Aggressor Required Diving Equipment

All SCUBA diving activities are required to utilize the following equipment:

 

The following equipment is required for each diver (in addition to what is provided above).

• Masks, fins, snorkel
• Buoyancy Compensator with power inflator
• Regulator system with 1st stage, primary 2nd stage, and alternate second stage
• Submersible pressure gauge
• Dive Computer

Recommended for each diver:

• Exposure protection or wetsuit
• SMB signaling device for deploying from depth with reel or spool (required in destinations diving from a tender
• Surface signaling device (whistle or similar)
• Reef hook (depending on the destination)
• DIN valve adapter (if needed)
• Gloves (unless the destination does not allow them)
• Nautilus Marine Rescue Unit

Aggressor Loaner Program 

Aggressor Adventures in partnership with MARES is pleased to offer guests a 'Free Loaner' during their cruise if a piece of equipment fails or if your luggage is lost during transit to the yacht. (based on availability)

Note: Yacht staff are not permitted to attempt repairs on the inner workings of guests' dive equipment, camera equipment or electronic equipment.

 

Nitrox Unlimited: $100

This includes all Nitrox fills at 32% for certified Nitrox divers. Proof of certification required.

7 night charters . . . . $100
8 night charters . . . . $125
10 night charters . . . $150
- daily rate is pro-rated by diving days

Nitrox Student Fills: $80

This includes all nitrox tank fills at 32% beyond the certification level and only available to those who take the course onboard.

7 night charters . . . . $80
8 night charters . . . . $105
10 night charters . . . $130

Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS

7 nights . . . $25 Maldives Aggressor II

(available  complimentary on the Palau Aggressor II,  Cocos Island Aggressor, Okeanos Aggressor II, Red Sea Aggressor IV, Red Sea Aggressor V & Galapagos Aggressor III) 

100 cubic ft and/or 15L Tank Rentals

The yachts make every effort to have larger tanks available when requested but cannot guarantee availability. If the request is met, it will be on a first come first serve basis and the prices are: 
7 night charters…. $75.   10 night charters…. $120.

Rebreathers - Aggressor Liveaboards® yachts are not able to support rebreather diving. Rebreather divers may be accommodated on private charters by special request.

Solo/Independent Diver Diving:   All dives from Aggressor Liveaboards are buddy team dives.  A buddy team consists of two or three individuals. Dive staff are not considered “buddies” unless the guest and dive staff member are the only individuals participating in the dive.

Sidemount Diving - Sidemount is a scuba diving equipment configuration which has diving cylinders mounted alongside the diver, below the shoulders and along the hips, instead of on the back of the diver. For logistical reasons, the Aggressor Liveaboards® will only accept sidemount divers using single tank configurations.

Private Dive Guides & Diving Supervision

Private dive guides are not available. Our goal is to ensure that all guests have an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the underwater experience. We aim to avoid providing services that would result in exclusive or unequal adventure encounters for different guests.

We understand that diving is not just an activity; it's a passion for exploring our underwater world. That's why we empower you and your buddy to take charge of your diving experience.  While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive begins with a comprehensive briefing from our experienced staff, providing you with the information you need. As certified divers, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your dives while respecting the limits of your experience and those set by the briefing and your certification agency.

When diving is directly off the yacht, at least one staff member will be in the water offering support, underwater photography and videography, and critter spotting services. On select dive sites, a staff member may assist a group in finding specific points of interest. However, we do not directly supervise dives, and guests are not required to follow the in-water staff member. In some destinations, especially those with tender diving, a staff member will accompany each tender group and be in the water to offer assistance and ensure the group stays together. However, buddy teams can operate independently. If a buddy team needs to surface early, the entire group is not required to abort the dive and follow. The buddy team should follow their training procedures for surfacing from a dive and signaling the tender driver or yacht staff that everything is OK once on the surface.

Underwater Photography   

 

Today’s compact digital cameras make it easy for first time u/w photographers to capture beautiful images and video. Aggressor Liveaboards offer photo courses and coaching on all yachts by photo pros.

If you would like to purchase a camera set up, we highly recommend contacting Backscatter.