Cocos Island liveaboards

Cocos Island is reached only by liveaboard from Puntarenas on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Trips are typically 10 nights, and some run 11. The crossing takes about 30 to 36 hours each way, which leaves roughly six and a half to seven days of diving at the island.

In 2026 listings, 10-night trips typically cost about $6,400 to $7,250 per person, or roughly $640 to $725 a night. The national park fee is extra, listed at $490 to $554 per person. Boats run all year, and most operators expect Advanced Open Water and around 50 logged dives.

Most Cocos operators ask for Advanced Open Water and around 50 logged dives; a Nautilus listing calls that the bare minimum. Argo's operator states Open Water as its minimum but recommends Deep and Night specialties and 25 hours of experience. Nitrox is mandatory on some boats and only recommended on others, and a dive computer is needed.

Advanced Open Water with experience in current and open water. Operators often ask for around 50 logged dives.

Published rates typically run US$640 to US$725 a night. Per person, 10-night trips, from 2026 listings: Okeanos Aggressor II from $6,399, Cocos Island Aggressor $6,849, Argo $7,150, Sea Hunter from $7,250. Per-night figures are the trip price divided by 10. Excludes the national park fee, transfers, nitrox on some boats, and tips.

• Cocos Island National Park fee: listed at $490 per person (Dive Worldwide) to $554 per person (Turtle Island Restoration Network, 2026 trips) for a standard trip; paid with the final balance or on board.
• Evacuation fee: $30 per person on Dive Worldwide's package (undated listing).