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• built and in operation since 1992
• Enlarged and refit in 2003
• Capacity: 14 passengers and 9 crew.
• Length: 100 ft. Beam: 22 ft.
• Custom built steel hull and superstructure.
• Powered by two 300 hp turbo diesel engines and two 65 kw generators for continuous 24 hour operation.
• 5,000 gallons fuel (diesel).10 knots cruising speed.
• 2,000 miles cruising speed.
• Fully air-conditioned.
• Equipped with 2 GPS Satellite positioning systems, 2 Radar (24, 40 miles), Sonar,VHF, SSB radio-communications, EPIRB, Iridium and Imarsat satellite phones.
• Email services are available aboard our Vessels.
• Fire alarm sensors and fire extinguishing systems.
• First Aid and DAN oxygen equipment on board the main vessel as well as O2 kits on both inflatables.
• 30 U.S.C.G. approved life jackets, two inflatable oceangoing 12 passenger life-raft and two 10 passenger inflatables.
• Large professionally arranged dive-deck-platform, with thirty 80 ft3 aluminum tanks. Individual preparation space and gear storage is assigned to each diver. Fresh water is plentiful on the dive platform for showers and rinse tanks for cleaning gear. Two camera tables, a battery charging station and an outside head are also available.
• Unlimited compressed air, weights and belts are provided.We carry 2 powerful BAUER K-14 electric air compressors for quick refills and a state of the art Nitrox filling station.
• Rental dive and digital photo equipment. Lounge area features a CD music system, as well as a NTSC 25" color TV-Monitor with VHS/DVD video system and plugs for viewing your daily videos or films from our video library.
• Fresh water: 1,200/gal/day desalinization plant, 4,800 gallons storage.
• Electric current 110/220 AC + 12V.
• Digital photography and personalized video available.
• ITINERARY

  DIVING GALAPAGOS, WITH AGGRESSOR FLEET CHARTERS DO NOT INCLUDE:

  Galapagos Park entrance fee $ 100,00 • International airfare. Galapagos flights. Travel cancellation insurance, which is strongly advised for all cruises. • Equipment rentals, whether scuba, photo or video. • Nitrox refills. You must pay extra for these custom tank fills.• Premium imported alcoholic drinks, such as vintage wines.• Scuba certification or specialty courses. • Hotel stays or day rooms, for those vessels that require arrivals 1 day early. • Dinner on final evening of the cruise. (Guests eat on island of Santa Cruz• Crew tips. We recommend tipping at least 10-15%,

  If you arrive in San Cristobal on Thursday, a crew member will greet you at the San Cristobal airport & drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Thursday afternoon near San Cristobal followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Friday morning the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by the smells of coffee & a home-cooked breakfast.

• Dive Site #1

• • San Cristobal  Island /  Isla Lobos Sandy bottom No current Moderate to shallow depth check-out dive
  • Sea Lions

  Dive Site #2

  • Seymour Island Rocks & sand Currents moderate to strong. Normally 30 ft. - 100 ft.
  • Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White-tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals

  Dive Site #3

  • Wolf Island Rocks 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 90 ft
  • Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals

  Dive Site #4

  • Darwin Island Rocks 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 90 ft.
  • Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks

  Dive Site #5

  • Santiago  Island  /  Cousin  Wall Moderate currents. Normally  40 ft. - 100 ft.
  • Eagle Rays, Jacks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, Hammerhead Sharks

  Dive Site #6a

  • Santa Cruz  Island  /  Rocas & Gordon Wall Rocks, sand 1 to 2 knots 40 ft. - 100 ft.
  • Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White Tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions

  Dive Site #6b

  • Santa Cruz  Island (another locale)  /  Islas Plazas Sandy bottom No current Shallow dive
  • Sea Lions
  • Wednesday afternoon, the Galapagos Aggressors dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday evening the crew hosts a cocktail party. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. At midnight, the Aggressors set off for San Cristobal. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Thursday morning. If you are flying out Thursday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the San Cristobal airport. Due to cooler water temperatures & strong currents, Galapagos diving is not at all suitable for novice divers.