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Explore a world of colourful caverns and coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, bustling walls, awesome blue holes, heart-pounding shark encounters and mysterious war wrecks from aboard the luxurious 106' Palau Aggressor II.

Travelling through the green mushroom shaped Rock islands on the 30' high-speed, jet-driven skiff lets you explore Palau's outer reefs as never before. Dive legendary Blue Hole, Shark City, Short & Big Drop-off, Blue Corner, German Channel and the picturesque Rock Islands. Investigate miles of dazzling barrier reef, pristine and bustling with life. Most dives in Palau are drift dives so guests should be experienced divers.

In early November, 1994, the newly constructed Palau Aggressor II set sail for the Republic of Palau from Nichols Brothers shipyard in Freeland, Whidbey Island, Washington. The Palau Aggressor II is a 106-foot, 16-passenger catamaran built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is 30 feet wide, diesel-powered and has 110-volt power on board.

The all-aluminium, 2,100 hp, jet-driven power catamaran is capable of 21 knots, while only drawing four and one-half feet of water. This feature revolutionized diving in Palau by allowing high speed access through its outer reefs at any tide. Cruising in unparalleled luxury, the wave piercing "z" bow will transport divers to the most remote sites Palau has to offer in total comfort and state-of-the-art stability. She can accommodate any special requests or itineraries when the entire vessel is chartered for private groups.

The salon is an attractively furnished area designed for comfort and relaxation. The entertainment centre features a large screen TV, VCR with all video camera capabilities, CD player and a well-stocked library of books and magazines, videos, compact discs and slides. A self-service indoor/outdoor bar is open 24 hours a day. The bar, a popular gathering place, is constructed of solid teak and has retractable windows for a fresh open air feeling. Three large dining tables are also part of this huge room.

Breakfast and dinner are eaten indoors, however, lunch is often enjoyed alfresco at the bar. A soothing hot tub is located on the open deck near the bar. The third level features a "moon deck," a 30-foot wide shaded deck. Here guests may relax on a chaise lounge or nap in a hammock.

8 x “Deluxe” staterooms with queen size bed and single bunk above, private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer. Located on the main deck.
• 1 x “Double” stateroom with queen size bed and single bunk above, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer. Located on the main deck. The “Double” room opens onto the dive deck.

Each stateroom is fully carpeted and insulated for sound, storage space is generous. Water makers provide an abundance of fresh water. All staterooms are just a step away from the dive deck, and each room has a large window just above water level.

Palau Itinerary

Each week the exclusive 18-passenger jet-drive catamaran Palau Aggressor II and its high speed skiff sets off on an incredible odyssey. For the next six days, you'll enjoy diving up to five times a day at distant outer reefs unseen by most divers--without shuttling back and forth to a resort for meals and sleep. Just relax, as the high-speed, jet-driven catamaran unveils Palau's alluring underwater bounty--all set in 82-84 degree water with visibility exceeding 100 feet.

Guests arriving in Palau on Sunday morning, are met by an Aggressor representative at the Palau Airport and taken to the Palau Pacific Resort. At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, you will be taken by a Palau Aggressor II crew member from the hotel to the Aggressor. Guests board the Palau Aggressor II that afternoon, unpack, relax and enjoy a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Diving begins Monday morning and ends Saturday afternoon when the Palau Aggressor II returns to port. Most guests make four to five dives a day. Throughout your week aboard, you'll be treated to incomparable live-aboard luxury, and quickly see why Palau Aggressor II has been named "Best Live-Aboard" in Rodale's Scuba Diving READER'S CHOICE AWARDS.

The following Saturday afternoon, the Palau Aggressor II returns to port. Guests may spend the afternoon shopping, sight seeing or just relaxing onboard until the evening cocktail party hosted by the crew. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. Check-out is 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The crew will drive you to the Palau airport or a hotel if you are extending your vacation.

Features

Towards the stern of the Palau Aggressor II, guests enter the large dive deck. This is the area where divers suit up and prepare their gear. Each diver has his own personal dive station complete with seat and locker. Most dives are made from the high-speed skiff. The 30-foot skiff accommodates all divers. Each diver has a tank rack and seat on the skiff. All tanks are filled in place on the skiff with either air or nitrox (extra charge). There is a full line of dive gear available, as well as certification and specialty courses including Nitrox certification.

Divers board the skiff at deck level then the skiff is lowered into the water by a hydraulic lift. After the dive is made, the skiff cruises into the lift and returns to deck level where guests safely disembark. Divers can rinse off with two freshwater showers on the dive deck. A dive briefing area, camera table with low-pressure air hoses, camera rinse tank, head and E-6 photo lab are all part of the roomy dive deck.

The water temperature averages between 82 to 85F (28 to 30 C) year round. A thin wet suit (1/8" maximum -3mm) or lycra suit (Darlex or Polartec) is recommended, however, as divers often make four or more dives a day and can develop a chill. The visibility ranges from 60 to 100 feet (18 to 35 metres). On the outer reefs and walls, visibility usually exceeds 100 feet ( 35 metres )

Great photo opportunities abound for the expert and beginner alike. Onboard E-6 photo processing and underwater camera rentals are also available. A full range of photo and video equipment is available for hire on board.

Prices: 2008 - 2009	Season	7 nights (Sun to Sun) per person
Deluxe stateroom- private ensuite	1 Jan 07 - 6 Jan 08	US$ 2695*
	6 Jan 08 - 4 Jan 09	US$ 2795*
	4 Jan 09 - 3 Jan 10	US$ 2895*
Double cabin - private ensuite	1 Jan 07 - 6 Jan 08	US$ 2495*
	6 Jan 08 - 4 Jan 09	US$ 2595*
	4 Jan 09 - 3 Jan 10	US$ 2695*
Quality hire gear (BCD/regulator)		US$ 120
Hire dive computer		US$ 125
* Plus: US$35 weekly cabin tax, US$55 dive tax, US$20 airport departure fee, US$100 fuel surcharge		US$ 210
Non-divers discount / consecutive charters discount		US$ 200
Included: Accommodations aboard the vessel 5.5 dive days 4 to 5 dives per full day Compressed air tanks, weights & weight belts. Airport transfers on day of arrival and departure All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages NOT Included: Aggressor Fleet fuel supplement (US$100 p/p) Local Govt & dive taxes (US$110 p/p) Airfare, insurance, equipment rentals, Nitrox fills, certification or specialty courses, hotel stays or day rooms, dinner on final evening, crew gratuity.