BELIZE AGGRESSOR, luxury Belize liveaboard, traversing Belize Barrier Reef.
All photos courtesy of our longtime friends at the Aggressor Fleet.

BELIZE: The BARRIER REEF
The AGGRESSOR FLEET

BELIZE AGGRESSOR III

[Prices per client for 2009, subject to possible change. Air tickets are extra.]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,595 per diver.  Master Suite = $2,795 per diver.

[Prices per client for 2010, subject to possible change. Air tickets are extra.]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,695 per diver.  Master Suite = $2,895 per diver.

Call John or Susan at USDT Network's client hotline -- 952-953-4124.

TURN our SILVER into your GOLD in 2009 !!!

SUNSEEKERS, just CHECK this HOT NEW SPECIAL:

TURN our BEST LIVE-ABOARDS' SILVER ANNIVERSARY

into PURE GOLD for your NEXT SCUBA DIVING VACATION !!!

To celebrate 25 years of treating divers to the ultimate live-aboard diving experience, Aggressor Fleet & U.S. DIVE TRAVEL are offering wonderful savings on 25 separate dive vacation weeks during 2009.   This special offer applies to single travelers, couples, groups & clubs alike -- all of whom may save USD $250** per person -- on these week-long scuba adventures from Belize to Palau.

Our divers can save $250 per client off the standard vessel rate for the following Aggressor Fleet live-aboard cruises:

Belize Aggressor III:
July 18-25, 2009;    August 8-15, 2009;    August 29-September 5, 2009

Cayman Aggressor IV:
May 30-June 6, 2009;    September 26-October 3, 2009

Fiji Aggressor II:
April 11-18, 2009;    June 6-13, 2009;    September 5-12, 2009;    June 27-July 4, 2009

Kona Aggressor II:
April 25-May 2, 2009;    August 1-8, 2009;    August 22-29, 2009

Maldives Aggressor:
May 10-17, 2009;    September 27-October 4, 2009;    November 1-8, 2009

North Sulawesi Aggressor:
June 27-July 4, 2009;    July 25-August 1, 2009;    September 12-19, 2009;   September 19-26, 2009;    December 5-12, 2009

Palau Aggressor II:
June 28-July 5, 2009;    October 18-25, 2009

Turks & Caicos Aggressor II:
August 8-15, 2009;    August 15-22, 2009;    December 5-12, 2009

Utila Aggressor:
May 23-30, 2009;    July 4-11, 2009;    July 18-25, 2009;    November 14-21, 2009

** No other discounts apply to Silver Anniversary Weeks (SAW).  Special applies to scheduled SAW only.  No free group spaces on SAW.  Offer holds as long as space remains available on any SAW vessel.  Snorkelers always welcome.  Some reasonable restrictions may apply.

All Belize Aggressor cruises are Saturday to Saturday
with 5.5 days of unlimited Belize diving, within safe PADI tables.

NITROX available, at extra cost, for all certified Nitrox divers.

Master Cabin on BELIZE AGGRESSOR.

Dining salon on BELIZE AGGRESSOR.

ALL AGGRESSOR FLEET CHARTERS INCLUDE:

• Expert divemaster guides, highly trained in their island locales.

• Luxury stateroom accommodations aboard the Belize diving vessel.

• Unlimited diving (within safe PADI tables) + compressed air tanks + weights for Belize diving nirvana.

• Airport transfers on days of arrival & departure (except Okeanos).

• All meals & snacks, soft-drinks & local alcoholic beverages.

• The vessel chef is always glad to accommodate special dietary requests.

AGGRESSOR FLEET CHARTERS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International airfare nor "island hopper" commuter air tickets.

• Travel cancellation insurance, which is strongly advised for all cruises.

• Equipment rentals, whether scuba, photo or video.

• Nitrox refills. You must pay extra for these custom tank fills.

• Premium imported alcoholic drinks, such as vintage wines.

• Scuba certification or specialty courses on Belize diving cruises.

• Hotel stays or day rooms, for those vessels that require arrivals 1 day early.

• Dinner on final evening of the cruise. (Guests eat on island as a team.)

• Crew tips. We recommend tipping at least 10-15%, where apropos'.

• Government taxes or park fees (when applicable) & nominal USDT tariffs.

SEE if YOU QUALIFY for SPECIAL CLIENT BENEFITS:

• We offer a $200 discount to all non-divers.

• We offer a $200 discount to all clients booking back-to-back charters.

• We offer a $100 discount to all senior clients older than 65.

• Leader for a group of 9+ clients gets free Nitrox refills on most Belize diving cruises.

• Ask about special "Kids Weeks" where youngsters 5-17 y.o. get 25% off.

• Customized private Belize diving itineraries are available on all vessels -- for groups.

• We also offer customized packages for longer-than-usual cruises on our Belize live-aboards.

• Ask us how you can earn free tour leader packages with group bookings.

World-renowned Blue Hole.

If you arrive on Saturday, a crew member will greet you at the Belize City airport & drive you to the boat. Guests may board the Belize Aggressor III Saturday afternoon after 2:00 p.m., then unpack, relax & enjoy a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Sunday morning the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by the smells of coffee & a home-cooked breakfast. After a dive briefing, the pool is open-no boat rides, no hassles.

Throughout the week, the Belize Aggressor III explores the reefs & walls along Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse Reef & the Blue Hole. Some of the marine life divers may encounter include eagle rays, nurse sharks, grouper, stingrays, eels & tarpon-especially on the night dives. You may want to capture some of Belize's colorful sponges, gorgonians or macro critters on film with one of the onboard rental cameras. There is a full line of rental camera equipment & dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification & specialty courses. Weather permitting, guests are shuttled ashore to Half Moon Caye for a walk on the beach & a hike through the bird sanctuary.

Friday afternoon, the Belize Aggressor III returns to Belize City. Belize diving guests may take a tour of the Belize Zoo, explore Mayan ruins or just relax onboard until the evening cocktail party hosted by the crew. (The tours are not included in the charter price.) After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. Check-out is about 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. If you are flying out Saturday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the Belize City airport.

Deck plans for the Belize Aggressor III, showing public areas & private cabins.

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA:
The Belize Aggressor III is a 120-foot, all aluminum yacht built & powered for comfort, safety & stability. She is diesel-powered, cruises at 15 knots & has 110-volt power on board. Accommodations include 9 double staterooms, 7 of which have a double & single berths & one cabin (Cabin #1) with 2 single berths. All staterooms, except Cabin #9, are located on lower level. Cabin #9, or the "Honeymoon Suite," is on the upper level & it has one double bed. All staterooms offer private heads & showers, individual climate controls & TV/VCRs.

The dive deck, salon, galley & dining room are on the main level. The air-conditioned salon is attractively furnished & designed for comfort & relaxation. It includes an entertainment center with TV, VCR & stereo with compact disc player. A slide projector, screen & built-in light table make slide viewing & slide shows very easy. Meals are prepared by a trained & talented chef & served on the buffet counter in the galley. The dining room is in the bow of the boat. There is a TV & VCR so guests may watch a movie or video while they dine.

Exiting the salon & traveling toward the stern of the boat, guests enter the large dive deck. This is the area where divers suit up & prepare their gear. Each diver has his own personal dive station complete with seat & locker. All tanks are filled in place with either air or nitrox. There are several 80-cubic-foot cylinders on board & two 60-cubic-foot cylinders. After donning their gear, divers take a few steps down the ladders to the dive platform. Entries are made easily with a giant stride & exiting is simple with the aid of two ladders extending underwater. Two freshwater rinse showers & a fin rack are conveniently located on the dive platform. A dive briefing area, three-tiered camera table with low-pressure air hoses, camera rinse tank, head are all part of the roomy dive deck.

A few steps up from the dive deck is everyone's favorite spot, the sun deck. This partially shaded deck features a wet bar, gas grill, hot tub, chaise lounges & deck chairs. Lunches & between-dive snacks are often served on the sun deck. But, there's even more to the Belize Aggressor III! A stairway near the wet bar leads to the fourth level, the fly bridge. Belize diving guests may sun bathe up here or just relax & take in the beautiful panoramic view.  Life moves at a pretty easy clip on this well-run vessel.

Aggressor Fleet map of classic Belize cruise dive sites.

BELIZE AGGRESSOR DIVE SITES DETAILED:

Black Beauty:
Known for sightings of turtles & eagle rays, this area features long mounds of coral with sandy bottom channels. The wall begins around 50 ft. Elbow: This advanced dive boasts one of the best opportunities to see large pelagics such as eagle rays & reef and hammerhead sharks. Strong currents are often present.

Grand Bogue:
This site is home to the elusive white spotted, white lined & large-eyed toadfish.

Wreck of the Sayonara:
Remains of a 50 ft. boat with coral growth around the wreck & numerous barrel sponges, along with many other sponge varieties.

West Point 1 & 2:
The visibility at these sites is highly dependent upon winds & tides, but the labyrinth of reef buttresses makes this site great even when visibility is down. The walls are very vertical & start in only 20 - 25 ft. of water. Loads of black coral & deep water gorgonians abound, as do giant barrel sponges & red finger sponges. You are likely to see mangrove tunicates here. The shallow sandy area is alive with garden eels, peacock flounders, & southern stingrays. In the sandy areas, blue throated pike blennies can be found.

Triple Anchor:
Three anchors are very well hidden on a beautiful reef in 45 ft. of water. Look for big barrel sponges, eagle rays & a cleaning station.

Eagle Ray Wall:
More arrow blennies that you will probably see anywhere else, plus loads of decorator crabs.

Painted Wall:
There are many clusters of small painted tunicates, within the depths of 40 - 70 ft. These walls have shallows inhabited by species of parrot fish, black durgeon, queen trigger fish, & many more. The sheer walls begin around 25 ft. & are overhung in many places with black coral trees & rope sponges covered with light bulb tunicates.

Aquarium:
A sheer drop-off begins around 30 ft., with an abundance of fish life at the top. About 40-60 ft. deep along the wall are large baffel sponges, giant deep water sea fans, & the richest collection of deep water gorgonians almost anywhere in the world. Giant elephant ear sponges, yellow tube sponges & azure vase sponges make this a very colorful area. Comical groupings of spotted truck fish are often seen on top of the wall, & the very corner of this reef is a very good place to see reef sharks, big black groupers, swirling schools of horse eyed jacks &  hawksbill or green sea turtles.

Silver Caves:
The large swim through is frequently inhabited by thousands of silver sides, & the vertical wall starts in only 35 ft. of water. Lots of big black groupers collect under the boat, as do the ubiquitous school of horse-eyed jacks, yellow tailed snappers, & creole wrasses.

Cathedral:
Colorful formations resembling cathedral steeples with sandy cuts in between signify this site. This site is home to many black groupers and jacks, as well as three species of angel fish, scorpion fish, several varieties of eels & silver sides. Spanish dancers are sometimes sighted on the night dives.

Long Caye Wall:
Named for a protruding ridge of reef & numerous swim throughs with grooves which cut the wall running directly to the open sea. Interesting soft corals & sponges are abundant here, & many eels are found here, as well.

Quebrada:
Named for a cut in the reef (the wall & shallows), this is an extremely sheer & active stretch of wall. Because it projects out into the current, the extra flow of plankton around it supports an incredibly rich diversity of marine animals. Green moray eels, spotted drum, lobster, crabs, & tarpon on the night dives.

Half Moon Caye Wall:
Marked by tunnels & grooves which slope down toward the open water, several different species of grouper & snapper can be seen in the tunnels. Just off the wall, one can spot eagle rays, sharks & turtles.

Angel Fish Wall:
Many friendly grey angel fish give this site its name. The top of the wall teems with small fish. Eagle rays & an occasional shark cruise the wall.

Elk Horn Forest:
Located on the east side of Long Caye, the shallows grow large mounds of lettuce leaf coral that projects towards the depths. In the shallows are elk horn corals inhabited by numerous species of juvenile fish.

Blue Hole:
The world's largest oceanic blue hole, it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's. The first shelf of this collapsed underground cavern begins at 110 ft. Here stalactites descend from the ceiling. A healthy reef exists around the edge of the blue hole & is home to an abundance of juvenile sea life, as well as schools of parrot fish, squid, flaming scallops & several varieties of angel fish. This is a Belize diving mega-classic!

Tarpon Caves:
A tall reef buttress rises straight up from the whitest powder sand to within 30-35 ft. of the surface & is honeycombed with caves & cuts. This vertical wall is covered with huge yellow tube sponges, black coral trees & monster barrel sponges projecting from the many small ledges. The sand areas are rich in garden eels, midnight
parrot fish, razor fish & southern stingrays. Tarpon patrol the inside edge of the reef. This renowned Belize scuba diving site features several tunnels & chimneys in which tarpon & grouper like to hide.

Half Moon Caye:
Weather permitting, the Belize Aggressor III anchors just off Half Moon Caye, another stellar Belize diving classic. Guests are shuttled to the island & enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach to the bird sanctuary. Here you can observe red footed booby birds & frigate birds from observation deck built at the canopy level. Located on the east end of the island is an historic light house built in 1848, which by the way is the lighthouse for which the atoll is named. The guests may have the opportunity to snorkel with several nurse sharks around the docks of this tropical island.

PLEASE NOTE: All Belize scuba diving sites are selected by the Captain & may vary due to weather conditions & logistics.

1. Where is Belize? 
Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the east & the Caribbean Sea to the west. Belize City is on the eastern coast.

2. What is included in the charter?
Accommodations aboard the vessel, diving, compressed air tanks, weights and weight belts, airport transfers on day of arrival & departure, meals and snacks, non-alcoholic & local alcoholic beverages are include in the charter rate.

3. How many days is the charter & how many dives can I make?
The Belize Aggressor III charter is seven days, Saturday afternoon to Saturday morning with five & one-half days of diving. Most guests make up to 5 dives a day. Diving begins on Sunday morning & finishes about midday on Friday when we return to the dock.

4. When should I arrive in Belize City?
You should plan to arrive in Belize City on the day of your Belize scuba diving charter, Saturday.

5. Are there any taxes or fees not included in the charter price?
Yes, each guest must pay a port fee which includes the Government cruising tax, the Half Moon Caye park fee & the recompression chamber fee. The port fee is collected at the end of the week when you settle your tab. A departure tax also will be collected at the airport. *These fees are levied by the Belize Government & are subject to change without notice.*

6. Do I need a passport?
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport for entry into Belize. Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. visa for traversing the United States via Miami, New Orleans or Houston.

7. How do I meet the Belize Aggressor III on the day of departure?
If you arrive in Belize City on the day of your charter, you will be met at the airport by a uniformed crew member & taken to the boat.  If you are already in Belize, you will need to make your way to the boat anytime after 2:00 p.m. on the day you arrive to start your trip.

8. Where does the Belize Aggressor III dock?
The Belize Aggressor III docks at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City.

9. What is special about the diving in the Belize?
Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, which is alive with colorful corals & sponges & a tremendous variety of fish and invertebrates. Exceptional visibility is found along the vertical walls. The Blue Hole is a unique Belize scuba diving site, unlike anything else in the Caribbean.

10. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit for Belize scuba diving?
The water averages 80F, rising to a high of 82- 84F in July, August and September, & dropping to a low of 74 F for a few weeks in December and January. A 3mm wet suit (1/8") or heavy lycra suit (Polartec) is recommended apart from the warmer months of summer, but even then, at least a thin lycra suit is suggested, as divers often make four or more dives a day and may develop a chill.

11. What is the best time of year for diving?
Most months are wonderful.  The dry season (all months except June & July) is best for Belize scuba diving.

12. What type of topography can I expect to see during my Belize scuba diving tour?
The mainland is relatively flat, but rises to 2,000 feet inland, where tropical pines, hardwoods & rainforests create a lush landscape. The barrier reef however, is comprised of hundreds of small cays & coral drop-offs.

13. Is there dinghy diving?
No, most of the Belize diving is done directly from the dive platform of the Belize Aggressor III. We have a dinghy, but seldom use it for Belize scuba diving.

14. Is there night diving?
Absolutely. The night diving is terrific.  All night dives subject to safe winds & currents; & the skipper makes final determination each night.

15. What is planned for Friday afternoon & evening after we return to port?
This your opportunity, apres' Belize scuba diving, to tour a Mayan Ruin, visit the Belize Zoo or just relax on board. (The tours are not included in the charter price.)  The Belize Aggressor III crew hosts a farewell sunset cocktail party Friday evening. Dinner is not served on board. The crew can recommend a local restaurant & arrange transportation. This meal is not included in the Belize scuba diving charter price.

16. When is check-out time on the Belize diving vessel?
Check-out is between 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. on  Saturday morning.

17. Where is the nearest recompression chamber, in event of emergencies?
The nearest recompression chamber is on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Check these SUPER-SAVER SPECIALS for all AGGRESSOR FLEET VESSELS !!

· $100 discount for Seniors 65 and over

· $200 discount for non-divers

· $200 discount for consecutive charters*

· Free berths with group bookings

· Dive the World Club Discounts including “Gold Weeks”

· Kids ages 5-10 receive 25% off on “Family Weeks” **

· Active and retired Military personnel, Veterans, active Airline employees & active Dive Instructors receive a 10% discount. 

  You need formal IDs for these discounts.

*Consecutive charters and Dive the World Club discounts cannot be applied to discounted charters.

**On Family Weeks, children ages 5-10 must stay in a cabin with a parent.

On regular charters, the age limit is 10 years old and no discount applies.

When multiple discounts apply, only the most generous can be applied to the charter rate.

Please notify the agent of any discounts or vouchers at the time of booking. Notification

after final payment will result in forfeiture of discount.

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U.S. DIVE TRAVEL is proud to present AGGRESSOR  FLEET  

WORLWIDE   --  13 DIVING YACHTS  --  CHARTER  DETAILS

( Details of taxation, tariffs & fuel charges may change seasonally. )

BELIZE AGGRESSOR 3

Belize City, Belize, Central America

Passengers: 18.    Staterooms: 1 Master (double), 7 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Deluxe (2 singles).
Charter length / Days of diving: Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp: 78° - 82°F, 25.56° - 27.78°C.
Diving conditions & depths: Beginner to Advanced, All dives from mothership, 30 - 110 feet, 9.14 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers: Transfer provided to boat from local airport on the day of charter . Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of the charter. 
Recommended Hotels: Radisson Ft. George (near dock), Great House Inn, Colton House B & B–Belize City, Jaguar Paw Resort–Belize.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $95 Port Fee collected on board,US $35 airport departure tax, $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons: Cave Tubing, Belize Zoo, Lamanai Ruins and Jungle Tour, Altun Ha Ruins, Jaguar Paw Resort offers cave tubing, canopy zipping and more–Belize, Tikal Ruins–Guatemala.
Airlines:  American Airlines, Continental, Delta, US Airways and Taca.

CAYMAN AGGRESSOR 4

GeorgeTown, Grand Cayman Island, Caribbean

Passengers: 18.    Staterooms: 1 Master (double), 6 Deluxe (double with single), 2 Twin (2 singles)*shared bathroom.
Charter length / Days of diving: Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp.: 78° - 82°F, 25.56° - 27.78°C.
Diving conditions & depths: Beginner to Advanced, All dives from mothership, 20 - 110 feet, 6.1 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers: Guests are greeted at local airport on the afternoon of charter. Local law does not allow crew to transport guests to the boat, however, you are reimbursed for taxi fare. Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels: Cobalt Resort, Comfort Suites.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons: Turtle Farm Tour, Golfing, Snorkeling, Georgetown Museum,“Hell” Geological formation Tour, Duty-free shopping–Grand Cayman.
Airlines: American Airlines, Air Jamaica, Cayman Airways, Continental, Delta, US Airways, Northwest and Spirit.

FIJI AGGRESSOR 2

Suva, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands, South Pacific

Passengers: 10.    Staterooms: 1 Master (queen), 4 Deluxe (double with single)
Charter length / Days of diving:  Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp.: 75° - 80°F, 23.89° - 26.67°C, (October - April are the warmer months).
Diving conditions & depths: Beginner to Advanced, some drift diving, mild currents. Most dives from mothership, 30 - 100 feet, 9.14 - 30.48 meters.

Transfers: Transfer provided to the boat from the Nadi Airport on the day of charter. The bus ride is three hours. (The boat docks at The Tradewinds Hotel). Transfer provided to the Nadi Airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  Raffles Gateway–Nadi, Royal Davui–Tokatoka, Tradewinds–Suva.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person):  US $145 Cruising Tax. (The Cruising Tax may be paid with credit card), $40 Fijian Dollar (US $25) airport departure fee, $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons: Raymond Burr Orchid Gardens–Nadi.
Airlines: Air Pacific, Air New Zealand.

GALAPAGOS AGGRESSORS 1 & 2

San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Passengers: 14.     Staterooms: 6 Deluxe (2 singles), 1 Deluxe (2 singles or 1 queen upon request).
Charter length / Days of diving: Thursday to Thursday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Avg. 3-4 dives per day; avg. 4 land tours per week).
Avg. water temp: 70° - 82°F, 21.11° - 27.78°C (December - May), 60° - 75°F, 15.56° - 23.89°C (June - November).
Diving conditions & depths:  Intermediate to Advanced drift diving, currents, All dives from skiffs, 20 - 110 feet, 6.1 - 30.48 meters.
Transfers:  Transfer provided to boat from San Cristobal airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to San Cristobal airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  *an overnight stay is required in Guayaquil prior to the trip. Hilton, Unipark–Guayaquil, Hilton, Marriot–Quito, Hotel Silberstein–Santa Cruz Is.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $100 Galapagos Park Entry fee, US $25 Departure tax from Guayaquil, US $31.60 Departure tax from Quito,  paid in cash,  US $70 Port Fee collected on board.
Tours & Add-ons: Shopping in OTAVALO Market, City tour–Quito, “Malecon”-Guayaquil, *Quito &  Guayaquil tours are recommended after the cruise.
Airlines: American Airlines & Continental into Guayaquil and Quito, AeroGal into San Cristobal, Best route: Guayaquil-San Cristobal.

KONA AGGRESSOR 2

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (The Big Island), HI

Passengers: 14.    Staterooms: 5 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Quad (4 singles).
Charter length / Days of diving: Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp:  72° - 80°F, 22.22° - 26.67°C.
Diving conditions & depths:  Beginner to Advanced, All dives from mothership, 30 - 80 feet, 9.14 - 24.38 meters.
Transfers:  Transfer provided to boat from local airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  King Kamehameha, Royal Kona Resort, Sheraton.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person):  $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons:  Golfing,Deep Sea Fishing, Mountain Biking–Kona, Helicopter Volcano Tour–Hilo or Kona.
Airlines: Hawaiian Air, Aloha Air and United fly into Kona, (Continental, United and several other major airlines fly into Honolulu).

NORTH SULAWESI AGGRESSOR

Bitung, North Minahasa Peninsula, North Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

Passengers: 18.    Staterooms: 7 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Quad (4 singles).
Charter length / Days of diving:  Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp: 78° - 85°F, 25.56° - 29.44°C.
Diving conditions & depths:  Beginner to Intermediate some drift diving, Most dives from skiff, 20 - 100 feet, 6.10 - 30.48 meters.
Transfers:  Transfer provided to boat from the Manado airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to the Manado airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  Raffles Plaza-Singapore, Kungkungan Bay Resort–Bitung, Hard Rock Hotel-Bali.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person):  US $25 Entry Visa for U.S. citizens. Residents of other countries should check with their local Indonesian consulate, US $10 departure fee, $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons:  Tour of Bitung City and the local market. Full-day trip to Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve.
Airlines:  Singapore Air, Silk Air into Manado.

OKEANOS AGGRESSOR

Puntarenas, Pacific Coast, Costa Rica, Central America

Passengers: 22.    Staterooms: 9 Deluxe, (double with single), 1 Quad (2 doubles with 2 singles).
Charter length / Days of diving: 8-day:  Sat.-Sun.; 5 days of diving. 10-day: Tue.-Fri.; 7 days of diving (Avg. 3-4 dives per day).
Avg. water temp: 72° - 82°F, 22.22° - 27.78°C with cooler thermoclines.
Diving conditions & depths:  Intermediate, drift diving, currents, All dives from skiffs, 20 - 110 feet, 6.1 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers: Transfer provided to boat from the Alta Hotel and Marriott Courtyard in San Jose on the day of the charter. *Transfer departure time to Puntarenas depends on the ocean’s tide. Please check with your agent, for a departure schedule. Transfer provided to the Alta Hotel, Marriott Courtyard or San Jose Airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  *an overnight stay in San Jose is required prior to the trip. Alta Hotel–San Jose, Marriott Courtyard–San Jose.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $25/day Cocos Island Park Fee US $10/day Dive Tax, US $26 airport departure tax, (All fees and taxes must be paid in cash) $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons: Pacuare River white water rafting, Arenal Volcano & Coter Rain Forest Tour, Butterfly Farm & Sarchi Coffee Plantation Tour, Irazu Volcano National Park, Miramar Canopy Tour.
Airlines: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Lacsa and US Airways.

PALAU AGGRESSOR 2

Koror, Republic of Belau, Micronesia, Mid-Pacific

Passengers: 18.   Staterooms:  8 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Double (double with single).
Charter length / Days of diving:  Sunday to Sunday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Avg. 4-5 dives per day).
Avg. water temp: 80° - 82°F, 26.67° - 27.78°C.
Diving conditions & depths:  Intermediate, drift diving, currents, All dives from skiff, 20 - 110 feet, 6.1 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers:  Transfer provided to boat from local airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  Palau Pacific Resort, Caroline’s Small Resort, West Plaza Hotel.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person):  US $35 Palau Cabin Tax, US $35 Dive Tax (valid for two weeks), US $20 Airport departure fee, $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons:  US $35 Palau Cabin Tax, US $35 Dive Tax (valid for two weeks), US $20 Airport departure fee, $100 fuel surcharge.
Airlines:  Continental Micronesia.

TAHITI AGGRESSOR

Raiatea Island, French Polynesia, South Pacific

Passengers: 18.   Staterooms:  8 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Double (two doubles).
Charter length / Days of diving:  Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving, (Avg. 4 dives per day).
Avg. water temp:  79° - 84°F, 26.11° - 28.89°C.
Diving conditions & depths:  Beginner to Advanced, some drift diving, All dives from skiff, 20 - 110 feet, 6.1 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers:  Transfer provided to boat from the Raiatea airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to the Raiatea airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels:  *an overnight stay in Papeete, Tahiti is required prior to the trip. Le Meridien or Sheraton–Papeete, Tahiti, Pearl Resorts–Raiatea.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person):  A US$120 (approx. $12,000 CPFrancs), Cruising/Tourism tax paid on board, $100 fuel  surcharge. *Cash highly recommended as exchange rate varies.
Tours & Add-ons:  There are countless activities such as snorkeling, hiking, sun bathing, horse back riding, etc. on all of Tahiti’s islands.
Airlines:  Flights are available from Los Angeles and New York on Air Tahiti Nui. There are multiple flights from Papeete to Raiatea on Air Tahiti.

TURKS & CAICOS AGGRESSOR 2

Diving Charters: Providenciales Island, Turks & Caicos Islands, Caribbean  (Mar. - Dec.)

Whale Watching Charters: Grand Turk or Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. (Jan. - Mar.) *Confirm port of departure and arrival prior to making airline arrangements.

Passengers: 20.   Staterooms: 1 Master (double), 5 Deluxe (double with single), 2 Twin (2 singles) *shared bathroom, 1 Quad (4 singles)**bathroom outside cabin.

PROVO SCUBA CHARTER INFORMATION:
Charter length / Days of diving: Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving).
Avg. water temp: 8 - 84°F, 25.56° - 28.89°C.
Diving conditions & depths: Beginner to Advanced, All dives from mothership, 40  - 110 feet, 12.19 - 33.53 meters.
Transfers: Transfer provided to boat from local airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels: Turtle Cove Inn–Provo, Comfort Suites–Provo.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $45 bed tax, $100 fuel surcharge.
Tours & Add-ons: Golfing, Iguana Farm, Conch Farm, Bone fishing, Deep sea fishing, shopping–Provo.
Airlines: American Airlines, Delta and US Airways fly into Provo.

HUMPBACK WHALE CHARTER INFORMATION:
Charter length / Days of diving:  Saturday to Saturday, 3-4 whale ‘runs’ per day, Snorkeling only.    Avg. water temp.: 8 - 84°F, 25.56° - 28.89°C
Snorkeling conditions & depths: Whale “runs” from skiffs, Snorkeling only.
Transfers: Transfer provided to boat from local airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to local airport from boat at the end of charter.
Recommended Hotels: Salt Raker Inn–Grand Turk, Hilton–Puerto Plata, D.R.
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US$150 Whale Sanctuary fee and port fee in Grand Turk and Puerto Plata, $100 fuel surcharge *Professional photographers and videographers must pay an additional fee.
Tours & Add-ons: Grand Turk Museum, Historic Salt Farm–Grand Turk.  Airlines: Sky King flies into Grand Turk and offers other inter-island flights. American Airlines and Continental fly into Puerto Plata.

UTILA AGGRESSOR     

La Ceiba Village, North Coast, Honduras, Central America

Passengers: 14.    Staterooms: 5 Deluxe (double with single), 1 Quad (4 singles).

Charter length / Days of diving: Saturday to Saturday, 5 1/2 days of diving (Unlimited diving). Avg. water temp.: 78° - 82°F, 25.56° - 27.78°C.   Diving conditions & depths: Beginner to Advanced, All dives from mothership, 30 - 110 feet, 9.14 - 33.53 meters. Transfers: Transfer provided to boat from the San Pedro Sula airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to the San Pedro Sula airport from boat at the end of charter.  Recommended Hotels: Holiday Inn–San Pedro Sula, La Quinta–La Ceiba, Laguna Beach Resort–Utila. Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US$33.00 Airport departure fee, US$95 Port Fee collected on board, 12% tax for on-board purchases, $100 fuel surcharge.  Tours & Add-ons: Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, Canopy Tours, Butterfly and Insect Museum, White Water Rafting, Hot Springs, Pico Bonito Tropical Forest Tour –La Ceiba.   Airlines: Continental, American Airlines and Taca into San Pedro Sula. *departing flights from San Pedro Sula should be booked after 12 noon.

• Taxes and other fees are subject to change without notice, due to local governments + economic variables

beyond the control of U.S. DIVE TRAVEL NETWORK.

• Water temperature may vary due to weather patterns.  A 3 mm to 3-5-3 mm wetsuit (for persons who dive cold)

is recommended for most  tropical destinations, except the Galapagos, where a 6 mm - 7 mm 2-piece wetsuit or

near-equivalent is needed.

• Passports, which are valid for six months, are required of all US citizens for entry into all Aggressor destinations

except Kona, Hawaii.  Citizens from other countries should check with their appropriate consulate.

ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PASSPORT, everywhere, except Hawaii of course. 

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All dive package prices listed here for our Belize live-aboards are subject to possible change in this steadily evolving travel market. Lodging, side tour & diving prices are traditionally stable, as are live-aboard package prices; however air prices can fluctuate daily. Until air tickets are issued, all airlines reserve the right to change airfares without notice -- an industry standard per FAA rules. Remember please, the federal government has deregulated all U.S.-based airlines, so only they control their pricing -- not any travel professionals. Early is good when seeking the best air ticket rates for Belize live-aboards.

Unless specifically noted, these above scuba diving packages for Belize live-aboards are prices for only the live-aboard portion of your dive trip, in most cases reflecting double-occupancy rooms. On Belize live-aboards, there will be no triple-occupancy staterooms offered. International air tickets & commuter "island-hopper" seats are always extra above these land costs. Nominal service fees are also extra for air tickets & the dive vessel + side tour components. The baseline tariffs for all clients start at $45 per person for the vessel portion + $35 pp for the air tickets. Late-booking Belize diving clients may receive slightly higher tariffs on the lodging + diving at many of our Belize live-aboards. Solo clients will always pay a single supplement to secure a private stateroom on any Belize live-aboards -- normally 50% or more than the standard double-occupancy rate for the live-aboard of your choice.

The preferred payment mode for all Belize live-aboards & air ticket specials is by cashier's check or wire transfer in U.S. dollars. All clients for Belize live-aboards who are living outside the USA or Canada will need to pay for their dive vacations via direct wire transfer only. No personal checks will be accepted for any reservation. Thank you for your gracious understanding. Our service level is the highest & our prices the lowest in this industry, & thus we need to preserve a reasonable margin. For published-fare air ticket bookings, USDT always accepts Visa & Mastercard. For ultra-discount wholesale air tickets, USDT accepts only cashier's checks or wire transfers, please.

Remember, all tropical vacation clients on Belize live-aboards will be asked by local officials overseas, upon departing the airport on your final day, to pay a nominal government departure tax, usually about USD $35 - $45 per client. USDT cannot collect this tax beforehand, so you simply pay it down there, in your host country. Be sure to stash away a little cash for this final moment at the airport, so you'll get your exit visa stamped quickly with no fuss; & away you go. Best of luck with your dive travel plans on our Belize live-aboards. We hope your scuba diving vacation is a safe & satisfying adventure. Blessings & best wishes with ALL your dive vacations on our Belize live-aboards.

Best fishes too!

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John Hessburg & Susan Hessburg, Mgrs.
U.S. Dive Travel Network.