World-renowned PALAU AGGRESSOR, in Micronesian waters. Photo courtesy of Aggressor Fleet.

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PALAU in MICRONESIA:
The AGGRESSOR FLEET

-- PALAU AGGRESSOR II --

[Price for 2010] Double Cabin = $2,935 per diver. Deluxe Cabin = $3,135.

[Price for 2011] Double Cabin = $2,935 per diver. Deluxe Cabin = $3,135.

All prices subject to possible changes and/or seasonal specials.

7 night cruise / 5.5 dive days. Sunday to Sunday cruises.

NITROX is available for all properly certified divers.

$200 discount for non-divers. $200 discount for repeat clients.

To CELEBRATE 20 WONDERFUL YEARS of DIVING in PALAU -- we are offering a full $600 discount per diver for PALAU AGGRESSOR II -- for all cruises from August 9 through October 24, 2010. For two action-packed & critter-rich divin' decades, Palau Aggressor crews have offered our preferred clients an amazing variety of scuba diving adventures such as WWII Wrecks, heart-starting shark dives, lickety-split-quick drift dives along soft coral walls, snorkeling at world-famous Jellyfish Lake, plus a memorable plunge into Chandelier Caves. No other discounts apply to this special offer, which is valid as long as limited staterooms remain available.

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. The surcharge will be higher for cruises of longer duration.

Roomy cabin on Palau Aggressor.

This sparkling new custom catamaran is jet-powered, & has a shallow draft that allows your skipper to skim safely, & swiftly, over the shallowest reefs en route to the choicest dive sites. These are faraway reefs that jealously guard their charms during low tide; & many larger vessels might not be able to visit them. Because the Palau Aggressor is fast as a barracuda with supper in sight, this vessel can gobble up the long distances to the primo diving sites, so you won't need to endure any bumpy 2-plus-hour jaunts like the little Koror-resort-based speedboats often dish out. Palau diving really should be done from a live-aboard. Those skiff rides can be murder on scuba divers who may be more prone to seasickness & sunburn. Plus, who needs the hordes of foreign tourists that bustle & cluster on the main island of Koror like wasps in autumn.

The Palau Aggressor is powered by an awesome 2,100 HP engine that can hurtle this stable craft along at about 11 knots fully loaded, while it draws only 4.5 feet of water. So the vessel can access almost any reefs in Palau, during any tide level, which gives you a lot of diving diversity. That means a lot of diving bang for the buck during your week on board. Most Palau diving will be done from a quick skiff that launches from the mother ship. And once you are away from the urban clutter of Koror Island, the real spirit of Palau diving will start to sink in immediately on the Palau Aggressor II -- the wilder islands, the furthest islands, these are the jewels of Palau that will have you wide-eyed in your mask.

All 9 luxury staterooms have A/C, plus individual climate controls, carpeting, sound insulation, a queen-sized bunk plus a single bed on the side, & a vanity. There's plenty of storage space for you to stretch out with your gear, plus your own hot water shower & head. You're also only a few feet away from the diving deck, so the convenience factor on the Palau Aggressor is paramount. You'll spend the maximum amount of time diving, not schlepping gear across the vessel, or waiting for pile-ups of divers to get moving. Palau diving is all about serenity, crystal-clear seas, & an unhurried enjoyable pace. That's the gist of a Palau Aggressor dive cruise: to make Palau diving as smooth as can be for you.

If you feel like you're one of those dedicated sea-going funseekers who has to anticipate a major adventure buzz before you take any trip seriously, then the Palau Aggressor will give you some serious megaton fun. This is just about as good as diving gets on this shrinking planet. Palau diving has even more to offer, folks. As a matter of fact, Palau diving offers you alert visitors more than 2,000 brightly adorned marine species from soft & hard corals to big fish & little ones, schools one day & solitary sentinels of the deep dropoffs on another day. Plus, there's a submarine surprise every minute. You'll get to see new virgin sites, plus many of the great classics such as Shark City, Quadruple Blue Hole & Jellyfish Lake. What are you waiting for, good friend? Beautiful Blue Belau (what the natives call their magical isle) is beckoning. This is a wonderful way to see a special corner of Mother Earth -- on the uniquely designed & comfortably appointed Palau Aggressor. Palau live-aboards are a very special genre of dive cruise. The Palau Aggressor is a worthy member of this elite cadre of Micronesia live-aboards.

Here's a thumbnail summary of the Aggressor Fleet & its dozen vessels. All these Palau live-aboard packages include 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 & digital video & photo support right on board.

These Aggressor Fleet yachts also offer large 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 vessels offer some of the world's best service & substantial bargains, in every country where their shining prows slice the Big Blue. Thousands of utterly 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 know their business; you'll love diving with them. We bet you'll want to go back to the Aggressor Fleet soon! The Aggressors are top flight dive vessels, & they offer one of the best Palau live-aboards.

If you arrive in Palau on Sunday morning, an Aggressor representative will greet you at the Palau Airport & drive you to the Palau Pacific Resort. At II crew member will drive guests from the hotel to the Aggressor. Guests board the Palau Aggressor II that afternoon, then unpack, relax & enjoy a delicious dinner served by the on-board chef. Monday morning, the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites.

Throughout the week, the Palau Aggressor II traverses the green mushroom-shaped rock islands of Palau, exploring the finest dive sites including German Channel, Blue Holes & the Wreck of the Iro Maru. At Blue Corner, divers are treated to one of the most spectacular shows in diving-a cleaning station for sharks. The week culminates with a spelunking excursion into Chandelier Caves, a beautiful three-chambered cave. Some of the marine life divers may encounter include schooling barracuda, mantas, Napoleon wrasses, dog-tooth tuna, lionfish, cuttlefish, & grey reef & white tip sharks. This awesome array of marine life is accented by a backdrop of lush soft corals, hard corals, anemones & huge gorgonians. You may want to capture some of Palau's underwater beauty on film with one of the on-board rental cameras. With the on-board digital photo lab, divers may view their pix just hours after they were shot. There is a full line of rental camera equipment & dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification & specialty courses including nitrox certification.

Saturday afternoon, the Palau Aggressor II returns to port. Guests may spend the afternoon shopping, sight seeing or just relaxing on-board until the evening cocktail party hosted by the crew. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. Check-out is 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The crew will drive you to the Palau airport or a hotel if you are extending your vacation. Most dives in Palau are drift dives so guests should be experienced scuba divers.

Palau Aggressor deck plans, showing room layouts.

VESSEL SPEC’S & TECHNICAL DATA for PALAU AGGRESSOR
In early November, 1994, the newly constructed Palau Aggressor II set sail for the Republic of Palau from Nichols Brothers shipyard in Freeland, Whidbey Island, Washington. The all-aluminum, 2,100 hp, jet-driven power catamaran is capable of 11 knots, while only drawing four & one-half feet of water. This feature revolutionized diving in Palau by allowing high speed access through its outer reefs at any tide. Cruising in unparalleled luxury, the wave piercing "z" bow will transport divers to the most remote sites Palau has to offer in total comfort & state-of-the-art stability. She can accommodate any special requests or itineraries when the entire vessel is chartered for private groups. The Palau Aggressor II is a 106-foot, 18-passenger catamaran built & powered for comfort, safety & stability. She is 30 feet wide, diesel-powered & has 110-volt power on board. The Palau Aggressor II's most recent dry dock was August '99.

All 9 luxurious staterooms are air-conditioned & have individual climate controls. Each is fully carpeted & insulated for sound, equipped with queen & single berths & vanity. Storage space is generous & each room is appointed with a hot fresh-water shower & toilet. Water makers provide an abundance of fresh water. All staterooms are just a step away from the dive deck, & each room has a large window just above water level. Traveling toward the stern of the Palau 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. Most dives are made from the high-speed skiff. The 30-foot skiff accommodates all divers. Each diver has a tank rack & seat on the skiff. All tanks are filled in place on the skiff with either air or nitrox. Divers board the skiff at deck level then the skiff is lowered into the water by a hydraulic lift. After the dive is made, the skiff cruises into the lift & returns to deck level where guests safely disembark. Divers can rinse off with two freshwater showers on the dive deck.  A dive briefing area, camera table with low-pressure air hoses, camera rinse tank, head & E-6 photo lab are all part of the roomy dive deck.

A few steps up from the dive deck on the second level is the salon, dining area & indoor/outdoor wet bar. The salon is an attractively furnished area designed for comfort & relaxation. The entertainment center features a large screen TV, VCR with all video camera capabilities, CD player & a well-stocked library of books & magazines, videos, compact discs & slides. A self-service indoor/outdoor bar is open 24 hours a day. The bar, a popular gathering place, is constructed of solid teak & has retractable windows for a fresh open air feeling. Three large dining tables are also part of this huge room. Breakfast & dinner are eaten indoors, however, lunch is often enjoyed alfresco at the bar. A soothing hot tub is located on the open deck near the bar. The third level features a "moon deck," a 30-foot wide shaded deck. Here guests may relax on a chaise lounge or nap in a hammock.  This Palau diving trip is luxury all the way.

Map shows the most popular scuba diving sites in Palau.

CLASSIC DIVE SITES VISITED by the PALAU AGGRESSOR:

Blue Corner:
The best known & most highly rated dive site in Micronesia features a shallow coral shelf that projects out into the ocean & has vertical walls on both sides. An upwelling created by the currents attracts schools of fish & large pelagics to the top edges of the walls. The dive is best known for its schools of gray reef sharks that cruise the edge of the wall. Two resident Napoleon wrasses often accompany the divers throughout their dive. Dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, manta rays, white tip & hammerhead sharks, turtles, schooling barracudas, & schools of reef fish populate the site.  This dive is one the true Palau diving classics, & a perennial favorite among skippers of Palau live-aboards.

Siaes Tunnel:
An extraordinary deep dive on the west side of the Palau, close to the Ulong Channel. The dive begins on a sheer wall with the opening of the tunnel starting at 70'. You enter through an opening, which is about 50' across & 20' high, & swim through the tunnel, which parallels the wall for 150'. The inside of the tunnel is a large cavern with a ceiling at 80-90' & the floor at 120-130'. Halfway through the tunnel is a "Window" in the wall that looks out onto the deep blue. You exit through a large opening on the wall at 80'. Stingrays, turtles, schools of jacks, & sharks can be seen in & around the tunnel.

Short Drop-Off:
A sloping wall just outside the entrance to Koror Harbor that is covered with giant seafans. The top of the wall is a beautiful coral garden loaded with tropical fish & invertebrates.  These dropoffs are also classic Palau dive trips. Another prime underwater classic for clients on a Palau live-aboard.

Big Drop-Off:
A wall dive that begins as shallow as 2' at low tide & drops to 600'. It is considered by most to be the most beautiful wall dive in Palau because of its abundance of hard & soft corals, seafans, schools of pyramid butterflyfish, & a multitude of tropical reef fish. Still another major treat you can enjoy from Palau live-aboards, but not easily from land-based diev charters.

New Drop-Off:
Halfway between Blue Corner & Big Drop-Off, this vertical wall is similar to Blue Corner in that it is a shallow shelf that juts out into the ocean, catching the current & creating an upwelling that attracts schools of pyramid butterflyfish & barracudas, along with a number of gray reef sharks. The steep wall is covered with soft corals & seafans. The action never stops on these primo Palau live-aboards!

Ulong Channel:
This channel is located on the west side of Palau, close to Siaes Tunnel & Wall. Its entrance is surrounded by walls that are topped by beautiful coral gardens. On the incoming tide, the mouth of the channel is filled with gray reef sharks. The channel extends for a distance of approximately one-half mile, averaging 100' in width. The maximum depth is about 60'. Coral covered walls run the length of the channel on either side. A shallow ridge running the center of the channel is blanketed with soft corals, hard corals, sea fans, & anemones. Unique to this site is a huge patch of plate coral resembling lettuce leaves that is home to schools of squirrelfish, soldierfish & glasseyes. The current provides a gentle push, resulting in a beautiful, leisurely ride along the channel. Yet another wondrous classic diving site for clients lucky enough to have a week on a Palau live-aboard.

German Channel:
This man-made channel through the southwest side of the barrier reef is home to two diving areas. One site, known as Manta Rock, is a natural cleaning station where giant manta rays come to have their bodies cleansed of parasites & debris by cleaner wrasses. Gray reef sharks also often avail themselves of the wrasses' services. The area is also inhabited by barracudas, snappers, titan triggerfish, gobies, lionfish, leaf fish, & an octopus. Nearby is a coral garden that features crocodile fish, nudibranchs, flatworms, anemones & clownfish. You need not be a German to enjoy Palau live-aboards, nor this site, mates!

Ngedebus Coral Gardens:
One of the best collections of hard corals in the Pacific, this dive features a spur & groove reef structure that supports turtles, cuttlefish, anemones, giant clams, white tip reef sharks, & thousands of small schooling fish.

Jellyfish Lake:
(Please check with USDT before your trip for the status of the lake. The government of Palau has closed the lake on occasion for environmental reasons.) This is the most unusual snorkeling spot in the world! After a short but breathtakingly beautiful climb along a forested trail, you snorkel in a clearwater lake filled with nearly two million jellyfish. Fissures in the limestone island allow for the transfer of saltwater from the ocean, yet keep other forms of aquatic life outside. Due to a lack of predators, the jellyfish have evolved to point where they have no ability to sting.  Imagine that -- zero stingers, & you can just swim among them like you are wallowing in a warm pool of translucent orange Jello blobs; it's incredible!  Palau dive tours are known for these forays to the famous Jellyfish Lake. This may be the most-requested classic site for any clients on Palau live-aboards, year after year. It's a beaut' folks!

Blue Holes:
This is a series of four large holes in the top of the reef that converge to form a gigantic underwater chamber. The chamber has a huge opening on a wall that is home to soft corals, sea fans, sea whips & hard corals. Large pelagics often encountered here include tuna, jacks, gray & white tip reef sharks, barracuda & eagle rays. Grouper, Napoleon wrasse, triggerfish, Moorish idols, butterflyfish, anemones & turtles are common at this site, which is situated next to Blue Corner. Not quite as huge as the Belizian Blue Hole, but this Palau live-aboard can deliver a great day dive here, no doubt.

Denges Passage:
This natural channel, situated on Palau's eastern coast, is home to an entire family of cuttlefish. The uncommon creatures, related to the squid family, are as accommodating to photographers as they are rare. They are not often encountered by divers because of the relatively few locations in the world where they can be found, their ability to remain relatively motionless, & their excellent camouflage.

Ngerchong:
The island of Ngerchong, just beyond Denges Passage has two dive sites nearby: Ngerchong Outside & Ngerchong Coral Gardens. Ngerchong Outside is a sloping wall dive featuring sea fans, anemones, soft corals & many hard coral formations. Sharks, bumphead parrotfish, & schooling fish are frequently seen here, as well as an occasional manta ray. The Coral Gardens, also known as Ngerchong Inside, is probably the best dive in Palau for seeing an abundance & variety of hard corals. Table coral, staghorn coral, elkhorn coral, mushroom coral & brain coral are just some of the varieties of corals found here. In addition, many anemones with clownfish, along with cuttlefish, turtles & other fish thrive here. This dive can be enjoyed at any depth between 10' & 80'. Now this is another wonderful adventure diving locale that this Palau live-aboard makes so easily accessible.

Peleliu:
The island of Peleliu, at the southern tip of the main archipelago of Palau, is bordered by magnificent walls. The dive sites include Peleliu Corner, Yellow Wall, & Orange Beach, among others. Peleliu dive sites are mainly steep walls covered with sea fans, sea whips, hard corals & anemones, but dominated by soft corals. Peleliu is an excellent place to observe large pelagic life, particularly sharks.  This is another splendid classic of Palau diving trips. Palau live-aboards can offer sites & sights galore, you will never forget a scuba diving locale like Peleliu. This Peleliu dive just plain rocks, amigos del mar.

Chandelier Caves:
A short swim through a tunnel at depth of 35' opens into a cave consisting of three chambers. Beautiful stalactites formed by water dripping down through the rock island above, hang from the ceilings & give the caves their name. Tiny holes to the outside wood allow fresh air to enter the chambers so that divers can surface & admire the beautiful surroundings.

Wreck of the Iro Maru:
A 145' long merchant ship sunk during World War II by American bombers, the Iro Maru sits upright in 120' of water just 10 minutes south of Koror. Three mast & gun turrets at the bow & stem support a large variety of invertebrates & hard corals. The main deck is at a depth of 80' with open holds containing oil drums & machinery. Compared to many of the Palau scuba diving sites offered by Palau Aggressor, this is a pretty advanced one, so be careful, friends.

Wonder Channel:
Located within the rock islands just a short distance from Jellyfish Lake & Clam City, this channel is best dived on the east side along a wall that starts at the surface & reaches a depth of 80'. Soft corals, sea fans, anemones, blue & red starfish, crown of thorns star-fish, crabs, pipefish, & a large variety of sea slugs, flat worms & nudibranchs can be found along this wall. Only on a world-class Palau live-aboard can you really appreciate this magnificent site!

(All specific sites for daily dive trips are selected by the Captain
& may vary due to weather conditions & logistics.)

ANSWERS to the MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about the PALAU AGGRESSOR DIVE TOURS:

1 . Where in the world is Palau, anyway?  
The Republic of Palau is 900 miles southwest of Guam & 400 miles south of Yap at the western-most edge of Micronesia. Palau is north of New Guinea & east of the Philippines.

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

3. How many days is the Palau diving charter & how many dives can I make?
A Palau Aggressor II charter is seven days, Sunday afternoon to Sunday morning, with five & one-half days of diving. The boat departs from port on Monday morning around 5:30 a.m. Diving begins Monday morning & ends Saturday afternoon when the Palau Aggressor II returns to port. Most guests make four to five dives a day.

4. What airlines service Palau?   
Continental & it's wholly-owned subsidiary Air Micronesia via Honolulu, Guam & Manila. Inter-islands flights are subject to schedule changes. Always check your flights schedule prior to departure.

5. When should I arrive in Palau of Micronesia ?
We recommend that you arrive in Palau on Sunday. The last flight from the US prior to the vessel's departure departs Honolulu at approximately 1:00 pm on Saturday.  Please remember that you will lose one day when you cross the International Date Line.

6. Are there any taxes or fees not included in the charter price?
Yes, there are a few. The Palau Government has levied a cruising tax of $XX US per person per week for live-aboards. (Call USDT for numbers). This tax is collected at the end of the week when you settle your tab. Dive taxes are also charged by the local government at $XX US per person, which is good for one month. Each person will get a temporary pass which must be on them when diving from a boat. This fee is also collected at the end of the week when settling your tab. The airport departure tax is $XX US & is paid upon departure. These fees are levied by the Palau Government & are subject to change without notice. They are not included in the charter rate.  There is also a nominal USDT tariff per diver.

7. Do I need a passport for this Palau diving trip?
U.S. citizens are required to have a passport. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the appropriate consulate.

8. How do I meet the Palau Aggressor II on the day of departure?
If you arrive anytime on Sunday, a uniformed crew member will meet you at the airport. If you arrive Sunday a.m., the crew will transport you to the Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) where you can get a day room with pool & beach privileges for a fee. A member of the crew will then return to the PPR at 4:30 p.m. & drive you to the vessel for boarding. If you arrive on Sunday evening, you will be met at the airport & taken directly to the vessel. If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will need to hire a taxi to transfer
you to your hotel, where we will pick you up at 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

9. Where does the Palau Aggressor II dock?
The Palau Aggressor II docks at the "M" dock on Koror Island in Palau.

10. What is unique about Palau scuba diving charters?
Palau's waters are considered the #1 Underwater Wonder of the World. Its rich, pristine marine environment is famous for its drop-offs, currents & pelagic activity. Palau's protected inner reefs offer an abundant, extensive variety of marine life. Most dives are drift dives.

11. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit for Palau diving?
The water temperature averages between 82 to 85F year round. A thin wet suit (1/8" maximum) or lycra suit (Darlex or Polartec) is recommended, however, as divers often make four or more dives a day & can develop a chill. The visibility ranges from 60 to 100 feet. On the outer reefs & walls, visibility usually exceeds 100 feet.

12. Is there dinghy diving on the Palau Aggressor?   
Yes, most dives are made from the 30-foot skiff due to the currents at most dive sites.

13. Is there night diving on the Palau Aggressor? 
Yes, night dives are offered every night from the Palau Aggressor II.

14. When is the rainy season, & what's the ideal season for Palau diving?  
The wet season is between May &  September. February to April is considered the dry season, but typically it rains about one day each week.

15. What type of topography can I expect to see in Palau?
Palau is a chain of more 300 lush, tropical islands. This remote, idyllic paradise
features white sand beaches & dense jungle & of course the famous Jellyfish Lake.

16. What is planned Saturday afternoon & evening after we return to port?
This is your opportunity to shop, sight-see or visit the Palau Ethnic Center. The crew of the Palau Aggressor hosts a cocktail party Saturday evening. Dinner is not served on board. This is the only meal not included in the charter. The crew can recommend a local restaurant & arrange transportation.

17. When is check-out time for the Palau Aggressor?
Check out is between 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. The crew will transport you to the airport or your
hotel after a full & satisfying scuba diving cruise you will remember for a lifetime.

18. Where is the nearest recompression chamber in Palau?
Palau has a new two-man recompression chamber right there in Koror, the main island.  But you will never need to use it, because you are going to be super CAREFUL, right?!  Right on.  Glad we are all on the same boat here when it comes to Palau diving safety!

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 -- 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.

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).

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.

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 Palau diving 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. Our Palau diving vacation experts normally secure excellent wholesale discount air tickets for our clients who book early enough to secure limited seats in the best price categories. 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 Palau diving package.

Unless specifically noted, these above Palau scuba diving packages are prices for only the Palau live-aboard portion of your dive trip, in most cases reflecting double-occupancy staterooms. On Palau 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 on our Palau diving vessels may receive slightly higher tariffs on the lodging + diving at many of our dive resorts. Solo clients on our Palau scuba diving adventures will always pay a single supplement to secure a private stateroom -- normally 50% more -- unless you agree to twin-share with another randomly-selected cabin mate of the same sex.

The preferred payment mode for all of our Palau live-aboards, dive resorts, side tours & air ticket specials is by cashier's check or wire transfer in U.S. dollars. All Palau diving 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 the Palau live-aboard or Micronesia land portion of 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.

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Remember, all Palau scuba diving vacation 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 Palau dive travel plans. We hope your Palau scuba diving vacation is a safe & satisfying adventure. Blessings & best wishes with ALL your Palau dive vacations.

Best fishes too!

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