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Galapagos Aggressor I & II

Aggressor Fleet's Liveaboards

The Galapagos Aggressors I & II have been operating as the premier live-aboard dive yachts in the Galapagos Islands since 1993. These yachts were custom designed, built and equipped to offer a safe and luxury dive operation. We were the first live-aboard dive company to offer a permanent itinerary that offers a dive program combined with land visits. We have been granted a specific permit for this combined program since 1994 from the Park authorities.

We want to assure our guests that we will continue to offer luxury diving and a land visit program and we will continue our relentless effort in preserving the Galapagos marine life. This is just an example of why Aggressor Fleet is among the top ten best diving live-aboard yachts in the world and as the most respected and successful diving operation in the Galapagos Islands.

Staterooms

(4) Master Staterooms
Each with 2 single beds side by side that can be made into a queen bed, (upon request) private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer.

(4) Deluxe Staterooms
Each with two lower single beds (side by side) with private head and shower, individual climate control and TV/DVD.

Welcome to Galapagos Islands (Thursday to Thursday)

Galapagos is one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Guests will have the opportunity to dive with playful Sea Lions, travel to the famous Darwin and Wolf for thrilling diving to see Hammerhead Sharks, Whale Sharks, clouds of Tuna and much more. The scenic view of the Darwin Arch is as picturesque as you can imagine. The Galapagos Aggressor I & II are sister ships and depart from San Cristobal every Thursday afternoon.

Our goal is to provide you with the ultimate in LiveAboard diving while visiting the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Aggressor are offering a new itinerary. The Galapagos National Park regulations required companies with permits to choose either land excursions or diving (there are no permits offering both). Under the new regulation, a maximum of three dives will be offered daily; two in the morning and one in the afternoon. The new itinerary is extremely exiting because of the new areas the yachts will be exploring: Roca Redona, Puenta Vicente Roca (Isabela island) and Pinta Island. The Galapagos itinerary is controlled by the National Park who grants approval for normal itineraries and accepts requests for special itineraries.

Guests will depart the yachts Wednesday morning to board a bus for a land tour to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island to see tortoises, lava tubes, pit craters and the Scalesia Forest. Guests will enjoy lunch in the town of Puerto Ayora at a local restaurant (the only meal not included in the cruise) and will have time for shopping. Guests can also visit Fausto Llerena, a tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday afternoon, guests will return to the yachts for a cocktail party and dinner. The yachts will then depart for San Cristobal for a Thursday am departure. The National Parks Service has prohibited night diving in Galapagos due to extreme conditions on most sites. Beginner divers may find Galapagos diving challenging.

Getting There:

The Galapagos Islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 605 miles (973 km) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is the mainland of Ecuador to the east (the country to which they belong). An overnight hotel stay is usually required and we recommend staying in Guayaquil prior to the trip. Guests board a charter AeroGal flight into San Cristobal on Thursday morning.

Arrival/Boarding/Departure:

Guests will be met by a crewmember in uniform at the San Cristobal Airport and transferred to the yachts. Guests may board Thursday beginning at 1 pm. Diving begins Thursday afternoon through late afternoon Tuesday. Guests will depart the yachts Wednesday morning to board a bus for a land tour to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Checkout is Thursday morning at 8 am after a full breakfast. Transportation is provided back to the San Cristobal airport for the flight to the mainland.

Diving Environment:

• June - November: The water is cooler, 60-75F, 16-24C; Whale Shark sightings are greater.
• December - May: The water is warmer, clearer 70-86F, 21-30C; Larger schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays.
• All dives from tenders.
• 5 - 7mm wetsuit recommended.