Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
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Aggressor Fleet, Nov, 2013, by Ms Lynda Durfee, VA, US ( Top Contributor 49 reports with 24 Helpful votes). Report 7404.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	I had a great time. The crew did a superb job all-around, especially considering there was a full boat (20 guests). Two of the DMs were native Maldiveans, who really knew the water and selected dive sites based on current conditions. There was a lot of plankton in the water, limiting visibility to 50-60 feet, but this brought in the big fish (trevally, Napoleon wrasse, large snappers) and we saw TWO whale sharks, one during the surface interval between dives 1 and 2 (we snorkeled) and during the 2nd dive. Amazing. You really have to watch your depth, since the whale shark underwater was first sighted about 90 feet, and gradually went down beyond 100 feet. Coral shows a lot of bleaching, but there were still tons of fish--I saw just about everything in the guide to fishes in the Maldives. Food was tasty and plentiful--lots of local fish (yum--I can eat steak anywhere). Omelets/eggs cooked to order every day except last. I'm a deck walker, and I got in my daily laps around the boat on the walkway surrounding the captain's bridge. Nice sundeck with pads available to put on the wooden deck chairs. Large area on bow area with tables and chairs--dinner was served there one night and cocktails on the last night. Indoor lounge/dining area was comfortable, even with 20 guests hanging around during the day. Soft drinks/beer in fridge available 24/7. Wine available after last dive upon request (stocked behind bar). Individually controlled AC in cabins and large shower/toilet area. Despite wind and heavy rain during a few nights, the boat didn't rock at all at anchor, so I slept well. Dhoni crew especially helpful--truly valet service; they are well-coordinated and efficient in getting everyone suited up and in the water fast. Barely had time to sit down on bench after dive before I was handed a fresh towel and water. I'd definitely recommend spending extra days before/and or after the week on the boat.
Websites	Aggressor Fleet
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	All over Caribbean (especially Aruba), all over Hawaii, Palau, Mexico-Yucatan area
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, cloudy	Seas	calm
Water Temp	79-84°F / 26-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-60 Ft/ 15-18 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Maldivean law limits dives to 100 feet (30 meters) and 60 minutes. Guides must enforce these regs, so please expect to be warned if you exceed them.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	1 or 2
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	I wasn't lusing a camera, but the crew was careful in handling camera equipment to divers in water. Separate rinse bucket on dhoni. Large camera table and charging outlets on main boat.

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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in Maldives

Aggressor Fleet, Nov, 2013,

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

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
Maldives