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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
Indonesia/Derawan/ N. Sulawesi

Aggressor Fleet: "Derawan to North Sulawesi", Oct, 2023,

by Michael J. Millet, CA, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 96 reports with 59 Helpful votes). Report 12613.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 3 stars
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Comments RAJA AMPAT AGGRESSOR 2023 REVIEW

Enjoyed a 12 night dive trip aboard the RAA in late August and early September from August 25 to September 6. The trip began out of Berau in Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia. Getting to Berau is not easy. I flew SFO to SIN to Jakarta (with a layover due to a luggage delay). Then a flight to Belikpapan with a one night layover then one more flight to Berau. So almost 3 days.

At the Berau, we were met by a crew member who advised us that we next has an unexpected 2 1/2 hour drive to the dive vessel. After boarding we went thru the usual routine of briefings and gear setup. Later that evening, we headed out to the Derawan Archipelago.

The first dive location was Sangalaki Island where we had some brief encounters with manta rays. The highlight of this day was visiting the turtle hatchery a ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving All over the Caribbean; Galapagos, Socorro, Fiji, Solomons, GBR, Vanuatu, PNG, Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Yap, Kosrae, Truk Lagoon
Closest Airport Berau then Manado Getting There Fron SFO to SIN then Jakarta up to Berau with a connection in Balikpapan.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, cloudy Seas calm, choppy, currents
Water Temp 78-84°F / 26-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 35-90 Ft/ 11-27 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions no deco with 60 minute dives
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles > 2 Whales 1 or 2
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments The Raja Ampat Aggressor has 2 large camera tables with towels and compressed air. Just inside the salon ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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