Socorro Aggressor

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.

Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4MBC, or butylparaben. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, and because some dive destinations have banned these chemicals, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games and more. We have a selection of classic and new release movies that can be viewed in the boats salon or taken to your stateroom to watch. However, if you have a favorite movie, digital slide show or a video to share, we encourage you to bring it along. The crew especially loves new releases of movies, and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a 100th dive; please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion. 7 Kindly advise the Aggressor office prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

You will be diving in water that averages 73-76°F, 21-23°C. A 5-7 mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is from the dive tenders.

– The staff of the Socorro Aggressor, with their unique combination of talents, offers the ultimate service. While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers. Night diving is not allowed by the Marine Park regulations. The park also requires that dive lights are attached to the cameras. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and midmorning/mid-afternoon snack.

– It is mandatory to have with you a travel and dive insurance policy that includes all expenses for evacuation, treatment etc. should you need it. Remember that the diving areas at Revillagigedo Islands require certain experience particularly in regards of buoyancy control. It is mandatory to bring with you a safety device such as an inflatable sausage.

You’ve chosen a liveaboard vacation for the diving freedom that it offers. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge. Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. However, as a certified diver, you and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives within the limitations set forth by the briefing. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers. They will also have staff in the water offering support, u/w photography and videography, and critter spotting services as well. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest. However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. If you start out with a group, as long as you and your buddy remain in contact with each other and are ok – you may follow your own dive plan. Divers who desire more personal attention and structured/supervised dives should consider taking one of the yachts numerous specialty courses. An underlying skill featured in all of specialty training is planning, executing, and debriefing after your dive in order to build a more confident diver.

We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with pressure gauge, depth gauge, buoyancy compensator, dive computer, dive light, mirror, safety sausage, Dive Alert and/or other safety devices. Dive computers are mandatory for each guest. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof 8 paint or tape.

Devices for photo and video are allowed with some restrictions in the National Park. It is important to stay clear of cliffs and areas where sea gulls can be heard. The fly zone is up to 1000 feet around the boat; it is restricted airspace (no fly) above any of the islands and the Mexican Navy base at Socorro Island and around the air strip and the minimum height above whales is 36 feet approaching from behind without flying over their eyes.

The water temperature averages 21-23 Celsius, or 73-76 F, so a 5 – 7 mm wetsuit is recommended. It is also suggested to bring with you ‘save a dive kit’ consisting of extra fin-and-mask straps, HP hose, mouth piece and o’rings. In case you wish to rent dive gear, please let us know ahead of time the list and sizes, and we will have it aboard for you. Clothing aboard is very casual, so, t-shirts, shorts and sandals, plus a light jacket for night.

Aggressor Liveaboards does not permit spear guns, Hawaiian slings or collecting on any of the yachts.

A full line of rental equipment is available however, it must be rented in advance to reserve since there is a limited supply. If any of your dive equipment fails while onboard, the crew will loan you equipment free of charge, compliments of Aqua Lung.

Several diving specialty courses are offered onboard including Nitrox, Advanced Open Water, UW Photography, Master Diver and more. A list of available courses and prices are available on our website.

The Socorro Aggressor offers a complete digital photo facility including a PC for downloading photos. The Photo pro is available for free coaching with equipment rental. Photo equipment is available to rent separately or as a complete set up. The Socorro Aggressor has a charging station and a large camera table available for your camera and video equipment. Guests should bring their own battery chargers. Please refer to our web site, www.aggressor.com for detailed information and costs of rental equipment, certification courses, and photo/video equipment.

The Video Professional can capture your diving adventure onboard the Socorro Aggressor to share with family and friends. The video of the week/DVD (includes all guests and crew) is $65 US.

There is a mini-boutique onboard with assorted t-shirts, and miscellaneous items. Due to limited availability, we recommend bringing extra batteries and CD’s for photos. The Socorro Aggressor accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. The yacht does not accept personal or travelers checks. When travelling it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to travelling to notify them of the country you are visiting. After returning home if you still want boutique items, please visit the Aggressors online boutique at www.aggressorboutique.com.

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the crew. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (VISA/MC).

You will disembark at 8:00 am with a drop off to the Airport. Please book your return flight around 12 pm (noon).

Each week we post the Adventure log of the previous charter on the website and Facebook. Please feel free to visit www.aggressor.com and go to the log to find out water temperature, visibility, and sightings.

Due to weather, customs clearance by the Mexican Navy and at the border, all flight departures at the end of the charter should be booked late that evening.

For the Guadalupe Island adventure, you will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at either one of the below host hotels to be ready for the designated pick up times. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. It is recommended to fly into the San Diego International Airport and stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Old Town: Host Hotel:

– Holiday Inn Express – Old Town, San Diego, California 1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA, 92110 phone +1-619-543-1130 The shuttle will arrive at 7:45 am for an 8 am transfer to the Socorro Aggressor. It is highly recommended for guests to be in the hotel lobby with their luggage ready to board the transfer bus at 7:45 am.

– Hotel Palacio Azteca, Tijuana Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur #213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico +526646818100. The second pick up is from 8:30 am – 8:45 am for transfer to the Socorro Aggressor.

– To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

– After picking up guests at the two host hotels, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico at approximately 11:30 am for boarding with a 12 pm departure to Guadalupe Island. Ensenada is a port city located on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The crossing from Ensenada to Guadalupe Island is approximately 16 – 18 hours.

If you are not staying at one of the host hotels, you will need to make your own way to a host hotel prior to the pick-up times. It is imperative that the Aggressor Adventures Reservations Office has been notified of your plans to confirm the transfer pick up from one of the host hotels. Also, if you should have plans to make your own way to the Socorro Aggressor, the yacht is docked at: Cruise Port Marina in Ensenada, Blvd.Tte. José Azueta No. 224, Int Recinto Portuario, C.P. 22800, Ensenada, Baja California, México. At the end of the charter, the yacht arrives back to the same dock. It is highly recommended you take a late flight that evening since the waiting time to cross the border depends on traffic and can vary. The normal time to cross the border is mid afternoon.

– You will be breathing from a surface supplied air source or hookah and need only bring a wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood and mask. There will be surface cages and also submersible cages. You will not need fins or a BC/regulator. Guests will rotate in and out of the shark cages every hour. Since you are not swimming it is easy to get chilled do be prepared. Guests normally get at least 3 dives in the submersible cages and unlimited time from the surface cages.

– The water temperature averages 67°- 73°F degrees or 19° – 22°C. We suggest a 5-7 mm wetsuit. If you require rental gear, please indicate your request in the GIS (guest profile) under the rental tab.

– The Socorro Aggressor provides 12 litre aluminium tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves. In between dives, you may relax with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink and mid-morning/mid-afternoon snack.

Every cage program starts with a briefing from the yacht staff. While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge of supporting each other while following the briefing provided. The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers in the cages.

Guests are to arrive the day before the charter start day and overnight in San José del Cabo, Mexico. It is suggested to stay at one of the host hotels. You are responsible for your own transportation to the host hotels. To make a hotel reservation, feel free to contact your agent or our in-house travel department at: info@aggressortravel.com.

Check with your airline or airlines (if traveling with more than one carrier) regarding luggage allowances, limitations and overage fees. Some airlines have seasonal restrictions to certain destinations that may limit guests to one checked bag or a maximum weight of all checked bags and prohibit extra pieces or over weight pieces.

– 7:45 am – 8 am pick up. Everyone is to be in the lobby with your luggage ready to go and will be transferred to the yacht. Boarding is at 8 am and shortly after, the yacht will depart to Socorro.

– Hotel Casa Natalia (1.5 mile from marina) Blvd Mijares Centro Historico 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– Tropicana Inn Cabo (1.5 mile from marina) Calle Blvd Antonio Mijares No. 30 Col. Centro, Z.C. 23400 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

– The Socorro Aggressor is docked at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The yacht docks next to Hotel el Ganzo.

– Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper 3 documentation to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for reentry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.

– If you are not a Mexican citizen, you are required to carry with you a valid passport. Upon your arrival Mexico, you will fill out a tourist visa, or FMT form which will be stamped by Immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each passenger boarding the yacht.

– All guests will have to pay a USD $78 Natural Park Fee onboard, cash only. There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

– The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers checks. Please be aware that many credit card companies are charging a conversion fee for foreign currency charges. This is a fee imposed by your credit card company and not the yacht.

– In the event of an emergency, family and friends may contact the Aggressor Reservations Office. After hours they may call the Aggressor emergency cell number.

– It is very important to arrive one day prior to the start day of the charter and pack a swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage delay more bearable.

Remember to bring your c-card or proof of scuba certification. To use the submersible cage, you must show proof of certification. If you are not a certified diver, you can only dive in our surface oriented cages with the air supplied by hose. The staff will give you a detailed briefing on this. If you are a repeat Aggressor guest, you are automatically enrolled in the Dive the World and will receive on board discounts for services such as rentals and boutique items. Your membership is indicated on the Captain’s rooming list.

The Reservations Office and the Socorro Aggressor require each guest to complete the Guest Information System (GIS) and Waiver prior to departure and boarding. The GIS allows guests to interactively complete all required paperwork that includes the application/waiver, special requests and travel information. If you haven’t received a link to access the GIS, please contact an Aggressor agent. Passengers who fail to complete the GIS prior to boarding will be denied boarding.

We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor’s cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance/dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website http://www.aggressor.com/insurance.php

The Socorro Aggressor has a first aid kit onboard, including oxygen and an AED. You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. 5 The Socorro Aggressor and their staff are unable to accept any medication brought onboard for safekeeping including those that require refrigeration. Should a guest have a medication requiring temperature control, they will need to travel with a travel cooling case or small storage cooler with several blue ice packets. The crew will be happy to store and recharge the blue ice but are unable to accept possession or responsibility for the proper care and storage of medication. This should be kept in the stateroom. There is NO smoking allowed anywhere inside the boat or on the dive deck. Smoking is only permitted on the rear of the sun deck.

The voltage aboard the yacht is 220V and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. See below for an example of the outlet onboard. You should bring a voltage adaptor on a power strip if you can. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 220 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify)

Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming and outgoing calls for a fee.

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of local Mexican cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please add this to your reservation 6 through the GIS and speak to the yacht chef once onboard so he/she can adequately prepare to meet your needs. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location so we highly recommend you bring these items with you.

The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. You may bring your own preferred brand of liquor. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Please plan to travel light, as on all liveaboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your stateroom. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for cooler evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time on shore.