The Ultimate Dive Vacation!

If you want to do the most diving for your vacation dollars, visit the most exotic, un-crowded sites, and have easy access to the water in perfect luxury and service, then a live-aboard dive vacation adventure is for you!

Truk Lagoon / Chuuk Live-Aboards

Truk Odyssey - See the ghost fleet of Truk Lagoon, the world’s best shipwreck destination, and that’s only the beginning of your adventure. The Truk Odyssey, a 126-foot air-conditioned live-aboard vessel has nine staterooms with ensuite facilities, and can accommodate 12-16 guests. The Odyssey offers a large entertainment lounge, E-6 processing, delicious snacks and meals including beer and wine. Divers will enjoy up to five dives a day, nitrox fills for certified nitrox divers. Fascinating wreck, reef, night and shark diving.



Thorfinn - Join the crew on the Thorfinn, a 170-foot air-conditioned custom live-aboard, the only dive boat known to be powered by a steam engine. There are 11 rooms (accommodates up to 22 guests), most rooms have private facilities. Four fast boats take groups of six divers to four different simultaneous wrecks to assure an uncrowded and silt free diving experience.




Pacific Explorer II - TNovember 2007 brought the Pacific Explorer II back to Chuuk. Explore the wrecks of Truk Lagoon from this 139 foot vessel. Fully air-conditioned with carpeted interiors and 12 ensuite twin cabins.




Palau Live-Aboards


Palau Aggressor II - This 106-foot vessel has eight staterooms with private bathrooms. This luxurious vessel offers individual climate control with generous storage space in each cabin. Most dives are made from the high-speed skiff. The 30-foot skiff accommodates all divers. A camera table and rise tank and E-6 photo lab are all part of the roomy dive deck. A self-service indoor/outdoor bar is open 24 hours a day.




Ocean Hunter - Intimate and small for the divers who like an alternative to the larger live-aboards. Sleeps only six divers, in three air-conditioned cabins. One cabin offers it’s own private bath , while the other two share a luxurious bath. The salon is very comfortable and has a state of the art entertainment center. The Ocean Hunter can get to uncrowded dive sites due to the shallow draft the boat has.

Big Blue Explorer - New to Palau, at a 160-feet. This fully air-conditioned cruiser, offers nine staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, and plenty of storage space. Four 24-foot skiffs gives the divers plenty of flexibility at each dive site. Nitrox is available. E-6 processing and camera rentals are offered on board. A large size galley to prepare excellent meals.




Australia Live-Aboards

To experience the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef, live-aboard dive boats such as Mike Ball’s Supersport, Pro Dive's Tusa Dive, Taka, Undersea Explorer, Nimrod Explorer and Spirit of Freedom, all offer trips starting with 3 night adventures. 

Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs - Dive the turquoise waters among an amazing chain of diverse coral reefs, where clouds of colorful tropical fish, moray eels, reef sharks, turtles and giant potato cod dwell.

Coral Sea - Beyond the continental shelf that harbors the Great Barrier Reef, lies the isolated reef system and crystal clear waters of Australia's Coral Sea. Dive with the sharks and other large pelagics that cruise this undersea world of pinnacles and sheer walls rising from thousands of feet below.

Fiji Live-Aboards

Fiji Aggressor II & III - The eighteen passenger catamaran Fiji Aggressor II returns to Suva, Fiji. Built in 1997 and refit in 2006, the spacious 106-foot long, 30-foot wide aluminum catamaran has three passenger decks and countless personal amenities like a hot tub, computer station, lounge with entertainment center and nine private staterooms. Seven-day diving charters depart from the Tradewinds Hotel. Guests will explore the walls and channels near Gau Island, Wakaya Island and Namena. The Fiji Aggressor II joins the 10-passenger, 100 foot Fiji Aggressor III steel monohull, which has operated diving charters in Fiji since 1995.



Nai'a - Custom built for live-aboard diving, the Nai’a accommodates 18 passengers in 9 spacious, air-conditioned staterooms with Private en-suite bathrooms. With all the comforts of a quality land-based resort - including hot showers and cool staterooms - but with superior diving and a new view every day! NAI'A's sophisticated sailing rig affords her the range, comfort and stability of a true expeditionary vessel. Her large, diver-savvy Fijian crew is world-famous for their dedicated service, kava-inspired music and can-do attitude that makes for great flexibility as well as a great time!




Tui Tai - Adventure cruises on the 140’ motor sailer, begin in Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu, for 3-5 nights on board this magnificent vessel. It features air-conditioned dorm-style sleeping for up to 28, and includes all sorts of activities; mountain biking, sea kayaking, fishing, hiking, visiting remote villages and more!



Blue Lagoon Cruises - You’ll cruise in luxury and dive in paradise on the 160’ Nanuya Princess, the 184' Mystique Princess, or the 200' Fiji Princess. These ships tie in with West-Side Watersports to use smaller boats to explore the tranquil Yasawas.

Solomon Live-Aboards

M.V. Bilikiki / M.V. Spirit of Solomons - The 125 foot Bilikiki offers 10 deluxe cabins and the 125 foot Spirit of Solomons offers 7 deluxe cabins, and 6 twin cabins. Both boats explore the Florida Islands, the Russell Islands, Mborokua (Mary) Island, and Marovo Lagoon in the New Georgia Islands. The walls, reefs, pinnacles, and coral gardens of Solomon Islands support an amazing variety of sea creatures, with exceptional visibility and warm water year round. Within a few yards of each other, schools of anemone fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, or humphead parrot fish can be spotted. Be sure to keep your eyes open for "big eye" Trevally and large schools of barracudda.

Papua New Guinea Live-Aboards




Kalibobo Spirit - The 100 foot luxury motor yacht was built in 2004 in New Zealand. It was refitted in Picton and Cairns before commencing service in PNG in October 2007. The ship has 4 decks, below aft there are 6 queen size cabins, forward 3 double bunk cabins and a Stateroom on the Bridge Deck. All cabins are air conditioned, LCD TV's, telephone and adequate storage. The maximum capacity is 20.



MY Spirit of Niugini - the latest addition to the Tawali Family. A luxury 16 passenger live aboard dive vessel formerly operating as Aqua One out of Thailand. MY Spirit of Niugini  gives guests the opportunity to maximize their PNG experience by diving the pristine waters of Kimbe Bay, Rabaul, and the islands off of East Britain. Heading into fall explore Milne Bay and beyond to the best of what has been discovered in the last 20 years. Each trip will feel like an exploratory trip, as you will be hitting the little known Conflict Islands, Engineer Group, Samarai, Trobriands, Duke of Yorks and many other small undiscovered reefs. Join us in September 2008 for an underwater photo workshop!


FeBrina - Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands, the coast of West New Britain, Walindi Plantation and surrounding reef systems all provide access to unlimited world class diving. The 72-foot FeBrina has opened up a vast amount of new and already discovered diving in these pristine waters with great visibility. A maximum of 12 divers, fully air-conditioned and a fantastic Captain to take you to places you could never imagine.

The Star Dancer - Explore the exotic waters of Papua New Guinea with Peter Hughes 120-foot vessel. Every dive is an exciting new experience, highlighted by encounters with vast schools of pelagic as well as occasional billfish, dolphin or even a whale. Eight months out of the year the Star Dancer embarks out of Rabaul or Walindi, offering itineraries which may include the Duke of York Islands, the Talele Islands, the inner and outer reefs of the Binnings, the renowned Fathers Reef, Kimbe Bay and the Witu Islands.


Chertan - The 60-foot Chertan, based in Milne Bay, started operations in 1992. Rob Van der Loos, a divemaster pioneered diving in the area, one of the last untouched dive destinations in the world, which is as popular with underwater photographers as it is with divers. The Chertan is beautifully fitted out in local timbers and has four 2 berth and two 3 berth comfortable.

We also represent the Golden Dawn, Tiata, Telita, Melanisian Discoverer and the Sepik Spirit, all serving PNG.

Galapagos Live-Aboards


M/V Galapagos Eco Explorer - Your underwater adventures aboard the 97 foot Galapagos Eco Explorer I will encompass everything from sharks to nudibranchs, penguins, blue-footed boobies and more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands and your trip will include an opportunity for at least twelve dives in this area.

Galapagos Aggressors I & II - For nature lovers and the adventurous, there's no more fascinating destination than the Galapagos Islands-and no better way to explore it than from the aboard the islands' finest dive yachts, the newly renovated 14-passenger Galapagos Aggressor I and Galapagos Aggressor II.



Lammer Law - A spacious, schooner-rigged motor sailor trimaran, Lammer Law is fully equipped for diving as well as the naturalist passenger. The main salon is large, complete with bar, cozy sofas, tv/vcr and stereo. Completely remodeled in 2001, she is a large yacht with all the comfort you can expect of a cruise ship. The artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this trimaran yacht (the only one of its kind in the Galapagos) a perfect vessel for natural history adventure.


Sky Dancer - This 100-foot luxury live-aboard from Peter Hughes Diving features 8 air-conditioned staterooms with all the ammenities you would expect. Spacious lounge, nitrox, fine dining and more are included. Cruises are available for 7 or 10 days.



Costa Rica Live-Aboards

The Sea Hunter - 115 feet of live-aboard comfort and convenience, which seems to have been built with trips to Cocos in mind. The boat and her crew specialize in providing excellence in service, food, and underwater excitement and beauty. She has eight cabins for a total capacity of 18 passengers (three double-bed staterooms with private bath, two triples with private bath, and three doubles with private bath). Diver facilities are extremely well designed with individual gear storage, private camera/strobe storage shelves with individual 110 volt AC power, and a private dryer for clients' towels and bathing suits.




Undersea Hunter - Already a capable and well-proven research vessel, the Undersea Hunter was modified to include six new cabins, built with conveniences that surpass all expectations, to accommodate 14 passengers. The Undersea Hunter is dedicated to bringing civilized comfort to delightfully uncivilized gems like Cocos Island.




Okeanos Aggressor - A 110-foot all-steel vessel was the first Aggressor Fleet franchise. This luxurious vessel provides 21 guests the ultimate comfort and space for cruising and diving. All cabins are fully carpeted, air-conditioned, and have a private bath with in-room vanity. 





Maldives Live-Aboards

M.Y. Manthiri - The Manthiri is an 85-foot long vessel. It was built in 1995 for luxury live-aboard cruising. It has accommodations for 12 divers. Feel at home relaxing in the 400 square foot salon that's furnished with sofas, and a multi-system theatre system of TV, stereos and video cameras. Enjoy being served by Manthiri's eleven person crew. A separate smaller salon is set up with tables for working on cameras. On board E-6 film processing is available. Diving is done from an accompanying 42 foot boat called a dhoni, fitted with compressors and safety equipment. The dive gear remains on the dhoni, for greater comfort and convenience to the divers and no compressor noise at night. Both aluminum 80s and steel 95s are available.


M/V Ocean Dancer - This 110 foot vessel cruises not one, but three of the atolls in the general area of the capital city Male. These large atolls cover hundreds of square miles of ocean and provide excellent diving. Not only will 16 guests enjoy the luxury accommodations on board the new vessel, but all of the diving will be done from a custom built, 55ft. dive tender called the "Diving Dhoni." The Ocean Dancer runs November thru May.



Maldives Agressor - A new addition to the Aggressor Fleet. This 115 foot vessel will cruise around palm fringed islands with sparkling white beaches, turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna. The big attraction, however, are the schools of fish that patrol the reefs in colorful packs.



Indonesia Live-Aboards


Paradise Dancer - A new addition to the Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet the 141 foot Paradise Dancer explores the magnificent reefs and marine life in the heart of the world famous "Coral Triangle." Operating out of North Sulawesi, this brand new motor sailer will feature the most ambitious itinerary (cruising the Sangihe Islands) of any live-aboard in the region. Charters will be 11 nights, 9 & 1/2 days of diving from April through the September. September through March the boat will explore Raja Ampat.





Peter Hughes Diving’s M/V Komodo Dancer, a 100’ traditionally crafted, two masted wooden motor sailor, accommodating 16 adventurous divers for exploring the islands of Bali, Komodo and Flores.




M/V Pelagian - The 115 foot Pelagian liveaboard is part of the Wakatobi team (Wakatobi Dive Resort) and will now be cruising the Western Banda Sea, and greater Wakatobi area. Over the years the Pelagian has earned a distinguished reputation while operating in the Red Sea, Thailand, and Indonesia. More than just another "dive boat," the Pelagian is really a luxury yacht disguised as a liveaboard. 



Indonesia Aggressor - Offering seven day (Saturday - Saturday) charters departing from Kungkungan Bay Resort in Northern Sulawesi. The Aggressor guides guests to remote sites near Bangka Islands, Bunaken Islands, and the Lembeh Straits.






M/Y Ocean Rover - Built in Phuket, Thailand, by her own crew in 2000, starting in June 2008 this 100 foot long vessel will cruise through the waters of North Sulawesi (June - August 2008) and then move up to Raja Ampat through December. There are 8 fully air conditioned cabins (sleeps 16 guests), all with private en-suite bathrooms.


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