
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“"Pura Vida!" The 'must dive' Cocos experience. Swimming with a wall of hammerhead sharks, drifting with thousands of Jack's, and diving with knowledgeable experts and good diving companions. These memories will stay with me for ever. It did rain for most of the trip, but that did not spoil it for me, even with reduced visibility by Cocos standards, it was amazing to a British diver. This is not a trip for the inexperienced. There was some challenging currents and waves, but our trip was in the rainy season. Everything was very efficiently run and all were extremely helpful and friendly. To really seal an excellent trip, my clothes were washed, dried and neatly folded just before we returned. Luxury indeed; worth every penny and hopefully I will return to Cocos, on Sea Hunter but in the dry season.”
Recommended for: Expertise of ALl staff, safety management, variety of dives.
Customer Review By Richard W, from: United Kingdom scored the Sea Hunter Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 37 reviews and information click here: Sea Hunter Liveaboard .
Is The Sea Hunter Liveaboard Right For You?
Quick Facts about the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
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✓ The Sea Hunter Liveaboard Is Best For:
- ✓Advanced & experienced divers (Minimum 50 logged dives required)
- ✓Social divers who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Nitrox divers (free EAN32 included)
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ The Sea Hunter Liveaboard Is Not Ideal For:
- ✗Complete beginners (Advanced Open Water Diver required)
- ✗Divers with limited experience
- ✗Those on a tight budget (premium pricing)
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard Is Perfect If You Want...
- •Hammerhead shark schools at Cocos Island
- •Bull shark encounters
- •Big pelagic action
- •Remote Pacific diving adventures
- •Challenging dive sites for experienced divers
- •Complimentary nitrox for extended bottom times
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 8/10 on the boat features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 8/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Boat Features, as it has 8 of the 10 key boat features (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard has audio and video entertainment in the lounge for you to relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives or in the evenings.
In addition, it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are always topped up, and your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
Below is the full list of 10 key boat features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 7 of the 10 key features.
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WIFI Internet
Boat FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
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What onboard entertainment is available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
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Is the Sea Hunter Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Sea Hunter Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
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Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard provides deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but no beach towels are provided. Click Beach Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which incurs an additional cost on top of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer this service.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include fuel surcharge, and national park fees.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard is not listed as a family friendly cruise and does not show dedicated family cabins in the features either. If you’d prefer a liveaboard that is better set up for families, click Family Friendly Cruises to see family oriented trips, or Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that just offer cabins designed for families.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 10 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Costa Rica’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 6/10 on the cabin features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 6/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Cabin Features, as it has 6 of the 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable if you want to relax in your cabin between dives, and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes additional cabin luxuries such as complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip.
What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to your diving trip. You’ll also find it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
Below is the full list of 10 key cabin features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 6 of the 10 key features.
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Cabin FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Sea Hunter Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Sea Hunter Liveaboard includes a laundry service, which is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Sea Hunter Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Sea Hunter Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Sea Hunter Liveaboard does not show dedicated family cabins and is not tagged as a family friendly cruise in the cabin features. If you are travelling with children, you may find a better fit by choosing from Liveaboards With Family Cabins for boats that offer family sized cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises for trips that are set up more clearly for families. You can still review the cabin layouts for this boat in the cabin types section below.
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The Sea Hunter Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 2 Double cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 2 Double/Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 6 Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 10/10 on the diving features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 10/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Diving Features, as it has 9 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, so you can update or advance your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, The Sea Hunter Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
After a dive you can rinse off using warm outside showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. Also, Sea Hunter Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard.
On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Plus, The Sea Hunter Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. On top of that, Nitrox is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, which helps you stay within no stop limits and be less tired on repetitive dives, but without any extra cost of nitrox fills. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
Below is the full list of 10 key diving features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 9 of the 10 key features.
Diving FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Sea Hunter Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
These marine creatures are commonly associated with the dive sites dived from the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. Where we have a page for the creature it will be underlined, so you can click to read more.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Sea Hunter liveaboard are currently: 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is an extra charge on top of the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard offers a private dive guide, which is an optional extra charge. Click Private dive guide to find other liveaboards that offer free, or as a paid extra, a private dive guide.
- The Sea Hunter liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, and in particular a nitrox course, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
- Night dives on the Sea Hunter liveaboard are a paid extra.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
List of Costa Rica dive sites visited by the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
This is the list of Costa Rica dive sites you will dive from the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. Click any underlined site to read more.
Cocos Island
- Alcyone
- Bait Ball
- Bajo Alcyone
- Bajo Dos Amigos
- Big Dos Amigos
- Bird Island, Chatham Bay
- Cocos Island
- Dirty Rock
- Lobster Rock
- Manuelita Coral Garden
- Manuelita Outside
- Punts Maria
- Shark Fin Rock
- Silverado
- Small Dos Amigos
- Submerged Rock
- Ubing Rock, Wafer Bay
- Viking Rock
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 7/10 on the food features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 7/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating For Food Features, as it has 7 of the 10 total key food and dining features (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements and you can add these in special requests on step two of the booking form. But you are requested to limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies. It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu, so if you are a vegetarian or vegan you’ll definately not go hungry on your dive trip. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy sea views and ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
Below is the full list of 10 key food features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 7 of the 10 key features.
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Dining FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard offer?
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Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
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Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Dining and food information:
- Meals are served buffet style on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard.
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 7/10 on the drinks & refreshments SDE Liveaboard Rating
BelowWhen I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 7/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating For Drinks and Refreshment Features, as it has 7 of the 10 total key drink and refreshment features (see below). In addition, this liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
Below is the full list of 10 key drinks & refreshments features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 7 of the 10 key features.
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Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 0/10 on the non-diver companion SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 0/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 0 of the 10 total key non-diver companion features (see below).
Below is the full list of 10 key non-diver companion features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 0 of the 10 key features.
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Non-Dive Companion FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is the Sea Hunter Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 3/5 on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 3 of the 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive.
Below is the full list of 5 key underwater photographer features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 3 of the 5 key features.
Underwater photographer FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Does the Sea Hunter Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Sea Hunter Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
When I reviewed the Sea Hunter Liveaboard it scored 3/3 on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 3 of the 3 key technical diving features (see below).
The Sea Hunter Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard. In addition, If you plan to do technical diving, the Sea Hunter Liveaboard supports it, but before you finalise your trip, check the typical dive depths, available gases, and whether stage and decompression cylinders are supported on your chosen itinerary. What’s more, If you dive rebreather, the Sea Hunter Liveaboard provides support, but it’s worth confirming in advance which rebreathers are supported and whether oxygen fills, sorb availability, and bailout requirements are in place, because this can vary by region and itinerary.
If you dive sidemount, the Sea Hunter Liveaboard supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
Below is the full list of 3 key tech diving features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 3 of the 3 key features.
Tech diving FAQs for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard?
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Sea Hunter Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Sea Hunter dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Costa Rica. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Sea Hunter liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Sea Hunter liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Laundry service
- Included Nitrox
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
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The other features that are not included on the Sea Hunter liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Sea Hunter Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Sea Hunter charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Costa Rica.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Sea Hunter liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Gratuities
- Included Night dives
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included WiFi Internet
- Included Wine with dinner
Sea Hunter Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Sea Hunter dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Costa Rica.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on fuel prices. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Sea Hunter liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Local flights
- Included National park fees
Sea Hunter Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 35.05m (115.0ft)
- Beam: 7.92m (26.0ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 10
- Bathrooms: 10
Sea Hunter Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Sea Hunter Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Sea Hunter Liveaboard. Sea Hunter Liveaboard scores 76% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 13 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The sea hunter liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Sea Hunter Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Engine room CCTV
- Not included Fishfinder
- Not included Oxygen