For 2023/24 SEASON: The Argo & DeepSee have been chartered by National Geographic for a very special global expedition. As a result, only the Sea Hunter will be running trips to Cocos Island
Argo is the latest offering from the expert Undersea Hunter group and a spectacular addition to the stunning shores of Cocos. Packed with all the latest mod cons the Argo is a one of a kind vessel to explore a completely unique region and lives up to the high standards set by the fleet - from safety to comfort, no detail has been overlooked.
At 40m, this steel hulled beauty makes light work of the sailing to and from the remote Cocos islands. With 8 cabins on board, she can sleep up to 18 people in lavish surroundings with modern furnishings and elegant artwork. All of the cabins sit below the waterline for optimum sailing comfort, flooded with light from the sky lights. Each cabin is individually furnished and all are with large en suite bathrooms. With the ability to custom mix gasses, nitrox and technical divers have not been forgotten. Favoured by film crews and professional photographers, the on board photographic facilities are top notch, while the industrious kitchen staff serve up a wide range of freshly cooked meals that will get your taste buds tingling.
The Argo mixes premium service with unparalleled diving to ensure that any trip to Cocos is unforgettable and surpasses even the highest expectations... all before you have even dipped a fin tip. Taking luxury to a new level, there could not be a better time to visit this isolated corner of the globe or a better boat from which to explore it. Let the Cocos lure you onto a dive trip filled with adventure, beauty and excitement.
Please note: as of April 2018 the Cocos Island National Park Department does not allow night dives, snorkeling and kayaking at the island for safety reasons.
Double Cabin, with one queen size bed. This cabin includes: Shelves, drawers and hanging hooks, a desk and chair, a luxury, private bathroom. Thermostat to control the air-conditioning and is carpeted throughout with large windows. Satellite connection to send and receive e-mails and a flat screen TV with DVD player
Double Cabin, with one queen size bed. This cabin includes: Shelves, drawers and hanging hooks, a desk and chair, a luxury, private bathroom. The room has its own thermostat to control the air-conditioning and is carpeted throughout with large windows. A satellite connection to send and receive e-mails and a flat screen TV with DVD player.
Twin Cabin with two twin size beds, private bathroom. Airconditioning and a circular porthole.There is also aTV and DVD player, each cabin is distinctly themed with hand painted artwork.
Double Cabin with one queen size bed and private bathroom. Airconditioning and a circular porthole. The cabin has aTV and DVD player.
Please note these prices may not include flights. Click select for the full holiday details
Michael
2012-07-21 16:37:05
Trish
2012-07-04 14:10:58
The Argo is one of the most luxurious boats I have been aboard, with a crew that exceeds its quality and certainly exceeded my expectations. Couple this with the DeepSee Submarine and you have a trip of a lifetime kind of experience. I cannot wait to return to this boat and this crew.
Since it is customary to tip crew members, many people ask the boat operators what tip amount is appropriate. This is a very personal decision, as tips are your way of expressing satisfaction. Generally the tip is given to the captain who distributes it equally amongst the crew. Please note that we do not dictate or include tips.
US dollars as well as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted onboard Argo. Argo cannot accept personal checks or travelers checks onboard.
Limited, only close to port.
The vessels have both 110 and 220 volts ac. The cabins have 110 volts ac only. The vessels have standard US and European sockets (but not British style sockets).
You can rent a complete line of ScubaPro dive gear: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, 15l tanks and Aladin Nitrox dive computers. Please make sure to reserve any equipment well ahead of time.
Due to the possible increase in the cost of oil, based on events in the past few years, the Undersea Hunter Group reserves the right to charge a US$200.00 per person Fuel Surcharge. This fee will be effective in the event that the diesel price published by Costa Rica. Soft drinks: Free, Bottle of wine: $15 - $35. Hard liquor is not available on board but our guests are welcome to bring their own, which should be purchased prior to boarding.
No souvenirs are included in the price, but there will be souvenirs available in the onboard boutique.
Nitrox is recommended onboard Argo. The vessel offers full onboard TDI training in Nitrox, with rental of Nitrox computers. Nitrox fills are free for Nitrox certified divers.
Normally around £1500 deposit with full balance paid 90 days before departure.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
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Argo is the largest liveaboard sailing for Cocos, At 40m with only 18 divers on board she is a one of a kind. Sail in comfort to this remote shark destination. There is even an on board submersible experience you can book!
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The Argo has to be one of the most fantastic liveaboards. It also takes you to the most amazing place, Cocos Island. Cocos Island is somewhere that is very easy to fall in love, without even going underwater. Once you put your head under the sea you really will not want to leave. You have to give yourself a bit of a reality check when you come back from a dive and say that was a bit quiet, we only saw white tips on that dive. The problem with diving at Cocos is the number and variety of sharks. On our trip we had Hammerheads, Tiger, Galapagos, Silky, Black Tipped and White Tipped Sharks. Once you get used to seeing all the sharks, you start to notice all the other fish, and sometimes there were just too many fish to see all the sharks clearly. Argo splits the guests into two groups and the groups do not dive the same dive site at the same time. This meant it was never crowded on the dives. The liveaboards at Cocos also coordinate the diving between them so you do not see divers from o