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Schooling Hammerheads Cocos Island, Costa Rica www.aggressor.com What is the Live-aboard Lifestyle? It’s a week aboard a floating resort. From the keel up, every Aggressor Fleet dive yacht is designed with ’s safety and comfort in mind. Your relaxing week-long vacation includes Addiction: being abnormally dependent on something that is psychologically personal touches like delicious between-dive snacks, warm freshwater showers on or physically habit-forming. the dive deck and pampered service from an attentive crew—all for one great price. My name is Wayne Brown and I am a Scuba Aggressor adventures are an incredible value. Everything is included: diving, deluxe Diver. My wife swears that I need to find the accommodations, meals, snacks, soft beverages, beer and wine. local SDA—Scuba Divers Anonymous—group and admit I am addicted! She warns me she is going to have an intervention and Professional crew offering guided dives, cart me off to some land locked middle of nowhere desert until I Chef serving delicious meals. Sun deck with Certification and Specialty hot tub and wet bar. dive courses. break....good luck! So, we go a few days early or stay a couple of days after our Digital photo center Aggressor dive charter and tour the local sights, take in the culture with rental cameras. and I am back in her good graces! Honestly, I too like to get native with the locals when we go diving and there is no better way than to get there a couple of days early to mix and mingle at the local hot spots for food and drinks. We have made some great friends over the years in every place we have traveled and those memories help keep us satisfied until our next dive vacation. Touring old ruins, shopping at the local markets or taking in the A World country side, we have enjoyed every excursion we have been on. of Adventure Inside: No matter how they start out, there is always some highlight that Kona, Hawaii 2 sticks with us! Money-Saving Specials 5 So, yes, I probably am a Diving Addict...but she says she loves NEW DESTINATON: Baja 6 , Honduras 8 Huge dive deck me anyway! with gear lockers Unique Itineraries 11 and fills. Turks & Caicos 12 Wayne B. Brown Humpback Whales Trips 14 Aggressor Fleet Chairman & CEO Spacious salon & Photo Winners 16 PC station with e-mail. Aqua Lung Demo Weeks 19 Private staterooms Giant swim platform with ensuite baths. accessing the world’s Belize 20 best diving! Enchanting Galapagos 22 Our exotic destinations feature 24 Where do we dive? Divers Helping Children 26 something for EVERYONE: Come dive with the owners of EVERYWHERE! Aggressor Fleet Wayne B. Brown, GatesFest 27 · Whale Sharks · Chairman & CEO and Wayne Hasson, Construction Updates 28 · Baja, Mexico · Mike & Mike’s Workshops 30 President. · Belize, Central America · · Great White · Palau, Velasco 32 · Cayman Islands · · Schooling Hammerheads · Weeks 35 · Cocos Island, Costa Rica · · Humpback Whales · More Add-on Tours 36 Dive with the Owners Charters Cocos, Adrenaline Overload 38 · Dominican Republic · · Sheer walls with tunnels and swim throughs · · Galapagos, Ecuador · Cayman Aggressor IV: August 28 - September 4, 2010 Haiti-Giving Back 40 · Schooling Manta Rays · · Kona, Hawaii · Utila Aggressor: October 16 - 23, 2010 Family Vacations 42 · Rainbows of soft corals · Maldives 44 · Maldives · Palau Aggressor II: July 10-17, 2011 · Palau, Micronesia · · Warm water with endless visibility · Vacation Package Rates 48-54 Okeanos Aggressor: Sept 24-Oct 4,2011 Terms and Conditions 57 · Turks & Caicos · · Pristine reefs with enchanting macro life · · Utila, Honduras · · Fascinating Wrecks· 1 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Explore Hawaii’s Lava Tubes and Craters

Only Kona Aggressor II guests explore the uninhabited southernmost point of the Big Island!

Garden Eel Cove After more than a dozen Aggressor trips, it’s hard to Aquarium Ha w a i i “pick the “best”. But my best “experience” has to be my Kalokos Arches Kailua-Kona wife’s and my first trip on the Kona Aggressor II. It is so Meadows Amphitheater easy to get to Hawaii, and you are guaranteed Mantas Rob’s Reef Volcano Au Au Crater Nat. Park and other unusual sightings. I’ve done 1,000 dives all The Hive Okeo Bay over the world, and I’d vote for the Kona Aggressor II Manuka Bay as the best bang for the buck going! —Randy Preissig Wall’s Wall Fiesty Critters ” Rainbow Reef Kona Itinerary · Saturday-to-Saturday Day 1 Big Island Reception encounter the rare Longnose Hawkfish, which hides Guests arriving at Keahole among the Black Coral. on the Airport Saturday afternoon are Fire ISland Close Encounters transferred to the yacht. Pas- Underwater volcanic craters and lava tubes sengers may board after 6:00 If you are looking p.m. Once everyone is aboard, for wild nights, create a playground for rare Eels, Turtles, Dolphin, the yacht departs for its first anchorage while the chef then you’ll love Frogfish, Sharks and an endless list of endemic fish, serves a scrumptious dinner. Afterwards, the Captain Hawaii’s nightlife! including several species of Butterfly Fish. gives a safety briefing, followed by a welcome party. Soaring mantas glide within feet of Day 2 Time to Get Wet! divers’ masks during one of Aggressor’s signature With lava flows in the background, divers suit up for dives. The yacht’s lights attract swarms of plankton the first dive, which begins Sunday morning. Guests and hungry mantas. may enjoy up to five dives each day. Excellent snor- Day 7 Shopping in Kona keling is available for non-diving passengers. While you are diving, the chef prepares delicious snacks After diving, the Kona Aggressor II returns to Kailua- and scrumptious meals, served on schedule. Night Kona at approximately 1:00 p.m. The Captain and dives are offered throughout the week. crew host an evening cocktail party at 5:00 p.m. The crew will assist you with dinner at a local Days 3, 4, 5 and 6 The West Side Kona restaurant. Diving continues Monday through Thursday along Day 8 Checkout the Big Island’s western coast at favorites like Checkout is 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Guests are trans- Paradise Pinnacle, Tubestria Tunnel, The Hive, ferred to the Kailua-Kona airport, or local hotel. Turtle Pinnacle and Rob’s Reef. The yacht ven- Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. tures far from the reach of day operators to beautiful Reserve your Kona adventure South Point, the southernmost tip today at at www.aggressor.com of Hawaii and the United States, weather permitting. Here you may 2 3 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com $ $ $ MONEY-SAVING SPEC$IALS$

Maldives Aggressor save $800, Apr. 18-25, 2010 Are you Palau Aggressor II save $600, Aug. 29-Sep. 26, 2010, Oct. 3-24, 2010$ $ • Active or Retired Military Personnel receive a 10% discount “In the Know”? • $200 discount for non-divers $ • $200 discount for consecutive charters • $100 discount for Seniors 65 and over $ $ • $100 discount for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS If you are receiving Aggressor Fleet’s Hot News monthly e-newsletter, then you are “in the know.” • $100 discount for Airline Pilots and Flight Attendants You will hear about Specials, Events and Hot News before anyone else. If you are not getting the $ $ • Kids ages 5-10 receive 25% off on “Family Weeks”* Hot News delivered to your desktop, please sign up today at “News” on www.aggressor.com. (ID required at time of reservation for discount) $ After your first charter you are automatically Facebook, Twitter, enrolled in our Dive the World Club. Benefits include: $ • 10% off on onboard services; boutique items, rental gear and more. new Captain’s Log. • Discounts on multiple charters taken within the same year. Save $100 on your $ Follow the latest developments second trip within 12 months. Save $200 off your third trip within 12 months. through our Tweets and read the • Entry into our annual free trip drawing where 12 free trips are given away. latest dive reports on our all new $ Captain’s Logs at www.aggressor.com. * On Family Weeks, children ages 5-10 must stay in a cabin with a parent. On regular charters, the minimum age is 10 years. No discount applies. Money-saving specials cannot be used in conjunction with discounted charters. $ 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. $ Where is the Next Destination? DiveClub the World Weeks Club Weeks

Searching for new and exciting des- Aggressor guests will receive 25% off the regular rates during these select weeks. tinations is part of Aggressor’s mission as “The Ultimate in Live-aboards.’ Our Galapagos Aggressor I & II: Apr. 8-15, 2010 (GA I); Apr. 15-22, 2010 (GA II)

clients’ input is very important, that is Maldives Aggressor: Jun 6-13, 2010; Aug. 1-8, 2010 why every post-trip survey asks, “Where Single Travelers, Couples Utila Aggressor: June 12-19, 2010; Sept. 18-25, 2010 would you like to see an Aggressor?” Let are Always Welcome Palau Aggressor II: Jun 27-July 4, 2010; Sept 26-Oct 3, 2010; Oct 24-31, 2010 us know your comments by e-mailing Every month, Aggressor Fleet dedicates at least two Kona Aggressor II: July 10-17, 2010; Oct. 2-9, 2010 [email protected]. charters for singles, couples and small groups. No dive buddy? No problem, the Captain will buddy Cayman Aggressor IV: Sept. 11-18, 2010 you up with another diver. If you are a single traveler, Want to Own an remember that live-aboards are the safest, most Belize Aggressor III: Sept. 25-Oct 2, 2010 hassle-free way to dive. Your reservation agent will Turks & Caicos Aggressor II: Nov 27-Dec 4, 2010 assign you to a stateroom with a diver of the same Aggressor Franchise? * Money Saving Specials do not apply to Dive the World Club weeks. gender, or you may choose to have a private room E-mail: [email protected] with our single-supplement package.

4 5 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Guests will explore the best of Baja aboard the << Mantas, Sharks, spacious130-foot, 20-passenger yacht, Baja Aggressor. Isla Socorro and More Bold New Frontiers! The Revillagigedo Archipelago is often called Mexico’s Galapagos. It’s home to big animals and big action! The region’s most famous residents are giant Manta Rays, but Baja Aggressor divers may also encoun- ter Schooling Hammerheads, White Tip Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Bottlenose Dolphin and Tuna. Water range between 70° and 74°F. All dives are drift dives conducted from spacious skiffs. The journey to Socorro is 22 hours. All charters are eight nights. This itinerary is from mid-January through mid-June.

Magdalena Bay Gray Whales >> Come face-to-face with Gray Whales and their newly born calves. All encounters are from our skiffs. The gentle Gray Whales often swim up to the skiffs! Have your camera ready to capture the exciting breaching, spy- hopping and fluking. Guests fly into La Paz, Mexico, where they will board a bus for a scenic two hour ride to the yacht. Baja Aggressor Madalena Bay Baja, Mexico charters are Saturday-to-Saturday. Isla Guadalupe << Great White Sharks The Baja Aggressor operates out of Ensenada from mid-July to mid-November. The water of Isla Gua- dalupe is a mixture of cool and cold water, ranging between 65° and 70°F, with about 65°F. We recommend a 5-7mm wet suit with hood, booties and gloves year round. The diving in Isla Guadalupe We now offer is performed solely in large, roomy Great White Shark cages. Three cages accommodate 3-4 divers each, with three thrilling dives at a depth of 5-20 feet. All diving is performed off the mothership, and all hoses are itineraries departing connected directly from the yacht. Dive tanks are not from Baja, Mexico! required during these shark dives.

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Day 1 Arrival Days 5 & 6 The Best of Roatan Ut i l a , and Boarding After diving Roatan’s Taviana, Dolphin Caves and Guests arriving on the Sat- Aguila Wreck, the Aggressor heads west to Utila. urday afternoon charter flight from San Pedro Sula (SAP) are greeted at the a Caribbean Bouquet Utila Airport at 3:30 p.m. and transferred to the yacht. Saturday evening, after a delicious dinner, the Captain gives a briefing, which outlines safety procedures and the week’s exciting schedule. Later, the crew hosts a welcome- aboard champagne party. Day 7 Cannery Bank and Farewell Party Day 2 Diving Begins The final dives of the week are Friday morning at After a home-cooked breakfast, the week starts Cannery Bank. After lunch on the Aggressor, it with fabulous diving near Blackish Point and Old is time to rinse and pack dive gear and download House. All dives are conveniently made from photos. Later that evening, the crew hosts a 5:30 the spacious swim platform of the mothership. p.m. cocktail party. The crew will assist you with Most guests enjoy up to five dives each day, only dinner reservations. stopping for one of the many scrumptious meals or between-dive snacks. Night dives are offered Day 8 Checkout every night. At 8:00 a.m. Saturday, guests are transferred to the Utila Airport for the charter flight to San Pedro Days 3 & 4 Remote Sea Mounts Sula, Honduras. and Sheer Walls The journey continues north with a stop at the Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. remote Coco’s Sea Mounts, where the ocean floor rises from hundreds of feet to only 40 feet from the surface. These sea mounts are far from Utila and Roatan; therefore, they are rarely visited by day boat divers. This is an excellent place to encounter pelagics likes Eagle Rays, Turtles, Jacks, Reef Sharks, and if you are lucky, a Whale Shark. After exploring Coco’s Sea Mounts, Utila Aggressor divers sample Roatan’s spectacular walls. Dolphin Caves Aquila Odyssey Caribbean Sea Taviana o a t a n Valley of R the Kings Mary’s Place Connie’s Dream Duppy Waters Coco’s Sea CJ’s Drop Off Mounts Old House Halliburton t i l a Ragged Cay U Hawksbill in Full Bloom Jack Neil Cannery Bank Ho n d u r a s

Guests fly into San Pedro Sula, Honduras then board a charter flight for a scenic 30-minute flight to Utila.

8 9 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com “Divequest: In In the Mood for the beginning....” Something Different? It was January 1996 and I was bobbing up We suggest one of our many Unique Aggressor Itineraries. They add and down in a small diving boat on the edge of ©Rogest Belize’s preparing for my 100th dive. a lot of excitement and variety to your vacation. Here are a few to choose from: My partner, Mark Beaman, and I had recently set up our own diving holiday company, Divequest, boat we wanted to sell and that we should have in the UK and we were out in Belize to check out a go at introducing British divers to the kind of 11-night charter October 17-28, 2010 Join “Into The Drink” the diving. We had been told that we must wait quality experience the Aggressor was offering. Galapagos Aggressor II film crew with Aaron Faulls, as the Belize Aggressor had priority over us for Divequest has gone on to be one of the UK’s • August 14-21, 2011, Kona Aggressor II the dive. I hadn’t a clue what the Belize Aggres- leading long-haul diving tour operators and our Aqua Lung Demo Week • sor was and my thoughts were mainly divided little company has grown and grown. October 9-16, 2010 Turks & Caicos “Family Weeks”: all Caribbean Destinations between the prospect of the dive to come and my The little girl who I left behind in England, • • nine year old daughter who I had left at home in and who tugged at my heart strings all those GatesFest Belize May 29-June 6, 2010 “Celebrity Charters” with Stan Waterman England in the care of my parents. years ago is now 24 years old and a very com- • • Suddenly a beautiful boat came in petent diver who has joined me at Divequest Palau Velasco Reef May 2-16, 2010; “Aggressor Art” with Rogest, April 16-23, 2011, to view. Mark and I felt like the hungry kids that and become my Assistant Manager. Mark and have their noses pressed against the window pane I were delighted to have Rachel with us on the April 24-May 8, 2011 Turks & Caicos Aggressor II of the restaurant while the lucky diners tuck in to Palau Aggressor II recently to make sure that she • • delicious meals! experienced Aggressor Fleet quality! Rare chance to dive Provo & Grand Turk: Jim Church School of Digital Photography Mark and I turned to each other and agreed —Hilary Lee, Divequest, England Jan. 22-29, 2011; April 9-16, 2011, workshops with Mike Mesgleski and Mike that the Belize Aggressor was exactly the type of Turks & Caicos Aggressor II Haber, most destinations

by Chef Marc Mistersaro, Shrimp Gumbo Palau Aggressor II Aggressor ART • 2 lbs. Peeled and deveined shrimp (21-25) • 1 1/2 gallons of chicken or shrimp stock • 1 red pepper (large dice) • 1 green pepper (large dice) Join Rogest • 1 yellow pepper (large dice) • 1 med. red onion (large dice) • 2 stalks of celery (large dice) • 4 cloves of garlic (minced) • 4 lbs. Okra diced into 1/2 pieces and fried • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper • 4 tbsp Old Bay • 3 tbsp dried thyme • 4 tbsp Gumbo file • 3/4 lbs. brown roux • Tabasco to taste • Salt and pepper to taste Melt 3/4 lb. of butter and add enough flour making a heavy paste, brown over medium heat until a dark brown. Set aside. Turks & Caicos April 16 to 23- 2011 Second, take your diced okra and dredge in flour, pan fry until cooked and golden brown, place on a paper towel, and Aggressor II set aside to the end. In a large sauce pot, over medium heat, sweat the garlic, HaveHave youyou everever wantedwanted toto learnlearn toto paint?paint? WhyWhy notnot joinjoin RonRon Steven,Steven, akaaka Rogest,Rogest, onboardonboard onions, peppers and celery until tender. Add the cayenne, dried thyme and Old Bay, continue to cook for another three to five minutes. Add the beautiful Turks & Caicos Aggressor II. Ron has perfected a dotalistic style of painting, the stock and bring to a boil. Once at a boil carefully add your roux, whisking the which was inspired by the Australian Aborigines. His workshop will be taught in between entire time, until the stock becomes thick. Continue to cook on low heat, the gumbo should be at a simmer. Add the shrimp, simmer until cooked. Finally, add the fried dives. Join an Aggressor Art week and in no time, you’ll create a mini masterpiece of your okra, gumbo file and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and Tabasco to underwater experience while enjoying the best diving. taste. Serve with jasmine rice.

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Provo Grand Turk West Caicos French Cay W. Sand Spit Salt Cay Ambergis Aggressor vacations explore NW Point, West Caicos, French Cay and West Sand Spit. Special charters depart from Grand Turk, diving Grand Turk, Salt Cay and Ambergis.

This dive trip was as close to perfect as I have ever experienced. ©Mike Mesgleski. The“ crew were all top rate, as was the food. After the my wife Sheer walls, excellent visibility, sharks and massive Orange-Elephant Ear . and I would usually go off exploring by ourselves, which is the way we like it. There were numerous dives that we would not see any other divers from Days 3, 4, 5 and 6 Wall-to-Wall Thrills The elegant master suite exemplifies Diving continues Monday through Thursday the boat until we were back close to the boat. Also we never saw any divers the 18-passenger Turks & Caicos Aggressor II’s fine accommodations. at remote sites like The Anchor, Elephant Ear Canyon, Rock-N-Roll and Rock Garden from any other boats the whole week, which is great. Day 1 Champagne Reception Interlude. If you are on a special Grand Turk- — Ke i t h M., Turks & Caicos Aggressor II guest ” Saturday afternoon arrivals are met at the airport in Providenciales charter, you will also explore sites Providenciales and transferred to the Turks & Ca- near Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay. icos Aggressor II. Guests may board at 2:00 p.m. Day 7 Dockside Fun The chef serves a delicious dinner at 6:30 p.m. After diving, the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II re- Afterwards, the Captain gives a detailed safety turns to port at approximately 1:00 p.m. Friday. briefing, followed by a champagne reception. Guests may use this opportunity to shop or visit Day 2 Northwest Point the local conch farm. The Captain and crew host At dawn Sunday, the yacht departs for the first an evening cocktail dive site. Dive briefing! Guests may enjoy up to party at 6:00 p.m. Af- five dives each day. All dives are conveniently ter the cocktail party, made from the mothership. Excellent - you may choose from ing is available for non-diving passengers. While one of the many fine you are diving, the chef prepares delicious snacks restaurants near the and scrumptious meals, served on schedule. marina for dinner. Superb Night Dives Night dives are offered throughout the week. Day 8 Checkout Checkout time is 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Guests are transferred to the airport or a local hotel.

Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location.

Read Turks & Caicos dive reports at www.aggressor.com.

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there is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation

that differs from that of a dive charter.

Magical, Spiritual, Exhilarating! Piers van Der Walt February through mid-April, the Dominican From the moment the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II slips from 3,000 feet of ocean, to the Republic’s Silver Bank is abuzz with Humpback shallower 60 feet of the Silver Bank, evidence of the whales surround her. These majestic Whale activity. During Turks & Caicos Aggressor II creatures effortlessly propel their massive thirty five foot bodies into the air as they breach whale excursions, guests board custom-built skiffs the water’s surface. Tails, repeatedly, slapped down onto the ocean to prove the strength searching for whales. Once the whales are located, and virility of the males and the whereabouts of the females. Mothers nurse their calfs and guests slip into the water to snorkel face-to-face develop them for the long journey home, introducing them to us, the human race, along with these graceful giants. Photographers will the way. delight in the endless, topside photo opportunities. For two months guests enjoy the awesome behavior that these wonderful souls are pre- These are only encounters, as scuba is pared to share with us. The incredible power of the surface activity to the tender bonding of not permitted in the whale sanctuary. mother and calf which we, more often than not, get the opportunity to experience while snorkeling just Rare chance to Dive a few feet away from. Atlantic Ocean Join us! It could be a life changing experience. Provo & Grand Turk Jan. 22-29, 2011; April 9-16, 2011 NW Point Before departing for the Silver Bank, the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II must travel from Provo to Grand Turk for two Provo Grand charters each year. Guests may join this special journey, Turk which stops along the route to dive the best of the entire West Caicos Reserve your Humpback Whale Turks & Caicos Archipleago! (Opposite itinerary at the end French Cay adventure today at at www.aggressor.com of whale season). W. Sand Spit Salt Cay Ambergis

14 15 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Jim Church Classic UW Photo Contest 2009 Winners are... The 2010 contest is now open! E-mail your entry to [email protected]. Only underwater photos taken on Aggressor trips Jan. 1, 2010 -Dec. 31, 2010 are eligible. You may win a FREE Aggressor Fleet live-aboard vacation!

1st Place: Simon Ager 2nd Place: Mike Johnson Kona Aggressor II (Dolphins) Maldives Aggressor (Wall) Free Trip on Aggressor of Choice 75% Off Aggressor of Choice

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1st Place: James Moser HM - Todd Bretl; Galapagos Belize Aggressor III (File Fish) Aggressor II (Eagle Ray) Free Trip on Aggressor of Choice 25% Off Aggressor of Choice Zuma B (Caribbean) 2nd Place: Jim Morus HM - Pierrette Wagner Belize Aggressor III (Squid Squad) Utila Aggressor (Fairy Basslet) 75% Off Aggressor of Choice 25% Off Aggressor of Choice (Pacific) 3rd Place: Joe Cardo Utila Aggressor (Blenny) 1st Place Beginner: Holly Franz Mike Johnson, 2nd Place Todd Bretl, Honorable Mention 50% Off Aggressor of Choice (Pacific)Taken aboard Galapagos Aggressor I Winning photo receives Aggressor Trip of Choice Honorable Mention: Art Richmond See more winning photos at www.aggressor.com Belize Aggressor III (Seahorse)2nd Place Beginner: Milton Almeida 25% Off Aggressor of ChoiceTaken aboard Kona Aggressor II Jim Morus, 2nd Place Beginner Winning photo receives 50% Off Any Aggressor Trip

3rd Place Beginner:Video Forest ContestRothchild Winners: Taken aboard Galapagos Aggressor I View the Videos at Winning photo receives1st Place: Josh Jensen www.aggressor.com Taken:25% Galapagos Off Any AggressorAggressor withTrip a Panasonic HVX200 & Gates Housing Free Trip on Aggressor of Choice 2nd Place: Dan Hornbarger Taken: Okeanos Aggressor with a Sony 21U & Light & Motion Housing 75% Off Aggressor of Choice 3rd Place: Peter Kunzmann Taken: Kona Aggressor II 50% Off Aggressor of Choice HM: Bruce & Wendy Carey Taken: Turks & Caicos Aggressor II with a Sony 520V and Bluefin Pro 25% Off Aggressor of Choice Simon Ager, 1st Place 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 16 1317 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Aqua Lung Cayman Aggressor Demo Week by Don Rockwell & Eric Thorstenson

Eric and I flew from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman with the chance to test our new travel set – small and light enough to take all our dive gear in a carry-on bag. To prove the ultimate theory, we also packed all our clothing, personal items and laptops in a back pack carry-on. We had enough gear and clothing for a week long live aboard dive trip on the Cayman Aggressor lV without having to check any baggage. Now that makes a statement – and allows divers to arrive at their destination knowing they have all there vital equipment when they land. 2010 Photo Contest is Bigger, with While that worked perfect, in the interest of full disclosure we have come clean that we did have to check on more Great Prizes from Aquatica and Aqua Lung 4 large dive bags, 50 lbs each, packed with samples of Aqua Lung’s newest gear and even some new products that won’t be on the market for 3 to 6 months. 1st: Aggressor Trip 2nd: 75% off Aggres- 3rd: 50% off Aggres- Honorable mention: After being personally greeted at the airport, we were quickly on board the Cayman Aggressor lV meeting of Choice, $500 sor of Choice, $250 sor of Choice, $100 25% off Aggressor of Aquatica Gift Aquatica Gift Certifi- Aquatica Gift Certifi- Choice, New Aqua the friendly group of guests we would spend the next week with. We were given the opportunity to give them Certificate, Zuma cate, Flight Regulator. cate, Zuma BCD. Lung fins, Aqua Lung a quick rundown of some of the new toys we brought and let them know that while they were on vacation we BCD, Flight Regulator, Departure Bag. were there to work and see that they would have every opportunity to try new Aqua Lung, and New Aqua Lung fins, products if they so desired. Aqua Lung It didn’t take long after we opened the gear bags before the first dive to see the interest everyone had in Departure Bag. being able to try new equipment in perfect Cayman diving conditions. Dive computers, regulators, BC jackets, masks, fins – they were all there in multiple sizes and colors for all to try. While Eric and I were setting up the gear to personal preferences, the helpful Cayman Aggressor crew got everyone suited up and ready to jump in. By the end of the week we had it down to a science and everyone seemed to have found exactly the next new piece of dive equipment they would add to their Christmas list. Overall it was a big success – everyone had a great time on the trip with excellent food, a relaxing atmosphere and of course great diving. The fact that everyone had the opportunity to try new dive gear only added to their enjoyment and provided valuable feedback for us by observing and listening to everyone try our products. Several adjustments to soon to be released products as well as great ideas for new products were gained during the week. We can’t wait for the next Aggressor trip in Turks and Caicos this October!

Aqua Lung Demo Week Turks & Caicos Aggressor II October 9-16, 2010

Cayman Aggressor IV Nov. 14-21, 2009 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 18 19 Belize Aggressor guests descend into the mystical Blue Hole, a 1,000-foot wide, 600-foot deep, collapsed freshwater cave system.

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Belize Aggressor III Itinerary · Saturday-to-Saturday Excursions Day 1 Arrival Day 7 Cave Tubing, Saturday afternoon arrivals Mayan Tours and More are met at the Belize City air- Diving ends Friday morn- port (BZE) and transferred to ing. At approximately BELIZE the Belize Aggressor III for 1:00 p.m., the yacht the 2:00 p.m. boarding. The returns to Belize City. Belize Aggressor III docks Exciting tours such as Far from the reach of tiny day boats, Aggressor divers at the Radisson Fort George Cave Tubing, the Belize Hotel Dock. At 6:00 p.m., Zoo or Mayan Ruin explorations can be arranged the yacht departs for its first by our tour department, Liveaboard Vacations. explore the pristine walls of Turneffe and . anchorage while the chef serves a delicious dinner. Guests may also relax at the Radisson’s pool and bar Afterwards, the Captain gives a detailed safety brief- area complementary. At 6:00 p.m., the Captain and ing followed by a welcome party. crew will host a cocktail party. The crew will assist guests with dinner arrangements at Day 2 Diving Begins a local Belize City restaurant. Beginning Sunday morning, guests may enjoy up to five dives each day. All dives are conveniently Day 8 Checkout made from the mothership. Excellent snorkeling Checkout is 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Guests are transferred is available for non-diving passengers. While you to the Belize City airport (BZE) or a local hotel. are diving, the chef prepares delicious snacks and Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. scrumptious meals, served on schedule. Night dives are offered every night. Be l i z e Ci t y Caribbean Sea Monday through Thursday Tu r n e f f e Diving continues along pristine walls like The West Pt. Blue Elbow, Quebrada, Long Caye Ridge, Painted Wall, Hole Elk Horn Forest, The Blue Hole and Cathedral. Aggressor Splits Half Moon Cay Painted Wall Mid-week, the crew Grand Cathedral Bouge Long Cay Wall shuttles guests to Half Black Moon Cay for a walk on Sayonara Half Moon Beauty Quebrada Cay Wall the beach and a tour of Dos Cocos the bird sanctuary. Here Elbow Li g h t h o u s e you can observe Red- footed Booby and Frigate Birds, and a lighthouse Re e f 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com built in 1848. 20 21 The Galapagos are a UNESCO natural world heritage site. Darwin Wolf

Cabo Marshall Bartolome Cousins North Seymour Squadrons of Mobula Rays. Families of Seahorses. Sa n t i a g o Baltra Schools of Hammerheads. The cool Humbolt Plazas Is a b e l l a Pt. Ayora creates a marine paradise that allows Sa n Cr i s t o b a l countless species to flourish in prolific numbers. The Enchanted Land of Plenty Galapagos Itinerary · Thursday-to-Thursday An overnight hotel stay in Guayaquil is rec- considered one of the best places in the world ommended due to airline schedules. The Gala- to swim face-to-face with a Whale Shark. Galapagos pagos Aggressors I & II are sisterships with These islands are also home to schools of identical layouts and superb personal amenities. Scalloped Ham- “As a non-water person I had my doubts about this type of a vacation, but my husband was very Day 1 Entering a New World merhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks persuasive. Everything was just as he had said. The ship was always clean and well-cared for. The Upon arrival Thursday morning in San Cristobal, and Silky Sharks. members of the crew (especially Walter) were fabulous - friendly, knowledgeable, professional and very, Aggressor guests are met at the San Cristobal airport and transferred to the yacht, which is Day 6 Diving the understanding and respectful of this old lady’s physical limitations and fears. There were some travel glitches docked only minutes from the airport. Central Islands regarding the next leg of our trip to Peru (natural disaster related) but the Aggressor folks took care of Checkout Dive before Heading North The journey back everything. I don’t know where, or when, but I will definitely do another live-aboard vacation. This was a from Wolf and The Captain welcomes you aboard and then Darwin begins with dives at Cousin Rocks where fabulous experience and as far as I’m concerned, the Aggressor people are THE BEST!” —Suzanne G. gives a detailed safety briefing. One dive you will encounter Red-Lipped Batfish, Golden is offered, allowing guests to get acclimated Cow Rays, Mobula Rays, Seahorses, Eagle Rays, to the local conditions, which include water Trevally, Scorpion fish, and a variety of shark spe- temperatures that range from 60º-86ºF. cies. In the afternoon, you will make a land visit to Day 2 North Seymour, A Taste of What is to Come Bartolome where you will snorkel with Galapagos After a hearty breakfast, divers board the penguins. tenders at North Seymour. Sea Lions, schools of Day 7 Last Dive Razor Surgeonfish, Diamond Stingrays, thousands After a land tour at Plazas islands, you will dive of Garden Eels and Hammerhead Sharks greet at Gordon Rocks with Hammerhead Sharks, divers at this first site, giving a taste of the Manta Rays, White Tipped Sharks, Galapagos abundant life Galapagos offers. Sharks, Eagle and Golden Rays, Green Turtles and Galapagos Seasons Walk with Blue-Footed Boobies and Iguanas Sea Lions. December - May: Larger Hammerhead schools, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays. The water is warmer, Up to four guided land tours are offered throughout Touring at Puerto Ayora better visibility, 70-86F, 21-30C. the week. During the tours, guests will At Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, a visit to the witness the mating danc- Tortoise Breeding Center Fausto LLerena is in- June - November: Whale shark sightings are greater. es of Blue-Footed Booby cluded in the charter. Shopping is available in The water is cooler, 60-75F, 16-24C. birds, photograph Frigate Puerto Ayora. The Captain hosts a cocktail party birds and see one of onboard at 6:00 p.m. Guests are shuttled ashore the islands’ most famous for dinner at a local restaurant. The Galapagos reptiles, marine iguanas. Aggressors depart for San Cristobal at 11:00 p.m. You are accompanied at all times by trained, multi- Day 8 Checkout lingual naturalist guides After a full breakfast, guests check out at 8:30 who will explain and a.m. Thursday and are transferred to the local interpret the unusual sights airport for the flight to mainland Ecuador. If ©Rogest you witness. extending your stay, we recommend the Hampton Inn, downtown Guayaquil. It includes airport Days 3,4 and 5 Wolf Island and Darwin’s Arch transfers and breakfast. Wolf and Darwin Islands in the northern- most region of the Galapagos archipelago, are Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location.

800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 22 23 As you peer over the ledge of Grand Cayman’s North Wall, you will feel the same anticipation and joy as if you’re atop the summit of a roller coaster ride’s first big plunge! Every inch of these sheer walls are A Garden decorated with colorful vase sponges and lush, giant gorgonians. Cayman’s Famed Walls Cayman Itinerary · Saturday-to-Saturday

Nancy’s Cup of Tea Days 3, 4 and 5 The North Wall 3 Fathom Wall i t t l e a y m a n Diving continues at Grand Cayman’s north, south Randy’s Gazebo L C Lea Lea’s Lookout and/or east end walls before the Aggressor makes an Ca y m a n Br a c overnight, 90-mile journey to Little Cayman, weath- Caribbean Sea Russian Destroyer er permitting. Here, guests dive famous Bloody Bay Wall, a glorious coral Eden starting at only 16 Bonnie’s Tarpon Alley Arch Stingray City feet! After several days at Little Cayman, the yacht Spanish Babylon Fish Tank Anchor cruises to Cayman Brac to explore the Capt. Keith Oro Verde Tibbetts, a 300-foot Russian destroyer. Gr a n d Ca y m a n Balboa Day 6 Stingray City George Town Ironshore Pedro’s Pt. Garden The week culminates with a stop at world-famous Eagle Ray Rock Bat Caves Stingray City.

Day 1 Arrival and Boarding Day 7 Shopping in George Town Guests may board the yacht after 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon arrivals are met at the airport and trans- After diving, the ferred to the Cayman Aggressor IV. At 6:00 p.m., yacht returns to dinner is served, followed by the Captain’s briefing George Town at and welcome party. approximately 1:00 p.m. Friday. Guests may shop or sightsee in town. The Captain and crew host an Day 2 Time to evening cocktail party at 6:00 p.m. followed Get Wet! by dinner in town. Beginning Sunday Day 8 Checkout morning, guests may enjoy up to five dives Checkout is 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Guests are trans- each day. All dives are ferred to the airport, or local hotel. conveniently made Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. from the mothership. Read the latest Cayman dive reports on Excellent snorkeling the new “Captain’s Log” at www.aggressor.com. is available for non- ofof EarthlyEarthly DelightsDelights You may also make your reservations online. diving passengers. While you are diving, the chef prepares delicious snacks and scrumptious meals, served on schedule. is offered. 24 25 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Gi v i n g Ba c k : Ea t , Sl ee p , Di v e a n d Newborn Hearing Screening Program KHMH Hospital, Belize City Sh o o t Vi de o ! Dr. John Matinetti is a frequent student of the Jim Church School of workshops aboard Aggressor Fleet yachts. Test Dive The John & Helen Martinetti Pediatric Hearing Foundation is sponsoring Gates Housings a Newborn Hearing Screening Program in the KHMH Hospital in Belize City, CA. Belize does not have an infant hearing screening program. New Products! The goal of this program will be to identify hearing loss in the newborn population which has been a Federal Mandate for all infants in the U.S. for over 10 years. “GatesFest” Belize The equipment will be donated by The John and Helen Martinetti Pediatric Hearing Foundation. Dr. Martinetti, Audiologist will provide the technical training for doctors, nurses, and support staff . May 29-June 6 2010 Identification of hearing loss alone will not be enough, therefore , Dr. Martinetti with the assistance of No Additional Charge Dr. Eck and an otolaryngologist want to provide the necessary treatment for the infants that may have hear- ing loss and this will necessitate the need for audiological services. Dr. Martinetti is planning on returning Hi everyone, John Ellerbrock here, inviting you to Belize every four months to perform the follow-up testing and hearing aid evaluations / dispensing of aboard Belize Aggressor III for GatesFest this coming hearing aids for the infants that are in need of this service. May. Karen and I will be there showcasing the latest in Dr. Martinetti is selling his underwater photos, which were all taken on the Aggressor charters. All profits go Gates products for underwater video including housings, toward the foundation and Belize program. See his photos and learn more at www.johnmartinetti.com. lighting, optics and accessories. You’ll have opportunity to try, test, play with, evaluate, and critique all the gear on hand. We’ll answer your questions, proffer advice, and show you why professionals never take a chance…they take a Gates. Oc e a n s f o r Yo u t h Fo u n d a t i o n But there is a lot more to GatesFest than availing yourself of the latest in ‘bulletproof’ Share your underwater video gear. It’s about enjoyable education in a classroom a mere giant-stride from the Belize Aggressor. We’ll gather around the HDTV to discuss the practical aspects Passion with the of underwater video ranging from shooting technique and animal behavior to editing and storylines. Some of the more esoteric topics like video formats, camera technology, Next Generation media, optics and housing design are all open game, too (and incidentally my favorites). Oceans for Youth Foundation is funded How Can I Help? It will be an opportunity to improve your underwater video in an unstructured but highly through grants, donations and fund-raising You can help by becoming a volunteer. instructive manner. events. The foundation does not have an E-mail [email protected] for a free This will be our first time to Belize diving the famous sites organizational overhead; therefore, all ac- DVD that you may use for presentations. The around Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse Reef, and weather complishments have been completed by presenter’s guide is available online at permitting the legendary Blue Hole. There will be no shortage board members, volunteers, directors and www.oceansforyouth.org. Other volunteers of striking scenes and remarkable critters on which to practice small committees. Free educational materi- are needed to provide resources for the pro- our underwater video. Use your own gear or the newest Gates als and instruction guides are produced and duction of additional educational materials distributed to teachers and volunteers world and/or assistance in fund raising. equipment. And what better way to do so than aboard the wide. We also continue to work on a new Belize Aggressor III? Karen & John Ellerbrock h i g h - d e f i n i t i o n video that supports Tax-deductible See you in Belize, volunteer efforts donations may be Jo h n El l e r b r o c k and marine science made online at teachers at high www.oceansforyouth.org school levels.

800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 26 27 Op e r a t i o n s Co r n e r Under Construction by Capt. Earl Meador, Occasionally, when inquiring about a charter, the travel agent may say, “That is a Operations Manager Down Week.” This means that the yacht is undergoing routine maintenance. WayneWorks Marine, LLC Aggressor strives to maintain the highest quality and safest dive yachts in the world. Did you know that every Aggressor yacht team often has a Here are construction, or maintenance, updates on just a few of the fleet’s yachts. is required to pass a very detailed inspection/ leap Galapagos Aggressor I training week given by a member of the into the water at an February 2010 dry dock. New 18-passenger management team? Each year, a member of unexpected time • Complete new paint job the management team boards the yacht for while the yacht is • New hot tub for 6 guests Utila Aggressor II a very special charter. During this charter, moving slowly. • New air conditioners for Master Cabins yacht under the team uses a detailed 21-page When this is practiced, the guests are alerted • New mattresses, carpeting and curtains, for all cabins construction of items to be reviewed. The items include ahead of time that it is only a drill. But we • New towels, bed sheets and pillows safety, appearance of yacht, cleanliness, dive have the guests yell out, “MAN OVER- • New design for dining area and bar, more space, An all-new 18-passenger Utila yacht procedures, galley, meals, crew service, dive BOARD,” calling the unsuspecting crew bigger tables briefings, staff reviews and many more items. to action. This is great fun for the guest to • Complete overhaul of 2 main engines and 1 generator is currently under construction. The team mem- watch but serious training for the entire crew. • Purchase of 1 new Caterpillar generator The 14-passenger Utila is currently • Complete overhaul of propeller system, steering, bers take the time Every crew member participates in the drills anchor equipment and 1 new anchor offering charters diving Utila, Roatan to give the white including hands on use of the fire hoses and glove treatment other emergency equipment. As a follow up, • Complete overhaul of , communication and offshore seamounts. life saving and fire fighting equipment to the small often every crew member also receives updated overlooked details , CPR, defibrillator and O2 training. of the guest areas. Featured in the photos are the Okeanos and Palau Aggressor II Dry dock, Team members often step into the showers Galapagos Aggressor’s staff practicing their November 2009 and look around or lay on the bunks just to be very realistic fire and rescue drills. • New carpeting and furnishings sure they check every detail from our guests’ throughout perspective. • Staterooms: new mattresses, TV/DVD players In addition, during the visit the crew is Capt. Earl Meador • Salon all new furniture and large 54” flat screen TV required to demonstrate their skills in • Exterior painted New Utila yacht under construction • Rebuild generators, compressors, Nitrox system dealing with shipboard fires, evacuations, medical emergencies and at rescuing a person that falls overboard. To make this real, the Okeanos Aggressor Gets Renovated “Let’s Hear It for the Boys” February 2010 When I began diving in the late crew is knowledgeable and generous with 1970’s, there were very few boats their time and the staff in the office is help- available anywhere. Then along ful and efficient in support. came Aggressor Fleet. BUT….a boat is only as good as its own- I began diving with the Fleet in ers and the Aggressor Fleet have the best Belize in the mid-eighties. Live- in the business. “The Waynes”, as they are aboard diving then was in its infancy, serviceable but basic. I fondly referred to, exemplify excellence. remember tiny cabins and shared washrooms but the Carib- Thank you Aggressor Fleet for over twenty years of diving. bean locations were exceptional - Cayman, Honduras, Belize. I will continue to dive in your many exotic locations as long as Now the fleet has many comfortable vessels that are you will have me.....and as long as I can get in and out of the really top-notch. Recently I have been to the Maldives on an water! “Let’s hear it for the boys!” elegant and beautifully designed ship, the newest addition to the fleet. James Mathias, www.BelowTheBlueHorizon.com I feel a live-aboard is made more enjoyable only when the Toronto, Canada

28 29 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Create Your Own Masterpieces with Mike Mesgleski and Mike Haber

It takes skill to make a beautiful underwater photo- graph, and skill can only come from practice. At the Practice Jim Church School of UW Photography, we’ve found that among the best places for our students to practice their UW photo skills are the Caribbean destinations of the Aggressor Fleet. The four locations of Belize, Cayman, Turks & Ca- Photo by student Jay Zirbel icos and Utila offer great diving. But more important, Makes Perfect they also offer the best environment for learning UW Caribbean locations since 100% of the dives are done Photography and Video. There is rarely any current directly from the mother ship. That means the dive site to deal with, so it is easy to hold position to set up a is always right under the Aggressor. wide-angle shot or carefully change position for a bet- Diving directly from the Aggressor also makes it pos- ter angle on a spectacular close-up subject. The water sible for Mike & I to provide more help underwater. is clear and warm, giving you an optimum environment We can scout out a wide-angle scene or find a good to shoot in. And the subjects are plentiful so you won’t close-up subject and then bring our students right run out of things to photograph. back to that spot so they can shoot it. Our students have told us time and again that they We usually hold our formal presentations between like being able to take their time underwater to set up the first and second dives in the morning. Afternoons a shot. We usually make two dives on a site, so if there and evenings give us the chance to work with individu- was something they did not quite get the first time or als one-on-one. During those sessions, we will explain if they wanted to shoot the site with a different lens, a camera setting, review a student’s images from that they can. We’re able to do that much more easily at the day, go over a technique we covered in one of our presentations, or plan out a session of in-water help on the next dive. If your passion is UW Video, we can help. Since we have the time to work one-on-one with each student, we can devote plenty of time to video shooters during the week. No matter if it is camera technique, white bal- ance issues, editing questions or whatever, we will work with you to master your video. Our Expeditions, on the other hand, give the stu- dent the opportunity to use the skills they practiced in the Caribbean locations. We are still there to help and teach, but destinations like Galapagos and Palau are more suited to the student who has been through a class or two with us in the Caribbean. Whatever your experience level, a Jim Church School week aboard the Aggressor will be a great way to develop your Underwater Photography or Videog- raphy skills. We hope you join us for a fun-filled and Photo by student Steven Jacobs educational week of great diving.

2010 - 2012 Jim Church School of Digital Underwater Photography Courses Art made simple by the Jim Church School of UW Photography All course instruction applies to both Beginner and Advanced photographers. Belize Aggressor III Okeanos Aggressor July 10-17, 2010; July 9-16, 2011 Mar. 12-22, 2011 New “Combo” July 7-14, 2012 Palau Aggressor II Cayman Aggressor IV March 25-Apr. 8, 2012 Valasco Reef Courses Video May 15-22, 2010; May 14-21, 2011 Turks & Caicos Aggressor II plus Photo! May 5-12, 2012 June 5-12, 2010; June 11-18, 2011 Utila Aggressor Baja Aggressor-Socorro June 9-16, 2012 May 1-8, 2010 October 2-9, 2010 Utila Aggressor Turks & Caicos Aggressor II Galapagos Aggressors Oct. 8-15, 2011 Oct. 13-20, 2012 Aug. 19-26, 2010; Aug. 11-18, 2011 June 4-11, 2011 Photo by student Stew Bakst Aug. 2-9, 2012 30 31 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Dear Amanda, “Bill and I are home in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. We both wanted to thank you , Martin and the entire crew for our week on the Palau Aggressor II. I have had holidays in many parts of the world and I can honestly say that I have never had a better holiday than the one I spent with your crew. The diving, the staff, the atmosphere and the quality of service were second to none. Congratulations to all of you! Sincerely, April S., M.D.” Pa l a u :Big Thrills on a Beautiful Backdrop Tightly woven green Lettuce Leaf Coral at Ulong Channel provides the backdrop as Reef Sharks swiftly cruise by you. Crimson Gorgonians adorn the walls of Big Drop that are patrolled by huge mantas and clouds of orange Anthias. Palau offers visitors a rare mixture of big attractions and colorful soft corals. Palau Itinerary · Sunday-to-Sunday Excursions

Day 1 Touch down Day 7 Jellies and Gems in Micronesia Saturday begins with At 5:00 p.m. Sunday, the snorkeling at Jellyfish crew will pick up those Lake. Thousands of staying at a local hotel stingless Mastigias Jel- and transfer them to the lyfish follow the sun, VELASCO New Velasco Reef Itinerary yacht. Guests arriv- migrating from one Palau Aggressor II REEF The Palau Aggressor II is ing on the Sunday side of the lake to the evening flight are other. Palauans call Standard Seven-day NGEREAL offering a two-week northern NGKESOL greeted at the airport the lake “Ongeim’l Itinerary and Sites REEF REEF itinerary to the Velasco reef and transferred to the Tketau.” For the Expanded Twelve-day area May 2-16, 2010, for $5,795 Palau Aggressor II. grand finale, everyone explores the glistening Velasco Itinerary and Sites chambers of Chandelier Caves. It is a shallow double stateroom and $5,995 Days 2 & 3 Diving dive, with the large opening always in sight. The deluxe stateroom and April 24- through History walls sparkle like precious jewels and stalactites Manta Station Breakfast in the Rock Islands! Diving begins at adorn the ceiling as you surface into each of the May 8, 2011 $5,895/$6,095. thrilling sites like German Channel, where you may caverns three domes. Take time to see the Manda- This six hour cruise up the encounter mantas with 10-foot wide wingspans and rin Fish, who live in the shallows just outside the Pa l a u giant Tridacna Clams. You will also step back in cave offering the perfect ending to a great week. west side of Palau brings time as you examine the beautiful WWII shipwreck, BABELDOAB IS. spectacular views. The itinerary Iro Maru. Exploring Palau includes 5 ½ days of diving Saturday afternoon, the Pacific Ocean Peleliu Palau Aggressor II returns Siaes Tunnel to the north and the second The Palau Aggressor to port to provision and week diving the southern dive II journeys south to fuel for the following week. Ulong Channel Peleliu, the site of one After lunch, you may sites that have made Palau a of the fiercest battles in the Pacific during WWII, shop, sightsee, and visit the museum. The Blue Holes Chandelier Caves world-class destination. (Price is “Bloody Nose Ridge.” A knowledgeable, local guide Captain and crew host an evening cocktail offers an informative island tour for a small fee. party. The crew will arrange transportation Blue Corner Iro Maru Wreck per person, double occupancy and includes to a local restaurant for dinner. Jellyfish Lake Day 4, 5 and 6 Enjoy the Show cabin tax, dive tax and additional fuel charge). Day 8 Checkout Big Drop-off German Channel Diving continues at Ulong Channel, Blue Holes and Micronesia’s most famous shark dive, Blue Corner! Checkout time is 8:00 a.m. Sunday. The Ngedebus Countless species of fish and sharks rise up from the crew will transfer you to a local hotel or the Read the latest Dive Reports Palau airport. PELELIU IS. from Blue Corner and make your deep, swimming over the ledge, passing within feet reservations at www.aggressor.com of the Aggressor divers. Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. 32 33 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com A Memorable Dive with “Molly” Truly One of

Having made over 2,000 dives, I often look SCUBA’s Early Pioneers back over the years and remember the special “The Aggressor Fleet has been a most wonderful and important part of my life animal encounters. One of those took place since its first live-aboard , dedicated to divers, came off the ways. That in 1991 at Little Cayman aboard the Cayman was the Cayman Aggressor, the seed from which the great fleet evolved. The year Aggressor. was 1984. That seminal boat introduced to the diving world a level of luxury, space, While gearing up for the first night dive of comfort and safe diving we had never experienced before. It expanded my diving adventures to locations around the trip, the crew announced that a manta ray had made an appear- the world’s oceans, from the Maldives to Tahiti, the islands in the Caribbean, the Pacific from Cocos Island and the ance the previous week. I had never seen a manta before and figured Galapagos westward to Indonesia. the chances of a repeat visit were unlikely, so I continued to assemble I am grown long-of-tooth. At the age of 87, I appreciate comfort and care. I travel with the Aggressor Fleet to my 1:5 framer opting for some macro shots. several locations each year and savor the in-cabin luxury of private shower and head with plenty of hot water right Ten minutes after my descent to 30 ft. I was confronted by a by the spacious dive platforms when you emerge from your dive. The cuisine is superior. Sometimes I dream of manta, later to be named Molly, with a wingspan of about 10ft. As she made roll after roll in the food on the Aggressors and wake up sobbing. The trained crews are thorough professionals and attend to the special needs of each individual guest. The dive guides are photographer friendly. They know the places on each front of me, I fondly remembered my 15mm. lens lying topside on the camera reef for the best takes of the macro critters and animal behavior. With their help -- and I always work with the guides table. Using what I had that night, I was rewarded with an image of a remora --I still find new and exciting grist for my video productions on locations I have visited time and again. attached above Molly’s eye. That night I felt a true symbiotic relationship with I could go on shamelessly with accounts of Aggressor experiences, and encomiums for their style and service to this beautiful creature. My attracted plankton upon which she fed, the diving world. Just last year, on my return to Hawaii and the Kona Aggressor II, I recorded a night dive with thirty- and in return she gave me an award-winning performance. On the three follow- five great Pacific manta rays feeding in the ring of divers’ lights. It was an epiphany, one ing nights Molly returned and so did I carrying my 15mm. lens ready to capture of the finest encounters I have had in my half-century of diving. I edited it with a Straus more images. –Ba r b a r a Jo n e s waltz to match the rhythm of the magnificient animals and added the finished video to the mini film festival I provide during each week with Aggressor guests. Come diving with me one of these years while I am still kicking my fins. You will un- derstand why it has been a pleasure for me to dive with the Aggressor Fleet all these years”. —Stan Waterman 2010 Stan Waterman Charters Palau Aggressor II, June 13-20, 2010 Cayman Aggressor VI, August 28-September 4, 2010 Utila Aggressor II, October 16-23, 2010

by Chef Douglas Connor, Kiss those baggage fees goodbye... Chicken Breast with Red Wine Kona Aggressor II Less than 4.4 lbs. (2kg) Shitake Mushroom Sauce

Professional Chef Douglas Connor knows that a fine cuisine is a key element to a successful live aboard dive adventure. Born and raised in New York, Doug has been immersed in the culinary arts and is now sharing his knowledge of fine dining with the guests of the Kona Aggressor II. Before beginning his adven- ture in the dive industry, Doug was a top Pastry Chef The Zuma makes traveling with Aggressor Fleet easy with its lightweight, roll-up for several years in Maui and still spends his free design. This ultra light, -integrated, back inflation compensator time surfing and exploring his island home. has everything you need for your next adventure. For Doug’s Chicken Breast dinner, he starts by marinating the chicken breast in red wine vinegar, For more information, contact your local retailer or visit us at aqualung.com. olive oil, lemon-lime juice, black pepper and garlic. For the Red Wine Mushroom Sauce, reduce the red wine and add shallots, garlic, and chicken stock. Finally, thicken with Arrow Root and add mushrooms for a tasty chicken dish. Aqua Lung is a proud partner of Aggressor Fleet 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 2634 35

Zuma_Aggressor_News_AD.indd 1 2/8/10 2:25:35 PM Live-Aboard Vacations Travel Department So Much More Costa Rica - Liveaboard Vacations offers competitive rates and personalized service for airline travel, hotels, Surrounded by Nature tours and rental cars. Contact our knowledgeable Micronesia to Explore! staff at [email protected]. “Pura vida,” which means pure life is the perfect translation of Costa Rica spirit. If you’re planning an Machu Picchu (minimum of 5-7 days required) astonishing trip to Coco Island on the Okeanos Visiting the Galapagos Aggressor, why not take a detour and visit Machu Picchu? We custom- Aggressor, keep in mind that many other adventures ize all extensions to your liking. Take this itinerary for example: (One pre-excursion night is usually await you by spending a few more days in this amazing required in Lima and/or Cuzco before tour, and one post excursion night). Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, 3 days/2 nights, departs daily. The beautiful Urubamba River country. Long before most governments started talking Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, is the perfect stopover enroute to Machu about environment preservation, Costa Rica reserved Picchu. Overnight in a country inn, and visit Pisac Market and the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. 18% of its territory for national parks. With this vision- The next day continue by train to Machu Picchu where you will spend 2 days exploring the Pura ary attitude, the government intuitively had created one legendary “Lost City of the Incas”, before returning to Cuzco. of the most exciting eco destinations of the world. So, Package Includes: 1 night Sacred Valley, 1 night Machu Picchu area hotel, Roundtrip ground pick your favorite adventure: hiking around the crater of transfers including Vistadome train; daily breakfast; other meals and tours per itinerary. Vida! active volcanoes such as Arenal and Poas, canopy- Mainland Belize ing trees and hills, crossing the rivers full of birds, After your Belize Aggressor III vacation, explore the ancient ruins of Xunantunich, or relax at monkeys and crocodiles, observing the curious tiny Chaa Creek Adventure Centre, Rainforest Reserve and Spa. Here’s just a taste of one itinerary: critters which live in the tropical jungle, surfing Cayo is nature’s call of the wild, offering visitors a window to the world of jagged mountain in wild beaches, or enjoying the hospitality peaks, thick-forested jungle and immense temples shrouded in mystery. Extending south to Mountain Pine Ridge into the Chiquibul wilderness and Maya Mountains, and west to the border of the native people. —Ivan Cavas with Guatemala, the Cayo District spreads across 2,000 square miles of verdant landscape. Thou- sands of years ago, Maya settled the Belize River Valley, building cities and ceremonial centers. Maya sites include Caracol, Xunantunich, Pacbitun, El Pilar, Cahal Pech, and many other smaller sites, some of which excavation has only started or discovery has only been recorded in the last couple of years. Sensational topography and endless opportunities for adventure; such as canoe- ing, river rafting, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, make the region a cure for wanderlust.

Yap, Micronesia When your Palau Aggressor II adventure is complete, take a short flight to Yap, the land of Stone Money and Mantas. Yap is a quaint, quiet island, which deeply treasures and preserves its island heritage. Visitors may browse the island’s stone paths and famous Stone Money Banks. Diving, snorkeling, island tours, kayak tours, fishing are available.

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Dos Amigos Alcyone Submerged treme Lone Stone Rock Cocos Island Itinerary · Eight-day or Ten-day Excursions e Ten-day trips are Tuesday to Friday with The island’s premier sites like Alcyone, Dirty x seven days of diving. Rock and Dos Amigos are world renowned for their Arrival and Boarding prolific Hammerhead activity. Silverado even boasts a shark cleaning station. Don’t miss the night dive at An overnight stay is required Manuelita, where you will witness dozens of White- in San Jose prior to the charter. tip Sharks patrolling the dark ocean floor. Cocos ISland Transfers are provided from the Alta and Indigo Hotels in San Jose A Cool Shower on the day of departure. To view If conditions permit, guests are the hotel pick-up time sched- shuttled to the island for a land hike ule, visit www.aggressor.com/subpage10.php. The and chance to swim in one of the scenic two-hour, air-conditioned bus ride to island’s lush waterfalls. Keep an Puntarenas showcases some of Costa Rica’s most Mantas, Giant Frogfish, Whale Sharks and Hammerheads! eye out for treasure—Cocos was beautiful views. once a stop-over for pirates. Voyage to Adventure Once aboard, the 342-mile journey to Cocos begins. Checkout Dolphins and whales often escort the Aggressor on Checkout time is 7:30 a.m. on the morning of depar- the voyage, which takes approximately 30 hours. ture. After arriving back on the mainland, the crew The trip gives divers plenty of time to prepare their will transfer you and gear and their hearts for the magnificent creatures your luggage with the awaiting their arrival! group to one of the host High-Voltage Diving hotels in San Jose or to Once you back roll into the water from the roomy the airport. Okeanos dive tender, get ready for an adrenaline rush! Aggressor guests will Schools of Tuna, swarms of sharks, Eagle Rays, and arrive in San Jose late turtles have earned Cocos the title of the “world’s morning; therefore, departing flights should be premier big-animal destination,” and after just a few scheduled after 12:30 p.m. dives, you will agree. Cocos diving is . Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 38 39 Gi v i n g Ba c k : Gi v i n g Ba c k :

Aggressor is Proud Platinum Th e w o r l d t r a v e l s o f t h e Sponsor of California Ships to Ha i t i Me d i c a l Re l i e f Supp l i e s Reefs 2010 Fundraising Campaign When the disaster happened in Haiti, we reached out to the Red Cross in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to find out “Dear Dive Industry Executive: what the Haiti Red Cross immediate needs were. We then con- tacted guests to see if they would be willing to bring supplies We need your help again this year, so we can build upon the success of California Ships in their luggage. The generosity was overwhelming. Here’s to Reefs (CSTR). We have projects now in progress and several in review. Our re-reefing what one Aggressor Fleet guest, Brett Walker contributed. Br e t t Wa l k e r , studios are underway, and we are currently negotiating for five vessels, and if everything When Brett Walker received our email request to bring first Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, goes as expected we will have reefing events in 2011or 2012. aid supplies to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, he wasted Montecito Sanitary District As a result of Project Yukon, the San Diego Dive Industry also a 50% increase in growth. no time getting assistance. The Montecito Fire District pur- The City of San Diego revenues have grown by $4.5 billion annually, as documented in a chased over $700 worth of medical supplies with monies donated by MERRAG Members in addi- study by Linwood Pendleton of UCLA. tion to several private individuals. After lost baggage, two hours in customs itemizing the supplies in We are personally appealing to you for help with your tax-deductible donation of cash Spanish a representative from the Red Cross -Dominican Republic Office, graciously took posses- or items for auction and raffle. If you are exhibiting at Bay Area Dive Show and/or SCUBA sion of the medical supplies and expressed his deep emotional gratitude on the behalf of himself and Show 2010, you will also receive a plaque that may be placed n your booth showing your the Haitian People from which is his home country. Brett donated his MERRAG T-Shirt to Vernon commitment to the Ships to Reefs effort.” of the Red Cross and he was tearful with emotion. —Joe Geldin , Chairman and CEO “The mission had been completed on February 6, 2010 and if someone had asked me of what I was going to do on my 50th birthday, I would never have guessed that I would carry a 50 pound Upon receiving this request, Aggressor Fleet responded quickly with a Platinum Sponsor bag of medical supplies, nearly 3,000 miles to the Red Cross in the Dominican Republic while on Cayman Aggressor IV vacation valued at $2,695.00. Learn more at www.cs2r.org. vacation. I am so very grateful for the opportunity to answer the call from Anne Hasson and Captain Amanda Bryan of the Aggressor Fleet, Geri Simmons of the Montecito Fire District also of MER- RAG, and the members of the Montecito Emergency Reaction & Recovery Group (MERRAG) that donated supplies and money for this most worthy need of the Haitian people,” says Walker. Boot Scootn’ Good Ti m e THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! Volunteer Divers get Aggressor Gift Benefits Red Cro ss The 29th Annual Avalon Underwater Cleanup was Aggressor Fleet’s Anne Hasson Elected held on February 20, 2010. Aggressor Fleet donated 500 backpacks as a token of appreciation to the to the Women Divers Hall of Fame! volunteers. The Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup is an annual Anne Davis Hasson, co-founder of Aggressor Fleet, is dive event held at Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island on the Manager and Marketing Director for Aggressor Fleet. the Saturday following President’s Day in February. The For over 26 years, she has spearheaded many innovative event was started in the 1970’s by the local dive com- The Augusta, Georgia Red Cross office programs to keep divers diving, accommodating more than munity in an effort to cleanup Avalon Harbor, and this 100,000 divers on Aggressor Fleet yachts. event is the only time diving is permitted in the Harbor. hosted it’s annual “Boot Scoot Boogie” The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), the non-profit Over the years, this event fund raiser in February. To increase the organization whose members are the most accomplished and fund raising efforts, Aggressor Fleet renowned women divers in the world, has just selected ten has grown to become one new Members, including Hasson. WDHOF’s mission is to of the most publicized and donated a Cayman Aggressor IV vacation recognize the contributions of outstanding women divers and popular dive events in package valued at over $5,000. Yee-Haw! to offer financial and mentorship assistance to women and Southern California. Many men interested in pursuing diving careers. As such, WDHOF offers 13 scholarships and train- think it’s the largest dive ing grants a year worth many thousands of dollars. event in the world. WDHOF Members are the leaders, pioneers and record-setting champions in every sector Want to Own an of the diving community, including arts, science, deep sea exploration, marine archeology, medicine, free diving, equipment technology, , , , Aggressor Franchise? , media, training and education, and business. For more information about the WDHOF scholarship program, log on to www.wdhof.org. E-mail: [email protected]

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Through an exclusive Aggressor Fleet live-aboard Fun for the Entire Family program, divers can learn about our diverse ecosystems, support future research and earn a Reef Our commitment to family diving vacations began Ambassador Specialty Certification. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, SSI (Scuba in 1998. The family scuba and snorkeling program has Schools International) and Aggressor Fleet have teamed up to create a unique speciality course. since expanded to many destinations around the world. Course enrollment costs $150, with a portion of the fee benefitting the Ocean Futures Society, Families have spent several summer vacations at sea and parents have watched their children grow up on a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. SSI has generously waived all course processing fees. The Aggressor yachts. 2010 Family Weeks course is currently offered aboard the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II, Cayman Aggressor IV and Here is a sample of some of the fun things you and your Belize Aggressor III, but it will soon be available to guests aboard all Aggressor yachts. Utila Aggressor kids will do together: During the week-long Reef Ambassador course, divers will learn about the relationships July 31-August 7, 2010* • Snorkeling and (youth 10 and over) between key marine organisms, the value of reefs to humans, threats to their health and the role that divers can play to preserve the marine environment. The mission of the Ocean Futures • Fish and coral I.D. Turks & Caicos Aggressor II Society is exploring our global ocean, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to • Local culture and customs July 17-24, 2010** act responsibly for its protection, documenting the critical connection between humanity and • Scavenger hunts Belize Aggressor June 19-26, 2010* nature, and celebrating the ocean’s vital importance to the • Beachcombing and seashore creature I.D. survival of all life on our planet. • Small boat handling and fishing Cayman Aggressor You may learn more about Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean • Plankton sampling with a microscope July 3-10, 2010* Futures Society at www.oceanfutures.org. • Underwater photography and video *Camp Counselor Wayne Hasson • and water-oriented games **Camp Counselor Piers van der Walt New Sales Items Added Monthly to Online Boutique www.aggressor.com/shop

Quality, style and service is a very important component of the Aggressor Fleet’s successful business. Hometown Threads is proud to be a key element in the “Eat, Sleep, Dive and Shop” aspect of that business. By helping the Aggressor Fleet develop and maintain an online store, Maldives Guests View Solar Eclipse Hometown Threads has given the Aggressor Fleet a real There was much excitement on our boat when on January 15, 2010. We were fortunate enough to have had a advantage in satisfying their loyal customers’ demand for spectacular viewing of an annular solar eclipse. This was the longest solar eclipse in duration since 1992 and marked apparel and other items. You may not realize it but when you the first of four eclipses that will happen throughout the year. The maximum eclipse point occurred in the middle Rash Guards order from the Aggressor Fleet the majority of orders are of the Indian Ocean and the first land it encountered was the Maldives Islands. custom made just for you. This “just in time approach” allows We decided the best place to view this was from a deserted white sand ringed island of which there are many to now on Sale! the Aggressor Fleet to offer the latest and greatest in styles, choose from here. A beach BBQ was set up and during this lunch, everyone enjoyed the memorable treat. As the moon passed between the earth and the sun, the light started to dim slowly and gently, which gave us a respite from fashion, and technology. So while you proudly wear your the midday heat as the moment of eclipse happened at 12.26pm for us. We had some X ray film on the boat so were Aggressor Fleet apparel on the deck of your favorite able to view it using that as well as a pair of reversed binoculars that projected it wonderfully onto the sand. There Aggressor Yacht, think of Hometown Threads; we will be back were some other suggestions as to safe ways to view it, however, the binoculars worked out best. on land happily creating something fantastic just for you. When the moon completely covered the sun, there was a soft dusky light and a gentle silence ensued. We had a full 10 minutes 45 seconds where there was nothing but a halo of light around the edges of the moon from the sun. It was an amazing thing to see and will stay in our memories always. Now we can’t wait to see the next one. Bryan Hatch — Belinda Ellis President, Hometown Threads

42 43 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Two Exciting Maldives Itineraries · Sunday-to-Sunday *The itineraries are weather dependent and at the discretion of the Captain Itinerary I: North Malé, South Malé and Itinerary II: Ari Atoll Felidoo Atolls Day 1 Welcome Aboard Day 1 Welcome Aboard Boarding 4:00 p.m. Sunday, followed by dinner Boarding 4:00 p.m. Sunday, followed by dinner and a welcome briefing. and a welcome briefing. Day 2 High-Adrenaline Diving! Days 2 and 3 Kuda Giri Wreck The week kicks off Monday at Rasdhoo- Maldives Diving begins at the Kuda Giri Wreck, Madivaru, one of the most spectacular reef followed by dives at Kandooma Thila, formations in the Ari Atoll, with residents like Guraidhoo Corner, Cocoa Corner and Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Trevally and Medhu Faru. much more. Days 3 though 6 Blue Caves and Panettone The crew escorts you to fabulous sites like Madivaru-Hammerheads, Ukulhas Thila, Miyaruga Thila and Panettone. One of the week’s many unique sites is Maalhoss Thila, also called “Blue Caves,” where the cave ceilings are covered in white and blue soft corals. Day 7 Back to Malé Diving wraps up Saturday morning at Maamigili Day 4 Coral Ceilings and Sizzling Shark Action Faru and Kudarah Thila, returning to port late Guraidhoo Corner, Miyaru Kandu and Fotteyo, afternoon. Tours in Malé are offered Saturday one of the week’s highlights, are on tap. Fotteyo, a afternoon. The Captain hosts an evening cocktail photographer’s paradise, has overhangs and cave party. The crew will make dinner arrangements at ceilings that are covered in soft corals. You may a local restaurant. encounter sharks, Titan Triggerfish and schools of Sweetlips. Day 8 Checkout Check out is 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Day rooms in Days 5 and 6 Ambara Thila’s Amazing Anemones Malé are available for up to 12 hours. Diving continues Thursday at Fotteyo, Rakeed- hoo Kandu, and Vattaru Kandu, where Leopard Fa a d h i pp o l h u Indian At o l l Sharks and Manta Rays are often seen. Mulaku Ocean Kandu, Rakeedhoo Kandu, Ambara Thila, which is home to hundreds of anemones, and Kudiboli Ra s d h o o Ma l é At o l l Kandu are Friday’s scheduled dives. At o l l Malé The Maldives offers three Day 7 Farewell Dives with Mantas The week culminates with stops at Guraidhoo Ar i At o l l distinctly different types of Corner, Embudhoo Express, Victory Wreck and So u t h Ma l é At o l l diving, which includes inside the Manta Point, a Manta Ray cleaning station. Tours in Malé are offered Saturday afternoon. The Fe l i d o o At o l l atolls, outside the atolls and inside the Captain hosts an evening cocktail party. The crew channels or passes. While drift diving in will make dinner arrangements at a local restaurant. No r t h Ni l a n d h o o Mu l a ku At o l l the channels, guests may encounter Napoleon Day 8 Checkout At o l l Wrasses, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Trevally Jacks, Batfish, Check out is 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Day rooms in So u t h Malé are available for up to 12 hours. Ni l a n d h o o Unicornfish and several shark species, even the Whale Sharks. At o l l Itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and yacht location. Ko l h u m a d u l u At o l l

800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 44 45 Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society On the Road, Aggressor Reef Ambassadors Specialty Staff at Local Dive Shows “Coral Reefs – Cities Under the Sea” An education program designed for the Aggressor

William “Galapagos Specialist” van der Wouw (left) Fleet as a Distinctive Specialty with Scuba Schools with Peter Witmer (right), Manager of the Galapagos International Certification Aggressors at the “Boot” Dive Show in Dusseldorf, Germany. I have had the good fortune of traveling extensively and witnessing firsthand many coral reefs around the world. I have seen the vital connections between the health of coral reefs and the quality of people’s lives. Coral reefs themselves are interconnected on wide geographic scales with other marine ecosystems through fish and bird migra- tions, the dispersal and recruitment of fish and shellfish larvae, and through people as they travel to exploit or enjoy the reef’s resources. I have also observed how deforesta- tion, agricultural runoff, pollution, overfishing, and destructive fishing practices affect Rachel Horsfield from Divequest, the vitality of coral reefs. Aggressor Fleet’s largest UK reseller, with In spite of noble proclamations about protecting coral reefs, in every country I have Larry Connor, Aggressor Fleet’s Business visited I can cite examples of reefs severely overexploited or stressed from human Development Manager at the NEC Dive mismanagement. The overharvest of fish throughout the Caribbean has upset ecological Show in Birmingham, England. If there is balances affecting entire reef ecosystems. On some of Florida’s reefs there has been a a Scuba Show in your area, chances are 62 % reduction of living coral cover from 1996 to 1998! Causes of these declines are one of our staff will be there. Please stop complex but cumulative because everything is connected. As with our bodies, once our by and learn firsthand what’s new with general state of health is undermined, we are vulnerable to a host of maladies. Aggressor Fleet. The common denominator in these examples of mismanagement is a lack of un- derstanding about coral reefs: how they function, their value to humans, why they are vulnerable to human impact, and how they can be managed sustainably. Education at every level - from international to national, from university to village children, and by Chef Ronnie, Ronnie’s Tiramisu Turks & Caicos Aggressor II every level in between - is absolutely critical in protecting coral reefs. My organization, Ocean Futures Society, is dedicated to raising public awareness • 9 Eggs about the critical state of coral reefs and working with people to see them sustainably • 3 Cups white sugar managed. Our Reef Ambassadors Specialty Certification for Scuba Schools Interna- • 2 - 16 oz tubs mascarpone cheese tional and the Aggressor Fleet is a modest step toward helping divers take responsibility • 2-3 Tablespoons cocoa powder for the future of coral reefs. We all must work together to insure that our grandchildren • 2-3 Packs Amaretti biscuits/ladyfingers have the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these marvelous wonders of nature. • 2-3 Cups of coffee Upon your departure you will receive a DVD that contains an overview of the value Separate egg whites from egg yolk. beat the egg whites, then gradually add 1 1/2 cups of sugar, beat until stiff peaks of reefs, threats to their health, and for protecting them. I urge you to review form. this information and, as a Reef Ambassador, take action to protect reefs and share what In large bowl, beat egg yolks with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, then you have learned with others. add the mascarpone cheese. Combine by folding in the beaten egg whites with the egg yolk mixture with a rubber spatula. Don’t Beat. Spread a third of the mixture in a 9” x 13” Pyrex dish. Dip the amaretti biscuits in the coffee completely submerging (but not too long as they will fall apart fast), then layer it on top of the mixture Jean Michel Cousteau covering the entire layer. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second layer. Top the second layer of biscuits with the last third of the mixture and top with cocoa powder using a sifter. Place in freezer till ready to serve.

46 47 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Vacation Packages, Rates and Details Baja Aggressor (cont.) Prices USD and per person. All cabins have private heads and showers except twin share staterooms. Magdalena Bay Itinerary November 27, 2010-January 1, 2010 deluxe $2,495; master $2,695 November 26-December 31, 2011 deluxe $2,595; master $2,795 CHARTERS INCLUDE: · Fly into La Paz, Mexico, board bus for 3 1/2 to Marina de Bahia Magdalena. • Accommodations aboard the yacht • Diving • Compressed air tanks, & weight belts • · Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of diving. · Boarding: 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. • Airport and/or Hotel transfers on day of charter • · Transfers provided to and from La Paz Airport. · Gray Humpback Whales, different species of sharks, turtles, grouper, jacks, pelagics • All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine • · All dives from mothership and pangas. (We are happy to accommodate most special dietary requests) • · Water : 70° - 75°F, 21° - 24°C. · 3-5mm recommended. · Taxes and Fees: None. CHARTERS DO NOT INCLUDE: Socorro Itinerary (The Revillagigedos Islands) • Airfare (international and domestic) • Insurance • Equipment rentals • January 15-June 18, 2011 deluxe $2,795; master $2,995 • Nitrox fills • Certification or specialty courses • January 14-June 16, 2012 deluxe $2,895; master $3,095 · Fly into Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, board bus for 30 minute ride to Puerto Los Cabos Marina. • Hotel stays/day rooms • Dinner on final evening • Crew gratuity • · Charter length: 8 night charters with 5 full days of diving. • Port/park fees and/or taxes (when applicable and subject to change without notice) • · Boarding: 2:00 pm, departure after dinner for 20-22 hour trip to Socorro. Check out: 8:00 am. · Transfers provided to and from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Airport. · Known for Schooling Hammerhead Sharks, giant Pacific Manta Rays,White Tip Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Jacks, Tuna, Wahoo, occasionally Tiger Sharks. · All dives from pangas. · Water Temperature: 70° - 74°F, 21° - 23°C Jan.-March; 76 - 80°F, 24° - 27°C April-June. · Recommended Equipment: 3-5mm wetsuit. · Taxes and Fees: None.

Baja Aggressor Belize Aggressor III Belize City Length: 130 feet, Beam: 30 feet Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012: deluxe $2,695 ; master $2,895 Passengers: 20, Crew 8 · Length: 100 feet, Beam: 22 feet 5 Master and 5 Deluxe staterooms · Passengers: 18, Crew: 6 · 1 Master stateroom (double bed) Isla Guadalupe Itinerary · 7 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) · 1 Deluxe stateroom (2 singles) July 24-November 20, 2010 *Introductory Rate - deluxe $2,595, master $2,795 Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of unlimited diving. July 23-November 19, 2011 deluxe $2,695, master $2,895 Boarding and Transfers · Charter length: Saturday to Friday with 4 1/2 days of Great White Shark cage diving. Boarding: 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. · Board the bus Saturday morning at 7:00 am in San Diego for 2 hours to Ensenada, Mexico. Transfers provided from Belize City (BZE) International Airport to and from the yacht on Saturday. · Departure: 2:00 p.m. Saturday., Check out: Arrive back to host hotels San Diego, CA Friday 5:00 p.m. Diving Environment · Transfers provided from San Diego, CA to Ensenada, Mexico and return. · Dolphin, Tarpon, Sharks, Eagle Rays, Walls and Reefs with abundant marine life and macro critters. · Great White Sharks - Cage Diving. · All dives from mothership. · All dives from mothership. · Water temperature: 78° - 82°F, 25° - 28°C · Water temperature: 60° - 65°F, 15° - 18°C. · 3mm wetsuit recommended. · 7mm wetsuit recommended. Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees · Airlines: Most all major carriers fly into San Diego, CA. · Airlines: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, US Airways and Taca. · Recommended Hotels: Host hotels are: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Hilton San Diego · Recommended Hotels: Radisson Ft. George (walking distance to yacht). Bayfront, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, The U.S. Grant. · Tours: Cave tubing, Belize Zoo tour, Lamanai Ruins and Canopy tour. · Taxes & Fees: None. · Taxes & Fees: USD $95 Port Fee paid onboard, USD $35 airport departure tax. Airport Departure tax must be paid in cash.

48 49 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Vacation Packages, Rates and Details Vacation Packages, Rates and Details (continued) (continued) Cayman Aggressor IV George Town, Grand Cayman Kona Aggressor II Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012 master $2,895; deluxe $2,695; twin $2,495 Jan. 2, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010 deluxe $2,435; quad $2,235 · Length: 110 feet, Beam: 22 feet Mar. 1, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012 deluxe $2,635; quad $2,435 · Passengers: 18, Crew: 6 · Length: 80 feet, Beam: 28 feet · 1 Master stateroom (queen bed) · Passengers: 14, Crew: 6 · 6 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) · 5 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) · 2 Twin staterooms (2 singles), shared bathroom · 1 Quad (2 double, 2 singles) Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of unlimited diving. Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of unlimited diving. Boarding and Transfers Boarding and Transfers Boarding: 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Boarding: 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Guests are greeted at Grand Cayman (GCM) International Airport. Local law does not permit crew to Transfer provided to and from the yacht from Kona (KOA) airport on Saturday. transport guests to the yacht. Transfers provided from Grand Cayman (GCM) International Airport to Diving Environment and from the yacht on Saturday. · More than 20% of Hawaiian reef fishes are found nowhere else in the world, including countless Diving Environment Butterfly Fish and Angelfish. Other marine species include: Hawaiian Lionfish, Dolphin, Turtles, · Sharks, Turtles, Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Wrecks, Lobster, Walls and Reefs with abundant marine life. Mantas, Frogfish, and Eels. Humpback Whales migrate through Hawaii November through February. · All dives from mothership · All dives from mothership. · Water temperature: 78° - 82°F, 25° - 28°C, · Water temperature: 72° - 80°F, 22° - 26°C. · 3mm wetsuit recommended. · 3mm-5mm wetsuit recommended. Airlines and Hotels Airlines, Hotels and Tours · Airlines: American Airlines, Air Jamaica, British Air, Cayman Airways, Continental, Delta/Northwest, · Airlines: Hawaiian Air, Delta and United fly into Kona (Continental, United and several other US Airways, and Spirit. major airlines fly into Honolulu) · Recommended Hotel: Sunset House. · Recommended Hotels: Royal Kona Resort and King Kamehameha. · Additional activities on Hawaii: Helicopter Volcano Tour, Golfing, Mountain Biking, and Deep-sea Fishing.

Galapagos Aggressors I & II Maldives Aggressor Male, Maldives San Cristobal, Galapagos Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012: deluxe $2,635; twin $2,535 (#3, #4); Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 6, 2011: master suite $4,695; deluxe $4,495 twin $2,435 (#1, #2 smaller staterooms) Jan. 6, 2011 - Jan. 7, 2012: master suite $4,995; deluxe $4,795 · Length: 115 feet, Beam: 26 feet · Length: 100 feet, Beam: 22 feet · Passengers: 20, Crew: 10 · Passengers: 14, Crew: 9 · 3 Master staterooms (2 singles or 1 queen upon request) · 6 Deluxe staterooms (One Double, one single) · 4 Deluxe staterooms (2 singles) · 2 Twin (Large) staterooms (#3, #4) Charter length: Thursday to Thursday with 5 1/2 days of diving (up to 4 dives per day, plus an average of · 2 Twin (Smaller) staterooms (#1, #2) 4 guided land tours). Due to park regulations, night diving is not allowed. Charter length: Sunday to Sunday with 5 1/2 days of diving. Boarding and Transfers Boarding and Transfers Boarding: 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Check out: 9:00 a.m. Thursday. Boarding: 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Check out: 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Transfer provided from San Cristobal (SCY) airport to and from the yacht on Thursday. Transfer provided to the yacht from Male (MLE) International Airport on the day of charter. Transfer Diving Environment provided to Male (MLE) International Airport from the yacht at the end of charter. · Known for Whale Sharks, Schooling Hammerhead Sharks, Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Marine Iguanas, Diving Environment Blue-footed Booby Birds, Galapagos Sharks, White-tip Sharks, Seahorses and giant Tortoises. · Incredibly healthy reefs are home to brightly colored Anthias, Leafish, soft corals and Napoleon Wrasses. · All dives from skiffs. Big animals include Manta Rays, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks and schooling Gray Reef Sharks. · Water temperature: · All dives from skiff. 70°- 86°F, 21°- 30°C (December - May) larger schools of Hamerheads, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays. · Water temperature: 80° - 86°F, 27° - 30°C. 60° - 75°F, 16° - 24°C (June - November) cooler thermoclines, Whale Shark sightings are greater. · 3mm wetsuit recommended. · 5mm-7mm wetsuit recommended. Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees · Airlines: Singapore, Emirates, SriLankan, Delta and Qatar Airways. · Airlines: American Airlines, Continental and Delta; AeroGal into San Cristobal, Lan Ecuador. · Recommended Hotels: Bandos Island Resort, Holiday Inn (Malé). Day room recommended on the day · Recommended Hotels: an overnight stay is usually required and we recommend staying in Guayaquil of departure at the Hulhule Island Hotel. prior to the trip. If you are extending your stay, we recommend the Hampton Inn, downtown Guayaquil. · Sri Lanka Tours: Hiking at Bundala National Park, Anuradhapura Ancient Ruins and local tea plantations. It includes airport transfers and breakfast. · Taxes & Fees: USD $8 per day bed tax paid onboard. · Tours: Quito city tour, Otavalo Indian Market, Cable car up Pichincha Volcano, Machu Picchu, Peru. · Taxes & Fees: All paid in cash: $100 Park fee, $10 Galapagos Visitor’s Visa Card. Departure tax: $26 Guayaquil or $41 Quito. 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 50 51 Vacation Packages, Rates and Details Vacation Packages, Rates and Details (continued) (continued) Okeanos Aggressor Puntarenas, Costa Rica Palau Aggressor II (cont.) Eight-day charters: Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees Mar. 1, 2010 - Dec. 26, 2010: deluxe $3,835; quad $3,435 · Airline: Continental Micronesia Eight-day charters are Saturday to Sunday with 5 days of diving · Recommended Hotels: Palau Pacific Resort, Palau Royal and Cliffside Hotel. (3-4 dives per day). · Tours: Kayaking, Crocodile Farm Tour and WWII tours. Ten-day charters: *In 2011, all charters are ten days. · Taxes & Fees: USD $35 Weekly Cabin Tax, USD $55 Dive Tax, paid onboard; USD $15 Green Tax a Mar. 1, 2010 – Dec. 30, 2011: deluxe $4,235; quad $3,835 USD $20 Airport Departure Fee must be paid in cash. Ten-day charters are Tuesday to Friday with 7 days of diving (3-4 dives per day). · Length: 110 feet, Beam: 24 feet · Passengers: 22, Crew: 8 Turks & Caicos Aggressor II · 9 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) · 1 Quad stateroom (2 doubles with 2 singles) Providenciales (April- Jan.) Boarding and Transfers Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012 master $2,995; deluxe $2,695; twin $2,495 Boarding: Dependent upon schedule. Transfer provided to the yacht from the host hotels (Alta and · Length: 120 feet, Beam: 22 feet Indigo Hotels) in San Jose on the day of the charter. Please visit our website for departure schedule. · Passengers: 18, Crew: 6 Transfer provided to the host hotels or San Jose (SJO) airport from the yacht at the end of charter. · 1 Master (queen) Check out: 7:30 a.m. the morning of departure. · 6 Deluxe (double with single) Diving Environment · 2 Twin (2 singles with shared bathroom) · Known for Whale Sharks, Schooling Hammerhead Sharks, White-tip Sharks, Tuna, Manta Rays, Scuba Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of unlimited diving. Turtles and Giant Frogfish. Boarding and Transfers · All dives from skiffs. Boarding: 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. · Water temperature: 72° - 82°F, 22° - 28°C with cooler thermoclines. Transfer provided to yacht from Providenciales (PLS) International Airport on the day of charter. Trans- · 3mm wetsuit recommended. fer provided to Providenciales (PLS) International Airport from boat at the end of charter. Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees Diving Environment · Airlines: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Lacsa and US Airways. · Known for sheer walls with healthy corals including huge Orange Elephant Ear Sponges. Marine · Recommended Hotels: Alta Hotel and Indigo Hotel in San Jose. An overnight stay in San Jose is species include Gray Reef Sharks, Angelfish, Eagle Rays, Horse-eye Jacks, Lobster, Snapper, usually required prior to the trip due to airline schedules. Garden Eels and Nurse Sharks. · Tours: White-water rafting, Arenal Volcano, Coter Rain Forest tour, Irazu Volcano National Park and · All dives from mothership. Miramar Canopy tour. · Water temperature: 78° - 84°F, 25° - 29°C. · Taxes & Fees: $175 Park fee for 8 day trip, $245 Park fee for 10 day trip, $26 airport departure tax · 3mm wetsuit recommended. (All fees and taxes must be paid in cash) Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees · Airlines: American Airlines, Delta, Spirit and US Airways fly into Providenciales. · Recommended Hotels: Comfort Suites, Grace Bay Suites, Ocean Club in Provo. · Tours: Golfing, Iguana Farm, Conch Farm, Bone Fishing, and shopping in Provo. Koror, Palau Palau Aggressor II · Taxes: USD $45 bed tax paid onboard. Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 3, 2010 deluxe $3,035; double $2,835 Jan. 3, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012 deluxe $3,135; double $2,935 · Length: 106 feet, Beam: 30 feet Turks & Caicos Aggressor II · Passengers: 18, Crew: 6 Snorkeling Only Humpback Whale Expeditions, · 8 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (Feb. - April) · 1 Double stateroom on dive deck (two doubles) Mar. 1.-April 10, 2011 master $3,295; deluxe $2,995; twin $2,795 Charter length: Sunday to Sunday with 5 1/2 days of diving. Humpback Whale Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 4 1/2 Boarding and Transfers days of whale encounters. Boarding: 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Sunday. Boarding and Transfers Transfer provided to the yacht from Koror (ROR) International Airport, or hotel, on the day of charter. *The first Whale charter begins in Grand Turk and ends in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The last Transfer provided to Koror (ROR) International Airport, or hotel, from the yacht at the end of charter. charter begins in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and ends in Grand Turk. All charters in between Diving Environment operate from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. · Known for Grey Reef Sharks, White-tipped Sharks, Manta Rays, Cuttlefish, Mandarin Fish, WWII Boarding: 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Departs marina for Silver Bank at 10:00 p.m. wrecks, and Stingless Jellyfish at Jellyfish Lake. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. · All dives from skiff. Transfers Humpback Whale Charters: Transfer provided to yacht from Puerto Plata (POP) Interna- · Water temperature: 80° - 82°F, 27° - 28°C. tional Airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to Puerto Plata (POP) International Airport from · 3mm wetsuit recommended. boat at the end of charter. No transfers provided to and from hotels.

52 53 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com Vacation Packages, Rates and Details (continued) Snorkeling Only Humpback Whale Expeditions (cont.) Snorkeling Environment · Guests may swim with Humpback Whales. Guides are with guests at all times. Fantastic topside photo Customized T’shirts opportunities are available from skiffs and mothership. · All snorkeling from skiffs. · Water temperature: 78° - 84°F, 25° - 29°C. · 3mm wetsuit recommended. For Groups Airlines, Hotels and Fees · Airlines: American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta (non-stop from JFK) and Continental (non-stop from Newark) fly into Puerto Plata,Dominican Republic. Air Turks & Caicos flies into Grand Turk and offers It’s Easy and Reasonable: other inter-island flights. · Recommended Hotels: Iberostar Costa Dorada and Riu Bachata in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. • Order a destination t’shirt in the design/color below · Taxes & Fees Whale Charter: USD $150 Whale Sanctuary fee and port fee in Grand Turk and Puerto • Choice of two lines of printing on the left sleeve or a logo Plata paid onboard. Professional photographers and videographers must pay an additional fee. • Logo must be print ready • No t’shirt color changes • Sizing small to xxx-lg

Cost: $16.50 per shirt plus shipping Utila Aggressor Utila, Honduras Allow 2-4 weeks Mar. 1, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2012: deluxe $2,595; quad $2,295 e-mail: [email protected] · Length: 100 feet, Beam: 22 feet · Passengers: 14, Crew: 6 · 5 Deluxe staterooms (double with single) · 1 Quad stateroom (4 singles) Charter length: Saturday to Saturday with 5 1/2 days of diving. Boarding and Transfers New yacht under construction Our Vacation Guarantee! Boarding: 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out: 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Transfer provided to the yacht from the Utila airport on the day of charter. Transfer provided to the Utila Aggressor Fleet expects passengers to have a safe and fun dive airport from the yacht at the end of charter. vacation as they leave their worries at home. We understand that Diving Environment our guests take their vacation time seriously. A named meteoro- · Whale Sharks (February-March and August-September), Dolphin, Eagle Rays, Sharks, Seahorses, Horse-eye Jacks, Stargazer and Frogfish are a few of the marine creatures you will encounter. Utila and logical disturbance can make the seas rough everywhere, adversely Roatan are also known for their sheer walls, which have huge Barrel Sponges and giant Gorgonians. affecting valuable dive time. This is why Aggressor Fleet has · All dives from mothership. · Water temperature: 78° - 82°F, 25° - 28°C. developed a “StormCheck” policy. This policy will compensate · 3mm wetsuit recommended. guests who lose days of diving on Aggressor Fleet charters as a Airlines, Hotels, Tours and Fees result of a named meteorological disturbance. · Airlines: Continental, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit, US Airways and Taca into San Pedro Sula (SAP). Utila Aggressor Charter Flight: Charter flight from San Pedro Sula to Utila is at 3:00 pm. At the end Any guest whose diving is interrupted as a result of a named of the week, the return flight from Utila to San Pedro Sula is at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $150 per person and storm will receive a credit voucher based on the number of days of diving missed in the form of a paid onboard. · Recommended Hotels: Crown Plaza and Clarion in San Pedro Sula and Laguna Beach Resort on Utila. “StormCheck”. If the entire charter week is cancelled in advance due to a storm’s predicted path · Tours: Copan Mayan ruins and zipline tours on mainland. and landfall as forecasted, guests will automatically receive a “StormCheck” voucher for the total · Taxes & Fees: USD $95 Port Fee paid onboard, USD $33 Airport Departure fee must be paid in cash. amount of their Aggressor Charter. “StormCheck” vouchers allow guests to return to that destina- tion within one year of the interrupted trip. The “StormCheck” applies to passengers who do not Credit cards may be used for all taxes/fees paid aboard. receive compensation from their trip insurance carrier. “StormCheck” vouchers are not issued when Consult your “Know Before You Go” for credit cards accepted at each destination. the guest is unable to get to the destination due to transportation issues, whether a result of the storm or any other conditions and the yacht is not affected for the entire charter.

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In t r o d u c t i o n t o Sc u b a $150 Sp e c i a l t y Co u r s e s $150 Ea c h Non-divers discover the beauty of scuba diving, all under the Advanced Open Water: This continuing education course Terms & Conditions guidance of a personal dive instructor. Includes all equipment includes three specialty dives of your choice such as deep and two open-water dives. diver, navigation, underwater naturalist, etc. PAYMENT POLICY Individuals : 40% of the charter rate is due within 14 days of the reservation. Final payment is due ninety (90) days prior Op e n Wa t e r Ce r t i f i c a t i o n $300 U/W Photographer or Videographer: This is an introduc- to departure date. tion to basic underwater photography using a digital or video Get your scuba certification in one week. Learn all aspects Groups (half yacht or more): A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $1,500 accompanied by a signed contract is of scuba needed for safe and fun diving activities with your camera. You’ll learn about the different lenses, cameras, required within 14 days of the reservation. Nine (9) months prior to departure date, an additional non-refundable, non-trans- private instructor including, lectures, confined water, entries, strobes and techniques. This course gives students an over- ferable deposit of $3,500 deposit is due. Six (6) months prior to departure, 40% of the charter funds are due. Final payment exits, ascents, descents, navigation, emergency procedures view of digital still and/or digital video cameras, housings, is due ninety (90) days prior to departure date. lighting, exposure, storage and computer editing. Equipment and buoyancy control. All final check-out dives, written and Complimentary Spaces: Whole yacht charters that accommodate 14 passengers or less and are filled to capacity earn one practical tests and equipment included. is not included. free space. Whole yacht charters that accommodate 18 passengers or more and are filled to capacity, earn two free spaces. NEW Reef Ambassador: Through an Half yacht charters on yachts that accommodate 18 passengers or more earn one free space. Free spaces are always consid- Op e n Wa t e r Ch e c k -o u t Di v e s $150 ered to be the lesser priced berth and must be designated prior to the charter. *There are NO half yacht free spaces offered on exclusive Aggressor Fleet live-aboard the Galapagos Aggressors or Kona Aggressor II. Complete pool and classroom work at home, bring a referral program, divers can learn about our from your instructor, and you can complete your training with diverse coral reef ecosystems, support CANCELLATION POLICY Reservations made through Dive Centers, Travel Agents or Tour Operators are our professional onboard instructors. future research and earn a Reef Ambassador Specialty Cer- subject to their Payment and Cancellation Policies. tification. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, Ma s t e r Di v e r $300 Individuals: If a cancellation is made: SSI and Aggressor Fleet have teamed up to create a unique 1. 121 days or more prior to departure, 20% of the charter rate is forfeited. This certification is the highest skill level a recreational diver speciality course. can achieve. The indicates you have a 2. 120 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the charter rate is forfeited. 3. 90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available. significant amount of training and experience in a variety of Night Diver: Learn how to plan a night dive using the proper dive environments. Prior to the course, you must have com- signals and navigation. Discover marine life found only at night. Groups (half yacht or more): If a charter is cancelled: pleted the following: Advanced Open Water, First Aid, CPR 1. More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the $1,500 deposit is forfeited. and three specialty courses. The Master Deep Diver: Learn emergency procedures, 2. Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, the $5,000 deposit is forfeited. 3. 180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the group charter rate is forfeited. includes two additional specialty courses of your choice. and how to plan deeper, safer dives, while understanding the 4. 90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available. risks involved in . Registration/card fee and books not included in any course price. Groups (half yacht or more): If the number of passengers is reduced from original reservation: Environmental Diver: Learn about critters, fish, living coral 1. More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the reservation may be reduced down to one paying passenger and their behavior patterns. Discover where to find them and which will result in reduction/loss of free space(s). how to study them in their environment, what they eat and 2. Nine (9) months to 181 days or more prior to departure, 20% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is how they breathe. forfeited, and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s). Ni t r o x Di v i n g 3. 180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is forfeited and there is a Nitrox Certification Course $150 reduction/loss of free space(s). Includes all necessary equipment 4. 90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate per person is forfeited and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s). (tanks, use of analyzer, use U/W Ph o t o g r a p h y of course materials, instructor, and check out dives). Student Digital U/W Photo Package: PAYMENTS may continue to dive Nitrox using the student fill rate the Includes , U/W When making payments, they should include confirmation number, yacht and charter date. Checks shall be made payable entire week once they have completed the course. housing, and strobe. Batteries to Aggressor Fleet. There is a service charge of USD$30 per wire transfer. Each wire transfer is to include this additional are good for about two dives. amount. Reservations made ninety (90) days prior to departure date will require full payment made by credit card or certified USD funds (no personal checks) within 2 days of the reservation. Nitrox Student Fills $80 AA batteries are included on the initial set-up. $100 per week / $25 per day • Aggressor Fleet accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Agent commissions will be reduced by 3% for Includes all nitrox tank fills at 32% beyond the certifica- the entire reservation when paying with a credit card. We recommend bringing 6-12 AA batteries and blank CD/ tion level and only available to those who take the course • Taxes and fees apply to all passengers. on board. DVDs • Any revisions to a reservation must be in writing. SLR and Aquatica Housing Package: Includes • Prices subject to change without notice. Nitrox Unlimited Fills $100 an Aquatica housing for the Nikon D80, which is CRUISE APPLICATION/WAIVER POLICY Includes all Nitrox fills at 32% for certified Nitrox Divers. 10.5 megs. $250 per week The Cruise Application/Waiver, found at www.aggressor.com under Downloads, must be fully completed, signed (digitally (Ten day trips are $150) Proof of certification required. with photo specialty course $200 or manually) and received by the Reservations Center (90) days prior to departure date. Passengers who fail to comply will be canceled and denied boarding. For those passengers traveling on back-to-back charters, a Cruise Application/Waiver must be Di v e Eq u i p m e n t Re n t a l Blank CD Rom. $5 each completed and signed for each trip. If a reservation is made ninety (90) days or less prior to the charter date, completed and BCD $60 (per charter) signed Cruise Application/Waiver must accompany full payment in accordance with the payment policies to confirm reservation. Regulator, alternate air source and gauges $60 (per charter) Souvenir DVD of your Aggressor vacation. $65 INSURANCE $125 (per charter) To assure availability of courses, equipment, Every effort is made to ensure you have a safe trip but, we highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation/interruption Night Light $8 (per night) videos and programs, please reserve in advance. insurance and accident, medical, and baggage insurance. $70 (per charter: Baja, Galapagos, Okeanos) †Equipment may vary between yachts. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement rate is 1½ times the charter rate, if an individual traveler prefers a private ††Due to remote locations, equipment availability is subject room (not applicable on group charters).

Nitrox and Rental prices are for Seven-day charters. to change. Prices are prorated for longer trips. 3/4/10 If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan equipment to you, free of charge. Subject to availability. Ag g r e s s o r Fl ee t · Ph: 800-348-2628 (Toll free US & Canada) · Ph: +1-706-993-2531 · Fax: +1-706-737-7690 800-348-2628 · [email protected] · www.aggressor.com 56 57 Moorings, a Commitment Since 1984 Dive Green

Aggressor Fleet crew, working both independently and with other local dive operators and , continue on a fierce mooring campaign and the work isn’t over yet. Crews in all Aggressor destinations continue to drill new moorings and maintain current mooring by refurbishing old lines, balls in an effort to prevent boats from dropping their anchors, which over time, destroys reefs. Aggressor Fleet established the first mooring program with the introduction of the Cayman Aggressor in 1984. As Chairman of the Cayman Islands Watersports Operators Association Moorings Team, Capt. Wayne Hasson literally drilled and cemented in 105 moorings in three months. In every Aggressor destination, crew members place strong, secure moorings that preserve the reefs for future divers.

“Well-anchored moorings with large surface buoys offer dive boats, large and small, the most efficient and environmentally friendly anchoring system. Each Aggressor absorbs much of the costs associated with the installations but it’s well worth it,”

says Wayne Hasson, President of Aggressor Fleet.

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