73 and 78F, while in the summer it warms up to 78 - 80F. A wetsuit is highly recommended. A 3mm inch suit with hood and booties is generally sufficient for most divers.  The rainy season is from May through November. Cocos Island supports a true tropical rain forest and receives an abundance of rain, particularly around the mountain peaks. Overcast skies and frequent showers are common.

WHAT'S INCLUDED? Accommodation, diving, transportation from the San Jose host hotels (there are two) to Puntarenas on day of arrival and departure, meals and snacks.  Non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages are also included in the rate. EXTRAS A national park fee of US $175 for an 8 day trip or US $245 for a 10 day trip These fees are collected at the end of your charter when you settle your tab. The park fee and dive tax must be paid in cash (no traveler's checks) and the fuel surcharge may be paid by cash, travelers checks or credit card (MC/Visa). A departure tax of $26 US per person will be collected upon your departure from San Jose.   A full line of rental gear is available aboard including regulators, BCs, dive computers, and night lights - but must be reserved in advance   Nitrox Certification Course: $150 This includes all necessary equipment. Student may continue to dive Nitrox, using the Student Fill rate, the entire week once they have completed the course.  Nitrox Student Fills: $80 Nitrox Unlimited: $100 This includes all Nitrox fills at 32% for certified Nitrox Diver, proof of certification required. Rebreathers Aggressor yachts are not able to support rebreather diving. Rebreather divers may be accommodated on private charters by special request.

WHEN SHOULD I GO? May through October is generally considered prime diving, but conditions are generally very good all year round. COMMUNICATION Cell phones now work at Cocos Island.  There is an onboard satellite phone; however, there is a charge for incoming and outgoing satellite calls and e-mails.

RATES & AVAILABILITY Visit our Availability page for dates & spaces currently open.  Rates are listed at the bottom of the availability page.

ADDITIONAL BOAT DETAILS: You should arrive in Costa Rica the day before your charter begins and plan on spending the night in San Jose.  The Okeanos provides transportation services from the Alta Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott to Puntarenas.