Cocos — Special Expedition
A special expedition to Cocos Island — an extended program for experienced divers, featuring additional dives and the opportunity to explore less-visited dive sites of the island. The expedition format allows a more flexible schedule adapted to conditions and group preferences.
Cocos Island is located 500 km off the coast of Costa Rica in the open Pacific Ocean. Underwater seamounts and pinnacles attract schools of hammerhead sharks, giant mantas, whale sharks, and other large pelagic fauna. Special trips allow visiting dive sites that standard routes don’t reach.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round
Visibility
15–30 meters
Water Temperature
23–27°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
10–12 nights
Useful Information
Best Season
June–November (rainy season, peak hammerhead and whale shark activity), December–May (calmer seas, better visibility)
Visa
Visa-free entry for up to 90 days for most nationalities; a passport valid for the whole trip and a return ticket are required
How to Get There
Fly to San José (SJO) via Madrid, Istanbul or Panama City, then 2 hours by road to the port of Puntarenas and a 30–36 hour liveaboard crossing to Cocos.
Climate
Tropical, 24–32°C, rainy season May–November
Currency
Costa Rican colón (CRC), US dollars widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC-6
