Sea Hunter
Liveaboard · Costa Rica
A premier 115-foot vessel for Cocos Island expeditions, featuring a pro-grade diving platform with integrated equipment hire and technical support.
About This Vessel
Sea Hunter is a liveaboard cruising the Costa Rica region. It hosts up to 20 divers on board.
The waters off Costa Rica, influenced by deep-water upwellings, create a dynamic environment for pelagic species. Far from the Costa Rican mainland, Cocos Island National Park emerges from the eastern tropical Pacific as a solitary beacon for large marine animals. This remote volcanic outcrop acts as an oceanic aggregation device, its structure interacting with the North Equatorial Counter Curren…
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Onboard guests enjoy a blend of Western-style buffet meals, local Costa Rican flavors, and American favorites. The plan includes three daily sittings plus light snacks available all day, featuring fresh, responsibly harvested poultry, fish, beef, and tropical produce adapted for nutritional restrictions.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
Cocos Island, located 550 kilometers off Costa Rica's Pacific coast, is one of the world's ultimate big-animal diving destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island's remote volcanic seamounts attract enormous schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks — often numbering in the hundreds — along with whitetip reef sharks carpeting the rocky ledges at night. Giant oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, and silky sharks are regular visitors, and the deeper waters harbor marlin, sailfish, and yellowfin tuna. Bottlenose dolphins escort dive boats, and massive schools of jacks and barracuda create swirling baitballs against the blue water backdrop. The volcanic rock formations are encrusted with colorful cup corals and black coral trees, creating a dramatic stage for some of the most exhilarating diving experiences on the planet.
Important Information
What's Included
All Food and Snacks · Everyday Room Tidying
Not Included & Local Fees
Entry costs for the National Park fluctuate between 554 and 633 USD for each voyage. · Internet Connection
Airport Transfers
Regional transport is mandatory at a rate of 100 USD per journey. Shuttles to the airport can be arranged for 56 USD per person.
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
Entire Gear Set (Regulator, Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, BCD): $30 daily · Buoyancy Control Device: $10 daily
Accommodation
Lower Deck Twin/Double Cabins
Twin • Lower Deck
Discover the comfort of the Lower Deck Twin/Double cabins, where five inviting accommodations await. Each cabin is thoughtfully appointed with a queen-size bed, complemented by an optional upper twin-size bed for flexible sleeping arrangements. Guests will appreciate the ample storage solutions, including personal hanging lockers, convenient shelves, practical drawers, and handy hanging hooks. A private bathroom is provided, featuring 110-volt outlets perfect for charging your electronic devices. Enjoy a consistently pleasant environment with air-conditioning throughout, and the cozy ambiance of carpeted floors, all while enjoying views through a charming circular porthole.
Upper Deck Suites
Bunk • Upper Deck
Indulge in the comfort of the Upper Deck Suites, thoughtfully appointed with a queen-size bed, complemented by an optional twin bunk-style bed, or a versatile convertible double/twin arrangement. These cabins offer ample storage solutions, including shelves, drawers, and convenient hanging hooks, alongside a dedicated desk and chair for your convenience. Experience luxury in the bathroom, featuring elegant granite surfaces. Stay connected and powered up with 110-volt outlets, perfect for all your electronic devices. Each suite boasts expansive windows, plush carpeting throughout, and advanced communication tools like a satellite telephone for international calls and satellite internet for email. For your entertainment, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player is also provided.
Lower Deck Twin Bunk-Style
Bunk • Lower Deck
Discover three inviting Twin Bunk Style Cabins, each thoughtfully designed with individual hanging lockers, convenient shelves, and practical drawers, along with handy hanging hooks for your belongings. Every cabin boasts a private bathroom, complete with 110-volt outlets, perfect for charging your electronic devices. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and plush carpeting throughout, all while gazing out of a charming circular porthole.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Sea Hunter, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Guests consistently rate the Sea Hunter highly, praising its excellent service, well-equipped facilities for diving, and enjoyable food. The vessel is noted for its stability and is considered a top choice for serious divers seeking a great experience at Cocos Island.
- +Excellent service and friendly crew
- +Well-equipped and stable vessel
- +Very good food quality and variety
- +Individual gear storage for divers
Based on approximately 88 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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