Sea Hunter Liveaboard, Costa Rica
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“However, we saw hammerhead sharks and the famous school of hammerhead sharks on the Alcyone site at each dive.”
Highlights
The MV Sea Hunter Liveaboard is a purpose built vessel offering year-round diving in Cocos Island. She is an incredibly stable and robust vessel and also has 'zero speed stabilisers' which are lowered into the water when she is moored to give added stability, making the M/V Sea Hunter an ideal choice for diving in Costa Rica. She has 8 standard cabins located on the lower deck with the choice of twin or double beds, which are air-conditioned, carpeted throughout and come with en-suite bathrooms. On the upper deck are 2 double suites with panoramic views, en-suite bathrooms, AC, carpet and each suite has hand-painted artwork by Carlos Hiller on the walls.
Social areas aboard the MV Sea Hunter include the lounge fitted with chairs, long, padded seating areas for sitting, DVDs, videos, games and more, as well as the mini-bar. The dining room has five, 4-person booths arranged in two rows, and is where the menu of a combination of American and local Costa Rican cuisine is served, including fresh tropical fruits, salads, fish, chicken, beef prepared in a variety of ways. There is also a study, which provides a relaxed atmosphere and extensive library, as well as a video and digital photography editing suite.
MV Sea Hunter itineraries in Costa Rica are 10 or 11-nights long giving divers the opportunity to really experience Cocos Island to its fullest. Due to the remote location of Cocos Island, the diving is pristine, marine life is abundant and divers can expect to see schooling white tip reef sharks, schooling hammerhead, dolphins, manta rays, sailfish and much more. Diver facilities have been well designed to ensure maximum comfort. Each diver is allocated individual gear storage and under-seat storage, as well as personal camera lockers and free Nitrox is included for certified divers.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (200 USD), National Park Fees (554-633 USD per trip), Local Transfers (100 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (56 USD per trip), Wine with Dinner, Night Dives (50-56 USD), Nitrox Course (210 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (350-425 USD), WiFi internet (40 USD).
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Sea Hunter Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.8
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- 8.4 Very good
- RUI W
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China
Dive Dive Dive!
Dive was great. I saw what I wanted to see, including a whale shark. Crew was very helpful. Dive staff were very professhional. Maybe because it was full moon, I felt like the view of Cocos island was very special (and beautiful!) The only thing I can complain is engine nosie is too loud.
- Recommended for
- Diving. View. Crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Frédéric B
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France
Incredible experience
The diving was great, and this isolated island is fascinating. We were the only boat on Cocos ! The crew is really doing his best to make the trip unforgettable
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew, the island
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tammy L
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Singapore
Excellent crew, food, comfort
Hammerheads, Carlos, our Cruise Director, has the patience of a saint. He fixed my faulty equipment onboard the panga twice, immediately before the dives so I did not miss any dives. Deeply appreciated his cool, calm and humourous attitude.
- Recommended for
- Helpful staff, food variety, experienced guides
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Fiona C
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Canada
All around amazing Liveaboard
Mind-blowing dives with schooling sharks and fish, a world-class crew - all master of service within their disciplines, personalized care for each of the guests, a clean and comfortable boat with so many little touches (e.g. laundry, beer, nightly events), all with the backdrop of a beautiful and untouched paradise island
- Recommended for
- Unbelievable dives, hospitality/service, dive guide knowledge and professionalism
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Richard W
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United Kingdom
"Pura Vida!" The 'must dive' Cocos experience.
Swimming with a wall of hammerhead sharks, drifting with thousands of Jack's, and diving with knowledgeable experts and good diving companions. These memories will stay with me for ever. It did rain for most of the trip, but that did not spoil it for me, even with reduced visibility by Cocos standards, it was amazing to a British diver. This is not a trip for the inexperienced. There was some challenging currents and waves, but our trip was in the rainy season. Everything was very efficiently run and all were extremely helpful and friendly. To really seal an excellent trip, my clothes were washed, dried and neatly folded just before we returned. Luxury indeed; worth every penny and hopefully I will return to Cocos, on Sea Hunter but in the dry season.
- Recommended for
- Expertise of ALl staff, safety management, variety of dives.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Yannick P
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Belgium
great trip in Cocos
We had really great dives at Cocos, full of hammerheads and other species ! The skiff drivers and dive instructors really try to give you a great experience - short stops on sea after spotting wildlife or even stops to see different places of the islands (waterfalls, etc - stayed on the boat) The boat is very nicely designed with a place for everything. All you need is onboard. The crew was amazing, very helpful, always in a good mood. Food was great too : healthy and different everyday !
- Recommended for
- Diving in general, Subsee dive, Food & crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dan S
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United States
Shark Heaven off Cocos
Every dive was very good, but the first dive we saw the Whale Shark. On several of the dives, the Barber fish cleaning stations were so active it was a constant flow of hammerheads.
- Recommended for
- The dive panga crew was excellent - Roberto, Juan Manuel and Balin are some of the best we have dove with. Great shark experience; whale shark, lots of hammerheads and white tips, silkies, Galapagos and oceanic blackcaps.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ainhoa U
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Spain
Unforgettable
Dives in Alcyone and Dirty Rock, the friendliness and friendliness of the crew, the comfort of the cabin
- Recommended for
- Dives, Crew & Cruise Director
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- 9.2 Superb
- kristoffer G
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Denmark
Awesome trip with sharks left and right even though visibility was poor
SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS
- Recommended for
- sharks everywhere, great food, friendly crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vincent G
- France
Very nice diving, it just lacks the vision of dozens of hammerhead sharks... we'll come back
Marteax, tigers, manta, etc.
- Recommended for
- Crew, boat, organization, dives
