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At a glance:
The Thailand Aggressor, a 35m motor yacht with a steel hull, brings a touch of class to the Thailand diving scene, bringing its trademark features of comfort and safety to the Andaman Sea since 2013. Operating a northern route to Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock, and a southen route to Hin Daeng and Koh Tarutao, the Thailand Aggressor liveaboard sleeps up to 16 guests in twin or double ensuite staterooms which come complete with TVs and a hard drive of entertainment.
As you might expect of a boat from this reputable fleet, there is a cosily-furnished saloon and separate dining room on the main deck where you can relax in air-conditioned comfort. Entertainment facilities include flastcreen TV, DVD and music system plus library of books and magazines. Internet is available via the satellite system at extra cost. On the sun deck you can soak up the rays, chill in the shade or cool off in the tub. Enjoy a glass of wine or a local beer as these are free of charge on this trip!
Photographers will appreciate facilities like the computer, photo and video editing facility, multiple charging sites throughout the boat, as well as the dive deck's camera rinse tank and camera table. All dives are made from skiffs capable of carrying 9 scuba divers. The emphasis on safety on this liveaboard leaves many other local options in the shade, complying with international SOLAS standards and featuring multiple radios, radar and signalling devices.
There are 3 Master staterooms with a queen bed: 1 on the lower deck (2.9 x 3.5m) and 2 on the main deck (2.6 x 3.5m). 5 Deluxe staterooms on the middle deck (2.6 x 2.9m) all with 2 single beds side by side that are covertible to king-size double bed. All staterooms have en-suite private bathrooms.
All the liveaboard staterooms have:
The boat's crew of 12 comprise:
The Aggressor liveaboard fleet is accustomed to catering to American appetites so expect tasty food and plenty of it. A cooked breakfast is followed by a buffet-style lunch and a served dinner. You can expect plenty of seafood, beef, chicken, salads and soups plus homemade desserts. On the last night of the cruise guests dine ashore at restaurants recommended by the staff after a cocktail party on the boat. On the boat, dietary requirements can be met within reason although the location is remote so you may wish to bring special ingredients if necessary.
Dive experience: Aggressor expect divers to accept personal responsibility for their fitness to dive on their Thailand liveaboards.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea, drinking water, soft drinks, local beer and wine, roundtrip transfers to the boat from the airport and host hotel, dives (as detailed in the trips above), 3 experienced English-speaking dive leaders and 1 camera man, tanks, weights and weightbelt, all taxes.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Port and park fees US$ 95 (+7% VAT), scuba equipment rental (incl dive computer: US$ 225), dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or card).
Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers: US$ 150, dive computer. 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: All charters run Saturday to Saturday. The North Andaman Sea trips depart from Tap Lamu Pier and the South Andaman Sea trips depart from Chalong Pier; both are located 1-1.5 hours from Phuket International Airport (HKT). Cruises depart at 8 pm and a minibus service from around Phuket Airport to the boat is provided at 4 pm. 7 day advance notification is required for transfer arrangements. If you are already on the island, meet at 4 pm at the host hotel for transfer (Tap Lamu: Kantary Beach Hotel and Villas, Chalong: Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa). Boarding takes place between 4-5 pm. The last dive of the trip will be at around 2 pm on the last day of the trip, and the boat arrives back at the pier later that evening. Disembarkation is at 8 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
For more details, including airlines, see our Thailand travel information section.
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 cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the full published price for their own cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 6 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise in a Deluxe stateroom free of charge (6+ guests). Pay for 10 guests and 2 extra persons can join the cruise free of charge (10+ guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 13 guests and 3 extra persons can join free of charge (total 16 guests).
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