Philippines Aggressor and Philippines Aggressor II
Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresThe Philippines Aggressor.
The team at Aggressor Liveaboards is known for its meticulous attention to providing the best experience no matter which destination you choose, but guests may not realize the amount of research and time that goes into exploring new routes in a destination. That care is evident in the Philippines, where Aggressor’s two yachts—Philippines Aggressor and Philippines Aggressor II—now cruise to new spots along with well-known sites. Here in the western Pacific Ocean’s “Coral Triangle,” you will have one jaw-dropping experience after another.
“This was the dive trip of a lifetime, and I have been on many other Aggressor trips. The only problem is that I have been spoiled for life. I cannot imagine a better experience; The entire crew was the best ever. The ship was perfect. The food was consistently excellent. Of course, the dives themselves were also magnificent.” - Nicholas W.
Depending on the time of year, the two yachts offer seven- and 10-night itineraries on four different itineraries: Best of the Visayas, Visayas South, Tubbataha and the Tubbataha-Visayas Transition cruise. Where you embark and disembark the yacht depends on which one you choose. The Best of the Visayas itinerary follows a route that takes advantage of the best weather, sea conditions and visibility at the time you board. Conditions permitting, you may visit Malapascua, Capitancillo, Anda, Pamilacan, Balicasag and Cabilao. This itinerary is a jam-packed wonderland of soft coral-covered walls, black sand dives, thresher shark encounters, huge schools of sardines and jacks, and whale shark sightings.
Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresMagical thresher shark encounters.
There are four different routes available in the Visayas South region, which may include Cabilao, Balicasag, Sumilon, Moalboal, Pescador, Siquijor, Apo Island and Dauin. As on all of the Philippines itineraries, this trip is a marine biologist’s dream come true, thanks to the astonishing marine biodiversity—from whale sharks to the reef’s smallest critters, such as waspfish, ghost pipefish and anemonefish.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Sulu Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage site, where a head-swiveling array of beautiful reefs, macro creatures and sharks await you. North Atoll, South Atoll and Jessie Beazley Reef are patrolled by blacktip, whitetip, grey reef, silky, whale sharks and the occasional hammerhead.
During the seasonal transition charter, a 10-night, 11-day itinerary, you get the best of both the Visayas and Tubbataha as the yacht relocates between its port in Cebu and the one in Puerta Princessa.
Whichever itinerary or yacht you choose, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of the world’s most exotic and spectacular archipelagoes.
Need to Know
Home Port: Depends on itinerary
Dive Season: Year-round
Dive Conditions: 77˚F-86˚F; diving is from 20-foot Zodiac tenders
Travel Tip: Guests should arrive at least one day prior to the departure date and stay in a hotel or resort. You can download the yacht’s complete “Know Before You Go” PDF under the Travel Information tab on Aggressor’s website.
Courtesy of Aggressor AdventuresPhilippines Aggressor and Philippines Aggressor II transport divers to the best dive sites throughout the Coral Triangle for encounters withsharks, macro critters, an array of corals and more.
Yacht Specs
Length/Beam
PA: 135 feet/28.5 feet; PAII: 140 feet/26 feet
Passenger to Staff Ratio
PA: 24/15; PAII: 28/15
Staterooms/Beds
PA: 12/24; PAII: 13/26
Bathrooms
Staterooms have private head and shower, individual climate control and hair dryer.
Sun Deck
Shaded area, chaise lounges and deck chairs, and hot tub.
Food/Beverages
All meals, snacks and beverages are provided, including a limited selection of local beer and wine.
WiFi
Email is available onboard through the satellite system (there is a charge for outgoing email); the satellite phone is for emergency calls and texts only.
