Costa Rica is the perfect destination for a mix of pelagic diving and rainforest exploration.
Reserved for the advanced, Costa Rica and the Cocos Islands is up there with Galapagos for the big stuff. The only way to dive is by liveaboard and we have teamed up with the best operators.
Located in Central America, Costa Rica lies on a strip of volcanic land covered in lush rainforest abundant with wildlife. With coastlines lines on the Pacific and Caribbean this country boasts several rare and endangered species including spider monkeys and quetzal as well as some of the world’s richest biodiversity! On the west coast the Pacific’s current tempts large pelagic fish and mammals close to the country’s shoreline, enabling day diving to places such as Catalina Islands offering captivating underwater scenery, caves and natural arches covered in bright corals as well as lots of rays, turtles, and sharks! However, the biggest attraction in this part of the world is undoubtedly the Cocos Island, up there with the Galapagos Islands as one of the most icon places in the world to dive! They can only be dived from a liveaboard as the islands are a long way from land making day boat trips impossible. Scalloped hammerhead sharks are the main diving attraction. There are other shark species to encounter, most notably white-tip, Galapagos, silky, tiger, black-tip, silvertip, and guitar sharks. They are joined by many species of ray including mobula, marble, manta, and eagle. The east coast is the perfect place for beginners and snorkellers, the vibrant Caribbean reefs hide protected sites that are yet to be fully explored, offering a range of tropical marine life.
Advanced
Jun-Nov
20 Nights
Pelagic
From £12,975
A diving holiday to the Galapagos or the Cocos Islands is right at the top of any diver’s bucket list so imagine a trip combining these two amazing destinations? Heaven on earth…
Dec - May
15 Nights
From £4995
Combining a 10 night diving cruise around the world famous Cocos Islands with a trip around the Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest will bring the very best of your adventures spirit.
3 Stars
15 Hours
Tour Ad-On
From £115 Per Night
This lodge allows you to appreciate the stunning Costa Rican biodiversity while providing facilities to enhance your relaxing experience.
4 Stars
From £85 Per Night
A tasteful, ideally located hotel only a 10 minute walk from the centre of San Jose with comfortable rooms.
Stopover Hotel
From £125 Per Night
This is a conveniently located Holiday Inn on the Prospero Fernandez Highway so guests can easily reach the beautiful beaches of the Pacific.
This is a beautifully located hotel with stunning views and plenty of activities on offer.
Hammerheads
Dec-May
Cocos Islands
UD Rating – 3 Star
The Okeanos Aggressor I is a real treat for those of you with the constitution to take on such a trip. Cocos is most suitable for experienced divers. But well worth it for the schools of pelagics.
Expert
Cocos Island
UD Rating – 4 Star
Spend a week on-board this well renowned brand’s answer to luxury in the Cocos islands. Aggressor Fleet offers above average standard liveaboards around the globe and this one is not to be missed.
Jun-Dec
Join this spacious vessel for a journey around the Cocos Islands. You can expect a fairly rough ride to the islands but once there you can enjoy a trip full of adventure. The diving is very remote and untouched.
Hamerheads
Jun-Dec (rainy)
Costa Rica
Argo is a 39 metre boat built for long range expeditions to the Cocos Islands for 10 day itineraries departing from Puntarenas. She is the mother ship of the DeepSee offering a unique virtual tour experience.
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Mr Moss and Club went on a liveabord on Costa Rica.
The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas.
Tour Type: Adventure Tours
Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest and experience its peacefulness as you quietly paddle the Peñas Blancas River. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and numerous tropical birds await us! The professional bilingual guide will share with you educational and interesting explanations of the plants and animals we encounter on the float.
Tour Type: Nature Tours
Monteverde has two cloud forest reserves giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the ecosystems of Costa Rica.
Canopy Tour, Walkways, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden and lunch in the restaurant.