How do I reserve my spot?

Reach out to Niki and place a deposit to hold your cabin. We’ll guide you through paperwork, payments, and pre-trip requirements.

What certification level do I need?

Advanced Open Water is recommended. Cocos diving involves current and depth, so we want you comfortable in those conditions. If you’re unsure whether the trip fits your experience, reach out and we’ll talk it through.

What fees are added at the dock?

The two fees you’ll pay locally are the National Marine Park fee (around $554 as of August 2025) and a fuel surcharge (around $200 as of August 2025). We’ll confirm the exact amounts closer to the trip.

Cocos Island, Costa RicaliveaboardJuly 7–18, 2027

Cocos Island Dive Expedition 2027

Hammerhead schools, whale sharks, and the wildest reef in the eastern Pacific

Twelve days, eleven nights, and seven days of diving one of the planet’s great wild reefs — with a Costa Rica land add-on for travelers who want more than the boat.

From $9,899

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At a glance

Duration: 12 days
Destination: Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Group size: Small group, concierge-level service
Diving level: Advanced Open Water recommended; comfortable with current and depth
Dates: July 7–18, 2027
Start: San José, Costa Rica
End: San José, Costa Rica
Starting price: $9,899
Deposit: $1,500

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

Hammerhead capital of the world

Cocos is the planet’s premier site for schooling hammerheads, whale sharks, mantas, and pelagic action you can’t see anywhere else.

10 nights aboard, 7 days of diving

Up to 21 dives across the trip with tanks, weights, and Nitrox included so you can focus on the dive, not the logistics.

Optional Costa Rica land add-on

Stay longer and add an action-packed land itinerary through Costa Rica’s rainforests and Pacific coast.

SXT concierge from start to finish

Dedicated 24/7 support, flight arrangement, custom itinerary, pre-trip ecology talk, gear discounts, and an exclusive trip gift.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on the water and ashore.

Included

• Roundtrip group transfers
• 10 nights liveaboard
• 1 night pre-cruise hotel (accommodation of choice)
• 7 days of diving, up to 21 dives
• Tanks, weights, and Nitrox
• All meals & beverages aboard (some alcohol)
• Club Aquarius $200 discount for Active CA Members
• SXT concierge: dedicated agent 24/7, flight arrangement, custom itinerary
• Pre-trip event, Cocos ecology presentation, exclusive trip gift, custom trip video

Not included

• International airfare
• Mandatory dive & travel insurance
• Gratuities for hotel & liveaboard crew
• National marine park fees ($554 as of 08/01/25)
• Fuel surcharge ($200 as of 08/01/25)
• Wi-Fi, upgrades, single supplement, optional activities

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