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Turks and Caicos Explorer - Liveaboard


The Turks and Caicos Aggressor offers the best of the Caribbean. Guests can choose a week of thrilling wall diving along the coasts of Providenciales, West Caicos and French Caye or the Dominican Republic for the Silver Bank whale watching itinerary, snorkelers have the rare opportunity to swim with majestic humpback whales whilst they perform their instinctual migrating ritual.
The Turks and Caicos Aggressor liveaboard can accommodate a maximum of 18 guests within its 9 staterooms. The majority of the staterooms have private facilities, flat screen TV's and DVD players. 3 of the staterooms rooms have shared facilities.

The salon area has a full entertainment center, featuring a TV, DVD/CD, stereo player, and an assortment of movies. The perfect way to relax after a day of Caribbean diving. Other features on the liveaboard are a partially covered sun deck with chase lounges to soak up the Caribbean sun, a complete wet bar, hot tub, an excellent selection of sitting areas and a grill area for those evening BBQ's under the Caribbean stars.
The dive deck has personal gear lockers and in-place air/nitrox fill stations, rinse tank, and a three-tier camera table with low-pressure air hoses.
The Turks and Caicos Aggressor also has under water propulsion vehicles and kayaks available for rental.

Agent Liveaboard verdict: A great liveaboard perfect for diving many of the Caribbean's treasures. It's also an excellent way to view and snorkel with the humpback whales around the Dominican Republic.


Sample Itinerary

Days aboard generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.

Please note also that itineraries for these unique trips will depend on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion. The remote expanse of the area dictates that these will always be somewhat exploratory trips, and the schedule may vary depending on diving area.

Saturday: • 1500 Guests board
• 1830 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
• 2100 Shore leave or simply relax aboard.
• Sunday- Thursday:
• Up to 5 dives offered each day depending on logistics.
Friday: Dawn dive and morning dive offered, with departure for port after morning dive. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.
Saturday: • 0700/0830 Continental breakfast
• 0900 Depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage on the dock alongside the vessel until you depart; the crew will watch over it.

Turks & Caicos Itinerary
Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.

Please note also that this itinerary is an example only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.

Saturday: 1500 Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II
The vessel will normally be located at Caicos Marina but may depart early due to tides or weather. If you are staying on island, please check in with the vessel on Saturday morning to determine when and where to meet the boat. If you are arriving on Saturday, you will be met at the airport.
• 1830 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
Sunday: Provo's Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with night spent at mooring.
Monday: Two morning dives at Northwest Point, followed by 2-hour trip to West caicos. Three dives, with night spent at mooring.
Tuesday: Up to five dives at West Caicos, with night spent at mooring.
Wednesday: Two dives at West Caicos, transit to French Cay, three dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.
Thursday: Five dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.
Friday: Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.
Saturday: • 0700/0830 Continental breakfast
• 0900 Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel.

Bahamas Itinerary

Days aboard generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.

Please note also that itineraries for these unique trips will depend on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion. The remote expanse of the area dictates that these will always be somewhat exploratory trips, and the schedule may vary depending on diving area.

Saturday:
  • 1500 Guests board
  • 1830 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
  • 2000 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
  • 2100 Shore leave or simply relax aboard.
Sunday- Thursday: Up to 5 dives offered each day depending on logistics.
Friday: Dawn dive and morning dive offered, with departure for port after morning dive. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.
Saturday
  • 0700/0830 Continental breakfast
  • 0900 Depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage on the dock alongside the vessel until you depart; the crew will watch over it.

Southern Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands - 7 nights/8 days

Price
01 February – 31 August 2011 $2,495 per person
01 September - January 2012 $2,295 per person
VIP staterooms - queen bed, desk/chair, hanging closet, wardrobe, large window, TV, private ensuite bathroom and shower (couple only) – Stateroom 1 & 2

01 February – 31 August 2011 $2,295 per person
01 September - January 2012 $2,095 per person
Main deck stateroom - twin or queen beds, desk/ chair, dresser, hanging closet, large window(s), private ensuite bathroom and shower. Staterooms 5-7, queen or twin, Staterooms 3 & 4 twin beds.

01 February – 31 August 2011 $2,095 per person
01 September - January 2012 $1,895 per person
Main deck stateroom - twin or queen beds, desk/ chair, dresser, hanging closet, large window(s), private ensuite bathroom and shower. Staterooms 5-7, queen or twin, Staterooms 3 & 4 twin beds.

All prices are in US Dollars, per person based on double occupancy.
Plus port/hotel taxes of $85 and fuel surcharge if applicable payable on board.

Package includes: 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel; up to 5 dives daily (weather permitting); 3 meals daily,
except Friday's evening meal; between-dive snacks; towels, linens, etc.; use of tanks, weights and weight belts; all air fills; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Onboard charges are subject to change up until date of departure.


March 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
26 Mar 2 Apr 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank

April 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
2 Apr 9 Apr 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
9 Apr 16 Apr 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
16 Apr 23 Apr 8/7 Grand Turk / Provo Grand Turk, South Caicos & Salt Cay
23 Apr 30 Apr 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

May 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
30 Apr 7 May 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
7 May 14 May 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
14 May 21 May 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
21 May 28 May 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

June 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
28 May 4 Jun 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
4 Jun 11 Jun 8/7 Provo / Exuma Mayaguana, Samana Cays, San Salvador & Conception
11 Jun 18 Jun 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
18 Jun 25 Jun 8/7 Exuma / Provo Mayaguana, Samana Cays, San Salvador & Conception
25 Jun 2 Jul 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

July 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
2 Jul 9 Jul 8/7 Provo West, Caicos & French Cay Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
9 Jul 16 Jul 8/7 Provo West, Caicos & French Cay Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
16 Jul 23 Jul 8/7 Provo West, Caicos & French Cay Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
23 Jul 30 Jul 8/7 Provo West, Caicos & French Cay Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

August 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
30 Jul 6 Aug 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
6 Aug 13 Aug 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
13 Aug 20 Aug 8/7 Provo / Grand Turk French Cay, Salt Cay, South Caicos & Grand Turk
20 Aug 27 Aug 8/7 Provo / Grand Turk French Cay, Salt Cay, South Caicos & Grand Turk

September 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
27 Aug 3 Sep 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
3 Sep 10 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
10 Sep 17 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
17 Sep 24 Sep 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
24 Sep 1 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

October 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
1 Oct 8 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
8 Oct 15 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
15 Oct 22 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
22 Oct 29 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

November 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
29 Oct 5 Nov 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
5 Nov 12 Nov 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
12 Nov 19 Nov 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
19 Nov 26 Nov 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
26 Nov 3 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

December 2011
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
3 Dec 10 Dec 8/7 Provo / Grand Turk French Cay, Salt Cay, South Caicos & Grand Turk
10 Dec 17 Dec 8/7 Grand Turk / Provo French Cay, Salt Cay, South Caicos & Grand Turk
17 Dec 24 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
24 Dec 31 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
31 Dec 7 Jan 12 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

January 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
7 Jan 14 Jan 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
14 Jan 21 Jan 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
21 Jan 28 Jan 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
28 Jan 4 Feb 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank

February 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
4 Feb 11 Feb 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
11 Feb 18 Feb 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
18 Feb 25 Feb 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
25 Feb 3 Mar 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank

March 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
3 Mar 10 Mar 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
10 Mar 17 Mar 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
17 Mar 24 Mar 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
24 Mar 31 Mar 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank

April 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
31 Mar 7 Apr 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
7 Apr 14 Apr 8/7 Puerto Plata Whales of the Silver Bank
14 Apr 21 Apr 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
21 Apr 28 Apr 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

May 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
28 Apr 5 May 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
5 May 12 May 8/7 Provo Seacology Chrater, Southern Bahamas
12 May 19 May 8/7 Provo / Exuma Mayaguana, Samana Cays, San Salvador & Conception
19 May 26 May 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island

June 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
26 May 2 Jun 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
2 Jun 9 Jun 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
9 Jun 16 Jun 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
16 Jun 23 Jun 8/7 Exuma / Provo Mayaguana, Samana Cays, San Salvador & Conception
23 Jun 30 Jun 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

July 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
30 Jun 7 Jul 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
7 Jul 14 Jul 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
14 Jul 21 Jul 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
21 Jul 28 Jul 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
28 Jul 4 Aug 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

August 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
4 Aug 11 Aug 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
11 Aug 18 Aug 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
18 Aug 25 Aug 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
25 Aug 1 Sep 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

September 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
1 Sep 8 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
8 Sep 15 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
15 Sep 22 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas
22 Sep 29 Sep 8/7 Provo Mayaguana, Bahamas

October 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
29 Sep 6 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
6 Oct 13 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
13 Oct 20 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
20 Oct 27 Oct 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay

November 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
27 Oct 3 Nov 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
3 Nov 10 Nov 8/7 Provo / Exuma Mayaguana, Samana Cays & San Salvador 
10 Nov 17 Nov 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
17 Nov 24 Nov 8/7 Exuma Conception, San Salvador & Long Island
24 Nov 1 Dec 8/7 Exuma / Provo Mayaguana, Samana Cays & San Salvador 

December 2012
Departs Return Days/Nights Port Route
1 Dec 8 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
8 Dec 15 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
15 Dec 22 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
22 Dec 29 Dec 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
29 Dec 5 Jan 8/7 Provo Provo West, Caicos & French Cay
Technical Specifications
Registry: Turks & Caicos, Boatmaker: Swiftships, 1975/1995 -
Recommissioned: 2005 Construction: All aluminum, L.O.A.: 124 ft, L.W.L.: 115 ft, Beam: 22 ft
Draft: 8.0 ft maximum, Displacement: 238 tons, Maximum Speed: 14 knots,
Maximum Range: 2500 nautical miles, Engines: 2 GM 12 V 71 diesel main engines, 450 hp. each
Generators:
1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 125 KW capacity; 1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 75 KW capacity
Fuel Capacity: 5,600 gallons
Freshwater Supply: 2 Reverse Osmosis watermakers, 5,000 gallon per day total, 4,500 gallon storage
Air Systems: 2 Bauer K-14 9 cfm compressors, electric, with cascade-type storage banks, located in lazarette
Nitrox System: Nitrox Technologies membrane system, producing 32% nitrox, located in lazarette
Electricity: 220 V and 110 V AC power (110 V AC 3 prong grounded outlets in all cabins and heads)
On the Bridge: 48-mile Simrad radar with proximity alarms, Autopilot, Global Positioning System (GPS) with location alarm, Digital Depth sounder with alarm, Digital bottom recorder, computerized chart system with GPS link, Satellite phone with data link, Cellular telephone, SSB Radiotelephone and VHF radios, Engine and bilge alarms, Internal telephone system
Heads: 6 lower deck, 1 dive deck, 5 main deck, 3 boat deck
Accommodations: 20 passengers in 10 staterooms, all w/private ensuite bathrooms and showers. Up to 10 staff in crews' quarters.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Other Equipment: Full service all electric galley and refrigeration, Scotsman Ice Flakers (2), Boatwide stereo audio system, recharging station for strobes, batteries, etc.
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables, used for passenger transport and diver pickup Accessories: Photo Equipment, Diving Equipment

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Technical Specifications
Registry: Turks & Caicos, Boatmaker: Swiftships, 1975/1995 -
Recommissioned: 2005 Construction: All aluminum, L.O.A.: 124 ft, L.W.L.: 115 ft, Beam: 22 ft
Draft: 8.0 ft maximum, Displacement: 238 tons, Maximum Speed: 14 knots,
Maximum Range: 2500 nautical miles, Engines: 2 GM 12 V 71 diesel main engines, 450 hp. each
Generators:
1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 125 KW capacity; 1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 75 KW capacity
Fuel Capacity: 5,600 gallons
Freshwater Supply: 2 Reverse Osmosis watermakers, 5,000 gallon per day total, 4,500 gallon storage
Air Systems: 2 Bauer K-14 9 cfm compressors, electric, with cascade-type storage banks, located in lazarette
Nitrox System: Nitrox Technologies membrane system, producing 32% nitrox, located in lazarette
Electricity: 220 V and 110 V AC power (110 V AC 3 prong grounded outlets in all cabins and heads)
On the Bridge: 48-mile Simrad radar with proximity alarms, Autopilot, Global Positioning System (GPS) with location alarm, Digital Depth sounder with alarm, Digital bottom recorder, computerized chart system with GPS link, Satellite phone with data link, Cellular telephone, SSB Radiotelephone and VHF radios, Engine and bilge alarms, Internal telephone system
Heads: 6 lower deck, 1 dive deck, 5 main deck, 3 boat deck
Accommodations: 20 passengers in 10 staterooms, all w/private ensuite bathrooms and showers. Up to 10 staff in crews' quarters.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Other Equipment: Full service all electric galley and refrigeration, Scotsman Ice Flakers (2), Boatwide stereo audio system, recharging station for strobes, batteries, etc.
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables, used for passenger transport and diver pickup Accessories: Photo Equipment, Diving Equipment

Boat Layout






Technical Specifications
Registry: Turks & Caicos, Boatmaker: Swiftships, 1975/1995 -
Recommissioned: 2005 Construction: All aluminum, L.O.A.: 124 ft, L.W.L.: 115 ft, Beam: 22 ft
Draft: 8.0 ft maximum, Displacement: 238 tons, Maximum Speed: 14 knots,
Maximum Range: 2500 nautical miles, Engines: 2 GM 12 V 71 diesel main engines, 450 hp. each
Generators:
1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 125 KW capacity; 1 GM 671 Diesel producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 75 KW capacity
Fuel Capacity: 5,600 gallons
Freshwater Supply: 2 Reverse Osmosis watermakers, 5,000 gallon per day total, 4,500 gallon storage
Air Systems: 2 Bauer K-14 9 cfm compressors, electric, with cascade-type storage banks, located in lazarette
Nitrox System: Nitrox Technologies membrane system, producing 32% nitrox, located in lazarette
Electricity: 220 V and 110 V AC power (110 V AC 3 prong grounded outlets in all cabins and heads)
On the Bridge: 48-mile Simrad radar with proximity alarms, Autopilot, Global Positioning System (GPS) with location alarm, Digital Depth sounder with alarm, Digital bottom recorder, computerized chart system with GPS link, Satellite phone with data link, Cellular telephone, SSB Radiotelephone and VHF radios, Engine and bilge alarms, Internal telephone system
Heads: 6 lower deck, 1 dive deck, 5 main deck, 3 boat deck
Accommodations: 20 passengers in 10 staterooms, all w/private ensuite bathrooms and showers. Up to 10 staff in crews' quarters.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Other Equipment: Full service all electric galley and refrigeration, Scotsman Ice Flakers (2), Boatwide stereo audio system, recharging station for strobes, batteries, etc.
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables, used for passenger transport and diver pickup Accessories: Photo Equipment, Diving Equipment

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