Malpelo Expedition
Sea Hunter · Costa Rica · 12D/11N
About this route
This expedition from Puntarenas primarily focuses on the renowned dive sites of Cocos Island, a remote Pacific outpost celebrated for its vibrant pelagic encounters. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives around pinnacles, offering regular sightings of hammerhead sharks, white-tip reef sharks, and marbled rays. The itinerary is designed as a dedicated deep-ocean adventure, covering extensive stretches of open water en route to the island and dedicating multiple days to its rich underwater ecosystem. Expect a pelagic-heavy experience in generally robust Pacific conditions, suitable for experienced divers seeking large marine life. The journey begins and ends with transfers from San Jose, bookending a comprehensive exploration of this iconic dive destination.
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Day-by-day plan
Day 1: The following day, generally around 9am we pick up from certain hotels and transfer everybody by bus to Puntarenas where…
Generally around 9am, transfers occur from certain hotels by bus to Puntarenas. Due to occasional low tides, the vessel may need to depart from the pier earlier in the day. Should this occur, guests are transferred by skiff to the vessel. When all passengers arrive on board, the vessel commences an approximately 46-hour cruise to Malpelo Island.
Day 2: A travel day. There will be time to arrange dive and camera gear as well as enjoy the Pacific and the sunshine. Also, th…
Day 3: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 4: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 5: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 6: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 7: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 8: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 9: Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of…
Day 10: Make the last 3 dives before the cruise back to Costa Rica and reality!
Day 11: All day to discuss the diving and to compare your adventures!
Day 12: Arrival to Puntarenas around 11am. After breakfast you will be transported back to San Jose. We strongly recommend stayi…
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Sea HunterCosta Rica