Malpelo + Cocos on own boat?

We'd like to dive in Malpelo and Cocos island going there on our own 46' sailboat in early 2024.

Is it possible? Where can we get the permits and what are the requirements?

I think for Malpelo in particular we may need a guide with local experience, where can we find one ?

24 minutes ago, Sublux said:

We'd like to dive in Malpelo and Cocos island going there on our own 46' sailboat in early 2024.

Is it possible? Where can we get the permits and what are the requirements?

I think for Malpelo in particular we may need a guide with local experience, where can we find one ?

You cannot dive in Malpelo without a permit. In general there is only one boat allowed at the time.

The diving is regulated by the rangers and there are pretty strict rules which means diving without a guide is not permitted and you need to have special safety devices to locate you in case you get lost. This has become mandatory after the last tragic accident where 5 divers were lost at sea of which I believe 3 were recovered and 2 never seen again