Costa Rica and Cocos Island offer liveaboard to one of the world's best diving spots. The Central American country borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The capital and largest city is San José. The country's highest point is Cerro Chirripó, which reaches 3,819 meters. The highest volcano in the country is Irazú at 3,431 m and the largest lake is Lake Arenal.

Despite its size, Costa Rica is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in all of Latin America. Costa Rica is the first tropical country to have halted and reversed deforestation. It has managed to restore its forests and is training biologists and ecologists on its environmental protection measures.

Cocos Island is a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean about 550 km southwest of mainland Costa Rica. The highest point on the island is 634 meters. Costa Rica shares a maritime border with Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands south of Cocos Island.

The entire Cocos Island has been designated a Costa Rican national park since 1978. Only Costa Rican park rangers live here. Nowadays, diving trips are the norm, but the myths of fantastic treasures live on. Treasure Island, Cocos Island, will probably always have its pirate stories.

How much does a liveaboard to Cocos Island / Costa Rica cost?

A diving trip to Cocos Island in Costa Rica can cost from around 70 – 75 000 SEK / person and upwards for flights, transfers, accommodation and diving. Marine park fees, local port fees, and possible fuel surcharges may apply.
A trip here can vary greatly in price and it is difficult to give a general answer as to how much it costs. More information is needed on what you want it to include, how long you want to be away, the layout of the trip, choice of liveaboard, type of cabin, etc. Many factors determine the price of the trip and you can find them here on our website. The best thing you can do is contact us for a free proposal and we will put together a proposal for you.

When is the best time to go to Cocos Island / Costa Rica?

The best time to dive in Cocos Island depends a bit. If you prefer calmer sea conditions and better visibility, the dry season is usually best. If you want to increase your chances of seeing larger pelagic species such as hammerheads, mantas and whale sharks, the second half of the year during the rainy season is preferable. These animals are normally found all year round, but it is more common to see many of them during this period.

o Dry period, December – May
o Rainy season, June – November

What can I see when diving in Cocos Island / Costa Rica?

Cocos Island is known for its large animals and abundance of marine life, especially large schools of hammerhead sharks, along with manta rays, whales and dolphins. The rich waters also host abundant tuna and various other fish species. White-tip reef sharks, stingrays and eagle rays, giant moray eels, silky sharks, tiger sharks, sailfish and whale sharks are all frequent visitors. Turtles and many invertebrates such as corals and mollusks are also common here. Cocos Island is considered one of the most shark-rich places in the eastern tropical Pacific where you can also see the endemic red-lipped batfish.

Where is the best diving in Cocos Island / Costa Rica?

The best diving in Costa Rica is definitely on Cocos Island. Large numbers of pelagic species are found here all year round. The trip here normally takes around 36 hours. During the trip here you can see whales, dolphins and sometimes killer whales that accompany the boat. For mainland diving, Catalina Islands often offers manta rays, while Bat Islands is known for large groups of bull sharks in season.

When and where are there liveaboards and safaris to Cocos Island / Costa Rica?

There are only a few liveaboarders that go to Cocos Island. They offer safaris between 8 to 14 nights throughout the year. For those of you who want to go on a liveaboard to Cocos Island in Costa Rica or another destination or are considering alternatives for diving in Costa Rica, contact us with your wishes and concerns on tel: 0301-22100. You will also find liveaboard departures here on the page.

Extra nights on site

You will need a number of extra nights on site when you go on a liveaboard to Cocos Island in Costa Rica. Depending on your flight times, extra nights are needed primarily before your liveaboard departs but maybe also after. We recommend that you take the opportunity and take a few more days and discover this beautiful country that is rich in nature and wildlife.