The Bahamas Aggressor II offers Saturday-to-Saturday liveaboard cruises, taking divers to explore the most spectacular underwater sites throughout the Bahamian archipelago. This magnificent island chain stretches from Florida's coastline deep into the heart of the Caribbean, offering a diverse range of world-class dive sites. Throughout your journey, you'll experience the very best diving the Bahamas has to offer, from thrilling shark encounters to stunning coral reefs teeming with marine life. The itineraries showcase different regions of this tropical paradise, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Bahamas' remarkable underwater wonders while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a premier liveaboard diving experience.
This 110-foot (34m) steel-hulled Bahamas liveaboard combines comfort, style, and performance, cruising at 10 knots while accommodating just 20 guests for an exclusive experience. The spacious, air-conditioned lounge, equipped with a full entertainment system, and the dedicated dining area serve as the main social hubs onboard. For ultimate relaxation, the sun deck features lounge chairs, a hot tub, a shaded wet bar with grill, and a music system, while the upper deck’s shaded cocktail bar offers another social option.
Guests can enjoy onboard entertainment, including music, games, movies, and shore excursions to secluded cays and beaches. All cabins include TVs with movie selections, and some even boast private balconies. For an extra touch of luxury, morning beverage service delivers coffee right to your cabin door. You can also stay connected via your own cellular service, or onboard satellite email / phone (though no internet browsing is available).
The Bahamas Aggressor II is fully equipped to meet all your diving needs, featuring nitrox for extended bottom times, and a dedicated camera station complete with charging ports and low-pressure hoses for your photography equipment. The spacious dive deck includes 2 hot freshwater showers to rinse off after your dives, along with personal storage compartments for each guest to keep their gear organized.
Your cruise includes delicious meals designed to fuel your diving adventures while showcasing Caribbean flavors. Most meals are served buffet-style, offering a generous spread of American classics and authentic Bahamian specialties, with the occasional outdoor meal on the sun deck when weather permits. Each evening is an elegant dining experience with waiter-served dinners accompanied by complimentary local beer and wine - a signature Aggressor liveaboards tradition. Throughout your journey, the chefs prepare hearty, high-quality dishes to satisfy every appetite. On your final night, you'll have the opportunity to explore Bahamian cuisine onshore at a restaurant of your choice, with the crew happy to provide recommendations and assistance. From sunrise breakfasts to sunset dinners, every meal aboard the Bahamas Aggressor II complements your underwater explorations with exceptional food and genuine hospitality.
Grand Bahama (8 Days / 7 Nights - 27 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Grand Bahama (West End): El Capitan, El Dorado, Sugar Wreck, Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Shark Paradise, Hog Fish, Mini Wall, Mount Olympus
Day 1
Upon arrival in Freeport, head to Old Bahama Bay Resort where the Bahamas Aggressor II liveaboard is docked. Please plan to board in the late afternoon, as we'll set sail for the night anchorage at 6 pm sharp. Once onboard, you'll:
- Be personally welcomed by the tour leader
- Receive your cabin assignment
- Get a full orientation of the vessel's amenities
- Learn about our exciting dive itinerary
After settling in, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner as you meet your fellow divers. Rest up in your comfortable cabin - you'll want to be well-rested for tomorrow's first day of diving adventures!
Days 2-7
Highlights of your Grand Bahama diving safari will include intimate shark encounters in clear, shallow water, perfect conditions for both wide-angle and macro photography. Tiger Beach is an infamous shallow sand flat with crystal-clear visibility. Divers enjoy regular sightings of tiger, lemon, nurse, and reef sharks. Relax on the sandy bottom as the sharks circle nearby; divemasters use special techniques to encourage shark encounters.
Hog Fish Reef has coral gardens teeming with life. Explore crevices that hide fascinating small creatures, encounter schools of snappers and angelfish, spot hogfish of all sizes patrolling the sandy edges. Dive at Fishtail, a stunning underwater landscape covered in golden sea whips, sea fans, and delicate sea plumes. Watch the colorful tropical fish darting through the coral formations. El Captainan is a massive coral-covered mound rising from the seafloor with 2 dramatic pinnacles nearby. There are large schools of fish and fascinating macro life including hidden small creatures.
Prepare for an action-packed diving schedule featuring up to 5 dives per day at the Bahamas' premier sites. All dives begin with thorough briefings from our expert dive team and then a convenient entry directly from the yacht. There will be a dedicated staff member in water during every dive to assist with underwater photography / videography, help spot fascinating critters, and provide general support. Additional guides available at key sites to highlight special features. While the dive crew is always available to help, you have the freedom choose whether to follow the staff members or to explore sites at your own pace. Remember: you're responsible for monitoring your air supply, maintaining proper buoyancy, and following safe diving practices.
Your Bahamas Aggressor II adventure concludes as we return to port at 1 pm on Friday. Take advantage of this time to explore local shops for souvenirs, join a Bahamas tour to see more of the islands, or relax onboard and soak up the last moments of your trip. As the sun begins to set, join us for a special farewell cocktail party hosted by our crew. While dinner won't be served onboard, our crew will happily recommend the best local restaurants, making reservations on your behalf and arranging transportation to/from the venue.
Day 8
Thank you for diving with us! We hope your Bahamas Aggressor II adventure created memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy a light continental breakfast aboard before we transfer you to Freeport airport for your homeward journey. Extending your Bahamian holiday? We'd be delighted to arrange transportation to your local hotel - simply inform our crew of your plans.
Nassau, Exumas, Eleuthera (8 Days / 7 Nights - 27 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Nassau: Lost Blue Hole, Periwinkle Reef; Exuma Cays: Barracuda Shoals, Austin Smith Wreck, Cathedral, Pillar Wall, The Washing Machine, Wax Cut Drift; Eleuthera: Monolith, Cave Rock; Half Moon Cay (Little San Sal): Cave Reef, Empress Pinnacles
Day 1
Upon arrival in Nassau, head to the taxi stand outside the airport terminal and take a cab to Bay Street Marina (fixed fare). Please ensure you arrive in time to board the Bahamas Aggressor II before our 6 pm departure to the night anchorage. Once onboard, our tour leader will:
- Welcome you aboard and assign your cabin
- Provide a detailed orientation of the liveaboard's features
- Outline the exciting itinerary for your upcoming dive adventure
After settling in, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner as you meet fellow divers. Rest well in your cozy cabin - you'll need it! Diving begins bright and early the next morning.
Days 2-7
Prepare to dive one of Nassau's most iconic dive experiences, the breathtaking Lost Blue Hole. This is a dramatic 100m-wide limestone formation plunging into the depths. Vibrant coral gardens encircle the rim, with constant marine activity from large schools of tropical fish. Scour the rim to find comical banded jawfish popping in/out of burrows, colorful Sseminole gobies darting about, camouflaged tobaccofish blending with the sand. Resident nurse sharks patrol the hole edges, and in springtime a large school of blacknose sharks (50+ individuals) can be encountered hovering near the bottom at 30m.
Unmissable dive Sites in Eleuthera and the Exumas include Cave Rock (Eleuthera) - a swim-through cave system connecting both sides of the reef. It has thrilling topography with dramatic light effects and an explosion of colorful corals and tropical fish. Frequent hammerhead shark sightings (especially in spring/summer). Amberjack Reef (Exumas) is an action-packed reef with resident predators. Multiple reef sharks patrol the area and massive groupers (up to 10 at a time) lurk under ledges. Macro features include camouflaged pirate blennies andgarden eels in the sand. On the safety stop, divers are surrounded by a swirling vortex of 100+ horse-eyed jacks - a perfect finale to an epic dive.
Prepare for up to 5 spectacular dives daily at the Bahamas' most breathtaking underwater sites. The professional crew ensures every dive is safe and rewarding: with a detailed orientation before each dive. All dives are made directly from the yacht, and guides will help locate the fascinating marine life, and staff photographers/videographers capture will your adventure. Additional staff assist at key locations. Note: while our team provides support, divers enjoy the freedom to explore independently at their preferred pace.
On Friday we return to Nassau and dock at 1 pm for provisioning, giving you time to explore the local shops, take a Bahamas tour, or relax onboard. The evening features a sunset cocktail party with the crew. Dinner will be at a local restaurant (reservations and transportation arranged by our crew).
Day 8
Enjoy a light continental breakfast before we transfer you to Nassau airport for your journey home. Extending your stay? We're happy to arrange transportation to your local hotel - just let us know your plans.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Enjoy a diverse and abundant menu featuring American favorites, sizzling barbecues, and fresh local cuisine.
Breakfast highlights:
- Cereals, Breakfast Breads, Fruit Platter, Yogurts, Oatmeal
Eggs Made to Order, and Juices;
- Johnny Cakes, Grilled Bacon, Honey Glazed Ham, Blueberry Pancakes, Waffles, Grilled Sausage.
Lunch:
- Hearty soups, homemade breads, crisp salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees;
- Chicken & Steak Asada Fajitas, Fresh Homemade Salsa, Mexican Tamales
Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Homemade Flour Tortilla;
- Cheese Burgers in Paradise, Chicken Kebabs Marinated in Caribbean Rum, Hot Dogs, Honey BBQ Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Chilled Watermelon;
- Chow Mein Noodle Soup, Mandarin Salad, Steam Rice, Sweet n Sour Pork, Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce, Wasabi Sesame Seed Beef.
Dinner:
- Chef-prepared meals served nightly, featuring garden-fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, seafood, beef, or chicken, followed by decadent homemade desserts;
- Carrot & Walnut Salad, Roasted Turkey, Orange Cranberries, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Candied Sweet Yams, Veggies Medley, Homemade Butter Rolls, Frozen Key Lime Pie;
- Tomato Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Cumin Pork Chops with Pineapple & Papaya Salsa, Sautéed Squash with Black Olives, Fresh Raisin Bread, Apple & Peach Cobbler;
- Mixed Mushroom Salad, Belizean Red Beans and Rice, Oven Baked Red Snapper with Cilantro Sauce, Baked Red Onion and Zucchini, Parmesan and Basil Bread, Belize-style Chocolate Bread Pudding with Rum Cream Sauce.
Complimentary beverage selection:
- Fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, and coffee;
- A curated selection of local beer and wine;
- For premium spirits, we recommend bringing your preferred brands, as liquor is subject to high import duties.
To ensure we accommodate your needs, please note any special dietary requirements when completing your guest information form. Please note that due to our remote location, some dietary or beverage preferences may have limited availability.
Bon appétit, we look forward to serving you!