Rock Islands Aggressor

Destination: Palau

Best of Palau (7-10 Nights) | From $476++/night

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The Rock Islands Aggressor (formerly Tropic Dancer) dive liveaboard's quality staff and equipment facilitate superior dive vacations as guests relax and enjoy the stunning underwater sights of Palau.

Location

The Rock Islands Aggressor docks at the Neco Marine (Malakai) Harbor in Palau. Divers fly into Koror, where they will be greeted upon arrival and transferred to the dive vessel. Transfers are not included in charter price. Taxis are not readily available at the Koror airport. All transportation must be pre-arranged.

Dive Overview

Palau offers epic diving along a breathtaking archipelago with a variety of diverse sites including WWII wrecks, stunning wildlife, and Palau's famed Jellyfish Lake.

[See: Palau Dive Travel Guide & Micronesia Dive Travel Guide]

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

Rock Islands Aggressor Accommodation Overview

Comfortable accommodations for 18 guests include 9 spacious cabins, 8 deluxe which have a queen and single bunk, a private head and shower and one double cabin (# 9) with a full and single bunk, private head and shower. Cabin #9 is located on the dive deck level. Each stateroom has extra storage and individual climate controls.

Deluxe & Double Staterooms

Rock Islands Aggressor Cabin Details

• Double Stateroom (# 9)
• Double bed (lower) and double bed (upper) bunk-style, private facilities, closet, porthole window through the door looking onto the dive deck, hair dryer, AC climate control. Located on the dive deck.
• Deluxe Stateroom (# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
• Queen bed (lower) and single bed (upper) bunk-style, private facilities, closet, picture window, hairdryer, and A/C climate control. Located on main deck.

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General Facilities

Rock Islands Aggressor Boat Features

• Beautiful spacious salon
• 50’ of sun deck with shading
• Chaise lounges and deck chairs
• Bar
• Grill
• Complete photo/video center
• Safe aboard to store valuables

Rock Islands Aggressor Dive Facilities

• Personal locker
• All dives are made from the 35’ custom built high speed, outboard skiffs capable of carrying 18 guests
• Up to 4-5 dives per day
• Full line of Aqua Lung rental gear
• Several diving specialty courses

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Food & Drinks Aboard Rock Islands Aggressor

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. The beverage selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your favorite brand.  

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Rock Islands Aggressor Liveaboard Deck Plan

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Schedule, Rates & Availability

Rock Islands Aggressor Schedule & Rates

Prices are in USD, per person and are based on the lowest priced cabin. Port and park fees are not included.

[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions and Full Rates by Cabin Type]

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Inclusions

• Accommodations aboard the yacht
• Diving
• Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
• All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine

Exclusions

• Airfare (international and domestic)
• Insurance
• Equipment rentals
• Nitrox fills
• Certification or specialty courses
• Hotel stays/day rooms
• Dinner on final evening
• Crew gratuity
• Port fee ($240, paid onboard)
• Transfers

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RATES & AVAILABILITY

For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Destinations

Dive Overview

Palau is a year-round destination with something for every season. While German Channel has many resident Manta Rays, during the mating season, December through March, Aggressor guests may see as many as 20 – 30 rays! February and March offer large schools of Moorish Idols, Unicorn Fish and several species of Butterfly Fish. All year round, the ROCK ISLANDS AGGRESSOR crew encounters massive bait balls of scad in and around Ulong and German Channel and on the reefs of Blue Corner and Siaes Corner.

All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Seven-day charters are Sunday to Sunday with five days and one-half days of diving. Diving begins Monday morning and ends Saturday before lunch when the Dancer returns to port. Monday through Friday there are four dives offered each day and a night dive on three evenings. Saturday a half-day of diving is offered.

Diving Environment:

• Known for grey reef sharks, white-tip sharks, manta rays, cuttlefish, Mandarin fish, WWII wrecks
• All dives from skiff
• Water temperature: 80 - 82F, 27 - 28C
• 3mm wetsuit recommended
• 7 night charters: up to 25 dives per trip 
• 10-night charters: up to 40 dives per trip

Sample Itinerary

• Sunday – Prearranged pick up from Palau hotels 4 – 5 PM for transfer to the yachts for boarding. Guests may board beginning at 4:30 PM. Yachts depart dock Monday 6 – 6:30 am.
• Monday – Diving begins Monday morning until Saturday noon. Cocktail party at 6 pm with dinner ashore.
• Sunday – Check out is at 8:00 am. The crew will assist in organizing transportation to either the airport or a local hotel if you are extending your stay.
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Other Information

Boat Specifications

• Year Built: 1998
• Length: 106 feet (30 meters)
• Beam: 30 feet (9 meters)
• Engines: Twin Caterpillar 1,050hp
• Generators: Twin Northern lights 45 kw
• Tenders: Support dinghies
• Passengers: 18
• Number of cabins: 9
• Number of bathrooms: 10
• Number of crews: 6
• Fuel capacity:  4,000 litres
• Water capacity: 1,400 litres
• Watermaker: 350 litres per hour

Practical Information

• Time Zone: UTC+9
• Local Currency: USD (US Dollar)
• Language Spoken: English, Palauan
• Electricity: 110 V
• Payment Onboard: Cash, traveler’s checks, Visa, and MasterCard

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Underwater Gallery 

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