Onboard Information

Dive Experience for Cocos & Malpelo

We recommend some previous open water experience. Cocos is no more difficult than any other Pacific, Indian or Red Sea diving location. Malpelo can offer more challenging conditions.

Certification

All divers must bring proof of certification by a national certifying agency. The dive master will request to see your certification before you are allowed to dive.

Water Temperature

Average temperature is 79 F to 84 F (26 C to 29 C).
Please note Malpelo can have significantly cooler temperatures.

Gear to Bring With You

You will need the following gear: 3-5 mm (1/8" to 3/16") wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, a mandatory dive computer, buoyancy compensator, depth gauge, dive gloves, weight belt (without weights), dive knife and dive watch. It is recommended that you mark each piece of gear with waterproof paint or tape. We suggest you put all or most of the above items in a carry-on bag.
There is ample storage space for your diving equipment, including your own personal locker.

Equipment Provided Onboard

We provide you with weights for your weight belt: 2, 3, 4, and 6 lbs. (1, 1.5, 2 and 3 kilos). We also provide you with air or Nitrox tanks -- 80 cubic ft. aluminum (12 liters).

Rental Equipment Onboard

You can rent a complete line of ScubaPro dive gear: regulator, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, and Aladin Pro Nitrox dive computers.

Clothing

We recommend cotton clothing while on board. Nights can be chilly and/or drizzly so bringing a sweater, light jacket or windbreaker is recommended. In San José dress is slightly more formal - long pants for men in the evening and a dress or pant suit for women. We suggest packing in a soft duffle bag, as they are easier to store onboard.

Crew

The Undersea Hunter and Sea Hunter crews consist of a unique combination of talents, offering the ultimate in service. The Undersea Hunter has a crew of eight and the Sea Hunter, a crew of nine. The dive master and two deck hands make sure you have the best possible diving adventure, while the chef and steward prepare our delicious meals and take care of all your needs on board.


Communication Onboard

The Undersea Hunter maintains constant radio contact in the event of any emergency. Your family and friends may contact you through our office at +506-289-7334 or +506-228-6535. We are happy to let family and friends know how you are when they call our office. Please understand, however, that you will be in a remote area and it is preferable that personal communications from the boat be limited to emergency use only. We also now keep a satellite phone on board, but the expense is significant at $5.00 per minute.

Electricity

The vessels have both 110 and 220 volts ac. The cabins have 110 volts ac only.

Entertainment

There is a variety of nightly entertainment available on board: slide shows, DVDs, videos, music, games and much more. Please feel free to bring along your favorites.

Tips

Since it is customary to tip crew members, many people ask us what an appropriate tip is. 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. Usually, each guest tips $15 to $20 for each crew member.

Medical Support Onboard

We have a well-equipped first aid kit including oxygen onboard. You should bring anti-seasickness medicine and ear drops if you feel you will need them.
Please inform us and especially the dive guides if you are taking medication or suffer from allergies.

Safety Onboard the Undersea Hunter

Life jackets for all passengers are located in the lockers on both sides of the sun deck. Fire extinguishers are located in the hallways leading to your cabins. Emergency exit from the aft passenger cabins is possible through a door at the back end of cabin 3.

Safety Onboard the Sea Hunter

Life jackets for all passengers are located in the lockers on both sides of the sun deck. Fire extinguishers are located in the hallways leading to your cabins. Emergency exit from the aft passenger cabins is possible through an overhead hatch above the doors of cabin 7 & 8. The emergency exit for the forward passenger area is through a door in cabin 4 and up the stairs in the engine room.

Recompression Chamber

The nearest Recompression Chamber is in Panama City, more than two days sailing from Cocos, the implications of which are obvious.

Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the boat except on the sundeck.

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