Cocos Island by Liveaboard
Hammerheads, tiger sharks, mantas, and… simply epic diving at Cocos Island
From $8,244 USD per person
August 16 - 26 2027
Discover Costa Rica’s Cocos Island
Join Pixel Expeditions aboard the legendary Sea Hunter for an unforgettable adventure to Cocos Island, one of the world’s last true diving frontiers. From vast schools of scalloped hammerheads to majestic manta rays, this August 2027 voyage promises breath-taking encounters above and below the waves.
Your 10-night Liveaboard Adventure With Pixel Expeditions
Pixel Expeditions heads to one of the most remote and exhilarating dive destinations on Earth - Cocos Island. Born of volcanic fire more than two million years ago, Cocos rises from the Pacific like a lost world, shrouded in mist and mystery.
Underwater, it’s simply unmatched. These nutrient-rich waters attract pelagic giants: whale sharks, tiger and Galapagos sharks, dolphins, marble rays, and, most famously, massive schools of scalloped hammerheads sweeping through the blue. This is truly a place where divers witness the ocean as it once was: raw, wild, and abundant.
Topside, Cocos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to dense rainforests, endemic birdlife, and centuries of explorer lore. Rock carvings in Chatham Bay hint at a history of adventurers, pirates, and treasure seekers.
This 10-night voyage gives you the chance to experience it all. With expert photography guidance, workshops, and plenty of time underwater, it’s a trip designed for divers who want more than just a dive holiday. It’s immersion into one of the last frontiers.
What a Diving Day Looks Like
A typical day offers 3 dives per day, generally around 60 - 100 feet (18 - 30 metres) :
Breakfast → briefing → Dive 1
Snack time → relaxation → briefing → Dive 2
Lunch → relaxation → briefing → Dive 3
Afternoon snack → relaxation
Dinner & downtime (and maybe a few Lightroom tips over dessert!)
There will also be 1 or 2 land visits throughout the trip.
NOTE: The crossing to Cocos is approx. 32 - 36 hours and so there are 7 days of diving with days 1 & 2 and day 10 spent relaxing during the crossings.
Your Liveaboard in Cocos
Our base for this adventure is Sea Hunter, a 115-foot expedition vessel built specifically for long-range diving journeys like Cocos. Combining comfort with functionality, it’s a favourite among photographers, filmmakers, and serious divers.
Onboard, you’ll find dedicated dive and camera facilities: gear lockers, rinse tanks, storage bins, and even a drone take-off pad. All this makes it easy to manage equipment between dives. Ten spacious staterooms accommodate up to 20 guests, each with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and daily housekeeping.
Shared spaces include a cozy lounge and study, as well as an expansive sundeck for relaxing between action-packed days. Meals are freshly prepared by skilled chefs who cater to varied tastes and dietary needs. With an experienced crew of ten, Sea Hunter offers a seamless blend of comfort, service, and serious dive capability.
Pixel Expeditions
delivers more than a dive trip
We deliver a true liveaboard adventure to Costa Rica’s Cocos Island.
Adventure is calling. Will you answer?
What’s Included in Your Cocos Island Liveaboard?
From $8,244 USD per person
Transfer between accommodation and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
Park fees
Tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks & beer
Up to 3 dives daily
11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
Weights, weight belt and SMB
Not Included
Fuel Surcharge (currently $200 UD)
Nitrox and Equipment rental
Onboard internet
Wine (by the bottle)
On board merchandise
Crew and dive guide gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cocos Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 550 km off Costa Rica and is world-famous for its epic pelagic encounters. Divers can expect massive schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks, tiger and Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and marble rays. Its remote location and strict protection make it one of the last true underwater frontiers, ideal for advanced divers seeking unforgettable big-animal diving.
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Diving at Cocos Island is best suited for advanced divers due to strong currents, surge, and depths averaging 18–30 metres (60–100 feet). Divers should be comfortable with drift dives, negative entries, and blue-water ascents. An Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent) and recent dive experience are strongly recommended to enjoy this destination safely and fully.
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Cocos Island can only be accessed by liveaboard. Trips depart from Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with a 32–36 hour ocean crossing each way. This means most itineraries, like the 10-night expedition aboard Sea Hunter, offer 7 full days of diving at Cocos. The long journey is rewarded with world-class diving in one of the most pristine marine environments on Earth.
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A Cocos expedition includes transfers between your hotel and the vessel, 10 nights full-board accommodation, up to 3 dives daily, air tanks, weights, SMBs, soft drinks, and beer. Additional costs include a fuel surcharge, Nitrox, equipment rental, internet, wine, and gratuities. With expert dive guides, dedicated camera facilities, and a vessel built for long-range expeditions, everything is designed for maximum safety and enjoyment.