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HAWAII's BIG ISLAND
The KONA COAST:
AGGRESSOR FLEET
The KONA AGGRESSOR II -- Top Hawaii Diving Yacht.
[Price for 2007]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,195 per diver. Quad = $1,995 per diver.
[Price for 2008]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,295 per diver. Quad = $2,095 per diver.
[Price for 2009]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,295 per diver. Quad = $2,095 per diver.
[Price for 2010]
Deluxe stateroom = $2,495 per diver. Quad = $2,295 per diver.
7-day cruise / 5.5 diving days. Cruise runs Saturday to Saturday.
NITROX is available for all properly certified divers.
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Kona Aggressor II photo courtesy of
Dive World Travel Productions.
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Kona Aggressor II photo is provided by
our good friends at the Aggressor Fleet.
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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Kona Aggressor II digs in.
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Stern view of Kona Aggressor
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U.S. Dive Travel, a worldwide purveyor of the finest live-aboards extant, is proud
to present the Kona Aggressor II, a fast, uncrowded power-cat carries only 10 passengers, so you never
have to worry about divers piling up at the ladders, nor crowding you below
at the dive sites. No cattle boat dive trips here, amigos. You'll visit such time-tested Kona classics as Kauna Black Coral
Forest, Manta Ray Village, Auau Crater, Okoe Bay, Red Hill, Milolii Dropoff,
Tubastrea Tunnel, Pohue Bay, Manuka Bay & the wild underwater delights
of Ladder's off South Point, southernmost place in the U.S. No other Hawaii diving
live-aboard offers the same action-intensive itinerary as the Kona Aggressor.
Basically, if you have a serious yen for live-aboards + Hawaii diving + the Big Island,
then that all adds up to one dive vessel nowadays -- the Kona Aggressor.
Some of the best Big Island fun awaits you inside & around the ancient lava
tubes, where intriguing coral bommies & furtive fish are hiding. Some
of the walls you'll dive from the Kona Aggressor have several hundred species of fish swarming
around you at once. If Lady Luck kisses your face mask any given day, in
the right season, you might get to see dolphins, sharks, whales or porpoises.
These are the undersea critter treats that typify the best of Hawaii diving, & the
reason folks seem to love the Kona Aggressor, season after season.
There always are plenty of fine sea turtles & morays to enjoy, all around the Big Island.
Here's a thumbnail summary of the Aggressor Fleet's 10 vessels. All
these live-aboard packages, the Hawaii diving tour on Kona Aggressor included,
offer 3 fine & filling meals per day +
all the diving your heart desires for at least 5.5 days on a 7-night cruise
(free tanks & weights included) + clean, spacious cabins + roomy salons
& sundecks. All Aggressor Fleet vessels carry full safety gear, high-tech navigation
equipment, powerful radios, hot freshwater showers, entertainment centers,
plus personal gear lockers & E-6 slide development labs right on board.
These Aggressor Fleet live-aboard yachts also offer large diving decks & wide
ladders for easy entries & exits. No scuba diving pile-ups here; so you'll spend
your time underwater not topside, tapping your fin impatiently. Aggressor Fleet
vessels offer some of the world's best service & substantial bargains,
in every country where their shining prows slice the Big Blue. Hundreds upon hundreds of
satisfied clients must be saying something about
the well-managed Aggressor Fleet vessels. Their safety record is top-notch; their
commitment to quality on-board amenities & their courteous staff are
outstanding, as well. These folks on the Aggressor know their business; you'll love Kona diving
with them. We bet you'll want to go back soon with Aggressor dive tours, once you experience
this service. Give the Kona Aggressor a try; & you will be exceptionally glad. This is Kona diving
the way it was meant to be.
(All text here below, & most of the art objects on this page, have been
edited by U.S. DIVE TRAVEL, & are provided courtesy of Aggressor
Fleet Ltd.)
Deck plans for the Kona Aggressor, showing room layouts.
OVERVIEW of KONA AGGRESSOR SPEC'S & AMENITIES:
The Kona Aggressor II is an 80-foot, 10-passenger catamaran built &
powered for comfort, safety & stability. She is diesel-powered, cruises
at 18 knots & has 110-volt power on board. The Kona Aggressor II has
a wide 28-foot beam.
Five luxurious, air-conditioned staterooms are located on the main level
off the salon. Each carpeted stateroom features a queen-sized bed with
single berth above, a vanity with lavatory, a large window, individual
climate control & private head & shower. Some cabins have wider
doors to accommodate wheelchairs. All staterooms open onto the large salon,
which includes the dining area & galley. 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 view easy. The salon's comfortable seating
arrangement & presentation equipment make it a great room for lectures
& meetings.
Exiting the salon & traveling toward the stern of the Kona Aggressor
II, 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. After
donning their gear, divers take a few steps down the ladders to the dive
platforms, which are only a few inches from the water. Entries are made
easily with a giant stride & exiting is simple with the aid of two
ladders that extend underwater. Two freshwater rinse showers & fin
racks are conveniently located on the dive platforms. A dive briefing area,
camera table with low-pressure air hoses, camera rinse tank, head &
water fountain 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 offers guests a large sunning area complete
with deck chairs, chaise lounges, a shaded wet bar with soda dispenser
& a soothing hot tub. Bar side stools & tables are available for
top side dining & gatherings. The cook will tempt you with mouth-watering
dishes grilled on the gas grill located in the aft section of the deck.
The digital video & photo lab is on the upper level also near the crew's quarters.
The Kona Aggressor II is a handicapped-accessible live-aboard, complete
with Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA) certified instructors & dive
buddies, a specially-designed electric incline lift & shower stalls
with seats. Dive lockers, tank racks, low gunwales & retractable ladders
all help assure everyone's carefree diving. The Kona Aggressor II was the
first live-aboard to receive a Five Star rating by the Handicapped Scuba
Association, a point of pride in Hawaii diving circles. The Fiji Aggressor is also a barrier-free live-board.
Map of the most popular Kona Coast dive sites.
CLASSIC KONA COAST DIVE SITES VISITED by KONA AGGRESSOR:
Kalokos Arches:
Three natural lava arches on a downhill
slope at 50 ft.
Turtles frequently seen, spotted eagle rays, good spot for nudibranches.
Turtle Pinnacle:
A fun dive with several turtles,
some are quite large. It is
an actual turtle cleaning station. A small pinnacle at 55 ft. marks
the spot.
This is great opportunity for photographers because the turtles are
still
during their cleaning. Keep an eye out for schooling barracuda.
This is a beloved Kona Coast diving classic.
Old Airport:
A locally known good spot for eels &
daytime manta
fly-bys. Steep drop-off, anthias can be found here.
Shark Fin Rock:
Also off the "Old Airport Beach,"
lava ridges dropping
down from shore, schooling surgeons, lots of puffers.
Another Kona Coast diving classic, folks!
Manta Ray Village:
At night, huge manta rays congregate
off the Kona
Surf Hotel to feed on plankton. The crew lowers large lights into the
water
to attract the plankton. The entire show is right off of the dive deck.
This
world famous night dive is unforgettable!
Meadows:
Shallow, gently sloping bottom. Lava tubes
& arches around
30 ft., finger coral at 80 ft. where white sand flats dominate. Three
shy
resident white-tip sharks, frogfish, nudibranches under ledges, mantas,
crocodile eels, & red-stripe pipe fish. Still another Kona Coast diving gem.
3-Room Cave:
200-foot lava tube with 3 large rooms.
One way in, one
way out. The dive is set up with line & cylume sticks to follow.
Inside the
caves there are mole lobsters, ghost shrimp, Hawaiian lobsters, puffer
fish
and nudibranches. Outside the cave there are frogfish, Reticulated
Butterfly fish & turtles. An excellent Hawaii diving classic upon request.
Made
only in calm seas. Another jewel of Kona diving.
Paradise Pinnacle:
Large bommie rising from 90-35
ft. out of black sand.
Garden eels, cleaner shrimp, crocodile eels, turkey fish & hairy
hermit
crabs.
Au Au Crater:
A submerged volcano crater with 3 sides
intact, the ocean
side wall has fallen. These Hawaii diving walls range from 30-70 ft. & 50-200 ft.,
very
dramatic topography with cleaner shrimp station, turkey fish and
nudibranches. Good spot for pelagics such as oceanic white-tip sharks,
hammerhead sharks, & large jacks.
The Hive:
A large bommie 30-70 ft. covered with agile
chromis resembling
a swarm of bees. Cleaner shrimp station, leaf scorpions & titan
scorpions.
The Maze:
One of 2 sites off Miloli'i, oldest traditional
fishing village in
Hawaii. Lava ridges & bommies twist & turn to create the walls
of a
"maze" at 55 ft. Tinker's butterfly fish, bandit angels, eagle rays
and
peacock groupers.
Tubastrea Tunnel:
Also off of Miloli'i Village. Lava
fingers extend from
shore to form a peninsula of canyons & ridges & swim throughs.
The
feature tunnel is 20 ft. wide, 10 ft. high & 40 ft. long. It is
covered with
beautiful tubastrea coral. There are 3 resident frog fish. Keep an
eye out
for sharks.
Okoe Bay:
A beautiful shallow bay with a black sand
beach. A gentle,
white sand slope from 30-60 ft. Look for leaf scorpions, eels, decoy
scorpions & an occasional manta at night.
Thompson's Reef:
An exciting dive off a point where
there can be a slight
current feeding hundreds of Thompson's butterfly fish. Sandy bottom
with
white-tip sharks. Another Hawaii diving jewel, folks!
Oz:
Yes, it does have a "Yellow Brick Road." Lava
ridge wall from shore to
20 ft., sand patches & reef give way to a ridge that extends straight
out
off shore 200 ft. the top of which starts in 40 ft. & gently slopes
to 80 ft.
The ridge top is covered with yellow lobe coral.
Catacombs:
A finger coral garden drops steeply to
rubble & boulder
sloping into the endless blue. The shallows feature swim throughs,
tunnels, arches with sky lights & streaming sun rays.
Manuka Bay:
A wide protected bay of lava fingers
covered with encrusting
corals. Several resident frog fish, flame angels, dragon eels, bi-colored
anthias (very rare in Hawaii), sennat barracuda & garden eels.
Snorkelers frequently encounter spinner dolphins. The night dives are
awesome with an abundance of invertebrates including Spanish dancers.
Kona live-aboard experiences like this are magical!
Stoney Mesas:
Four large bommies from 25-65 ft. deep
crowded
together. Titan scorpion fish, turtles & wire coral with gobies.
Pohoe Bay:
A wide bay. Bare lava rocks with a white
sand beach and
palm trees create an "Oasis" look. This is the site of an ancient Hawaiian
village. It is only ruins now with petroglyphs. Weather permitting,
guests
may snorkel to shore. Underwater, there is a healthy reef with a cave
loaded with Hawaiian turkeyfish & the home to the only known pair
of
Hawaiian lionfish. See how Kona live-aboard diving rocks, amigos?!
Wall's Wall:
Vertical wall starting at 45 ft. dropping
to 100-150 ft. Lots of
eels, octopus, pyramid & Thompson butterfly fish.
Black Coral Forest:
The boat is moored in 50 ft.
on a sand chute
which drops to 90 ft. where the first black coral tree grows, from
90 ft. the
black coral trees are endless. The rare longnose hawkfish lives here
along
with barracuda & viper eels.
Rainbow Reef:
The most southerly dive site is actually
the most southern
point in the United States. The sandy shoreline is flanked by steep
cliffs. A
shallow wall starts at 15-40 ft. The wall becomes rocky & drops
of to a
sandy flat at 100 ft. Large silver milkfish, garden eels & bi-colored
anthias. This pride of the Kona live-aboards has it all!
(All Hawaii diving sites are selected by the captain & may vary due to weather
conditions & logistics.)
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HSA-approved.
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Kona Aggressor spa.
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ANSWERS to the MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about the KONA AGGRESSOR LIVE-ABOARD:
1. Where exactly is Kona?
Kona, better known as Kailua-Kona, is on the "Big Island" of
Hawaii,
the largest of the Hawaiian chain
2. What is included in the Kona live-aboard charter?
Accommodations aboard the vessel, diving, compressed air tanks,
weights & weight belts, airport transfers on day of arrival
and
departure, meals & snacks, non-alcoholic & local alcoholic
beverages are include in the charter rate.
3. How many days is the Kona live-aboard charter & how many dives can I make?
The Kona Aggressor II scuba 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 and
ends about midday on Friday when we return to the dock.
4. When should I arrive in Kona for my Kona live-aboard vacation?
You should plan to arrive in Kona on the day of your charter,
Saturday.
5. Are there any taxes or fees not included in the Kona live-aboard charter price?
Only a nominal USDT tariff, normally $35 per client.
6. Do I need a passport?
Hawaii is part of the United States, therefore, U.S. citizens
are not
required to have a passport. Non-U.S. citizens should check
with the
appropriate consulate.
7. How do I meet the Kona Aggressor II on the day of departure?
If you arrive in Kona on the day of your charter, you will be
met at
the Keahole Airport by a uniformed crew member & taken to
the
boat. If you are already in the Kona area, you will need to
make your
way to the boat anytime after 2:00 p.m.
8. Where does the Kona Aggressor II dock, where all the Kona live-aboards go?
The Kona Aggressor II docks in Kailua-Kona Bay near King
Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel.
9. What is special about the diving on the Kona Coast?
Everyone has at least heard of the magnificent whales, but Kona's
macro-photography is unbelievable: shark nose blennies, harlequin
shrimp, frogfish, lionfish & many other wonderful creatures.
The
tropical fish species in the Pacific are a great deal different
from
those most divers are accustomed to seeing in the Caribbean.
Many
species are endemic to Hawaii, making it a special place for
fish-watchers. Manta Ray Village is one of Kona's most famous
night
diving spots. Several large mantas, with "wing" spans of 8 -
16 feet,
tumble & barrel roll through the water right in front of
the divers.
10. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit?
The water temperature ranges from about 74 to 80F. We suggest
that all divers have a wet suit. During the summer months, a
thin
3mm (1/8 inch) suit is sufficient, but during the slightly cooler
winter
months, a 5mm (1/4 inch) suit is recommended. A hood or hooded
vest is very helpful if you have a tendency to get chilled.
The
visibility ranges from 75 to 125 feet.
11. What is the best time of year for diving off Kona live-aboards?
Diving is superb year-round. Several species of whales are present
during the winter months, however, the seas can be a little
rough.
While Hawaii does not have an actual rainy season, average rainfall
is slightly higher between February & April.
12. What type of topography can I expect to see in Hawaii?
The Kona coast has many different bays, coves, lagoons, lava
flows,
black sand, white sand & green sand beaches & dramatic
cliffs
plus unique lava formations.
13. Is there dinghy diving off this Kona live-aboard?
No, most of the diving is done directly from the dive platform
of the
Kona Aggressor II.
14. Is there night diving, as well, off this fine Kona live-aboard?
Absolutely. The night diving is terrific. Divemasters
reserve the right to
nix night dives if weather or currents are not safe for clients.
15. What is planned for Friday afternoon & evening after we return
to port?
This is your opportunity to shop or sight-see in Kona. The Kona
Aggressor II crew hosts a cocktail party Friday evening. Dinner
is not
served on board. The crew can recommend a local restaurant
and/or luau & arrange transportation. This meal is not included
in
the charter price.
16. When is check-out time on this yacht, the Queen of Kona live-aboards?
Check-out is between 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
17. Where is the nearest recompression chamber since this Kona live-aboard
do not maintain such chambers actually on board the yacht ?
The nearest recompression is in Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
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Kona Aggressor salon.
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Cabin on Kona Aggressor
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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. )
BELIZE
AGGRESSOR III:
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
FIJI
AGGRESSOR II: (18 passengers)
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
FIJI
AGGRESSOR III: (10 passengers)
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
MALDIVES
AGGRESSOR:
Jan. 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . deluxe
$2,395
Jan. 1, 2010-Dec. 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . deluxe
$2,495
NORTH SULAWESI AGGRESSOR:
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
PALAU
AGGRESSOR II:
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
- Rates are per
person, double-occupancy, except for “quad” cabins which are per person,
quadruple-occupancy. No triples allowed in double rooms.
- For individual
travelers who want a private stateroom, the single supplement is 1.5 times the regular charter rate
for all vessels.
- All prices are quoted in $USD. Rates are subject
to change without notice.
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 Minnesota office at least 75 days prior to travel.
Passengers who fail to air-mail this set of signed
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. )
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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IMPORTANT REMINDER about PRICES & TARIFFS:
All Kona live-aboard dive 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 Kona live-aboards or any dive yachts.
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