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Argo

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Carrying up to 18 divers in incredibly spacious, luxurious surroundings, MV Argo is bright & inviting and provides that famous Undersea Hunter Fleet safety, stability & workhorse power.

 

A word from Dom :  "Unquestionably one of the finest expedition boats in the world. Everything is first-class - comfort, space, stability, crew, diving ... and, oh,yes ! the food. To add just an extra touch of magic, she's the home of the DeepSee submersible. Everything about this experience gets a huge thumbs up from us. The spectacular Argo is good as a liveaboard gets." ..... Dominick Macan


ON BOARD ARGO

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    • 3 upper deck DOUBLE / TWIN cabins
      with queen bed (+ optional twin bunk) & picture windows
      3 lower deck TWIN cabins
      2 twin beds & portholes 
      3 lower deck DOUBLE / TWIN cabins
      queen bed (+ optional twin bunk) & portholes 

      All have private bathroom, individual AC controls, a flat screen TV/DVD player & individually themed artwork.

    • all diving is done from skiffs
      12  liter aluminium tanks (15 liter for rent)  .... standard yoke (INT)
      (DIN adaptor available by advance request)
       nitrox & rebreather friendly
      scuba rental gear available (request in advance)
      water temperature: 79 F to 84 F (26 C to 29 C)
      Advanced Open Water Diver certification & minimum of 25 hrs diving experience

    • full rebreather support
      tri-mix support with helium
      an assortment of bail-out & rebreather cylinders
      support for all types of totally closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR)
      (EG Biomarine & Buddy Inspiration units with Sofnolime CO₂)
      scrubber material & high-pressure oxygen

    • accomodation, meals and non-alcoholic beverages
      3 to 4 dives per day
      tanks and weights
      nitrox fills
      transfers from & to a hotel in San Jose

    • international airfares
      alcoholic beverages
      National Park Fee + possible fuel surcharge
      rebreather service & tanks  (divers need to bring their own rebreathers)
      scuba rental gear & 15 liter tanks
       DeepSee submersible (on-board certain trips)


    RUGGED & ROBUST FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION

    The Argo is a rock-solid open-water vessel (130 feet / 40 meters) with full global reach which was conceived to serve as platform for a deep-diving submersible.  Argo offers all the technical support required for film and research expeditions.   Extended, multi-task cruises are her specialty, but she transitions smoothly into her role of luxury dive yacht when not doing exotic film & research work.

    UPSCALE & ELEGANT FOR YOUR DIVING PLEASURE

    The partially covered top sun deck with lounge chairs provides down-time options & when conditions permit, this is where al-fresco dining is found.  Just below,on the upper deck (bridge deck)  you'll find 3 of the large & lovely cabins as well as a comfortable salon complete with sofas, desks, computer, entertainment system ... and yet another sun deck. 

    The elegant main lounge & formal dining area is located on the main deck. At the stern on this deck is the enormous dive deck  ... while the bow of the boat is designed for observation of animal migration & antics. The remaining cabins are on the lower deck.  All cabins have original, undersea themed artwork.

    The ship's chefs prepare fresh & exceptional international cuisine.

    Between dives or when time permits, guests are welcome use the sea kayaks, go for a swim, snorkel around the boat. On the way to or from the planned dive sites it is very common for the skiff drivers to seek out the best spots for surface experiences ... to watch dolphins, mantas, whales, a promising bait-ball or just cruse up to some of the islands most beautiful attractions, which are only reachable by small skiff.

    And, you'll have a satellite telephone for international calls, a satellite connection to send and receive e-mails.

    LAYOUT & SPECS

    Deck & cabin layout, yacht specifications, equipment & safety features  ....  open

    DECK PLAN

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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Length: 129 ft / 39 m
    Beam: 26 ft / 8 m
    Draft: 12.5 ft / 3.8 m
    Displacement: 205 tons
    Construction: Steel
    Cruising Speed: 10 knots
    Maximum Speed: 11 knots
    Range: 4000 Nautical Miles
    Endurance: 20 days
    Tenders: Dive support: 3 x Privateer 24 ft. (with twin 115 HP outboards)
    Fuel Tank: 15.000 gallons US
    Water Tank: 11.000 gallons US

    Miscellaneous: DEEP SEE SUBMERSIBLE: 3 Person, one atmosphere, 1500 ft rated submersible, ABS approved and certified with Schilling Orion manipulator/robotic arm.

    MACHINERY

    Generators: 2 CAT 3304 PCNA (75kw and 65kw) 208 VAC, 3 Phase generators 1 portable generator 5kw
    Bow Thruster: 360 bow thruster ( Perkins T6 240 HP )
    Engines: CAT D398TA; 634 kW (850 hp) @ 1225 rpm
    Hydraulic Power Pak: GM 12-71 ( 350HP )
    Crane: 15 ton,
    Telescopic marine crane w/50 ft. reach
    Stern A-Frame: 10 long tons, 5 X 1000 lb.
    Hydraulic winches
    Anchor winch 5000 lb.
    Pull winch with 800 ft. 7/8 cable
    Scuba Compressors: LP 280 Nitrox Membrane System 2 Bauer HP Compressors H13-E3
    Scuba Tanks: 30 tanks 80 cu.ft. Aluminum 100 cu.ft. Steel tanks (Advanced Reservations Required)
    Technical Diving: Full oxygen, nitrox and rebreather service, passengers must bring their own rebreathers.

    NAVIGATION

    3 GPS (Global Positioning Systems
    2 Radars (48 mile)
    2 recording fathometers
    Radio Direction Finder
    SIMRAD Auto pilot

    COMMUNICATIONS

    2 VHF radios
    3 handheld VHF radios, SSB radio (SEA 222)
    Multi-system televisions,
    Multimedia Desktop Computer Starlit phone

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT

    2 x 25-person life rafts.
    Complete boat, crew and passenger safety gear
    Firefighting system throughout vessel
    Extensive first aid kit
    20 personal diver locator systems

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    HOME OF THE DEEPSEE SUBMERSIBLE

    The incredible, the fabulous, the one-of-a-kind DeepSee submersible is most frequently teamed with this vessel. See DeepSee for all the information you need about "going for a ride" into the abyss.

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    ITINERARY

    Get a feeling for the dive sites and animals you can expect to see. 

    Your diving at Cocos Island will include as many of the exhilarating Cocos sites as time and weather permit. .... open
    Manuelita:  Whitetips, marble rays, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, black tips, garden eels

    Manuelita Outsite: Hammerheads, black tips, white tips, eagle rays, manta rays, yellow fin tunas, turtles, jacks, and whale sharks.

    Viking Rock: Hammerheads, white tips, eagle rays, turtles

    Dirty Rock: Hammerheads, white tips, black tips, marble rays, eagle rays, mobula rays, jacks, turtles, dolphins, and whale sharks

    Punta Maria: Hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, whitetip reef sharks, blacktip sharks, marble rays, octopus, and eels

    Big Dos Amigos: White tips, marble rays, hammerheads, mobula rays

    Bait Ball: Green jacks, yellowtail grunts, rainbow runner, silky sharks, blacktip sharks, dolphins and tunas

    Bajo Dos Amigos: Hammerheads, mobula rays, manta rays, eagle rays, sailfish, wahoos, black coral

    Bajo Alcyone: Hammerheads, white tips, black tips, whale sharks, marble rays, eagle rays, mobula rays, manta rays, turtles, yellow fin tuna, silkies, sailfish, wahoos, dolphins

    Lobster Rock: White tips, marble rays, manta rays, eagle rays, red lip batfish, frogfish, garden eels

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    READ ABOUT COCOS DIVING


    YOUR CRUISE LOGISTICS


    Costa Rica has two international airports but we recommend that you fly to San José (SJO).  Upon arrival in San Jose, take a taxi to your hotel. There are always taxis available at the airport and minivans for those of you who have a lot of gear. The night before departure, an Undersea Hunter representative will let you know your precise pickup time (generally between 8 AM and 1 PM) for transport to the dock.  The drive to Puntarenas, where you will board, takes about 3 hours, including a stop on the way for a snack or lunch. The price of this meal is not included in your trip package. After boarding, the vessel will take 32-36 hours to reach Cocos Island.

    Generally, there are two dives scheduled for the morning, 8 AM and 11 AM and another dive after lunch, around 2.30 PM. This schedule can vary depending on events, circumstances and opportunities that may present themselves.

    At the end of your Cocos adventure, you will usually disembark the boat at 8 AM and be transferred back to a hotel in San Jose. The transfer takes approximately 2 hours.

     


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