Rock Islands Aggressor

Overview

The Rock Islands Aggressor and Palau Aggressor II are sister ships. Each vessel is 32 metres long with a 9 metre beam, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. They have a beautiful spacious salon, 15 metres of sun deck with shading, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, and a complete photo/video centre. They are diesel powered and cruise at 10 knots.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. Guests will wake up to fresh fruits, hot dishes, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or main courses. Dinners are chef prepared each evening, including a fresh homemade dessert. 

The beverage 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 alcohol, guests may wish to bring their own. 

ACCOMMODATION

There is comfortable accommodation for up to 18 guests, including nine spacious cabins, eight of which are deluxe with a queen and single bunk, a private head and shower and one double cabin with a full and single bunk, private head and shower. Each stateroom has extra storage and individual climate controls.

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Dive info

Palau is an archipelago of more than 586 islands and about 20,000 inhabitants, located in the western Pacific Ocean and sharing maritime boundaries with Indonesia and the Philippines. Palau is part of the Micronesian Island chain and is located just north of the Equator. This gives Palau some of the most favourable tropical weather on earth with moderate temperatures and soft ocean breezes all year round.

Consistently ranked as one of the world's most spectacular dive destinations, Palau is the ultimate paradise for the adventurous traveller.  It boasts amazing underwater features such as vertical drop-offs, hidden caves, tunnels and wartime wrecks as well as the world famous Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake (currently closed - please check with Regaldive).

Beneath the surface, Palau is home to an astonishing spectrum of marine life, with more than 1,400 species of fish, 500 species of corals, and seven out of nine species of giant clams. Palau is famed for its pelagic action. As Palau waters have been protected since 2009, sharks are frequent visitors to these waters. There are also a number of Manta Ray cleaning stations, including the famous German Channel, and even whale sharks can sometimes be spotted around the outer reefs. There are plenty of smaller and more unusual critters to be found, including the elusive nautilus, frogfish, mandarin fish, pipefish and an array of nudibranchs.

Strong currents should be expected and the use of reef hooks is common place when diving in Palau. The area offers such an incredibly diverse range of diving experiences that there will almost certainly be something to thrill everyone from relative newcomers to even the most experienced and well-travelled divers.

Flight Information

The majority of visitors to Palau arrive on United Airlines, on a daily flight from Guam. Alternatively, it is possible to reach Palau directly from Manila twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. From the UK Guam can be reached by flying either West via the United States or East via a number of hubs including Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo. Depending upon the routing, overnight stops may be necessary.

Departure Tax

A departure tax of $20 and a $30 “Green Fee” is required for each person departing Palau. The “Green Fee” is used to fund Palau’s Protected Area Network’s for conservation purposes. The $50 is required to be paid in cash prior to exiting the ticketing area. These fees are due to be replaced by the Environmental Impact Fee which will cost $100.

Please note: The U.S dollar is used throughout Palau. Credit cards are widely accepted. Banking facilities in Koror are limited therefore it is recommended that you obtain US dollars prior to your arrival in Palau.

Passports & Visas

All non-US citizens opting to travel via Guam will need to obtain a US visa or Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA) at least 72 hours prior to travel. Travellers without the required visa or ESTA may be denied flight boarding. Citizens of 37 countries, including most European nations, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are eligible for the ESTA and can apply for these online. There is a charge of $14 and the issued authorisation is valid for 2 years and allows for multiple entries into US territories within that period.

Upon arrival, UK citizens are granted a 30 day tourist visa. There is no charge for this visa.

All visitors to Palau are required to be in possession of a current passport and a return airline ticket. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into Palau.

Vaccinations & Health Information

There is no malaria risk in Palau, however protection against Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid are always strongly recommended. We suggest drinking bottled water only. The hospital on Palau is the Belau National Hospital, which has a modern hyperbaric chamber.

Vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure with your local GP or travel clinic. Further information regarding vaccinations for travel can be found at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and from your local healthcare provider.

Itineraries

Rock Islands Aggressor offers a choice of 7 or 10 night itineraries encompassing the dive highlights of one of the world's top dive destinations. 

SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Best of Palau - 7 nights

Best of Palau - 10 nights

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