6 crewmembers - Aggressor captains and crewmembers are professionally licensed as required by the laws in which the vessel operates. They are required to comply with the Standard Operations Procedures (SOP). Dive instructors and divemasters are trained and certified by national certification agencies
Cabins:
9
Cabin Facilities:
1 Luxurious, “Master” stateroom with queen size bed, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port light, granite floors/shower and flat-screen DVD player.
6 “Deluxe” staterooms with double and single berths, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port light and flat-screen DVD player.
2 “Twin” staterooms with 2 single berths, shared head and shower, lavatory, closet, port light and flat-screen DVD player. The two twin cabins have adjoining bathrooms which are entered through the cabin.
Amenities:
ENTERTAINMENT: Shore excursions to cays and beaches - Snorkeling and scuba diving - Digital underwater photography - Entertainment center, featuring a TV, DVD/CD Stereo player and an assortment of movies - Catch and release fishing - Underwater propulsion vehicles – Kayaks
OTHER AMENITIES: Partially covered sun deck with chaise lounges, complete wet bar, CD Stereo player, hot tub, and an assortment of sitting areas with Corian tabletops - Bar-b-que grill area - Full-service galley with freezer and refrigerator storage - Large swim platform with 2 warm freshwater showers, fin storage and 2 water exit ladders
DIVING AMENITIES: Dive deck with personal gear lockers and in-place air/nitrox fill stations, rinse tanks and a three-tier camera table with low-pressure air hoses - Scuba diving equipment rentals - Weights, weight belts, 80-cu. ft. aluminium tanks with standard "K" valves for use with standard yoke regulators – 2 Mako air compressors with cascade storage - Kaeser SM-11 Nitrox rotary screw compressor with cascade storage
Tenders:
2 Skiffs with twin outboard motors for shore excursions
Meals & Drinks:
MEALS: The menu on board is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine - Wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices - Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees - Dinners are diverse, including seafood, beef or chicken. Each evening, enjoy fresh homemade desserts - Please notify our office of special dietary requests as well as speak to the ships Chef after boarding
BEVERAGES: Soft drinks, tea, local beer, and wine are complimentary - We suggest you bring your special brand of liquor
from home or pick-up some at the last duty-free port before entry into Turks & Caicos - Due to local regulations, the bar will be closed while the boat is in port - Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you drink alcohol, you become a snorkeler until the next day
Payment onboard:
The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II accepts cash, traveler’s checks, Visa, American Express, & MasterCard. Sorry, no personal checks or Discover Cards
Electricity onboard:
Two 3304 Cat. 65kw generators, 110-208 ac voltage
Security:
First Aid Kit - D.A.N. Oxygen System with 100% demand. - Defibrillator. - Automatic Fire and Smoke Detection System. - Manual Fire extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment. - Monthly Drills and Procedures conducted by crew. – Three 406 EPIRB`s (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) – S.A.R.T.’s located in each skiff. Main skiff equipped with rescue equipment - Security Camera System that monitors the machinery spaces, dive deck, and dive platform - Automatic Positioning System interfaced from GPS to VHF Radio – 2 Life Rafts equipped with SOLAS B-Packs - Life Jackets equipped with lights and whistles for all passengers and crew. - Full Complement of Safety and Rescue Equipment
Board Electronics:
Two 48-mile color radar - 2 Compass’s - Depth sounder with alarm - Autopilot with Magnetic Gyro compass - Satellite weather service via Internet – 2 GPS (Global Positioning System) - GPS/Chart Plotter - 4 VHF radios - SSB radio (Single Side Band Radio) - Iridium Satellite Phone - Computer station with 2 Dell computers, flat screen monitors and e-mail access. For a fee, emails may be sent via satellite phone
Rates & Booking Conditions
Rates Remarks:
Rates are based on double occupancy ~ All prices quoted USD - Rates are subject to change without notice - 2009 rates include fuel surcharge and apply to all passengers
Humpback Whale Charter Itineraries** (SNORKEL Only Charters)
Feb. 4 - Mar. 31, 2012 (Puerto Plata - Puerto Plata)
Mar. 31 - Apr. 7, 2012 (Puerto Plata - Grand Turk)
deluxe $2,995; master $3,295; twin $2,795
Jan 26 - April 6, 2013 (Puerto Plata - Puerto Plata)
deluxe $3,095; master $3,395; twin $2,895
Rates include:
Accommodations aboard the yacht – Diving - Compressed air tanks, weights & weight belts - Airport and/or Hotel transfers on day of charter - All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
Rates not included:
Airfare (international and domestic) - Insurance - Equipment rentals - Nitrox fills - Certification or specialty courses - Hotel stays/day rooms • Dinner on final evening - Crew gratuity - Port/park fees and/or taxes (when applicable)
Other fees & taxes:
Each guest must pay a $45 US per person bed tax; $150 whale sanctuary fee and port fee (professional photographers pay additional fee) and a $100 US fuel surcharge (fuel surcharge will be eliminated starting 1/3/09) at the end of the charter when settling your bill. These may be paid by Visa, MC, AMEX, cash or Travelers Checks. A departure tax of $23 US per person will be collected at the airport when departing (cash).
