Comfort

In circumstances when a rubber inflatable would be crippled in the wind-blown vastness of the Pacific, these large, heavy-duty fiberglass dive cruisers provide the stability and safety that is essential at Cocos Island. We comfortably handle up to ten divers (plus 2 divemasters and pilot) in each skiff to move safely and efficiently between diverse dive sites around the island.

These boats are extremely stable in any sea conditions, and serve as the primary dive platform throughout your trip. Each skiff measures 24 feet in length with a beam of over nine feet long, and is powered by twin 115hp, 4-cycle fumeless outboard motors. These modern engines provide the power and redundancy required to safely reach any of the remote dive sites within an extended radius of the mothership. At the end of each dive, re-boarding is conveniently accomplished via a solid, steady ladder.

Convenience

Skiffs are equipped with integrated racks for scuba diving equipment, separate camera storage area, VHF radios and a T-roof, which offers shelter from the tropical elements for the crew and camera equipment. They further hold all the necessary safety equipment including communications, oxygen, first-aid kit and spare dive gear.

Personal dive gear is kept onboard the skiffs during the entire duration of the active dive days. This completely eliminates the need to lug heavy scuba tanks back and forth between mothership and skiff, reducing wear and tear on equipment (as well as on people!). The tanks are refilled in place, within minutes of returning from each dive. This enables the divers to always be ready, at a moment’s notice, to take advantage of a fleeting opportunity — be it a whale sighting or the spontaneous appearance of a baitball.

Special Expeditions & Private Skiffs

Our skiffs are 100% customizable to fit the needs of your expedition. They can be fitted with a range of conveniences like a scientific winch or swinging boom to lift heavy camera gear — whatever you need, we have you covered. A portable 5kw electric generator can also be supplied and installed on the deck of one of our two skiffs.

In addition to these two large skiffs on each of our vessels, for an additional fee we can supply you with an additional private skiff with an experienced boat operator. This gives you even greater mobility and flexibility for your film projects.