Description
Boat
Rock Islands Aggressor and Palau Aggressor II are sisterships, they are both 32.3 meters long and 9.1 meters wide, built and maintained to U.S. Coast Guard standards with a full complement of safety equipment. They are diesel powered, cruise at 10 knots and have 110-volt power onboard.
Rock Islands Aggressor features a beautiful spacious salon, large sun deck with shading, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, and a complete photo/video center. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL.
The spacious dining area and galley is adjacent to the salon. The chefs onboard will offer guests delicious meals in various styles of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. From appetizer to dessert all with love. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.
Rock Islands Aggressor's beverages selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your special brand from the last duty free point. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeler until the next day.
Rock Islands Aggressor's dive deck is spacious and well equipped with personal dive lockers, a camera table with low pressure air hose, two rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and cameras. The aft of the dive deck is equipped with two ladders exit, fin storage and two hot, fresh water showers.
Cabin
Rock Islands Aggressor has 9 comfortable staterooms, it can accommodate up to 18 guests per trip:
All cabins have ensuite bathroom with hair dryer, A/C, US standard outlets, mirrored cabinet.
8 Deluxe Staterooms (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with a double bed (lower) and a single bed (upper) in bunk-style, port window.
1 Double Stateroom (#9) :
Located on the main deck, comes with a double bed (lower) and a single bed (upper) in bunk-style, no portholes.
Diving
- 3 - 4 dives daily, up to 25 dives per week (include night dives)
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox:Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks:Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive:Not available at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental:Available, rate on request
- Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet :Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
- Massage Service:Not available at the moment
- Payment on board:By cash (USD) or credit cards.
- Crew Number:6 - 8, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Getting There, Passports & Visa Documentation:
Airlines fly into Koror (ROR) International Airport:
United, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and China Air.
Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Passport that must be valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the travelers’ responsibility to ensure they have the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement.
Sample Itinerary
Sunday
Prearranged pick-up from Palau hotels 4–5 pm for transfer to the yachts for boarding. Yachts depart the mooring Mon 6:00 am
Monday to Saturday
Diving begins Monday morning until Saturday around noon. Cocktail party at 6 pm with dinner ashore.
Sunday
Check out is at 8:00 am. The staff will assist organizing transportation to either the airport or a local hotel if you are extending your stay.
Arrival/Boarding/Departure:
Guests arriving at the Koror (ROR) International Airport on Sunday evening will be greeted by a uniformed crewmember or a Neco Tourist Agent.
There are no phones or taxis at the small airport so we may assist in your transfer to the yachts The PALAU AGGRESSOR II® & ROCK ISLANDS AGGRESSOR® are moored in front of Neco Marine (Malakai) Harbor in Palau.
If you are already on the island, you may beginning boarding at 4:30 pm on Sunday. Guests may board the yachts up until Monday morning, the boat departs the dock at 6:00 am.
After a week of diving the yachts returns to the dock Saturday afternoon after lunch. Checkout is Sunday morning at 8 am. The crew will assist organizing transportation to either the airport or a local hotel if you are extending your stay.
Transfers are not included in the charter price. We can prearrange transfers through Neco Marine in advance, however these are not included in your charter and must be done in advance.
Taxis are not readily available at the Koror airport. All transportation must be pre-arranged. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Guests can pay Neco Marine while on the bus or they can pay at the Neco Marine store at the end of their trip.
Airport to Yacht/Yacht to Airport - embark/disembarking on charter days: $25 per person.
Hotel located close to the Yacht - embark/disembarking on charter days: $5 per person.
Hotels not located close to the yacht - embark/disembarking on charter days: $25 per person.
Local Fees / Taxes
USD $240 (7 nights) & $270 (10 nights) Port Fee
Starting April 1, 2022 a USD $150 fuel surcharge (7-nights) or $215 (10-nights)
These fees must be paid onboard the yacht by MC/Visa or US cash.
More
Destinations | Palau |
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Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Nautilus GPS |
Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
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23/06/2024 to 30/06/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
30/06/2024 to 07/07/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
07/07/2024 to 14/07/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
14/07/2024 to 21/07/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
21/07/2024 to 28/07/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
28/07/2024 to 04/08/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
04/08/2024 to 11/08/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
11/08/2024 to 18/08/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
18/08/2024 to 25/08/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
25/08/2024 to 01/09/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
01/09/2024 to 08/09/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
08/09/2024 to 15/09/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
15/09/2024 to 22/09/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
22/09/2024 to 29/09/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
29/09/2024 to 06/10/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
06/10/2024 to 13/10/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
13/10/2024 to 20/10/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
20/10/2024 to 27/10/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
27/10/2024 to 03/11/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
03/11/2024 to 10/11/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
10/11/2024 to 17/11/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
17/11/2024 to 24/11/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
24/11/2024 to 01/12/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
01/12/2024 to 08/12/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
08/12/2024 to 15/12/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
15/12/2024 to 22/12/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
22/12/2024 to 29/12/2024 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
29/12/2024 to 05/01/2025 | 7 nights | Palau | Koror - Koror | From $3,335.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
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Palau | 7 nights | Double | From $3,335.00 |
Palau | 7 nights | Deluxe | From $3,535.00 |
Included
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Palau
Best time for diving
Late November - early June, as these months have the best weather and best visibility. Palau can dive any time throughout the year, the rains are heavier from July to early October which reduces the visibility to an average of 15m and can cause weather conditions that may interfere with diving. Manta rays mating is from December to March (which is also considered as the "high season"). The grey reef shark mating is usually happen between February to March. Turtles breeding is from April to July.
About temperatures
Air : lovely tropical weather range from 27°C - 30°C year round
Sea : between 28°C - 29°C year round without much variation
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm.
Diver requirement
We advice recommend to have at least an AOW certification ideally combined with Nitrox. As most of the dive sites are over 18 meters and strong currents can happen.
You can find out more informations about diving in Palau here : Palau
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation and disembarkation are in Koror, Palau. Guests need to fly to/from Koror (ROR).
Guests can reach Koror (ROR) via Guam or Hawaii, USA (GUM / KOA)
Guests can reach Koror (ROR) via Manila, Philippines (MNL)
Guests can reach Koror (ROR) via Taipei (TPE) or Seoul (ICN)
Visa Requirements
Most of nationals can visit Palau and get a 30-days tourist visa upon arrival.
To find out more information about Visa and Passport Requirements for Palau, please visit the Palau Visitors Authority website or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
Guests arriving from countries which are affected by Cholera or Yellow Fever must show proof of immunisations upon arrival.
Money Matters
The local currency of Palau is the US Dollar (USD). The majority of established hotels, shops and restaurants accept major credit cards or traveler's' cheques. Occasionally smaller, family-run business will only accept cash. There are several US operated banks and plenty of ATMs so cash is readily accessible although the rate of exchange is very poor. Therefore, guests are advised to change money prior to arrival in Palau.
Ban on Sunscreens
On 1st January 2020, Palau introduced a ban on sunscreens which contain ingredients that are toxic to reefs. This directive means it is illegal to sell reef-toxic sunscreen products and also illegal to bring any into the Republic of Palau; any prohibited reef-toxic sunscreen shall be confiscated upon entry into the Republic of Palau.
Reef-toxic sunscreens are those which containoxybenzone, octylmethoxycinnamate, octocrylene, 4-methyl-benzylidene camphor, triclosan, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, butyl paraben, benzyl paraben, phenoxythanol, or other chemical ingredients that are considered harmful to the marine environment.
Drones
The use of drones is allowed as long as the drone has been registered and a permit obtained from the Palau National Aviation Administration office in advance. Permits are free of charge and usually take 2-3 working days to process. Drone registration can be submitted online via the Palau Visitors Authority website.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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