Diving on the Red Sea Aggressor IV
When it comes to diving, the Red Sea offers conditions suitable for all divers, but when it comes to liveaboards, a certain level of experience is required (at least Advanced Open Water) as some of the dive sites feature strong currents or large pelagics.
Weather and water conditions in the Red Sea make it the ideal destination for year-round travel, with a variety of wrecks, incredible visibility, abundant marine life, and healthy hard coral. High season runs from April to November, with land temperatures ranging from 64 to 104 F (18 to 40 C) and water temperatures ranging from 62 to 84 F (17 to 29 C), depending on the season.
The Aggressor IV’s general itinerary features popular southern Red Sea destinations, such as Brothers Islands, Elphinstone, Daedalus, St. John’s, and Sha’ab Maksour. This route is known more for large pelagics and reefs rather than the northern route, where you’ll encounter more wrecks such as the famous Thistlegorm.
Two zodiacs are available to take guests to sites and bring them back to the boat once their dive is over. Nitrox is available for an extra charge.
The dedicated local and international crew is on hand to provide guests with the best services, ensuring a professional level of attention and assistance. Depending on the number of guests, divers are divided into groups, each with a dive guide, adding value and safety to every dive, with up to five dives per day.
Highlights:
- Incredible visibility up to 100 feet (30 m)
- Marine life encounters may include hammerhead sharks, turtles, dolphins, oceanic whitetips, and more
- Healthy hard coral
- Variety of dive sites, including caves, wrecks, and walls
Onboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV
Measuring 143 feet (43.5 m), the Red Sea Aggressor IV accommodates up to 26 passengers in 13 staterooms. Custom-built for diving, it offers lots of space to relax, including two hot tubs, a sun deck, a bar, air-conditioned indoor spaces, and an open-air lounge.
The 13 staterooms are divided into three master rooms with queen beds and nine deluxe rooms with twin beds, each with en-suite bathrooms, individual air conditioning, and 32-inch televisions with a selection of 400 movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
Nighttime activities include night dives, marine-life identification presentations, movies, games, and more. TV screens also serve as a platform for editing and viewing underwater photos and videos.
The large dive deck at the back of the boat allows divers space to store their items and prepare their equipment safely, with the crew on hand to offer assistance pre- or post-dive.
Highlights:
- Flat-screen TVs in each room
- Two hot tubs
- Onboard library with literature collection
Dining on the Red Sea Aggressor IV
Dining onboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV offers plenty of chances to refuel between dives. Each morning starts off with a freshly prepared breakfast of fresh fruits, hot entrees, and cereals alongside a range of beverages. Lunch is served buffet-style with a variety of cuisines, highlighting Western, Egyptian, and locally inspired dishes, including entrees, hot soups, salads, sandwiches, and homemade bread.
Dinner features everything from delicious vegetarian dishes to seafood, beef, and chicken, and each meal ends with a homemade dessert. Chefs can take into consideration any preferences or dietary needs guests may have as well, which guests must inform the reservation agent of upon booking the reservation.
Guests are also provided with complimentary soft drinks, tea, coffee, iced water, and local beer and wine after the day’s diving ends.
Highlights:
- Wide variety of food and homemade desserts
- Homemade desserts
- Local beer and wine are included
