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Diving on the Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard
The Galapagos Aggressor III charter runs on a Thursday to Thursday, 7-night, 8-day itinerary departing from and returning to Santa Cruz, Baltra. Divers can expect to log up to four dives a day at world renowned dive sites, with two morning and two afternoon dives at various sites. Additionally, two night dives will be offered.
Dives will vary in depth from 40 to 130 feet (12 to 40 m) and will, at times, have strong currents and marginal to moderate visibility. Two distinct dive seasons offer different opportunities to see megafauna.
From June to November, water temperatures range from 60 to 75 F (16 to 24 C). The cooler temperatures coincide with an increased chance to dive with whale sharks. From December to May, water temperatures range from 70 to 86 F (21 to 30 C). Waters are typically warmer and clearer and divers have a greater chance to see hammerheads, manta rays, and eagle rays. Regardless of the time of year, divers should plan on a 5 to 7 mm wetsuit.
All dives are done from two 20-foot tenders. Dive sites include Punta Carrion, Wolf and Darwin, Cabo Marshall, Cousins Rock, Punta Vincente Roca, and more. Rental gear and nitrox are available for extra costs. This vessel also features two warm, freshwater showers for post-dive, battery charging and rinsing stations for cameras, and field guides to help with fish ID. Gear can be stored in personal lockers. Two land excursions include hiking to Bartolome Summit, a panga ride to Pinnacle Rock, and a trip to the Santa Cruz highlands to see the Tortoise Reserve.
Highlights:
- Up to four dives per day
- Diving with megafauna including whale sharks, manta rays, and hammerheads
- Two land excursions included
Onboard the Galapagos Aggressor III
The Galapagos Aggressor III is a 100-foot-long (30 m) vessel built in 1993 and renovated in 2011. It can accommodate 16 divers in eight staterooms, which are split into four deluxe staterooms with twin beds and four master staterooms with twin or double beds. All cabins have an en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, TV, and hairdryer. The master staterooms offer ocean views. The deluxe staterooms have portholes.
Social areas include a large salon with a dining area and a top deck with shade, a hot tub, lounge chairs, and bar and grill. Each night the Galapagos Aggressor III staff offers entertainment including lectures, movies, and games. An onboard library is available and accepts donations. No internet is available.
Highlights:
- Air-conditioned rooms with windows
- Ample deck space, including a covered deck with hot tub
- Ensuite bathrooms
Dining onboard the Galapagos Aggressor III
All meals are chef-prepared with a varied menu of American and local cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style. Dinner is chef prepared and plated. Snacks, sodas, coffee, tea, and juices are complimentary, along with complimentary local beer and wine. Wednesday night dinner is at a local restaurant, and is not included in the price of the charter.
Breakfast typically consists of fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals, and juices. Lunch consists of hot soups, homemade breads, salads, and sandwiches. The dinner menu includes salads, vegetables, seafood, an entree (beef or chicken), and a homemade dessert. Dietary and vegetarian requests may be accommodated. Breakfast is served on Thursday before divers depart for the airport.
Highlights:
- Chef-prepared meals
- Homemade desserts
- Complimentary juices, sodas, local wine, and beer
Things we like:
- Offers the chance the see megafauna including whale sharks, hammerheads, and manta rays
- Friendly crew and clean rooms
- Guides provide presentations about the marine life
- Complimentary local beer and wine
- Chef-prepared food and homemade desserts
- Two land excursions
- Hot tub and ample lounging areas
- Warm, freshwater showers and rinsing stations
Things we don't like:
- Best for advanced divers
- No internet
- Night dives are contingent on the trip and may not occur
Key Facts
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Max Divers | 16 |
| Price Range | Luxury |
| 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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