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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
Belize

Aggressor Fleet: "Big animals return thanks to markedly decreased diving", Feb, 2021,

by Randall S Preissig, TX, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 38 reports with 15 Helpful votes). Report 11588 has 1 Helpful vote.

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

Accommodations 5 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Note: Ratings are for Caribbean diving.
My fifth liveaboard dive trip to Belize in the last 35 years. I was pleasantly surprised by the recovery of the coral since hurricane Alex in 2010. And the sighting of so much more marine life: multiple sharks on most dives, turtles, octopuses, schools of fish, critters. It made it worth the significant hassle of jumping through the travel restrictions due to covid.
A further "plus" was the incredible bargain price offered by Aggressor--definitely a loss-leader to keep the industry and its employees on their feet. Furthermore, the boat was at 1/2 capacity, meaning every single got a single room. Of course, these benefits are fading, but still present in a lesser form.
Aggressor had excellent COVID protocols, starting at the airport, where they arranged private pick-ups for all guests.
The other guests were an interesting mix! From young and enthusiastic to quiet and mature. Also, from "macho" bossy to can't stop talking/drinking crazy(guess who aggravated each other?). Either of these last two would be very exceptional on a standard trip, but with COVID? Maybe it takes a little crazy to travel at the height of fear?
Without simply listing critters seen, I can say that Belize has returned to being an easy, safe and rewarding dive adventure. Aggressor is by far the best way to experience it, particularly the excellent outer reefs, which are a day away from the mainland.
Go now while the diving pressure is still low.
Websites Aggressor Fleet   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Red Sea, Raja Amphat, Lembeh, Komodo, Alor, Thailand, Sipadan, PNG, BVI, Bahamas, Tahiti, Palau, Chuuk, Ponape, Guam, Australia, Hawaii, Myamar, Fiji, Cocos, Galapagos, Socorro, 3 Caymans, Bonaire, Cozumel, Belize, Etc.
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather windy Seas choppy
Water Temp 76-79°F / 24-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 80-99 Ft/ 24-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Buddy diving, maximum recreational limits, one hour maximum dive time.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish 5 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 4 stars
Large Pelagics 3 stars

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Aggressor is famous for having brought professional level camera facilities to liveaboard boats.
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