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Maldives Aggressor II

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Destination: Maldives

The Best of Maldives, Southern Hemisphere & Deep South (7-10 Nights) | From $400++/night

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Maldives Aggressor II Quick Pitch

There are three thrilling areas to choose from on the beautiful Maldives Aggressor II. The 'Best of the Maldives' offers 7 and 10-nights with 4 different itineraries that include the areas of: North Male, South Male, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu and Rasdhoo which includes spectacular channel-drift dives, wrecks, pinnacles and world famous night dives.

 

Location

The Maldives Aggressor II anchors in Hulumale Lagoon, which is 15 minutes from the airport.

 

Dive Overview

The big attraction in the Maldives are the schools of fish that patrol the reefs in colourful packs: Humpback and Black and White Snappers, Trevally Jacks, Barracuda, Batfish, Unicornfish, Yellowback Fusiliers and Harlequin Sweetlips almost comical in design.

[See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]


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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

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Deluxe Staterooms

 

Maldives Aggressor II Cabin Details

She accommodates 22 passengers in 11 staterooms; 8 staterooms with single beds, 2 staterooms with Queen size beds and 1 stateroom with a king size bed. 

  • Suite Stateroom
  • A comfortable stateroom with a queen bed (for couples only) with a private head and shower and panoramic window. All with individual climate control, monitor with media player and hair dryer.
  • Twin Stateroom
  • A comfortable stateroom with two twin beds. Private head and shower, porthole windows individual climate control, monitor with media player and hair dryer.
  • Deluxe Stateroom
  • Stateroom 8 and 9 have two twin beds with the option to create a king bed. Stateroom 10 and 11 have a queen bed (for couples only) Staterooms have a private head and shower and picture window. All with individual climate control, monitor with media player and hair dryer.

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General Facilities

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Maldives Aggressor II Boat Features

  • Beautiful spacious salon
  • Sundeck
  • Chaise lounges
  • Deck chairs
  • Bar
  • Grill
  • Complete photo/video center
  • Variety of nightly entertainment, including power point presentations, movies, games and more
  • Small library of books

 

Maldives Aggressor II Dive Facilities

  • 3-4 dives each day
  • Dive tenders
  • Personal storage space for diving equipment on board the Dhoni
  • 80 cubic ft tanks, weight belts and weights
  • Nitrox (additional fee)
  • Variety of specialty courses
  • Full line of rental gear

 

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Food & Drinks Aboard Maldives Aggressor II

The menu onboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts and local cuisine. The Maldives Aggressor II selection of beverages includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, tea, coffee, and a good selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary.

 

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Maldives Aggressor II Liveaboard Deck Plan

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SCHEDULE, RATES & AVAILABILITY

Maldives Aggressor II Schedule & Rates

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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]

 

Inclusions

  • Accommodations aboard the yacht
  • All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
  • Diving
  • Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
  • Island transfers from the airport to and from the boat are included in your charter if it starts to/from on the charter start/departure date. 

 

Exclusions

  • Airfare (international and domestic)
  • Insurance
  • Equipment rentals
  • Nitrox fills
  • Certification or specialty courses
  • Hotel stays/day rooms
  • Dinner on final evening
  • Crew gratuity
  • Each guest must pay a Port & Park Fee of $290 USD for 7 nights cruise and $350 for 10 nights cruise.
  • 12% GST tax on on-board purchases

 

RATES &  AVAILABILITY

For more information on rates and 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

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Maldives Dive Overview

  • Diving Environment: Diving in the Maldives is known for its diversity. From tiny nudibranchs and hard to spot ghostpipe fish, through eels, turtles, big schools of snappers, fusiliers and reef sharks to our favorite manta rays and whale sharks seen all year round.
  • All the dives are conducted from a spacious and fully equipped dive Dhoni (Skiff).
  • Water temperature: Water temperature varies from 80F (27 Celsius) in wet season to 86F (30 Celsius) in dry season
  • 3mm wetsuit recommended

 

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Best of Maldives Itinerary

There are 3 Itineraries: Malé/Malé (7 & 10 nights), Malé/Thaa/Meemu (10 nights) & Malé/Baa/Hanifaru (10 nights) with 16 - 18 dives / 6 diving days / 7 nights aboard and 22 - 24 dives / 9 diving days / 9 nights aboard.

  • Which atolls: North Male, South Male, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, Rasdhoorn
  • When: All year round. Itineraries prepared and specific dive sites carefully chosen depending on weather.
  • Type of Diving: Spectacular channel-drift dives, wrecks, reefs, pinnacles, world-famous night dives.
  • Marine life: Divers will be astonished by the variety of marine life. From nudibranchs, eels, schooling reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.
  • Embark/Disembark: Guests will fly in and out of Malé, Velana International Airport (MLE) and will be met on the start date of the charter from 11 am - 5 pm and transferred by speedboat to the Maldives Aggressor II.
  • The "Best of Maldives + Baa & Hanifaru" itinerary has a domestic flight not included in the charter rate prior or post charter week out of Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV).

 

Southern Hemsphere

There are 3 Itineraries: Laamu to GAN (7 nights), Malé to GAN (10 nights) and GAN to Malé (10 nights) with 16 - 18 dives / 6 diving days / 7 nights aboard and 22 - 24 dives / 9 diving days / 10 nights aboard.

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  • Which atolls: South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Laamu, Thaa, Huvadhoo, Foammulah, Addu
  • When: Northeast monsoon only. Chosen dates in January, February and March.
  • Type of Diving: Mostly channel dives with current.
  • Marine life: Lots of pelagic fauna, reef sharks, whale sharks, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and hammerheads.
  • Embark/Disembark: Guests will fly to Malé International Airport and from there, (if on the Laamu/Gan or GAN to Malé itinerary) will take a domestic flight prior or post charter week.
  • Domestic Flight / Itinerary examples:
  • Guests who will need to fly in or out of Laamu (Kadhdhoo (KDO) or GAN (Gan International Airport (GAN) will take a domestic flight with Maldivian Aero. Flights are not included.
  • * (7 night) Laamu to GAN - Domestic flight to Laamu from Malé and domestic from GAN back to Malé.
  • * (10 night) Malé to GAN - Domestic flight from GAN to Malé at end of charter week.
  • * (10 night) GAN to Malé - Domestic flight at beginning of charter week from Malé to GAN.

 

Deep South 7 Night Itineraries

16 - 18 dives / 6 diving days / 7 nights aboard

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  • Which atolls: See Map.
  • When: Northeast Monsoon (February - March)
  • Type of Diving: Mostly channel dives, wreck, cleaning station, coral gardens. Sites exposed to currents.
  • Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Reef sharks, whale sharks, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks, eagle rays, macro, beautiful overhangs with soft corals, schools of reef fish and hammerheads.
  • Embark/Disembark: Guests will fly in and out of Malé International Airport and from there will take a domestic flight post charter week from Laamu airport (KDO) to Malé airport (MLE).
  • Domestic Flight Details:
  • Guests will fly out of Kadhdhoo, Laamu airport (KDO) at end of charter week, will take a domestic flight with Maldivian Aero. Domestic flights are not included in the charter price and can be booked by our airline department.

 

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Boat Specifications

  • Length: 135 feet
  • Beam: 28 feet
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Engine: Twin MAN 440hp
  • Generators: Twin 80 KWA 110-208 voltage
  • Passengers: 22
  • Number of cabins: 11
  • Number of bathrooms: 12
  • Crew: 16
  • Tenders: 18 metres Dhoni dive support vessel
  • Fuel capacity: 10,000 litres
  • Water capacity: 20,000 litres
  • Watermaker: 420 litres per hour

 

Practical Information

  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Local Currency: MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
  • Language Spoken: English
  • Electricity: 110 & 220 V
  • Payment Onboard: Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, or Rufiyaa

 

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Reviews (2)

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This was an excellent trip. The crew were mainly Sri Lankans with the Dive Masters being local Maldivians. The boat was amazing and we even sailed under sail power a few times. Beautiful accommodations and the food was a mix of western and Asian. Having lived in the Far East for many years the crew were happy to accept my request to have curry for breakfast:)
The dives were run from a separate boat with all of your equipment staying on the boat and maintained by the crew. There were 2-3 Dive Masters in the water at all times with 15 guests and the boat manager came on numerous occasions to act as the videographer.
The water was very clear with at least 100ft visibility and most dives were in the 60-80ft range with only one dive over 100ft. Sharks, Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, many varieties of Moray and Clown fish as well as the usual large schooling types of fish. Plus many wrecks.
Over all an excellent vacation.

Visited on 11/2011 - Submitted on 10/29/2014
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Accommodations: the accommodations were quite nice. Not as large as some other boats operating in the Maldives, but definitely larger than other boats I have been on in the US and Australia. Most cabins were configured with one double on the bottom and one twin above. The en suite bathroom was large and had plenty of hot water and water pressure in the shower.

Dive conditions: we had bad weather (high winds, large seas, and rain) during the first part of our trip and were unable to make the scheduled crossing to Ari atoll. We spent the week mostly in South Male, where the diving was good but not as varied as in Ari. Visibility was typically around 30-50 feet, though there were times in strong currents when it was less than that. The current was generally medium or strong, bringing in the plankton and the mantas and the sharks. Temps were typical Maldives, mid 80s, so a dive skin, polar tech, or shorty is all that was needed.

Food/service: the food and service on board were excellent. Made to order omelettes every morning after the first dive, served 3-course meal each night for dinner, and if you ask nicely, the chef will bring out hot & spicy curry for lunch and dinner too. Wine and beer are free, and one of the crew greets you after the last day with a tray full of ice cold ones to grab right when you get back on the boat.

Dive operation: the dive operation needs some improvement. One of the divers on the boat did not have an octopus as part of his personal gear, and even though this was pointed out to the dive staff, it wasn't until the second day of diving that they made him get one and use it. That put all of us at risk. I was also disappointed that they failed to enforce the dive rules they had posted in the briefing area. Many divers were using gloves and grabbing on to the reef for buoyancy control, even though the boat's own instructions said gloves were not permitted to be used. Generally, though, the dive guides did the best they could to take us to interesting sites, show us interesting things to take pictures of, and gave us freedom to dive in buddy teams if we wanted to.

I think this boat and itinerary are perfect for people who place importance on the personalized service (food, fresh towels after every dive, served meals, etc.) when they are on a liveaboard. That service costs a bit more than other similar luxury boats in the Maldives, so I can only give the Aggressor 3 stars for value.

Visited on 10/2013 - Submitted on 02/11/2014

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