Stable and robust, Sea Hunter was formerly a commercial dive support vessel used to serve the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico. In 1994 she underwent an extensive redesign and refit to become the long range dive cruiser that she is today.
The 115 foot vessel has 10 guest cabins with private facilities for up to 20 guests and boasts individual gear storage, private camera/strobe storage shelves with 110 & 220-volt AC power, zero-speed stabilisers and even a private washer & dryer for client’s towels and bathing suits.
No. of Guests |
20 |
Cabins |
10 cabins carpeted throughout with personal hanging lockers, shelves, drawers, hanging hooks, private bathroom with 110V outlets. Cabin 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 are twin cabins. Cabin 4, 7 & 8 are double cabins with queen bed and optional upper twin bed. Suite 9 & Owner’s Cabin are double suites located on the Upper Deck with luxury bathroom, desk and chair, large windows, satellite phone for international calls, satellite connection to send and receive emails, and a flat screen TV with DVD player. |
Air Conditioning |
Yes with individual temperature control in cabin |
Saloon |
Large and comfortable lounge and dining area with nightly entertainment including slide shows, videos, DVD’s games, and more. Separate study with library, TV, VCR, DVD and personal computer. |
Food/Meals |
A hearty combination of American and local Costa Rican cuisine. Please advise of any special dietary needs or requests. |
Beverages |
Tea, coffee and soft drinks are commonly available. Beer is included free of charge. Wine is available at additional cost. Hard liquor is not available on board but guests are welcome to bring their own. |
Electricity |
110 / 220 VAC; 60 Hz; 3 phase 208 VAC; 12 VDC. The vessels have both 110v and 220v ac. The cabins have only 110v. Standard US and European style sockets (not British style sockets) |
Photographic Facilities |
20 personal camera storage lockers with numerous 110V and 220V electrical outlets for charging batteries, strobes and other electricals located inside the lockers and above the camera bench. |
Decks |
Lower accommodation deck. Large dive deck and work located on the Main Deck with dive platform, 12 ton deck mounted crane and individual under seat gear storage and large cubbyhole with electrical outlets for charging. There is a viewing area on the bow of the main deck and a massive sun deck on the Upper Deck used for relaxing, BBQ’s and which can also be used as a helicopter landing. |
Communications |
3 GPS, 2 radars, 2 VHF radios, 3 handheld VHF radios, Autopilot, SSB radio (SEA222), Radio Direction Finder SIMRAD, Starlit telephone. |
Dives per day |
3-4 |
Dive Guides |
Yes |
Courses |
Basic Nitrox |
Nitrox |
Free Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers |
Gear Hire |
Available |
Support Vessel |
2 x 24ft heavy duty fiberglass dive boats; 1 x 17ft rigid bottom inflatable |
Crew |
8 crew |
Other Activities |
Island visits |
Note |
Technical diving: full oxygen, nitrox and rebreather service (must provide own rebreather) |