The best of Visayas Island
It covers a huge area and is home to some of the best diving the Philippines has to offer. The itinerary is determined after guests have boarded and is based on current weather and sea conditions as well as visibility - so the most favourable route is always chosen.
You can expect experiences ranging from walls covered in soft corals to dives on black sand and encounters with thresher sharks, huge schools of sardines, turtles, shoals of mackerel and whale sharks. On the macro side, you can discover fascinating creatures such as wasp fish, ghost pipefish and numerous other unique bottom dwellers that provide impressive diversity.
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The Philippine Aggressor yacht, a new member of the Aggressor fleet since 2021, has been specially designed for maximum comfort and safety. Her bright, modern and contemporary design makes her the ideal retreat for your diving safari in the Philippines. On board you will find 12 double cabins spread over two decks, which are available in different layouts - from the Deluxe Lower to the Deluxe Main to the Balcony Suite - so there is something to suit every budget. Each cabin has its own bathroom, individually adjustable air conditioning, a TV monitor with media player and a hairdryer.
The spacious indoor saloon on the upper deck is furnished with comfortable sofas, a flat-screen TV and a bar and leads onto an outdoor terrace where you can round off the evening with a cocktail. The dining room on the main deck, which has large panoramic windows, offers a varied menu with American dishes, local cuisine and grilled dishes. Complimentary drinks and a limited selection of locally brewed beer and wine are included.
Arrival:
On the day of the charter start, guests will be picked up at the airport by Philippines Aggressor at 16:00 by a staff member in Aggressor uniform and taken to the yacht. All guests must be on board by 18:00 at the latest to attend the yacht's briefings and receive dinner - after which the first night anchorage starts and the first dive trip begins the next morning.
The best of the Visayas Islands is a vast area with and home to some of the best diving the Philippines has to offer. The itinerary is chosen after guests have boarded and is based on weather, sea conditions and visibility, and the most favourable route is chosen.
From soft coral covered walls to black sand dives to thresher sharks, huge schools of sardines, turtles, schools of jackfish and whale sharks. On the macro side, there are fascinating creatures such as wasp fish, ghost pipefish and many other unique bottom dwellers offering great diversity.
Arrival:
Guests will be met at the airport by a Philippines Aggressor staff member in an Aggressor uniform shirt at 4pm on the day of the charter start and taken to the yacht.
All guests must be on board by 6pm for the yacht briefings and dinner before departing for the first night anchorage with the first dive the following morning.
Example itinerary
- Embarkation day - The arranged pick-up from the airport is from 4pm to 5pm for the transfer to the yacht for boarding.
Guests can board between 4pm and 6pm. Everyone must be on board by 6pm. Dinner is served at 6pm, followed by a briefing and safety briefing on the yacht. - Diving the next morning.
- On the last day of diving, the yacht returns to the harbour in the afternoon. Dinner will be taken ashore and the staff will recommend nearby restaurants. This is the only meal that is not included in the tour price.
- Disembarkation day - check-out is at 8 am. The staff will be happy to help you organise transport to the airport or to a nearby hotel if you are extending your stay.
The last dive is on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are advised to wait 24 hours after the last dive before flying.
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and locations visited may change depending on local regulations, guest experience, weather and logistics and are at the captain's discretion.
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Deluxe double room lower deck
- 1 double + 1 single bed (or 2 single beds)
- Adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Deluxe double room main deck
- 1 double or 2 single beds
- adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
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Suite with balcony upper deck
- 1 double or 2 single beds
- adjustable air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom
- max. 2 guests
Included:
VAT, airport transfers, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea & coffee, drinking water, snacks, full board (all meals), night dives, dive packages, cabin towels, complimentary toiletries.
Required extras:
National park fees (105-210 USD per trip).
Optional extras:
Tips, rental equipment, nitrox (100-150 USD per trip), nitrox course, diving courses, shore excursions, snorkelling set.
Prices for rental equipment
Rental equipment is available on this ship. Please indicate on the booking form what you need. Details below of what is included and the additional prices.
- 15 litre bottles75-120 USD per trip
- Regulators 60-90 USD per trip
- BCD60-90 USD per trip
- Fin 50-75 USD per trip
- Mask 50-75 USD per trip
- Nitrox bottle 100-120 USD per trip
- Snorkelling kit 50-75 USD
- Torch 8 USD per day
- Dive computer60-90 USD per trip
- U/W camera rental 100 USD
- Full equipment (with: Regulator, BCD, fins, mask, snorkelling set, torch, dive computer) 175-260 USD per trip
- Wetsuit 50-70 USD per trip
- Air temperature: Warm all year round with average temperatures between 26.5 °C in January/December and 29.0 °C in May.
- Water temperature: Stable temperatures between 27.0 °C in January/February and 29.5 °C in May/June, ideal for diving.
- Rainfall: Drier months from January to April; wetter period from May to October, with the highest rainfall in August.
Geographical location:
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of over 7,600 islands. The country lies to the east of Vietnam, between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea. It forms a geostrategically important bridge between Asia and the Pacific region.
People & Population:
With around 115 million inhabitants (as of 2024), the Philippines is one of the most populous countries in Asia. The population is young, friendly and culturally diverse. Many ethnic groups live on the various islands, with Tagalog and Cebuano being among the most widely spoken languages. English is also widely spoken and is the official language.
Economy:
The Philippine economy is diverse: the main sectors are services, agriculture, industry and, increasingly, the tourism sector. An important economic sector is the return flow of foreign money through Filipino workers abroad (remittances). In addition, many international companies are investing in business process outsourcing (BPO), IT and electronics production.
Religions:
The Philippines is the only predominantly Christian country in Asia. Around 90 % of the population belong to Christianity, of which around 80 % belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Islam is mainly represented in the south (Mindanao). Religious festivals and processions characterise social life.
Diving & underwater tourism:
The Philippines is one of the best diving destinations in the world - located in the so-called "Coral Triangle", a hotspot of marine biodiversity. Diving paradises such as Tubbataha Reef, Apo Island, Malapascua (thresher sharks), Anilao, Bohol or Palawan with El Nido, Coron and the wrecks of WWII offer spectacular experiences for beginners and professionals. Diving tourism is an important economic factor for many coastal communities.
Importance in the regional context:
The Philippines plays a strategic role in the ASEAN region - both economically and in terms of security policy. The country is an active member of regional economic and security cooperation and, with its large domestic market and labour-intensive population, is an important partner in the Asia-Pacific region. The Philippines is also becoming increasingly important as a logistics hub and investment location.