Cocos and Malpelo Islands 2008
Posted by in2theblue on August 23rd, 2006
Hi Guys and Girls.
For those of you who have watched the numerous documentaries on these Islands, the very names alone, conjure up the most exciting images of sharks especially schooling Hammerheads. Situated some 36 hours off Costa Rica these islands offer us some of the most adventurous shark diving in the world. With this in mind, I would like to see how much interest there would be in this trip. I invite you to do your own research on these amazing dive sites as well as looking at www.underseahunter.com. The very basics, for now, are: the trip will be planned for March/April 2008, for 18 people, travelling via Madrid to Costa Rica and using The Undersea Hunter fleet. Because we are going so far and paying so much, I have been advised that its best to do Malpelo and The Cocos rather than just The Cocos and allow two weeks for our entire trip. And now for the painful bit-the trip will cost something in the region of £3500. By organising for 2008, this may help you to save towards such expense. There are only a limited amount of vessels which visit these dive sites and they get booked up way in advance-2007 trips are all full! Therefore, I would need to hear from all of those, who are interested, as soon as possible, othewrwise, I will open it up to The US and French divers, we met in Hondurous, who expressed interest then. This is going to be the most amazing dive holiday!
Thats it in a very small nutshell folks and, as requested, can you please register your interest as soon as possible, below this post.
Best wishes
Charlie Stewart
August 23rd, 2006 at 10:54 am
Hi Charlie,
I’m interested.
Lisa
August 23rd, 2006 at 11:32 am
2 more! Both Jas & myself are interested.
August 23rd, 2006 at 11:39 am
Sounds awesome. I could be interested, but it very much depends on whether or not Ignacio & I go to New Zealand in early 2008.
BTW, from the trip reports I’ve read, I would say that this trip is definitely not for inexperienced divers - Malpelo in particular has strong currents on most of the dive sites. So, if you’re inexperienced, get yourself plenty of dives in in 2007!
Check out the Dive Global website for more information on Cocos dive sites. The following websites also have information:
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/php/Cocos/Malpelo.php
http://www.divequest.co.uk/holdetail.cfm?HolID=127
http://www.bsactravelclub.co.uk/where/malcocos.htm
http://www.divernet.com/travel/hamm1096.htm
August 23rd, 2006 at 3:42 pm
Hi Charlie,
You can count me in too.
Jason
August 23rd, 2006 at 6:44 pm
Definately want to see those hammerheads above. Please add me to the list, thanks.
Fiona
August 23rd, 2006 at 7:03 pm
Charlie
I’m interested too…
August 23rd, 2006 at 9:41 pm
Hello Charlie,
will you have a bit of space in your cabin for your trusted roommate?
With or without, count me in!
Gerhard
August 24th, 2006 at 8:41 am
Charlie,
I’m interested.
August 24th, 2006 at 10:08 am
Hi
I’m interested too. 2008 will be the big 4-0 for me so why not treat myself?
Can’t say for sure that dates etc.. will be fine now, but I’m definitely very interested!!!
Better start saving!
Ads
August 29th, 2006 at 2:55 pm
Hi Charlie,
Yes & yes & yes please add me to your list of very interested,
thanks Andy
August 29th, 2006 at 9:48 pm
Charlie,
Please count me in, I am very interested
Cheers
Lian
September 6th, 2006 at 9:12 am
Hi Charlie,
Wow, sounds stunning - guess some folks will be going without Xmas presents !!
Count me in please !!??
Martin CB.
September 6th, 2006 at 10:23 pm
It’s been #1 on my todo list for some time. Put me on the list too please.
September 15th, 2006 at 1:15 pm
Count me in. It is one of my life ambitions.
Andrew Starte
April 17th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
I’m interested in this trip, looks like one not to miss.
Mark Vowles
April 20th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Hi Mark.
I hope you got my email and feel free to get in touch should you have any questions.
Cheers
Charlie