Liveaboards · Costa Rica
Dive Liveaboards Costa Rica
A Costa Rica liveaboard takes you from Puntarenas to Cocos Island, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Pacific. The crossing takes about 30 to 40 hours each way, so trips last about ten nights. You can expect schools of hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks, with 3 liveaboards and trips from £3,773$5,044€4,506.
Costa Rica liveaboard special offers
−£1,307−$1,748−€1,562Cocos Island Aggressor
Costa Rica
Americas★ 8.7/10 (28 reviews)
Departs 27 Mar 202710 nights
−25%per person
£3,923 £5,230$5,244 $6,992€4,685 €6,247
and 1 more departure on offer
−£1,121−$1,498−€1,339Okeanos Aggressor II
Costa Rica
Americas★ 8.6/10 (65 reviews)
Departs 3 Apr 202710 nights
−23%per person
£3,773 £4,894$5,044 $6,542€4,506 €5,845
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Questions about liveaboard Costa Rica
When can I go on a Costa Rica liveaboard?
The sailing schedule is limited, with only a few departures available. Check the current departures when you are choosing your dates.
Who suits a Cocos Island liveaboard?
Cocos Island is open ocean diving with current, so you should have Advanced Open Water and solid diving experience. Depending on the boat, the requirement may include 30 or 50 dives, as stated on the boat's page.
How do I get to the boat for a Costa Rica liveaboard?
The boats leave from Puntarenas, followed by a crossing of about 30 to 40 hours to Cocos Island. Check the transfer arrangements with the boat before you travel.
What is not included on a Costa Rica liveaboard?
Marine park fees, nitrox, rental equipment, crew tips and transfers are often charged separately. Each boat has its own terms, so check the inclusions before booking.
Costa Rica liveaboard FAQ
How much does a Costa Rica liveaboard cost?
Trips start from £3,773$5,044€4,506 per person for the most common length. Flights and costs on board are separate.
What is the best time for a Costa Rica liveaboard?
Cocos Island liveaboard departures run on a limited schedule. Choose from the sailing dates currently on sale.
What certification do I need for Cocos Island?
Plan on Advanced Open Water and solid diving experience for Cocos Island. The boat's page states whether it asks for 30 or 50 dives.
Where do Costa Rica liveaboards depart from?
They depart from Puntarenas. Check the boat's transfer arrangements before travelling to the port.
How many dives a day are usual?
You can expect three or four dives a day, often including one night dive. There is a briefing before each dive.
What will I see, and when can I fly home?
Cocos Island is known for schools of hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks. Leave at least 24 hours between your last dive and take-off, and carry dive insurance covering diving accidents and the recompression chamber.
