The Philippines Aggressor 2 is a magnificent and modern 43m/140 ft steel hulled liveaboard. The yacht operates 7 and 10 night diving trips to Tubbataha and a variety of the best destinations in Visayas - Malapascua, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Dumaguete and Cebu. These represent much of the best in scuba diving that the Philippines have to offer - large pelagics such as whale sharks, mantas, hammerheads and thresher sharks, plus an incredible amount of macro creatures including innumerable varieties of nudibranchs, shrimps and octopus.
26 guests are accommodated in 13 cabins with ensuite bathrooms. There are Deluxe Staterooms on the lower deck, as well as Balcony Suites on the upper deck (with private balconies, of course), from where you can enjoy the picturesque seascape of the Philippine islands. Philippines Aggressor guests are attended by a liveaboard crew of 15, so you can expect the same attentive service that is characteristic of all Aggressor liveaboards.
The Philippines Aggressor 2 liveaboard has a dedicated restaurant on the main deck, where meals are taken - breakfast is cooked to order, lunch is a buffet, and dinner is served tableside. The menu onboard the liveaboard is varied and the food plentiful. Some examples of dishes include Roasted Turkey with Brown Sauce, Crème Brûlée. There are always plenty of snacks available throughout the day too, such as Mexican-style nachos and carrot cake. Local beer and wine is provided free of charge throughout the Philippines Aggressor II cruises.
The sun deck has a hot tub and a wet bar - ideal for late afternoon or early evening relaxation. The awning covers the entire deck, but is retractable so sun worshippers can catch some rays during the day. The upper deck of the liveaboard is also a popular social area, and there is an indoor lounge on the main deck, featuring television sets and various other entertainment, such as movies, games and books.
The dive deck of the Philippines Aggressor II liveaboard is wide and spacious; each diver has their own tank rack, locker, and seating area. All dives are made from the 20 ft / 6m outboard zodiacs capable of carrying 12 divers. The boarding ladders on the platform were designed for convenience to make entries and exits a breeze. Many sites in the Philippines have currents so divers should be comfortable with drift diving. A full line of Aqualung rental equipment is available aboard the liveaboard. If any of your own dive gear fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqualung. Sweet!
There are 5 Balcony Suites (12'x17' / 19 sqm) on the upper deck and 8 Deluxe Staterooms (11'x14' / 13 sqm) on the lower deck of the liveaboard. The Balcony Suites have private balconies and panoramic windows, 4 can be used as twin bed or king bed occupancy, and 1 has a fixed king-size double bed. Each of the lower deck staterooms have portholes and twin beds. Linen is changed upon request and fresh towels are placed in each room as needed.
All the Philippines Aggressor II cabins have:
Individually controlled air conditioning
Windows on the upper deck, portholes on the lower deck
Private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
Hand basin, towels, toiletries and hair dryer
Media player and monitor
Safe for personal belongings
Cabinet and mirror
Mains outlet 220 and 110 volts - 24 hours per day
Bedding and storage space
No. of bathrooms / showers - 13 / 13 - hot water
[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].
The Philippines Aggressor II liveaboard offers a satisfying blend of Filipino favorites and international cuisine, all freshly prepared by the onboard chef. Meals are enjoyed in the dining room and planned around the dive schedule so guests can relax between dives without missing any culinary highlights.
Start your day with a colorful breakfast spread of fresh fruit platters, sliced cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers, followed by hot dishes like pancakes, French toast, hash browns, or fried potatoes. Filipino classics such as garlic or fried rice, bacon, sausages, ham, beef tapa, chicken tocino, or nuggets are rotated throughout the week. Eggs are made to order, just the way you like them.
Each midday lunch begins with a comforting soup, from Crab & Corn, Pumpkin, Noodle, or Molo (wonton) Soup. Refreshing salads include Avocado, Ceviche, Carrot & Cucumber, Watermelon, or Lychee combination. Main courses showcase a variety of local and Asian recipes such as Chicken Adobo, Sweet & Sour Fish, Buttered Shrimp, Roasted Chicken, Kare Kare, Picadillo Beef, and Pork Steak. Served with rice, noodles, sautéed or roasted vegetables, or pasta sides.
Afternoon treats include cakes, muffins, plus snacks like pizza, dumplings, fries, chicken strips, or siomai.
Evening dinners begin with soups such as Sweet Potato or Minestrone, paired with fresh salads like Papaya Mix Lettuce, Salmon, or Bino Salad. Entrées often include Filipino and Western-style dishes such as Roasted Chicken, Pininyahang Manok (chicken in pineapple sauce), or Salmon Fillet. These are complemented by sides of rice, baked or mashed potatoes, vegetables, or pasta.
Desserts bring a sweet end to the day, featuring Mango Float, Tiramisu, Mango Graham.
During the liveaboard cruise, a festive BBQ night takes place, with grilled specialties such as squid, spareribs, pork belly, chicken, and Spanish mackerel, alongside potato salad, coleslaw, and grilled corn.
Guests of the Philippines Aggressor II enjoy fruit juices, soft drinks, iced tea, iced water, and coffee throughout the day. A complimentary selection of local beer and wine is available.
"We started the tour with a ban from the coastguard to board due to a nearby typhoon. The operator managed this perfectly and without sparing any costs.
The vessel is spacious. The dining and living area is on the same deck which is great. Rooms are ok, food could be better.
Dive The World gave very prompt replies and action." - Peter Van Bokhoven, Netherlands, 26 November 2025 ...
"Just back from my Tubbataha trip on the Philippines Aggressor II, and I'm still buzzing. The diving is out of this world. The boat is comfortable and functional. I stayed in a Balcony Suite. Having a private balcony and panoramic window was worth every cent. The crew made the trip - professional, safety-focused, and genuinely warm. Food was plentiful and tasty. Beer, wine, and soft drinks being complimentary was a nice bonus." - Lisa M., Switzerland, 12 June 2025 ...
"The Philippines Aggressor II is a workhorse, not a luxury yacht, but the crew and the diving are world-class. I stayed in a Deluxe Stateroom (#4) on the lower deck. It was tight with portholes, but the individual climate control and safe for valuables were much appreciated. If you want more space and a private balcony, book one of the 5 Balcony Suites on the upper deck. They are much larger with windows.
Dive The World handled the logistics perfectly, and the Aggressor crew treated us like family." - Mark T., United States, 25 April 2025 ...
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE & PRICES
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Dive experience: All divers onboard the Philippines Aggressor II liveaboard must affirm that they are fit to dive in the Philippines, including physical fitness, dive skills and experience. Each individual diver is the best person to judge their own fitness.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner (except final night), snacks, water, soft drinks and hot drinks, local wine and beer, local airport and host hotel transfers (except Dumaguete to host hotel), dives (as detailed in the cruises above), 4 experienced English-speaking divemasters per full boat, tanks, weights and weightbelts, sales tax.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (complete set incl dive computer USD225 per week), dive computer, port/park fees (Tubbataha 7 and 10 nights trip USD150, Tubbataha transition trip USD210, Visayas 7 nights: USD105, Oslob (when visited) USD30). Fuel surcharge (from USD300 per trip). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).
Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (7 nights USD100, 10 nights USD150), torch ( USD8 per night), 15 liter tanks (7 nights USD75, 10 nights USD120 ), dive insurance, Dumaguete airport to host hotel transfer, dinner on the final evening of the cruise. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.
How to get there: The Philippines Aggressor 2 liveaboard uses 3 ports: Puerto Princesa: This port is used for cruises to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and some transit trips to Cebu. The local airport is Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS). The host hotels are Sunlight Guest Hotel and Hotel Fleuris Palawan. Dumaguete: The dock at Atmosphere Resort, Dauin, is used for liveaboard cruises between Cebu City and Dumaguete. The local airport is Dumaguete City Sibulan Airport (DGT). The host hotel is Atmosphere Resort. Cebu City: This Mactan Wharf Marina is used for all other cruises. The local airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB). The host hotel is Waterfront Airport Hotel.
For more details, including airlines, see our Philippines travel information section.
You will be collected at the local airport or recommended hotel around 4-5 pm and transferred to the liveaboard yacht for boarding at 5 pm. You must be onboard by 6 pm for cruise briefing, dinner and departure. The last dive of the trip will be at lunch time on the penultimate day. Disembarkation from the Philippines Aggressor II and local airport/hotel transfers will be at 8 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: USD200 off the full published price (does not apply to specials).
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - solo travellers may choose to share a cabin and pay the standard fare, or pay a supplement of 65% of the normal published price for their own cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 11 guests, and 2 extra persons can join the cruise in a stateroom free of charge (13+ guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 23 guests and 3 additional persons can join the cruise in staterooms free of charge (total 26 guests).
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