Maldives Aggressor II

The steel-hulled Maldives Aggressor II liveaboard offers discerning divers the best Maldivian itineraries on Aggressor cruises year round. At 41m (135 ft), this is among the biggest liveaboards cruising the azure atolls at a comfortable 9 knots.

If you are among the maximum 22 diving guests, you will appreciate the convenience and space of the 18m dedicated diving dhoni. Onboard the dhoni, your diving gear will be stored in your individual gear lockers, prepped and ready for up to 4 dives a day. Tanks will be refilled in-situ with either air or nitrox for qualified divers. Entry and exit is comfortable from the large platform. There are 2 freshwater showers and a bathroom for your convenience. The dhoni has separate camera rinse tanks, camera charging station and large dedicated camera table for you to prep your gear between dives. The mother ship also features a dedicated photo/video area for your use.

You can select your accommodation from 3 different classes of stateroom that offer a variety of sleeping options. The main deck Suite stateroom is spacious, with the highlight being port and starboard panoramic sea views. All cabins have entertainment systems, personal safety box and en-suite bathrooms.

Your home away from home for your 7 / 10 nights cruise offers plenty of areas to relax when you are not diving. You can head to the partially shaded sun deck with 360 degree views of breathtaking Maldives scenery. This sun lovers' spot offers loungers, Jacuzzi, bar and BBQ. The main deck saloon is where you can retreat to when you have had your share of vitamin D. The air-conditioned saloon includes an entertainment system, books and games for your enjoyment.

The 16 attentive crew will ensure that your Maldives diving cruise experience is one to remember. From preparing filling buffet breakfasts to fuel you for your first dive, to providing table serviced dinners, from pouring complimentary wine and beer, to guiding you on your unforgettable Maldives dives, they are sure to impress!

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Dive experience: When guests compete their Cruise Application they affirm that they are fit to dive in the Maldives region for which they applied. This implies physical fitness, dive skills, and dive experience. The best person to judge that is the diver themselves. The Maldives Aggressor expect divers to accept personal responsibility for their fitness to dive.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, local wine and beer, return transfers to the boat from airport, dives (as detailed in the trips above), tanks, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (11 divers per guide), 12% GST on cruise price.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (includes dive computer, US$ 175 for 7 nights, US$ 260 for 10 nights), port, park and Green tax fees (US$ 340 for 7 nights and US$ 425 for 10 nights). Some of the listed trips might include snorkelling at Hanifaru Bay (park fee of US$ 20 per person), GST on all items and services purchased on board. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 100 for the 7 night trips and US$ 150 for the 10 night trips, in 12 litre tanks), dive insurance. 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: Maldives Aggressor II departs from either Male, Laamu, Addu or Gan. For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section. Boarding is at 5 pm, then the yacht departs on tour. The last dive of the trip will be at around 2 pm on the second last day of the trip. Check out is at 8 am on the final day. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: US$ 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 travellers may choose to share a stateroom or pay a supplement of 65% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 10 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Twin bed stateroom free of charge (total 11 or more guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 20 guests and 2 additional guest can join the cruise in a Twin bed stateroom free of charge.

Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Ari, Felidhoo and Rasdhoo atolls

Day 1
Guests arriving at Male International Airport will be met at the Coffee Club (outside of the arrivals hall) at 3:30 pm. A 15 minute boat ride will bring you to the liveaboard anchored in the Hulhumale Lagoon. Your Cruise Leader will give you a brief introduction to the liveaboard, facilities, crew and safety features after which you will have some paperwork to complete before being shown to your cabin. The Maldives Aggressor II departs for its first night’s anchorage at 5 pm. Your 3 course dinner is served by the attentive crew in the elegant air-conditioned dining area. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow divers and to share past diving stories and toast to your Maldives diving cruise with complimentary beer and wine.

Days 2-7
The dive sites at the specific atolls will be decided upon on a daily basis. The cruise leader will take into account the weather, experience level of cruise guests and if possible, to accommodate divers’ marine wish lists. With a multitude of islands with white sandy beaches, warm topaz waters, year round manta rays, sharks and whale sharks, you’re sure to tick a few must see boxes.
After a continental breakfast at 7 am, a dive briefing will introduce the first dive of the day at 8 am. A hearty buffet breakfast is followed by the 2nd dive. You’ll return to the liveaboard and be greeted by the smell of fresh baked muffins, bruschetta and pizza that are served as your mid morning and afternoon snacks
Now is the time to relax on one of the sun loungers, in the Jacuzzi hot tub or complete your log book in the shade of the open air deck or saloon. Lunch is buffet style Western lunch with local flavours. An example menu could include homemade pumpkin soup, penne carbonara, baked fish, rice, chicken sate, vegetables and fresh fruit cocktail . The third and fourth dives are completed before dinner is served. Aggressor will endeavour to accommodate guests’ special dietary requirements if sufficient notice is given.
On the second last day of your cruise, the crew will host a sundowners cocktail party at 5 pm before guests are transferred to shore to dine on local flavours and delicacies from a Maldivian Buffet.
Please note that there will be only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the tour.

Day 8
An early morning breakfast is served to allow time for fond farewells to the crew and fellow guests. Guests disembark at 8 am and are provided with a complimentary transfer to Male International Airport.

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Maldives Central & Southern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Ari, Felidhoo, Meemu and Rasdhoo atolls

Day 1
Guests arriving at Male International Airport will be met at the Coffee Club (outside of the arrivals hall) at 3:30 pm. A 15 minute boat ride will bring you to the liveaboard anchored in the Hulhumale Lagoon. Your Cruise Leader will give you a brief introduction to the liveaboard, facilities, crew and safety features after which you will have some paperwork to complete before being shown to your cabin. The Maldives Aggressor II departs for its first night’s anchorage at 5 pm. Your 3 course dinner is served by the attentive crew in the elegant air-conditioned dining area. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow divers and to share past diving stories and toast to your Maldives diving cruise with complimentary beer and wine.

Days 2-10
The dive sites at the specific atolls will be decided upon on a daily basis. The cruise leader will take into account the weather, experience level of cruise guests and if possible, to accommodate divers’ marine wish lists. With a multitude of islands with white sandy beaches, warm topaz waters, year round manta rays, sharks and whale sharks, you’re sure to tick a few must see boxes. A highlight of this trip is the opportunity to experience channel dives and marvel at the local pelagic action; grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tunas and jacks, to name but a few. After a continental breakfast at 7 am, a dive briefing will introduce the first dive of the day at 8 am. A hearty buffet breakfast is followed by the 2nd dive. You’ll return to the liveaboard and be greeted by the smell of fresh baked muffins, bruschetta and pizza that are served as your mid morning and afternoon snacks.
Now is the time to relax on one of the sun loungers, in the Jacuzzi hot tub or complete your log book in the shade of the open air deck or saloon. Lunch is buffet style Western lunch with local flavours. An example menu could include homemade pumpkin soup, penne carbonara, baked fish, rice, chicken sate, vegetables and fresh fruit cocktail . The third and fourth dives are completed before dinner is served. Aggressor will endeavour to accommodate guests’ special dietary requirements if sufficient notice is given. On the second last day of your cruise, the crew will host a sundown cocktail party at 5 pm before your final Maldivian dinner.
Please note that there will be only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the tour.

Day 11
An early morning breakfast is served to allow time for fond farewells to the crew and fellow guests. Guests disembark at 8 am and are provided with a complimentary transfer to Male International Airport.

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Maldives Northern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, Baa Atoll: Hanifaru Bay, Raa, Noonu and Lhaviyani atolls

Day 1
Guests arriving at Male International Airport will be met at the Coffee Club (outside of the arrivals hall) at 3:30 pm. A 15 minute boat ride will bring you to the liveaboard anchored in the Hulhumale Lagoon. Your Cruise Leader will give you a brief introduction to the liveaboard, facilities, crew and safety features after which you will have some paperwork to complete before being shown to your cabin. The Maldives Aggressor II departs for its first night’s anchorage at 5 pm. Your 3 course dinner is served by the attentive crew in the elegant air-conditioned dining area. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow divers and to share past diving stories and toast to your Maldives diving cruise with complimentary beer and wine.

Days 2-10
Get ready to enjoy an amazing cruise in the central and little visited northern atolls, including Baa Atoll. Here you will visit and snorkel in the world famous Hanifaru Bay where hundreds of manta rays gather in a spectacular feeding frenzy. Watch them barrel roll as they scoop up huge mouthfuls of nourishing plankton. Each dive will be introduced in a dive briefing by the tour guides with the use of maps. They will take you to the best reefs and channels around North Male. At Lhaviyani and Noonu atolls, the channels attract a lot of marine life including grey reef sharks, leopard sharks, guitar sharks, eagle rays, and there are plenty of colourful soft corals. Diving on pinnacles are also one of the highlights of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents. Near Lhaviyani you will dive the most famous wreck site: 2 wrecks located at different depths close together. The wrecks are surrounded by an abundance of marine life.
The dive sites at the specific atolls will be decided upon on a daily basis. The cruise leader will take into account the weather, experience level of cruise guests and if possible, to accommodate divers’ marine wish lists.
After a continental breakfast at 7 am, a dive briefing will introduce the first dive of the day at 8 am. A hearty buffet breakfast is followed by the 2nd dive. You’ll return to the liveaboard and be greeted by the smell of fresh baked muffins, bruschetta and pizza that are served as your mid morning and afternoon snacks.
Now is the time to relax on one of the sun loungers, in the Jacuzzi hot tub or complete your log book in the shade of the open air deck or saloon. Lunch is buffet style Western lunch with local flavours. An example menu could include homemade pumpkin soup, penne carbonara, baked fish, rice, chicken sate, vegetables and fresh fruit cocktail. The third and fourth dives are completed before dinner is served. Aggressor will endeavour to accommodate guests’ special dietary requirements if sufficient notice is given.
On the second last day of your cruise, the crew will host a sundowners cocktail party at 5 pm before guests are transferred to shore to dine on local flavours and delicacies from a Maldivian Buffet.
Please note that there will be only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the tour.

Day 11
An early morning breakfast is served to allow time for fond farewells to the crew and fellow guests. Guests disembark at 8 am and are provided with a complimentary transfer to Male International Airport.

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[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].

There are 11 staterooms onboard the Maldives Aggressor II liveaboard. The Suite stateroom is located on the main deck with panoramic windows across the bow and has a queen bed. The upper deck includes the 4 Deluxe staterooms, 2 have a double bed and 2 feature twin beds. All Deluxe staterooms have picture windows. 6 Twin staterooms are on the lower deck, each with portholes. They all have twin beds, with 2 staterooms being able to covert to king beds. All staterooms have private bathrooms and entertainment systems.

All the staterooms have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 15 / 15 - hot water

Customer reviews:

"This boat is by far one of the best boat I had been on. Shaker and his team has excellent customer service and made our trip as comfortable as they could possible make it. Well done to the whole team!
The Dive The World chat box is the best as it allows customer to clarify first hand their doubts." - Lim Chee Eng James, Singapore, 23 September 2024 ...

"Great staff. The choice of dive sites was excellent." - Altaf Tambe, India, 14 March 2023 ...