Dive Review of Palau Aggressor II in
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Palau Aggressor II, Dec, 2007, by Chiara Reading, NJ, USA ( 1 report). Report 3789.
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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
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
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Comments	This was one of the best overall experiences I have ever had on vacation. Sure it didn't hurt that the weather was beautiful & the diving encounters amazing. The hook in diving was thrilling & the shark encounters were too numerous to count. We even saw a shark with his mouth & gills wide open being cleaned. The Manta encounters were consistent & majestic. I even had a 5-minute encounter with a Neopolian Wrasse that was more like a Golden Retriever than any fish I'd ever encountered!! But what made the experience really special was the quality of the crew & a top-notch boat. Captain Mike & Amanda have put together one of the best service teams I have ever had the pleasure of being around. This was a team of professionals who loved what they were doing & went out of their way to provide a great experience for all. Scott served up incredible meals. The variety was impressive & should please even the pickiest palate. He was quick to accommodate just about all requests. A newer member of the team was Lyn. She helped Scott in the galley & helped keep our cabins clean & cozy all week. She also provided massage onboard… I was in heaven!! Matt serves as DM, skiff driver, AV guy & general funny man. Great guy, quick with a smile & always ready to assist. Also puts on a mean slide show. Hector has been with the Palau Aggressor for 10+ years. He is very knowledgeable about all things underwater & has an incredible relationship with Aba the Neopolian Wrasse that is truly special. I have never seen a fish demand a hug before!! Dexter rounds out the crew. He seems to be a gentle soul with deep knowledge of the reefs of Palau...He even has a dive site named for him! The boat was well maintained. Plenty of room on the dive deck. The boat was extremely stable & the rooms comfortable. The hot tub was actually hot! The salon was incredibly well appointed. A Computer was available to download pictures & email accounts were available for those who had to stay connected to the outside world. It is my sincerest hope that I am able to dive with this team again. I would travel to any destination to vacation with a crew run by Capt Mike & Amanda!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Fiji, Galapagos, Saba, St.Kitts, Costa Rica, Florida, Bonaire, Curaçao, Belize
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	83-85°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	80-125 Ft/ 24-38 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	THe number one concern was safety. We were asked to stay with in recreational dive limits. We were provided with at least 2 DM in the water during all dives.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
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		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	They had plenty of room on the dive deck for all of our photo gear & plenty of charging stations. Capt Mike, Amanda, & Matt were all available to answer questions & provide guidance for those of us fumbling with new equipment. Hector & Dexter made sure our equipment was handled safely & rinsed thoroughly after each ride on the skiff.

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Dive Review of Palau Aggressor II in Micronesia/Palau

Palau Aggressor II, Dec, 2007,

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Dive Review of Palau Aggressor II in
Micronesia/Palau