Galapagos diving yachts, Galapagos Aggressors, cruising Darwin's storied islands.
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Galapagos Aggressor sails
archipelago of legends.
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The GALAPAGOS ISLANDS:
AGGRESSOR FLEET --
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR I & GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR II
For all Galapagos dive packages please remember to add:
Ecuadoran national park fees + departure tax + diver tariff.
[ Price for Year 2008 / 7-night cruise]
$3,795 per diver (deluxe cabin) or $3,995 per diver (master suite) + park fees + tariffs.
[ Price for Year 2009 / 7-night cruise]
$4,095 per diver (deluxe cabin) or $4,295 per diver (master suite) + park fees + tariffs.
[ Price for Year 2010 / 7-night cruise]
$4,495 per diver (deluxe cabin) or $4,695 per diver (master suite) + park fees + tariffs.
[ Price for Year 2011 / 7-night cruise; please call 952-953-4124 for an advance look at price estimates.]
$XXXX per diver (deluxe cabin) or $XXXX per diver (master suite) + park fees + tariffs.
International air tickets to Guayaquil are extra cost.
For commuter air ticket from Guayaquil to San Cristobal or Baltra island --
Price varies each season. Call us for current quote:
952-953-4124.
All 7-night Galapagos cruises run from Thursday to Thursday.
ALL AGGRESSOR FLEET CHARTERS INCLUDE:
• Expert divemaster guides, highly trained in their island locales.
• Luxury stateroom accommodations aboard the vessel.
• Unlimited diving (within safe PADI tables) + compressed air tanks + weights.
• 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.
• 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 cruises.
• Ask about special "Kids Weeks" where youngsters 5-17 y.o. get 25% off.
• Customized private itineraries are available on all vessels -- for groups.
• We also offer customized packages for longer-than-usual cruises.
• Ask us how you can earn free tour leader packages with group bookings.
• Important reminder: given the steadily escalating costs of petrol worldwide, all Aggressor Fleet liveaboards have a fuel surcharge, except the 2 Galapagos Aggressors & the 2 Fiji Agressors. This fuel surcharge will normally be USD $100 per diver for 7-night cruises. It will be higher for cruises of longer duration.
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Located about 600 miles West of Ecuador, this strange & compelling archipelago, the Galapagos Islands, first received global fame after evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin wrote about the Galapagos more than a century ago. The Galapagos continue to be a magnet for divers so powerful that the Aggressor Fleet had to install a second vessel on this tour just to keep pace with all the demand. This protected national park is one of the largest marine wildlife sanctuaries on Earth; & one that few folks ever are privileged to visit. Nobody leaves the Galapagos Islands without a renewed reverence for life, & the consummate miracle of species differentiation.
The Galapagos Islands are 19 main islands & many tinier ones that are scattered across more than 4,500 square miles of the Pacific Ocean. Because the Galapagos Islands are so remote, for millions of years they remained free from outside influence; & the native species differentiated in bizarre & beautiful ways. Some creatures from the Galapagos Islands are found nowhere else on Earth -- the most celebrated, of course, being the huge tortoises & the marine iguana. Every day of your stay in the Galapagos Islands you'll be in the good company of a highly-trained naturalist & wildlife guide who'll let you in on some of the islands' best secrets. No eco-tours in the world could hold a candle to this one. (Well, maybe one on Mars.)
This is also one of few places in the world where, because it is so close to the Equator, a weird confluence of ocean currents sweeps some islands with chilly seas on one side, & warm tropical seas on the other, only a few miles apart! That's one challenge & fascination found in Galapagos diving. What's more fascinating, cold & warm water species that normally might live in ocean sectors a thousand miles apart, here thrive side by side. The amazing diversity of species in the Galapagos Islands, both on land & water, will leave you breathless & spellbound every day of your week in this sacred island group. Of course, no hunting or fishing by tourists are allowed in these sacred islands. Galapagos diving is strictly a "look & don't touch" deal.
In the water around the Galapagos islands, you'll be entertained by species such as schooling hammerheads, penguins, sea lions, sharks of several intriguing varieties, eagle rays & manta rays, great sea turtles & the occasional whale or whale shark. Galapagos diving = major critters, pure & simple. Some of these Galapagos mantas can be bigger than 12 feet across, which is enough to jump-start even a ho-hum heart! On your land treks you'll get to see the famous giant tortoises, iguanas, & properly G-rated birds such as boobies & flamingos.
Any Galapagos diving vacationer who isn't dazzled every day by the sheer splendor of life, & the dance of bio-diversity on these Galapagos Islands, probably would fall asleep during a Beatles reunion concert, or maybe order a mega-garlic dish on a dinner date with Elle McPherson, or install harvest gold shag carpeting in a new Ferrari Testa Rossa. To dive the Galapagos islands from one of the Aggressor live-aboards is a once-in-a-lifetime treat reserved for only a special few adventure divers in the world. Are you ready for the challenge & the rewards of Galapagos diving? The Galapagos Islands are beckoning; you may be just right for this outstanding live-aboard adventure. After Galapagos diving, you may have to fight being seduced by the jaded Guru: Bendar Dundat. It doesn't get much better than Galapagos diving, the dive & U/W photo pros agree. This Galapagos Aggressor dive tour is one of our best expeditions anywhere in the world. The client comments upon returning have been vividly positive about this Galapagos diving, year after year.
Detailed deck plans for the Galapagos Aggressor.
These Aggressor Fleet live-aboards also offer large scuba diving decks & wide ladders for easy entries & exits. No pile-ups here; so you'll spend your time underwater not topside, tapping your fin impatiently. Aggressor Fleet live-aboard diving vessels offer some of the world's best service & substantial bargains, in every country where their shining prows slice the Big Blue. Thousands & thousands of utterly satisfied scuba diving clients must be saying something about the well-managed Aggressor Fleet live-aboards. Their safety record is top-notch; their commitment to quality on-board amenities & their courteous staff are outstanding, as well. These folks know their business; you'll love diving the Galapagos islands with them. We bet you'll want to go back soon! Galapagos diving makes a glad mark for a long time. Most clients say forever.
WEATHER & WATER TEMPS for the GALAPAGOS ISLANDS:
OVERVIEW of the GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR ITINERARY:
If you arrive in San Cristobal on Thursday, a crew member will greet you at the San Cristobal airport & drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Thursday afternoon near San Cristobal followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Friday 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.
Throughout the week of Galapagos diving, you'll encounter a spectacular array of animal & plant species, many found no where else in the world. This is not a coral-rich environment. Scuba divers come from the world around for two main attractions -- the BIG FISH & numerous exotic land species. Penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, golden rays, mantas & turtles are just of a fraction of the marine creatures you'll see at dive sites off Seymour, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Darwin & Wolf Islands. Galapagos is best know for its pelagics such as dolphins, pilot whales & sharks-lots of sharks! These rocky islands are a magnet for silky, Galapagos, white-tip & hammerhead sharks by the hundreds. Whale sharks are also frequently encountered on Galapagos Aggressor charters. Then on land excursions, you'll discover giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies & flamingos, while an experienced naturalist helps interpret the unique eco-systems. You may want to capture some of the Galapagos islands' beauty on film with one of the onboard rental underwater cameras. There is a full line of rental camera equipment & dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification & various specialty scuba diving courses.
Wednesday afternoon, the Galapagos Aggressors dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday evening the crew hosts a cocktail party. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. At midnight, the Aggressors set off for San Cristobal. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Thursday morning. If you are flying out Thursday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the San Cristobal airport. Due to cooler water temperatures & strong currents, Galapagos diving is not at all suitable for novice divers.
KEY to the CLASSIC GALAPAGOS DIVE SITES on this DIVE TOUR --
(Please follow the tables below according to this legend: )
-- ISLAND & DIVE SITE
-- TOPOGRAPHY UNDERWATER
-- CURRENT INTENSITY on MOST DIVES
-- DEPTH of AVERAGE DIVES
-- SPECIES MOST COMMONLY SEEN
Dive Site #1
Dive Site #6a
PLEASE NOTE: Diving in the Galapagos islands requires
at least a 5mm, preferably a 7 mm wetsuit with a hood & full booties. This is not super-athletic
diving but it IS a bit more strenuous than garden-variety Caribbean vacation
dives. Therefore we recommend that you have at least an advanced
scuba diving certificate, or equivalent experience in terms of deep dives, current
& surge. All daily dive sites are selected by the vessel's captain
& may vary due to weather conditions & logistics. Dive site
decisions will be based first upon safety considerations, & next upon
species sightings & visibility factors, as well as currents & weather.
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The GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR I &
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR II --
TWELVE HELPFUL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
1. What airlines service the
Galapagos Islands for these Galapagos live-aboard packages?
American, Saeta and Continental Airlines
fly from the USA to Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil). "SAN" flies
from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands, where you'll meet your live-aboard.
2. When should I arrive in Ecuador
/ Galapagos?
3. How do I meet the Galapagos live-aboard?
4. Should I be an advanced diver for these Galapagos live-aboards?
5. What about non-diving companions on either Galapagos live-aboard?
6. Can itineraries be customized with large groups on these Galapagos Island live-aboards?
7. Is there dinghy diving?
8. What is the water visibility from these Galapagos live-aboards?
Temperature?
9.
Are all beverages included in the live-aboard prices?
10. What are the park fees &
taxes assessed of Galapagos live-aboard clients?
11. When is check-out time a Galapagos islands live-aboard?
12. Passport & Travel Documents
Needed for all clients of Galapagos live-aboards:
Arrive at least one day prior to your departure
and overnight in Quito or Guayaquil. Pre- or post-planned tours are available.
From there fly "SAN" to San Cristobal, in the Galapagos Group
itself, for boarding the vessel on day of departure.
The day of departure, you'll be greeted by our guides at San
Cristobal airport. If you have any problems on mainland Ecuador, contact
a Galapagos Aggressor representative in Quito or Guayaquil.
Diving the Galapagos Islands is challenging due to their currents
and isolation. This adventure is not recommended for novice divers. You should be in reasonably good fitness, with a
moderately strong cardio-vascular capacity. You should be comfortable with frisky currents, cold water diving techniques & also
some deep diving safety strategies. You need not be a thundering dive pro;
just being a competent intermediate diver is fine for this live-aboard dive tour.
Our Southern Itinerary perfectly combines exciting land and
sea exploration with two dives and two land visits daily. This itinerary
includes the Galapagos Islands' most famous land sites. This cruise is ideal for couples
with a non-diver spouse or companion.
Yes indeed, amigos del mar, special itineraries are welcome with whole-yacht charter
bookings only. (The Galapagos Aggressors require that you give no less than one month notice).
Yes, all dives are from the dinghy.
Water visiblity is between 20 - 80 feet, although
some days it exceeds 120 feet. The subtropical waters range from 65°
- 80°F. A 1/4" wetsuit with hood is highly recommended year-round.
Yes, soft drinks
and national brand alcoholic beverages are complimentary while aboard, on your Galapagos islands dive tour.
USD $100 National Park fee collected by park officials
at San Cristobal Airport. (U.S) About $30 Puerto Bacquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal
Is.) city tax collected at airport on arrival in Galapagos (U.S.) About $7-12 city
tax in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz). (U.S.) $35 airport tax for international
departures collected by officials on departure in Quito or Guayaquil.
There is also a USDT tariff, which varies, but normally is only $35 per client for early bookings. All
taxes must be paid in U.S. cash.
The normal checkout time for clients is 9:30-10:00AM.
Plan your connecting flights accordingly. Itineraries may vary due to National
Park policy, weather and visibility. Charter prices subject to change without
notice.
U.S. citizens and Canadians must have a valid passport
for entry into Ecuador. Due to changing visa requirements, please check
with the U.S. Dive Travel office for the latest update before departure.
Bring your C-card or proof of scuba diving certification. Traveler's check, cash, VISA
and MasterCard are accepted on board. Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.
A 10% Ecuadoran sales tax must be charged for all expenses paid on board, during your Galapagos islands cruise.
AGGRESSOR FLEET CHARTER RATES for 2007- 2011.
(
All rates are quoted in U.S. dollars & are per client, assuming
double-ocupancy staterooms. Though
traditionally very stable, all prices are subject to possible change, given
escalating taxes & fuel costs overseas.
The single supplement is 50% above normal charter rates. No triple-occupancy bookings, please. Welcome aboard, sunseekers! This fleet offers some of the world's finest
diving vessels + superb service. )
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . master $2,495; deluxe $2,295
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . master $2,595; deluxe $2,395
CAYMAN
AGGRESSOR IV:
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . master
$2,495; deluxe $2,295; twin $2,095
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . master
$2,595; deluxe $2,395; twin $2,195
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 5, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,695; double $2,495
Jan. 5, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,795; double $2,595
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,895; double $2,695
Jan. 2, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
deluxe $2,995;
double $2,795
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 5, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . master suite
$2,895; deluxe
$2,695
Jan. 5, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . master suite
$2,995; deluxe
$2,795
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . master suite
$3,095; deluxe
$2,895
Jan. 2, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . master suite
$3,195; deluxe
$2,995
GALAPAGOS
AGGRESSORS I & II:
Jan. 4, 2007-Jan. 3, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,195
Jan. 3, 2008-Jan. 1, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495
Jan. 1, 2009-Dec. 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,695
Dec. 31, 2009-Dec. 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,895
Dec. 30, 2010-Dec. 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,095
KONA
AGGRESSOR II:
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 5, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,195; quad $1,995
Jan. 5, 2008-Jan. 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,295; quad $2,095
Jan. 2, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,495; quad $2,295
Jan. 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . deluxe
$2,395
Jan. 1, 2010-Dec. 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . deluxe
$2,495
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 5, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,395; quad $2,195
Jan. 5, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,495; quad $2,295
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,595; quad $2,395
Jan. 2, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,695; quad $2,495
OKEANOS
AGGRESSOR:
(8-day
charters)
Jan. 20, 2007-Jan. 12, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,995; quad $2,595
Jan. 12, 2008-Dec. 21, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $3,095; quad
$2,695
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 11, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $3,195; quad $2,795
(10-day
charters)
Jan. 9, 2007-Jan 1. 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $3,395; quad $2,995
Jan 1. 2008-Jan 2. 2009 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . deluxe $3,495; quad $3,095
Jan. 13, 2009-Dec. 25, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $3,595; quad $3,195
Jan. 7, 2007-Jan. 6, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,695; double $2,495
Jan. 6, 2008-Jan. 4, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,795; double $2,595
Jan. 4, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,895; double $2,695
Jan. 3, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,995; double $2,795
TURKS
& CAICOS AGGRESSOR II:
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . master $2,495; deluxe $2,295
twin
$2,095; quad $1,595
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . master $2,595; deluxe $2,395
twin
$2,195; quad $1,695
Humpback Whale Charters: Jan - March each year . . . . . $200 add-on.
UTILA
AGGRESSOR:
Jan. 6, 2007-Jan. 5, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $1,995; quad $1,695
Jan. 5, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,195; quad $1,895
Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe $2,295; quad $1,995
Along
with the 3 required USDT Network forms for all clients, an Aggressor Fleet
Application/Liability Waiver must be received
by our agents at the USDT
Application
/ Waivers will be denied boarding, pure & simple.
Thank you, in advance, for your
gracious thoughtfulness in
helping us comply with our contract requirements.
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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WORLWIDE -- ( now 13 ) DIVING YACHTS -- CHARTER
DETAILS
( Details of taxation,
tariffs & fuel charges may change seasonally. )
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
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,
CAYMAN AGGRESSOR 4
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,
Airlines: American Airlines, Air
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
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
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSORS 1 & 2
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
Recommended Hotels: *an
overnight stay is required in
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $100 Galapagos Park
Entry fee, US $25 Departure tax from
Tours & Add-ons: Shopping in OTAVALO Market, City tour-Quito, "Malecon"-
Airlines: American Airlines & Continental into
KONA AGGRESSOR 2
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
Bitung,
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
Recommended Hotels: Raffles
Plaza-Singapore,
Taxes or Fees not included (per person): US $25 Entry Visa for
Tours & Add-ons: Tour of
Airlines:
OKEANOS AGGRESSOR
Puntarenas,
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
Recommended Hotels: *an
overnight stay in
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.
Koror,
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:
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
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
Recommended Hotels: *an
overnight stay in
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
Airlines: Flights are available
from
TURKS & CAICOS AGGRESSOR 2
Diving Charters:
Whale Watching Charters: Grand Turk or
Passengers: 20. Staterooms: 1 Master (double), 5
Deluxe (double with single), 2 Twin (2 singles) *shared bathroom, 1
Quad (4 singles)**bathroom outside cabin.
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
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:
UTILA AGGRESSOR
La
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
beyond the
control of
is recommended for most tropical destinations, except the Galapagos,
where a 6 mm - 7 mm 2-piece wetsuit or
near-equivalent is
needed.
except
ALWAYS
TAKE YOUR PASSPORT, everywhere, except
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FOR MORE INFORMATION or RESERVATIONS
re' the GALAPAGOS AGGRESSORS & the AGGRESSOR FLEET:
Please feel free to contact:
John Hessburg, General Manager
Susan Hessburg, Operations Manager
U.S. DIVE TRAVEL Network
PMB 307 -- Suite # 116
15050 Cedar Avenue S.
St. Paul, MN, USA 55124-7047
Voice Mail: 952-953-4124
E-mail: divetrip@bitstream.net
Website: www.usdivetravel.com
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IMPORTANT REMINDER about PRICES & TARIFFS:
All Galapagos live-aboard package prices listed here 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 your Galapagos diving holiday.
Unless specifically noted, these above Galapagos scuba diving packages are prices for only the live-aboard portion of your dive trip, in most cases reflecting double-occupancy rooms. On Galapagos 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 land portion + $35 pp for the air tickets. Late-booking clients may receive slightly higher tariffs on these Galapagos live-aboards. Solo clients on any Galapagos live-aboard always will pay a single supplement to secure a private stateroom -- normally 65% more -- unless you are willing to twin-share with another randomly-selected diver of your same sex.
The preferred payment mode for all of our Galapagos live-aboards, dive resorts, side tours & air ticket specials is by cashier's check or wire transfer in U.S. dollars. All Galapagos diving holiday clients 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 discount wholesale air tickets, USDT accepts only cashier's checks or wire transfers, please.
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Remember, all Galapagos scuba diving holiday clients to all foreign destinations will be asked by local officials overseas, upon departing the airport on your final day, to pay a nominal government departure tax, usually between 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. We hope your Galapagos live-aboard scuba diving tour is a safe & satisfying adventure. Blessings & best wishes with ALL your Galapagos live-aboard dive vacations.
Best fishes too!
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