Argo and DeepSee - Liveaboard
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Argo and DeepSee give the opportunity to explore Cocos Island on this fantastic liveaboard. Argo is also a rare combination of work ship and luxury liveaboard. She was designed from the keel up in 2008, to pamper up to 16 divers in 7, spacious, well-appointed staterooms. The very experienced crew look after the liveaboard and the divers every need. Argo was conceived of to serve as the ultimate platform for a deep diving submersible, DeepSee, as well as for remote operating vehicle (R.O.V.) deployment. She offers heavy lift capabilities, stability and ample deck space for any chore imaginable.
A comfortable and stylish lounge, dining area and sun deck are the social areas. Carlos Hiller completes the ambience with original, undersea themed artwork throughout. The well-equipped galley enables the ship's chefs to prepare fresh, international level, four-star cuisine for meal times.
On board accessories consist of all standard diving gear including scuba, nitrox and rebreather facilities. Three, powerful, 24-foot skiffs serve as tender-boats, which perform DeepSee submersible tracking duties, shepherding of divers to remote sites, ship to Cocos Island transfers and any other conceivable recreational or support activities.
Argo is fully capable of supporting all types of diver both recreational and technical divers the liveaboard is equipped with two, 24-foot heavy-duty fiberglass dive boats with integral racks for scuba and CCR diving equipment.
Agent Liveaboard verdict: A truly unique opportunity to explore the depths of Cocos Island with Argo's DeepSee submersible. Capable of depths down to 305 meters pre booking with Agent Liveaboard is advised. |
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| Sample itinerary |
| Day 1: |
Upon arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, you will need to take a taxi to your hotel. There are plenty of taxies available, even big cars for those of you who carry a lot of gear, or we can arrange an airport transfer. The same evening, the liveaboard representative will fax you to confirm your pick up time, the next day. Evening at your leisure. |
| Day 2: |
You will be picked up before noon at your hotel and transferred by bus to Puntarenas, a seaport village where the Argo boards its passengers. That afternoon, you will begin the cruise to Cocos Island. |
| Day 3: |
l day of travel. There will be ample time to arrange dive and camera gear. The cruise gives you an opportunity to get acquainted with the other divers. |
| Day 4 - 9: |
Spent diving the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island. Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of 60-100' (18-30 meters) or more. Water temperature of approximately 78-82F (27-30C). |
| Day 9: |
Make the last 3 dives before the cruise back to Costa Rica and reality! |
| Day 10: |
All day to discuss the diving and to compare your adventures! |
| Day 11: |
Arrival in Puntarenas. Immediately after breakfast you will be transported |
| Day 12: |
Arrival in Puntarenas. Immediately after breakfast you will be transported back to San Jose. Upon arrival in San Jose we recommend that you spend an additional hotel night prior to departing the country. |
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| Argo and DeepSee Liveaboard Prices 2011 |
| 10 Night liveaboard |
$5395 per person with transfer |
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$245 Park Fee |
| All departure dates |
| 12 Night liveaboard |
$6455 per person with transfer |
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$315 Park Fee |
| All departure dates |
| Argo and DeepSee Liveaboard Prices 2012 |
| 10 Night liveaboard |
$5695 per person with transfer |
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$245 Park Fee |
| All departure dates |
| 12 Night liveaboard |
$6795 per person with transfer |
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$315 Park Fee |
| All departure dates |
The 10 and 12 night trips all meals and non-alcoholic drinks; dive-master service; three to four dives per day with all nitrox fills, tanks and weights and 7 or 9 full days of action-packed diving.
Please note, the liveaboard operator retains the right to add a fuel surcharge if world fuel prices increase. |
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| May 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 7 May |
17 May |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 21 May |
31 May |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| June 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 2 Jun |
12 Jun |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 15 Jun |
25 Jun |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 28 Jun |
10 Jul |
12/13 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| July 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 13 Jul |
23 Jul |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 26 Jul |
5 Aug |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| August 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 8 Aug |
18 Aug |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 21 Aug |
31 Aug |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| September 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 3 Sep |
15 Sep |
12/13 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| October 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 1 Oct |
11 Oct |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 14 Oct |
24 Oct |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 28 Oct |
7 Nov |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| November 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 9 Nov |
19 Nov |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 22 Nov |
4 Dec |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| December 2011/2012 |
| Departs |
Return |
Nights/Days |
Route |
Port |
| 7 Dec |
17 Dec |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
| 20 Dec |
30 Dec |
10/11 |
Puntarenas |
Cocos Island |
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| Ship Specifications |
| Length: |
129 ft. |
| Beam: |
26 ft. |
| Draft: |
2.5 ft. |
| Displacement: |
205 tons |
| Construction: |
Steel |
| Engines: |
CAT D398TA; 634 kW (850 hp) @ 1225 rpm |
| Cruising Speed: |
10 knots |
| Maximum Speed: |
11 knots |
| Range: |
4000+ nautical miles |
| Endurance: |
15 to 20 days |
| Tenders: |
Dive support:
2x Privateer 24' Open Model with twin 115 HP Yamaha outboard motors
Sub Support:
Privateer 24' forward cabin Model with twin 115 HP Yamaha outboard motors. |
| Generators: |
2x CAT 3304 PCNA 70 kW 208 VAC, 3 Phase generators |
| Fuel Tank: |
14.000 gallons US |
| Water Tank: |
10.000 gallons US |
| Safety: |
RFD: 2 available 20 persons each Skiff: 3-24 ft. fiberglass with twin 115 HP outboards. Complete boat, crew and passenger safety gear. Fire fighting system throughout vessel. Extensive first aid kit. 20 x Personal diver's EPIRB beacons. |
| Scuba Compressors: |
LP 280 Nitrox Membrane System 2x Bauer H13-E3 |
| Scuba Tanks: |
20x 80 cu.ft. Aluminum Nitrox tanks 8x 80 cu.ft. Aluminum Air tanks 100 cu.ft. Steel Nitrox tanks (Advanced Reservations Required) |
| Technical Diving: |
Full oxygen, nitrox and rebreather service, passengers must bring their own rebreathers. |
| Electronics: |
NAVIGATION Radar: Furuno FCR-1411, 72 nm. 24 nm. ARC Radar GPS: X2 Heading System: Simrad HS50 Auto-Pilot: Anshutz Pilotstar Echosounder: Furuno Electronic Charts: C- Map Maptech Paper Charts: Complete for the required Range of operations. Weather Fax: Alden COMMUNICATION Radio: Stephens SEA223 SSB/AM 2X VHF/FM 4X hand held VHF Radio Satphone: Sea Wave Connection with Fax and e-mail |
| Miscellaneous: |
DEEPSEE SUBMERSIBLE. 3 Person, one atmosphere, 1500 ft rated submersible, ABS approved and certified with Schilling Orion manipulator/robotic arm. DECK MACHINERY: Crane: 15 ton, Telescopic marine crane w/50 ft. reach Stern A-Frame: 10 long tons, 5 X 1200 lb. Hydraulic winches Anchor winch: Hydraulic 5000 lb. pull winch with 800 ft. 7/8" wire rope and 1000 lb. stuck-less anchor plus a 750 lb stuck-less anchor. |
| Guest Accommodations |
For 14-16 guests 8 double cabins All guest cabins have heads & showers and individual AC control |
| Crew Accommodations |
14 crew in 7 crew cabins |
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