The Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard represents a proven standard for divers seeking a seamless, professional, and dedicated dive vacation in the Bahamas. This 100-foot motor yacht is purpose-built for divers, operating weekly Saturday-to-Saturday cruises designed to maximize time at the archipelago's most sought-after sites. Part of the globally recognized Aggressor Fleet, it offers a turn-key experience where every detail is engineered to support a week of liveaboard exploration. With a strict limit of just 14 guests, the atmosphere is focused yet personal, ensuring small dive groups and attentive service from a crew dedicated to the Aggressor motto: "We do it right."
The vessel's layout prioritizes diver logistics and comfort. The large, uncluttered dive deck is the operational heart, featuring individual gear stations, 2 freshwater showers, and dedicated camera tables with low-pressure air hoses for safe equipment preparation. Diving is conducted directly from the vessel, allowing for a flexible schedule of up to 5 dives per day, including night dives. For those certified, nitrox is available to extend bottom time. Recognizing that modern liveaboard diving is often about 'capturing that moment', the Bahamas Aggressor I includes a unique asset: a fully equipped photo and video editing center in the saloon, allowing photographers to charge, download, and edit their work between dives - a feature that underscores the operator's understanding of its guests' passions.
After a day of diving, the liveaboard yacht offers comfortable spaces to relax and recharge. The air-conditioned main saloon provides a communal area for briefings, viewing the day's footage, or enjoying the entertainment system. On the sun deck, a welcome hot tub offers a place to unwind under the stars. Accommodations are functional and private, with all cabins featuring ensuite facilities. The culinary approach is designed to satisfy an active diver's appetite, with buffet-style breakfasts and lunches and full-service dinners featuring a mix of American classics, local specialties, and weekly highlights like a deck BBQ. Beverages, including a selection of local beer and wine, are included, removing the need for a tab at the end of your cruise.
Choosing a Bahamas Aggressor liveaboard means joining a network with over 40 years of experience in operating dedicated dive vessels worldwide. The 'Aggressor Advantage' is a commitment to consistency, safety, and dive-centric service. The crew are not just staff but experienced dive professionals and local guides focused on facilitating your underwater experience. A cherished fleet tradition is the Friday evening sunset cocktail party, after which guests and crew often dine ashore at a local restaurant - a real opportunity to experience a taste of Bahamian culture and celebrate the week's adventures together, with arrangements handled by the crew.
The Bahamas Aggressor I specializes in 2 distinct itineraries, each showcasing a different dimension of Bahamian diving. On its Exuma Cays route departing from Nassau, the focus is on the dramatic walls, lush coral reefs, and varied animal encounters of the archipelago, with iconic dives at sites like the Lost Blue Hole and Pillar Wall. The alternative Tiger Beach tour, departing from Freeport, offers a completely different experience centered on the remote, shallow sand flats of the Little Bahama Bank, renowned for observational dives with tiger sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, lemon sharks, and the occasional great hammerhead.
The Bahamas Aggressor I is designed for liveaboard divers who want to focus on diving. It eliminates the hassles of daily boat logistics, tank refills, and meal planning, offering instead a streamlined week where the rhythm is set by the dive schedule. It is an ideal choice for photographers, for those valuing the camaraderie of a small group of serious divers, and for anyone who appreciates the reliability of a globally trusted operator. It promises not extravagance, but excellence in the elements that matter most: efficient diving, expert local guidance, and a comfortable, functional home on the water from which to discover the submerged wonders of the Bahamas.
There are 5 Deluxe double/twin bed staterooms (with a lower double bed and upper single bed) and 1 Quad 4-share stateroom with 2 sets of twin bunk beds. All staterooms on the Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms and are on the lower deck.
All the staterooms have:
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Portholes
- Private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
- Hand basin, towels, toiletries and hair dryer
- TV/DVD player
- Cabinet and mirror
- Mains outlet 110 volts (US standard) - 24 hours per day
No. of bathrooms / showers - 6 / 6 - hot water
Nassau, Exumas, Eleuthera
Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Nassau: Lost Blue Hole, Periwinkle Reef; Exuma Cays: Amberjack Reef, Austin Smith Wreck, Blacktip Wall, Cathedral, Pillar Wall, The Washing Machine, Jeep Reef, Cracked Coral Head, Barracuda Shoals, Wax Cut Drift; Eleuthera: Monolith, Cave Rock; Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador): Cave Reef, Empress Pinnacles
Day 1
You will board the Bahamas Aggressor I at Elizabeth on Bay Marina in the late afternoon. The tour leader will welcome you onboard the liveaboard, assign your cabin, and provide a detailed orientation about the boat's features and the week's diving plans. After the briefing, you will enjoy a welcome dinner as the boat anchors for the night. A restful evening in your comfortable cabin will prepare you for the week of diving ahead.
Core Days
Each day, you will experience up to 4-5 incredible dives at the Bahamas' most breathtaking underwater sites.
In the Nassau area, your diving will begin at the Lost Blue Hole, a massive underwater sinkhole surrounded by coral heads, stingrays, and schools of tropical fish. The sandy bottom around the hole shelters small critters like banded jawfish and seminole gobies. Nurse sharks are frequently seen here, and during spring, you may spot blacknose sharks patrolling the depths. Nearby, Periwinkle Reef offers excellent macro diving, where you can observe fascinating small marine life in shallower waters.
As the liveaboard cruise moves to the Exuma Cays, you will dive at Amberjack Reef, known for its abundant fish life, including reef sharks and large groupers. During your safety stop, bigeye trevallies often surround divers in mesmerizing schools. The Austin Smith Wreck, an intact tugboat, provides an exciting exploration site with marine life thriving on its structure. Dramatic wall dives await at Cathedral and Pillar Wall, where colorful sponges and black corals attract turtles and eagle rays. For adrenaline-pumping drifts, The Washing Machine delivers strong currents that bring in pelagic action.
You might also explore Barracuda Shoals, where barracuda schools patrol the reef, and Wax Cut Drift, a thrilling ride through canyons. If conditions allow, the liveaboard itinerary may include Eleuthera's Monolith, a stunning coral pillar, or Half Moon Cay's Empress Pinnacles, known for its impressive coral formations.
One shark feed dive is included in each Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard trip, offering close encounters with Caribbean reef or nurse sharks. For those who love night diving, sites like Jeep Reef or Cracked Coral Head reveal the reef's nocturnal activity.
On the final afternoon, the boat returns to Nassau for provisioning and fueling. You will have free time to explore the island, shop, or relax. The crew will host a sunset cocktail party, and dinner will be served at a local restaurant, with reservations and transportation arranged for you.
Final Day
After a continental breakfast, you will depart the Bahamas Aggressor for the airport. If you are extending your stay, arrangements can be made for transportation to your local hotel.
Grand Bahama (8 Days / 7 Nights - 27 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Grand Bahama (West End): El Capitan, El Dorado, Sugar Wreck, Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Shark Paradise, Hog Fish, Mini Wall, Mount Olympus
Day 1
The Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard yacht is docked at the Old Bahama Bay Resort in Freeport and will depart early evening for the night anchorage. The tour leader will welcome you onboard with a drink and snacks, assign a cabin to you and explain the boat features in detail and the plans for the coming days. A welcome dinner will be served. After a good night's sleep in your comfortable cabin, the diving will commence the next day.
Core Days
Prepare for an unforgettable underwater adventure with 4-5 daily dives at Grand Bahama's most spectacular sites. Your liveaboard diving safari will highlight Tiger Beach, a stunning white sand-bottom site frequented by tiger sharks, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, and Caribbean reef sharks. Kneel calmly on the sand as these magnificent predators glide around you. The divemasters use a specialized 'scent triangle' technique to encourage shark activity while maintaining safety.
At Hog Fish Reef, explore a lively coral garden filled with soft and hard corals, home to schools of snappers and angelfish. Watch for hogfish of all sizes patrolling the sandy edges. Nearby, Fish Tales dazzles with its forest of gorgonians, yellow sea whips, orange spiny rods, and giant sea fans, home to huge numbers of tropical fish.
Don't miss El Capitan, a massive underwater mound blanketed in gorgonians and hard corals, flanked by 2 dramatic pinnacles. This site offers both big fish action and fascinating macro life. For wreck enthusiasts, the Sugar Wreck provides an exciting exploration opportunity.
Elsewhere, Shark Paradise is another premier shark observation site where multiple species interact. Mini Wall is a perfect drift dive along a coral-covered drop-off. Mount Olympus is a breathtaking seamount attracting pelagics and reef fish. El Dorado is known for its spectacular coral formations and abundant marine life.
The Bahamas Aggressor liveaboard returns to Freeport in the early afternoon on your last full day. Enjoy free time for shopping or island tours, a festive sunset cocktail party hosted by the crew, and dinner at a local restaurant (reservations and transportation arranged by staff).
Day 8
After a final breakfast, you will depart for the airport If you are extending your stay, arrangements can be made for onward transportation.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Indulge in a culinary journey on your Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard cruise featuring bountiful American classics, Caribbean flavors, and the freshest local seafood prepared by the talented onboard chefs. The generous buffet-style meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon, while snacks are offered alfresco.
Breakfast - Start your dive days with an abundant morning selection including:
* Hot favorites: Fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, golden hash browns, and made-to-order omelets with your choice of toppings.
* Sweet options: Belgian waffles with tropical fruit compote, cinnamon French toast, or banana pancakes drizzled with local honey.
* Healthy choices: Fresh fruit platters, Greek yogurt parfaits with granola, and steel-cut oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins.
* Daily specials like coconut Johnny cakes or Bahamian stew fish with grits
Lunchtime - Recharge midday with:
* Island specialties: Conch fritters with lime aioli, jerk chicken with fried plantains, or cracked lobster tails.
* Build-your-own taco bars featuring fresh-caught mahi mahi or spiced ground beef with all the fixings.
* Hearty sandwiches on freshly baked bread - try the famous Reuben or grilled grouper BLT.
* Cool crisp salads like mango avocado salad or classic Caesar with homemade croutons.
Chef's Dinner - Each evening features a new themed dinner:
* Bahamian Night: Creamy conch chowder, baked macaroni and cheese, peas 'n rice, and guava duff for dessert.
* Surf & Turf Night: Grilled filet mignon with garlic butter shrimp, roasted asparagus, and chocolate lava cake.
* Italian Night: Homemade lasagna, chicken parmesan, garlic knots, and tiramisu.
* Seafood Extravaganza: Whole grilled lobster, seared scallops, coconut rice, and key lime pie.
24/7 Snacks & Beverages:
* Help yourself to the always-available snack station with fresh fruit, cookies, trail mix, and chips.
* Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks including fruit-infused waters, specialty coffees, and fresh-squeezed juices.
* Sunset happy hour featuring Bahamian Kalik beers and tropical cocktails.
* Premium wine pairings available for purchase to complement your dinners.
Special dietary needs - The chefs will happily cater:
* Vegetarian/vegan options like coconut curry vegetables or grilled portobello steaks.
* Gluten-free adaptations of most menu items.
* Other dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Note: While we maintain a well-stocked bar, guests may bring specialty liquors to enjoy during the dive cruise. Please inform us of any food allergies when booking.
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Crew were amazing on board. But the boat beginning to look dated and quite small.
Dive The World is always available for any questions and willing to help.
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Yana Brake, Monaco, 12 March 2023 ...
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Spacious boat space in the common areas. En-suite bathroom is very tiny, especially in the quad cabin. Enjoyed the hot tub. Good food and crew was great." -
Elaine You, United States, 3 January 2023 ...
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The crew was the best! However, the boat is old, run down, worn out, never again. The strength of the cruise was the boat crew. With a lesser crew the tripwould have been a failure." -
Morten Sanderford, Norway, 27 December 2023 ...
MORE TRIP DETAILS
Notes: Shark diving: All shark interactions are natural, passive and observational in style. The Aggressor Fleet does not actively feed sharks nor chum the waters.
Dive experience: All Open Water-certified divers may join these Bahamas liveaboard trips.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, local beer and wine, dives (as detailed in the safaris above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max 14 divers to 1 DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts, sales tax.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental (incl dive computer: USD 225 per week), diving insurance, port and park fees (USD 299 per 7 night trip and USD 389 per 10 night trip), restaurant meal on final evening. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).
Optional extras: Transfers to the boat from the airport/hotel/port, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 100 per cruise), torch. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.
How to get there: You should aim to arrive Nassau/Freeport on Saturday. Boarding the Bahamas Aggressor I is at 4-5 pm on Saturday for a 6 pm departure to the night anchorage, prior to the first dives on Sunday morning. Return to port is after lunch on Friday afternoon with check-out at 8 am on Saturday morning. The crew will transfer you to the airport or nearby hotels. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Elizabeth on Bay Marina in downtown Nassau is the main departure port for Bahamas Aggressor I liveaboard cruises, which is nearby Nassau International Airport. For some cruises the port will be Old Bahama Bay Resort in Grand Bahama not far from Grand Bahama International Airport (Freeport). For more details, including airlines, see our Bahamas travel information section.
Non-diver rate: USD 200 off the full published price (does not apply to specials).
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travelers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the normal published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 6 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in the Standard 4-share cabin free of charge (total 7 or more guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 12 guests and 2 additional persons can join in the Standard 4-share cabin free of charge (total 14 guests).
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