Our Story

Undersea Hunter founders Avi Klapfer and Yosy Naaman have been operating trips to Cocos Island since 1990. They have extensive experience at sea, and between them they are explorers, engineers, biologists, dive masters, military sea captains, vessel and equipment designers and underwater film and art photographers. 

Over the years, Undersea Hunter has given scientific assistance to organizations like Duke University and DAN (Divers Alert Network), providing statistics and log data on upcoming trends and technologies like nitrox and dive computers. It has also helped with numerous research projects in conjunction with Pretoma, Misión Tiburon, and the Smithsonian, along with the University of Costa Rica.  

In addition to more than two decades of dive logs, every time the DeepSee submarine descends, it catalogs depths, temperatures and other info at various locations. It also records video files with a laser scale, which scientists can then freeze frame by frame, zooming in to count algae, particles in the water, etc. Analyzing years of this information creates a sort of virtual mosaic of the island’s underwater topography.

When it comes to Cocos Island’s preservation efforts, the company has done everything from lobbying to declare it a UNESCO World Heritage Site to providing visual evidence of illegal fishing practices within its boundaries. 

Ocean conservationist John Tresemer (who was involved in transferring control of the island from the coast guard to the national park service in 1978) says “the arrival of the Undersea Hunter Group was a real blessing for divers, the new park personnel and the marine life.” He maintains that its submarine exploration and service to researchers aided in confirming the park’s unique biodiversity – and “helped make Cocos Island one of the best protected dive sites in the world.”

Achivements

Mail Genna, 12.09.2019!! Shmulik - We need to decide how we want to display this first, and which achievements we want to brag about.!!

Dive Magazine’s Best Liveaboard

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Pristine Seas Preferred Livaboard

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DeepSee Species New to Science

(new family coral after Avi, nudibranch, 

Exploring Seamounts

(we were the first submersible to dive at Las Gemelas, to help in extending the protected area of Cocos Island

Julia Baum Research Study

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What Sets Us Apart

Owner-operated

Our company is owner-operated. All details, big and small, are overseen by the owners – who sail several times per year to ensure quality control over our impeccably maintained vessels, safety procedures, and the elite customer service standards to which we hold our staff. 

Next Level Customer Service

The most common feedback http://dev.underseahunter.com/testimonials/  we get from guests, is about how they absolutely love our crew. The Undersea Hunter staff bends over backwards to make each and every guest feel like family. We are not a franchise, we are an independently owned operation and every customer is our most important customer. No matter what you need, our crew is available and eager to help. Our utmost priority is to make this the trip of a lifetime. 

Production-Ready

Our boats are designed with photographers and filmmakers in mind – from the deck arrangement, to the rinsing tanks and electrical outlet placement. The level of detail is unprecedented, making our liveaboards the preferred vessels for big names like National Geographic. Both amateurs and pros alike will find creating content on our ships an absolute dream.

Meticulous Attention to Detail

Our vessels undergo extensive maintenance each year, when each and every inch is inspected, scrubbed clean and painted. We deliver the perfect blend of adventure and luxury, year after year.

Knowledge & Experience

We’ve been diving Cocos Island for 30 years. The knowledge we’ve accumulated over that time has enabled us to curate the perfect itinerary. Our guides expertly observe the conditions and predict where and when to have the most thrilling wildlife encounters.

Innovation

We’re constantly striving to innovate and improve, from our state-of-the-art DeepSee submarine to our zero-speed stabilizers and cleverly-engineered drone launch pad. 

Private Dock

Our home base is our private dock, Galmar. More than a warehouse facility, it’s your first stop before heading out to Cocos Island. Here you can use our air conditioned changing room to check your wetsuit, try on your equipment and get organized before embarking.

The Team

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In The Press

!! Mail Genna 08.08..2019:

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