Dive Conditions
Visibility: 55 ft
Water Temp. 79°F
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Crossings
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Sea Hunter
Our very second dive of this expedition brought the extraordinary combination of schooling hammerheads, fast-moving tuna, a graceful manta, and even a whale shark passing by at the second cleaning station of Manuelita. It was an unbelievable way to begin the week, with both skiffs experiencing action-packed dives from the very start!
Day two was just as thrilling as day one. We had close encounters with hammerheads at the cleaning stations and out in the blue, and once again a whale shark passed by—this time even closer! Hammerheads filled the dive sites, and the underwater energy was truly electric.
Our third day brought yet another highlight: Dirty Rock delivered hundreds of hammerheads—the most seen this season—and at Punta Porites, a large group of Galapagos sharks circled a cleaning station for nearly 25 minutes. Both skiffs returned buzzing from the day’s dives.
On our fourth day, Manuelita was once again overflowing with hammerheads, with large groups cleaning at the stations. At Small Dos Amigos, divers were treated to an incredible “festival” of Galapagos sharks, with three very large individuals cruising right alongside us. The site was full of life, with Galapagos sharks surrounding the groups almost the entire dive. Back at Manuelita Coral, a few silky sharks also appeared toward the end of the dive, adding variety to the encounters.
Our fifth day finally brought us to Alcyone, which was quieter than the other sites but still rewarding. Later dives at Manuelita Outside and the Channel delivered more hammerheads, keeping the momentum strong.
On day 6, we alternated between Small Dos Amigos, Dirty Rock, and Ulloa. Small Dos Amigos again offered plenty of Galapagos sharks, while Dirty Rock delivered another hammerhead-filled dive. In the afternoon, half of the guests enjoyed the island tour, while the others continued diving, making the most of every opportunity.
Overall, this was one of the most impressive trips in recent memory. Enormous schools of hammerheads at Manuelita and Dirty Rock, Galapagos sharks in extraordinary numbers at Small Dos Amigos and Porites, two whale shark encounters, mantas, silky sharks, and constant action at the cleaning stations…the island just took our breath away again and again all week long!
Dirty rock and manulita channel outside were my favorite. With a large range of sharks, fish and other marine life. Very well run ship. Schedule and facilities all well easy to follow/use.
We loved diving at Dirty Rock, Manuelita Chanel and outside. The diving was unreal and the amount of hammerheads and other shark species we saw were phenomenal. Great trip! The staff were fantastic, we dived with Ian, Fernando and Hector who were all excellent dive guides. Chico and the kitchen staff were amazing and did very well to accommodate our groups various dietary requirements – delicious! All the staff were very attentive and kind.
All our dive sites delivered this week, hundreds of hammers, mantas, a whale shark and even dolphins on our safety stop. Dirty Rock and Manuelita have absolutely turned it on this week with so much activity every day. The absolute best boat food I’ve ever had, Chico and the team in the kitchen have been amazing catering to dietary requirements. Pollito was super attentive at meal times. The Yellow Team boat crew – Ian, Fernando and Hector have been amazing guides underwater keeping us all safe and giving us the best experiences underwater and above. Ian was a great trip leader, good communication and easy to approach with any issues. All the staff have been incredible to keep the boat running smoothly.
All of the dives were special. I didn’t expect to see as many sharks on each dive and certainly not as closely as we did. Perhaps my favorite was a dive at Dirty Rock, we spent 45 minutes with hammerheads then swam through school of jack fish to our safety stop where we were joined by a couple of dolphins. The staff were all very friendly and the divemasters in particular (Ian, Hector, and Fernando) were all very committed to ensuring that we had a good experience – taking us to sites where they knew we would have good activity, leaving us when we did, and moving us along when we didn’t. On the boat, Pollito was very attentive during mealtimes and the chefs obviously took a lot of time in how they presented our food.
Best dive trip ever. Certainly small amigo, dirty rock and Manuelita, but all dive sites were great, including check dive. The amount of sea life and variety is incredible. I felt super safe with the boat crew, dive masters and skiff divers, which is most important to me. I rather go tos different dive site than originally planned, to ensure everyone keeps safe. That’s exactly what the crew did and I thank them for a incredible experience. This is great team, with the right mix of professionalism and a good sense of humor!
It was an incredible journey. We got gifted with a couple of whale sharks, hundreds of hammerheads and Galapagos sharks. Manuelita and Dirty rocks were my favorite dive sites. Every dive was a new experience. The 36 hours journey to get there makes the experience even more unique. I’m really happy that I chose the sea hunter for that unique experience. From day 1 till the end, the staff did an incredible job. Dive masters were amazing, every dive was well explained and safety was on point. Food was amazing, it was never the same and the kitchen staff was excellent. Every single staff member was helpful and knowledgeable.
Fantastic diving, more hammerheads than I could have imagined. A great adventure and little wonder it’s one of the top three dive sites in the world. The team were great – very professional and the whole experience despite the remote location felt safe. Juan Manuel’s biology lectures were a highlight that I will laugh about for a long time.
We were very lucky to have Juan Manual as guide. He in incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Cocos and ocean and a real pleasure to be part of his team.Luiz the other guide also lovely. Dos amigos small was one of my favourite dive site and around Manuelita. Lots of sharks and fishes and extraordinary variety. Warm water – what not to like. After diving we had very nice snacks and fresh fruit, awesome coffee on boat and super nice staff. Nothing was too much to keep us happy. Ian the cruise director also excellent and great organizing things.very impressed by this trip and hope to come back 2027
The diving was incredible – Schools of hammerheads, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, marble rays and an abundance of beautiful fish. This is my second visit to Cocos Island and perhaps it was as a result of the full moon but the best diving experience I have ever had! The dive guides and extended team have been excellent. Ian, Hector and Fernando have been perfect – They are obviously extremely experienced, professional and have made an absolute difference to my diving experience. The food has been excellent and the chef and serving team have been amazing. The cabins have been spotless every day.
The whole trip was just amazing from start to finish. Highlight has to be Dirty Rock – eyeball to eyeball with amazing hammerheads, a whale shark and an oceanic manta – all in one dive. And then if that wasn’t enough schooling jacks and then surrounded by hundreds of hammerheads in the blue. Breathtaking.
Cocos was on fire! So many hammerheads you could stay where you jumped in the entire dive and no need to move, it was so full of action and life! One of the best trips of my life , so grateful for the entire experience. Fernando, Ian and Hector were really great guides for the Yellow team, the entire crew make the trip spectacular!