Cocos Island Shark Conservation Expedition 2025

Join us on the brand new Cocos Aggressor for this special trip. She is is 38 meters (125 ft) long, has a 9m (28ft) beam, and comfortably holds 22 divers plus 9 crew members. The Cocos Aggressor is one of the newest ships in their fleet and hands down the most beautiful ship working in Cocos.  She was purpose built for Cocos, so you will feel comfortable, safe and stable while enjoying the ship amenities — even during our ocean crossing out to this beautiful island. All of the staterooms feature side-by-side beds (no more bunk beds!), private bathrooms, individual climate control, and ample storage for your luggage and clothes. Other Cocos Aggressor comforts include a big jacuzzi for warming up between dives or just taking in the sunset, a massive sun deck, a shaded al fresco lounge, a spacious dive deck, camera tables, charging stations, a big salon and much more. The dive deck is spacious and offers individual storage as well as a camera table. She offers 4 Master Staterooms located on the upper deck with a large picture window and 7 deluxe staterooms located on the lower deck with 2 porthole windows.

Cocos Island, or Isla de Cocos in Spanish, is a once in a lifetime dive destination, and on top of that, we’ve invited one of Costa Rica’s top shark scientists, Marta Cambra Agustí along for the adventure. Her current research focuses on setting protocols for shark & ray tourism. She’s also advocating for research expansion to all of the Marine Protected Areas in Costa Rica. During this trip, Marta will teach us about her research through presentations and workshops so we can all learn more about the shark population inhabiting the waters around Cocos Island. She’ll also give us a virtual encounter via her BRUV’s (Baited Remote Underwater Videocameras).

The week will start with a special PADI AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation course taught by Marta and Dive Ninjas own, Jay Clue. This course is complimentary, and you will receive the certification card in the mail when you return from the trip. Plus Dive Ninja will be making a donation on your behalf to support PADI AWARE and the important work they are doing for shark conservation.

As part of the land portion of the trip, we’ll visit the island for a walk through the tropical forests and explore one of the many lovely waterfalls. During this walk, we’ll be on the lookout for incredible flora and fauna and have many photo opportunities.

Before the end of the trip, the Dive Ninja team will hold a game and raffle to help raise money for the Cocos Island Park Rangers. Donations help them continue their work in protecting the sharks and other animals that call the island home. You will get the chance to win cash and other prizes from Dive Ninjas and Aggressor Liveaboards.

Finally, our infamous Crap Photo contest will happen at the end of the week, so get ready for some craptastic prizes! Plus, Jay Clue will tune into his inner pirate for the talk about ‘Pirates & Buried Treasure of Cocos Island’ – so don’t forget your eye patches!

Right now we are offering a special $400 discount! The prices below include the discount.

There are 3 different room options for 11 day/10 night trip:

• 7 deluxe staterooms at  $6,349 USD per person
• 1 master stateroom with a queen bed at $6,699 USD per person
• 3 master staterooms at $6,699 USD, with 2 side by side twin beds

All prices are per person and on shared occupancy basis. If you are traveling solo, no problem! We will match you with another solo ninja guest of the same gender. Or if you prefer your own private room a single supplement upgrade is also available for an additional fee.

What’s Included

The trip price includes all diving & activities, PADI AWARE Shark Conservation course & certification, AL80 tanks, weights, presentations throughout the week (on shark research, Cocos pirates & more!), 10 nights accommodation on a shared basis, 4 delicious chef prepared meals per day plus mid morning & mid afternoon snacks, juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, local beers & wine, fresh towels in your stateroom as needed, as well as fresh towels on the dive deck for drying off between dives. Additionally Aggressor supplies every diver with a Marine Rescue GPS, a Dive Alert signaling device to use on the trip.

What’s Not Included

The price does not include flights, transfers from airport to/from host hotel in San Jose, port & park fee of $490 USD payable onboard,  Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Program Fee ($30 paid onboard), Unlimited Nitrox upgrade ($150 per person – optional, but highly recommended), rental equipment, Crew Gratuity (10%-15% of trip price is customary but is at your discretion), or credit card processing fees.

Our trip departs and returns from San Jose, Costa Rica, making airline travel easy with the San Jose International Airport (airport code SJO) nearby. Travel arrangements MUST include a one-night stay-over in San Jose, Costa Rica, because of airline scheduling and boat transfer schedules. In other words, you want to arrive in San Jose at least 1 day early. The boat schedule is based on the tides, so it is imperative you arrive on time.

Recommended hotels for San Jose include the Park Inn by Radisson, where group transfers are easily arranged. If you prefer to make your own way to the ship, please let us know, as we need to give the ship a 30-day advance notification.