Galapagos Aggressor III — any of you been on it recently?

[GDMP]

Hi All,

I'm going to the Galapagos in early June to dive and am thinking of doing a liveaboard. The Aggressor III is the natural choice in terms of timing.

I've read various reviews of it, which mostly seem positive. Some of the more comprehensive reviews are quite outdated though.

So, have any of you been on the boat in the last year or so?

Would very much appreciate it if anyone who knows the boat could share some brief thoughts!

Thanks so much,

Greg

 

[MizzO]

I went late August/ early September 2024 and had a great time! The boat was fine and the crew was great! Any specific questions?

 

[GDMP]

Thanks, MizzO!

No, not really, had just read some people say the boat is tired, etc.

Basically, I just want a solid, safe boat with nice people and to be in a group with experienced divers that won't cause concerns or limit others due to air consumption, etc.

What was the group setup like?

Good dive guides?

Were your dives limited in any way?

And any issues with the boat (e.g., noisy rooms due to engine, etc)?

Only other thing I need to work out is if my 7-mm wetsuit will suffice... I get cold and am not sure it will. Lowest temperature I've used it in is 19 C, and I think it will get colder than that!

 

[scubadada]

I had water temps down to 17 C. I dived my full 7 mm and a 5/3 mm hooded vest. I was one of the few divers who was not cold

 

[GDMP]

When were you there, @scubadada? And what were the average and max temps, roughly?

 

[scubadada]

When were you there, @scubadada? And what were the average and max temps, roughly?

I was there in 2018 and wrote a fairly detailed trip report

Trip Report Thread 'Galapagos Aggressor III April 26-May 3, 2018'

Jun 12, 2018

Here is my Undercurrent review of the trip with a few added details. A few photos also, some not so good, but you'll get the idea. I'm quite serious about diving, not so much about photography.

Reservations: I made my reservations on the Galapagos Aggressor III directly through Aggressor, and communicated online and by phone. All of the arrangements worked perfectly. They also made my flight reservations from Guayaquil to Baltra, the Galapagos. I made my hotel reservations in Guayaquil and airport transportation through Aggressor Adventure Travel. These arrangements also worked out...

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Have a great trip

 

[GDMP]

Ah thanks, I did actually already read that! Thanks for sharing, it's helpful