Belize Aggressor III Liveaboard overview

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The Belize Aggressor III offers week-long trips in the divers’ paradise of Belize, leaving every Saturday throughout the year. Guests can dive up to five times daily, and expect to encounter dolphins, eagle rays, tarpon, and various shark species.

With visibility often exceeding 100 feet (30 meters), divers will enjoy crystal-clear views of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s second-longest. Belize’s dive sites are renowned for their manageable currents, though this does vary depending on the area, making it an ideal destination for divers of all levels.

As for the yacht itself, the Belize Aggressor III can accommodate 18 guests in nine deluxe staterooms. Highlights onboard include a hot tub and wet bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of diving. Dive facilities include a large dive deck with individual gear storage, air and nitrox fill stations, rinse tanks, and a three-tiered camera table for underwater photography enthusiasts.

Let’s dive into our review of the Belize Aggressor III.

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Things we like:

  • Well-equipped photo center
  • Hot tub and wet bar
  • Warm and consistent water conditions year-round
  • Varied menu to suit all preferences

Things we don't like:

  • Limited space in staterooms
  • Ship is in need of maintenance
  • Faint odor coming from bathrooms on some cruises

Diving on the Belize Aggressor III liveaboard

The warm waters of Belize, averaging temperatures between 78 F to 84 F (25 to 29 C), create a comfortable environment year-round. And, with visibility often exceeding 100 feet (30 meters), you will enjoy crystal-clear views of Belize’s marine ecosystems.

Itineraries include visits to renowned dive sites such as Glover’s Reef and Turneffe Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchants divers with its coral formations and dramatic wall dives. Divers can expect to see dolphins, tarpon, sharks, eagle rays, and abundant macro life across these pristine reefs. Exploring the famed Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole off the coast, is always a highlight.

Diving on the Belize Aggressor III is all done from the back of the yacht, ensuring easy access to the best dive sites. A tender is available if shore excursions are requested. Guests have unlimited diving each day, including a night dive offered each evening. Rental gear and nitrox are both available for an extra charge.

Highlights:

  • Unlimited diving daily, including night dives
  • Dive in the world-famous Great Blue Hole
  • Ideal conditions for newer divers

Onboard the Belize Aggressor III

Built in 1987 and renovated in 2011, the Belize Aggressor III stretches 110 feet (33 m) to accommodate 18 guests in nine staterooms. Interior features include an air-conditioned salon with ample seating and entertainment options including a book exchange library, games, and a TV. Spend evenings watching movies, reviewing the day’s dive footage, or enjoying a fish identification presentation.

Each of the nine cabins includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV. The eight standard cabins are located on the lower deck, seven with a lower double bed and upper twin bed, with one having two twin beds. The large master stateroom is on the upper deck and features a double bed.

Exterior spaces on the Belize Aggressor III offer divers numerous places to enjoy the Caribbean surroundings. The sun deck is complete with a hot tub, sound system and comfortable lounges. Evening happy hours are best spent on the shaded cocktail deck, where you can savor a refreshing drink while taking in the views.

The dive deck features gear bins to keep equipment organized and readily accessible, air/nitrox fills for tanks, rinse tanks for post-dive cleaning, and a three-tiered camera table equipped with low-pressure air hoses.

The deck also includes a camera rinse tank, catering to the needs of underwater photographers. After each dive, guests can refresh themselves with two hot, freshwater showers, ensuring a comfortable transition from underwater to onboard relaxation.

Highlights:

  • E-6 photo lab for underwater photographers
  • Two hot freshwater showers
  • Recent magazines, books, and movies available for entertainment
  • Deluxe master stateroom with sea views

Dining onboard the Belize Aggressor III

Dining on board the Belize Aggressor III is a diverse experience, with a mix of buffet-style and plated meals.
Dining on board the Belize Aggressor III is a diverse experience, with a mix of buffet-style and plated meals.

Dining on board the Belize Aggressor III is a diverse experience, with a mix of buffet-style and plated meals. All meals, snacks, and beverages are provided throughout the trip.

The dinner menu includes a mix of local and American dishes, including a barbecue, salads, vegetables, seafood, beef, or chicken. Special dietary needs can always be catered to when guests offer advance notice.

Highlights:

  • Complimentary local beer and wine
  • Plentiful buffet-style breakfast and lunches
  • Local flavors of Belize emphasized in menus

Things we like:

  • Well-equipped photo center
  • Hot tub and wet bar
  • Warm and consistent water conditions year-round
  • Varied menu to suit all preferences

Things we don't like:

  • Limited space in staterooms
  • Ship is in need of maintenance
  • Faint odor coming from bathrooms on some cruises
Key Facts
Year Built 1987
Max Divers 18
Price Range Mid-range
Trip Length 5-7 Nights
Internet No
Nitrox Yes ($)
Equipment Rental Yes ($)
Camera Station Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Min. Logged Dives No minimum
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