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Palau Aggressor

Palau Aggressor (Aggressor Fleet)

The Palau Aggressor is a very comfortable 33-metre catamaran that carries a maximum of 18 passengers in nine twin-berth staterooms. Each Deluxe Stateroom has one double bed and one single bed, private head and shower, air-conditioning with individual climate controls and a large window. Six crew members make sure that your diving holiday runs smoothly. Between dives guests can relax on the sundeck (either in or out of the shade) or try the amazing hot tub! The salon has an excellent collection of books, videos and music to enjoy.

The dive deck has racks for hanging dive suits. A large three-tiered camera table has plenty of space for camera assembly or preparation and separate rinse tanks are kept for cameras and videos. The photography department provides rental cameras and accessories as well as the services of the photo pro if you require a model or expert advice. A range of PADI and NAUI speciality courses are offered including Nitrox and Rebreather training and facilities. A full range of diving equipment is available for rental by pre-arrangement.

Because of the currents in Palau, many of the dives are done as drifts and for this the amazing Palau Aggressor ‘II-and-a-half’ is deployed. This 10-metre dynamo of a boat can cruise at 50 knots! Ladders on either side assist with water exits and a canopy keeps divers well-shaded in the tropical Micronesian sun. Divers board this little boat on the dive deck, where she stays between dives attached to a hydraulic crane, and are then lowered into the water. After each dive she is raised once more to the dive deck and divers merely step off ‘II-and-a-half’ and onto 'II’. Divers’ gear is loaded on to ‘II-and-a-half’ at the beginning of the cruise and stays there for the duration of the trip!

For after the dive there is a freshwater shower and clean towels awaiting, as well as the chef’s freshly prepared snacks to appease the after-dive hunger pangs! Delicious barbecues, American and local dishes are served; breads, biscuits and baked snacks come strait from the oven. Most meals are served buffet-style.

Operates In:  Palau

Schedule:  Varies throughout the year.  Please contact us for departure dates.

Price: From about £2417 (US$3335, about €2779).

Includes:

• Return airport transfers
• 7 nights cruise on Palau Aggressor on a twin/share basis in a Double cabin
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) daily, including non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages
• 5 full days of diving (up to 4 or 5 dives per day, including night dives) plus one or two dives on the last day.

Please note: Dinner on the last night is not included but guests will be provided with recommendations for good local restaurants.

Cabin Upgrades:  Available.

Reduced Rates:  Available for divers 65 or over, non-divers and extra weeks.

Please note: A cabin tax of $35 and Koror and Peleliu State Dive Permit fees of US$130 (subject to change) are not included in the package price and will be collected on board. (The dive permits are valid for 14 days, so you do not need to pay again if you have already obtained the permits while shore-based diving or intend to dive while shore-based after the cruise.)

Single Occupancy Supplement: Please contact us.

Air Travel: Our in-house IATA ticket agency can arrange your air travel in connection with your holiday from a departure point anywhere in the world, or you may arrange your own air travel if you prefer. We can tailor-make your itinerary to your personal requirements, so if you would like to make a stop-over or two, make a side trip to some other destination, or travel business class rather than economy, we will be happy to assist. Please contact us about your air travel requirements.