Nautilus Explorer Itinerary

Cocos Island

Day 1:
The Nautilus Explorer will be berthed in Marina Bahia Golfito. It’s beautiful. We imagine you will be excited to board, but please give our hardworking crew time to get the ship turned around, cleaned, fuelled, provisioned, and ready for you. We ask that you take advantage of the local facilities and not drop by the boat until 6:30 pm. We don’t mean to be rude, but it would be much appreciated if you could avoid coming by early to say “hi.” Boarding will begin after 6:30 pm, and we will sail by 8 pm for the approximately 30-hour run to Cocos Island.

Day 2:
Your ship is a heavy, steel-stabilized oceangoing ship, ensuring you the best ride possible. We encourage you to relax, and it’s usually a good idea to take some anti-seasickness medicine just in case. It’s far better to feel 100% and enjoy the crossing than to risk feeling under the weather without medication… There will be ample time for briefings, setting up dive and camera gear, and, of course, cocktail hour at 7 pm with all our other guests!

Days 3 - 9:
Anchored in the lee of Cocos Island!! Enjoy some of the best diving in the world on the pinnacles surrounding Cocos. The choice of dive sites is at the discretion of the park rangers and influenced by Mother Ocean, with a lot of input from your captain and dive guides. Typically, there will be an opportunity for 2 dives in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, with water temps ranging from 78°F to 82°F (27°C to 28°C). Plus, there’s the opportunity to go ashore several times, whale watch with the humpbacks, relax, and have a great time!!

Day 10:
Voyage back to Golfito. Packing gear up, visiting with your new friends, and making plans for your next adventure with Nautilus.

Day 11:
Arrival back at the Golfito marina by 5 am for those catching the early morning Sansa flight. Early breakfast and 7 am departure for guests heading back to San Jose in our courtesy shuttle (to arrive at SJO by 1 pm at the latest). Or a more leisurely 8:30 am disembarkation for those who are staying on in Golfito (the hotel in the marina is beautiful and well-priced: Marina Bahia Golfito Hotel) or heading off for another adventure in one of the nearby national parks. 

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.