Question Red Sea Aggressor IV or JP Marine?

[rtsoi0201]

I am thinking about joining a LOB this July. I have done some research and there are three choices which are affordable and I am interested in. But I can't really decide.
1. BDE by JP Marine
2. Golden Mix by JP Marine
3. St John/Daedalus route by Red Sea Aggressor IV

Anyone has experience doing LOB with these two ships? and which route is more recommended? The main differences between 2 and 3 is that Elphinstone is not covered in choice 3. Is Elphinstone worth going?

Personally, I would love to see some hammerheads, OWT and dolphins.

Thank you very much in advance!

 

[Mike_4635]

Hey, a little late on this post but looking for info about the Red Sea Aggressor fleet =) What did you think about the guides on the boats you've been on with them? Thanks in advance!

The crew is great. Looked after all our needs. The dive masters were good in the water, point out items, but gave you room to dive your way. Let me know if you have more questions

 

[TheRedBeanPanda]

The crew is great. Looked after all our needs. The dive masters were good in the water, point out items, but gave you room to dive your way. Let me know if you have more questions

Thank you so much for the quick reply! My friends who already booked spots on Aggressor IV and invited me along said that they weren't sure they had guides at all. Also the Aggressor website is tbh the opposite of comprehensive so I just wanted to make sure. I am useless at navigating having only ever done guided dives and would absolutely not want us to swim around by ourselves in the open sea So thanks for the reassurance =)

 

[Mike_4635]

Thank you so much for the quick reply! My friends who already booked spots on Aggressor IV and invited me along said that they weren't sure they had guides at all. Also the Aggressor website is tbh the opposite of comprehensive so I just wanted to make sure. I am useless at navigating having only ever done guided dives and would absolutely not want us to swim around by ourselves in the open sea So thanks for the reassurance =)

If you want more assistance from the dive masters, just talk to them. Always found the crews very helpful.

 

[Sunn]

Have not been on Aggressor, but I think it's not the same price range as JP Marine.

Anyway, on JP Marine, 4 dives a day is usual, maybe better for some people, but it obliges to limit the dive time...
Good guide if you need him, but you may also go on your own (if experienced).
Good organization onboard, good crew, nothing to complain about.