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Dive Review of Okeanos Aggressor in
Costa Rica/Coco Island

Okeanos Aggressor, Dec, 2005,

by Ed & Jeanette Raver, NM, USA (Reviewer Reviewer 4 reports). Report 2215.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Sensory overload diving. Hammerhead Sharks [lots] plus Galapagos, Silky, Silver Tip, and the everpresent White Tip Reef Sharks, Turtles, Marble Rays and others, Morays of many types, Thousands of reef fish on every dive. We watched fish laying eggs and Sharks feeding at night. I swam about 1 foot over a large Manta and she tolerated me for several minutes. We saw the largest tuna that I ahve ever seen on one dive, approaching the 8 foot range. This is diving the way it must have been before man intervened. I could not say enough good things about the diving on Coco Island.
We were on the Okeanos Agressor for a ten day cruise. Rooms were fine, food was plentiful and good, service was excellent at all times, plenty of fresh water, also on-deck fresh water showers for rinse after dives with Soap provided.
Connections from San Jose were smooth and efficient with a knowledgeable guide [Rudy] for the two hour +/- ride to the boat.
The boat is showing some signs of wear but was clean and well maintained. Thanks to Captain Alberto.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Bahamas, BVI's, Mexico, Channel Islands, Hawaii, Cozumel
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, rainy Seas choppy, surge, currents
Water Temp 78-78°F / 26-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 50-150 Ft/ 15-46 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 120 foot max and a safety stop.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas Squadrons
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 1 stars Tropical Fish 5 stars
Small Critters 5 stars Large Fish 5 stars
Large Pelagics 5 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Large tables, plenty of plugs, large freshwater rinse tubs
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