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Nautilus Explorer

Nautilus Explorer Itinerary

Cocos Island - Island of the Sharks

10 days / 9 nights

About Nautilus Explorer

  • Facilities include nitrox, gear storage, spacious zodiacs, and camera stations
  • Adventurous itineraries in Socorro and Revillagigedo, and Guadalupe
  • Enjoy zodiac tours, marine life presentations, paddleboards and kayaks
  • Comfortable cabins for various budgets and personal travel styles

Nautilus Explorer liveaboard offers adventurous dive itineraries, with voyages exploring some of the eastern Pacific's most exciting big fish destinations. Choose from trips to Socorro and Revillagigedo, Guadalupe, or pioneering itineraries combining both! You'll enjoy personalised service, well appointed cabins and common areas, and custom-designed divers' facilities to help make the most of your time in the water. Plus, thoughtful details like warm deck showers and hot drinks after each dive and a hot tub for a hint of luxury. This boat perfectly balances a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere with little luxuries, creating the ideal environment for divers and social guests.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives TBA
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Dive a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Hike through untouched jungle in search of waterfalls
  • Some of the biggest hammerhead schools on the planet
  • Tiger sharks, silkies, guitar sharks, Galapagos sharks, and silvertips
  • Large groups of mantas, mobulas, eagle rays and marble rays
  • Encounter playful bottlenose dolphins and sea lions
  • Keep an eye on the blue for tuna and billfish
  • Magnificent megafauna including whale sharks and humpbacks
Day 1: Embarkation
We will confirm the marina where the ship is located several months before your departure date. Boarding is at the marina at 7 pm, and the ship will sail at 8 pm. Knowing that most of our guests have to check out of their hotel or resort around noon, you are welcome to drop your gear off any time this afternoon. However, please note that our crew will be working super hard to get your ship ready for you and will not be able to accommodate early boarding. We plan to sail at 8 pm for the 30-33 hour crossing to Cocos.

Day 2: Crossing
Your ship is a heavy steel stabilised 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 – 82°F (27 – 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: Last day at sea: 
We will be making our way back to Golfito, packing gear up, visiting with new friends, and planning your next adventure!

Day 11: Final day: 
Early arrival in port around 5 am for those who want to catch the early flight on Sensa Airlines to connect with the same departure home from SJO. For everyone else, disembarking is at 8:30 am after a leisurely breakfast on board.

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

Transfer details

Departure

08:00pm

Marina Bahia Golfito

Juan Santamaria international Airport: SJO; Golfito Airport: GLF

Return

08:30am

Marina Bahia Golfito

Golfito Airport: GLF; Juan Santamaria international Airport: SJO

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/nautilus-explorer/itn-2406030628581-cocos-island-island-of-the-sharks