COMO Cocoa Island, The Maldives

Makunufushi 
South Male Atoll, Male,  
Maldives

Boat Excursion

Island Hopping This is a half-day trip, visiting three islands. The itinerary will vary depending on daily accessibility, but will include a resort, uninhabited island for snorkeling or undeveloped dots of sand and palm trees. Guests can visit typical Maldivian villages, with some limited possibilities for shopping.

  • Time: 9am to 1.30pm
  • Include: Snorkeling equipments, bottled water, soft drinks and snacks

Snorkeling Trip

This is a two-hour trip to a nearby sandbank, a magnificent snorkeling point for guests who wish to explore a safe but exciting reef, Fushifathi Finolhu.

  • Time: 10am to 12noon I
  • Include *Snorkeling equipments, bottled water, soft drinks

Private Picnic

Spend your day in an uninhabited island or a sand bank. Should you wish to have lunch at the sand bank, your dedicated guest services staff will set up for you upon request.

  • Time: On request
  • Include *Snorkelling equipments, bottled beer, bottled water, soft drinks & snacks

Sunset Cruise

Cruise around the water of the South Malé atoll on a speedboat, watching dolphins at play and flying fish skirt across the water. Your dedicated crew will be pleased to serve you wine or champagne and a gourmet antipasto platter at around sunset.

  • Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm By COMO-1(Luxury Cruiser) (Minimum / Maximum 2 couple)
  • Include Bottle of Champagne, bottle of Wine, bottle beer, bottled water, soft drinks and assorted Antipasto platter.


By COMO-1(Luxury Cruiser)

Include Bottle of Champagne, bottle of Wine, bottle beer, bottled water, soft drinks and assorted Antipasto platter.

Private and Boat Charter

PRIVATE CHARTER

Sea Plane Charter

Extraordinary vistas of Maldivian seas, atolls, reefs. For more information and price, please contact Cocoa Island Guest Services.

BOAT CHARTER

Half-Day Charter (Normal Speed Boat)
Explore the islands at your own leisurely pace with a dedicated crew who will be happy to lead you to the best snorkeling sites.
Time: 9.30am to 1pm
Include *Snorkeling equipments, soft drinks, bottled water, bottled beer and snacks

Full Day Charter (Normal Speed Boat)
Enjoy deserted beaches and snorkel along deserted reefs. Your crew is solely devoted to taking you where you choose to cruise.
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Include *Snorkeling equipments, soft drinks, bottled water, bottled beer and snacks

COMO-1 Charter (Luxury Boat)
Sail the turquoise sea and relaxed at your own leisurely pace aboard our luxury boat - COMO-1. Our crew is solely devoted to taking you, where you choose to cruise.
Include *Snorkeling equipments, bottle of champagne, wines, soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee, antipasto, fresh fruits
 

Fishing

FISHING

Sunset Fishing

Try bottom fishing with our friendly, helpful crew.  All hand lines and bait will be provided. Should you get a bite, we recommend that you choose to have it cooked, in your preferred manner, the following lunch or dinner for best enjoyment of the fish. We do ask that if you don’t intend to eat the fish, to carefully return it to the sea, and keep only sufficient for dinner.
Time: 5.30pm to 8pm
Include Bottled water, bottled beer, soft drinks

Game Fishing

Fishing has traditionally been carried out from every inhabited island of the Maldives, with fish being an integral part of Maldivian diet; it is also their heritage, and for many, their current livelihood. Working the reefs that adorn the atolls, large reef fish such as, Grouper, Wahoo, Giant & Bluefin Trevally, Red Snapper and Dog Tooth Tuna are the prize catches in both Trolling and Casting. Experience the thrill or frustration of fighting true champion of the reef, but don’t always expect to be a winner.

Diving

DIVING
 
         
Diving in the Maldives is rated among the best in the world. Cocoa Island is located in a quiet atoll where the waters are undisturbed, ensuring extraordinary colour close to hand.

The team of staff – all PADI instructors, who can teach courses for all levels, from beginner to specialty certifications up to Divemaster  in English, Japanese, German & French – have in-depth knowledge of local waters, the coral reefs, wrecks and seasonal highlights.

All divers are required to hold an International SCUBA diving license. It is recommended to bring along the logbook as well.  In addition, divers may have to take part in an orientation dive as part of Maldivian regulations. Safety at Cocoa is considered absolutely paramount.

Cocoa’s rental equipment includes Scuba Pro BCDs and regulators with 11 litre tanks. Wetsuits are long-leg and short-arm, and available in all sizes. The resort also provides Gull masks in various sizes and forms, Technisub fins and Aladin Plus and Smart Pro dive computers. The compressor is a Bauer V-20.

The nearest decompression facility is at Bandos Island, approximately one hour away by speedboat.

DIVE SITES
At Cocoa, there are over 20 dive sites available near by.  After your orientation dive, your guide will also recommend dives that are suitable to your ability. Your safety is paramount, so please accept our experience in matching your standard to local conditions. We have listed the highlights of the dive sites and click here for dive map.

DIVE SEASONS

During the dry season (Jan - April), currents tend to be strong with excellent visibility (25-40m). Most dives are at the channel entrance or drop offs where all the big fish can be seen, such as large Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, large schools of Eagle Rays and, of course, sharks. Note some sites are not suitable for beginner divers.
 
Rainy season (May - Dec) brings rain and tropical storms, but some very good dives for manta rays. Visibility is reduced (10-15m) due to plankton in the water; however, this is also what most marine creatures feed upon. During September there is the chance to see Whalesharks and Hammerheads.

The water temperature remains around 27 to 30 degrees Celsius all year
 

Land Excursions

LAND EXCURSION

Visit our neighboring island and the fishing village of Maafushi. Experience the Maldivian way of life, watch them at work and meet the children.