Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresLuxury amenities and stellar staff aboard liveaboards such as Raja Ampat Aggressor proved valuable to readers in this year’s survey.
Aggressor Liveaboards has been the hallmark of Aggressor Adventures since 1984, when guests aboard the first Cayman Aggressor charter headed out from George Town to explore the legendary reefs and walls around Grand Cayman. At the time, no one was sure that the liveaboard concept was sustainable, but week after week, avid divers filled the Cayman Aggressor charters. When entrepreneur and current CEO Wayne Brown purchased the fleet in 2007, he had a vision to not only expand the fleet across the globe but also to create a brand that divers trust.
This year, thousands of divers responded to our annual Readers Choice survey and gave Aggressor Liveaboards 100 awards—more than any other liveaboard company in the history of our annual survey and proof that the brand’s commitment to strict safety protocols, experienced and professional staff, luxury and comfort on their liveaboards, access to premier diving locations and environmental stewardship has paid off.
Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresAll Aggressor Liveaboards staff are highly trained to facilitate a safe and award-winning trip.
As Jonathan Ayers, Aggressor’s Most Traveled Guest Winner for 2025, said:
"The Aggressor captains and crew have ALL been absolutely outstanding. The emphasis is on safety and personal service. I believe Aggressor Adventures is unique in the dive industry in the professionalism which is provided. I do not believe any other company comes close. Further, every person I have dealt with at Aggressor Adventures has strived to provide an exceptional experience, whether under the water, on the boat or during the shore adventures."
The Aggressor Adventures brand also includes Aggressor Signature Lodges, Aggressor River Cruises and Aggressor Floating Resorts. For 42 years, Aggressor Adventures has designed “Adventures of a Lifetime”—thrilling, personalized adventures for its guests—but it takes more than a spectacular location for a liveaboard company to establish trust with its guests.
Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresEach trip with Aggressor truly is an adventure of a lifetime.
All Aggressor Liveaboards staff are highly trained, professionally licensed, and comply with local maritime laws and regulations. The yachts are equipped with redundant power and water systems, emergency communication systems and smoke alarms. The yacht’s staff conduct annual safety reviews and regular emergency drills to ensure staff preparedness. Diving programs are run by professionals. The liveaboard yachts are designed to spoil guests with comfortable accommodations, gourmet meals, complimentary beverages and luxury amenities. Aggressor provides access to unique routes in premier locations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Central America, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. Aggressor Adventures also actively promotes environmental stewardship.
Readers consistently praised the company’s all-inclusive approach, attentive and friendly staff, luxury accommodations, and commitment to the safety and comfort of its guests. After just one trip, you’ll discover why Aggressor Adventures is renowned for world-class adventures, whether you’ve booked a liveaboard trip, river cruise or exotic topside excursion.
Choose Your Aggressor Adventure
Want more than diving? Extend a Red Sea Aggressor charter with a river cruise aboard the Nile Queen II. You’ll visit Luxor to see the Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and so much more. You’ll also love Aggressor’s two Signature Lodges, Chiang Mai and Sri Lanka. Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand, where excursions introduce you to Thai culture, including the old walled city of Chiang Mai. Guests of the Sri Lanka Signature Lodge visit exotic national parks to encounter leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and more.
2026 Readers Choice Awards
Aggressor Liveaboards set the bar high when it earned 100 awards—a survey record—in multiple categories for multiple yachts across the Caribbean Sea, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean.
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