Kona Aggressor II, Hawaii
- from $ 379 / day
- 9.4 Superb
- 43 Verified Reviews 43 Verified Reviews
- Nitrox available
Highlights
The Kona Aggressor liveaboard offers year-round diving off the western coast of Hawaii. She caters to just 14 guests in 6 lower-deck cabins. Accommodations include the choice of five deluxe staterooms with one lower double-bed and one bunk-style twin bed or the quad cabin with two sets of twin bunk-beds. Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, safety deposit box, storage space, hairdryer and TV monitor with media player.
On the main and upper deck of the Kona Aggressor, guests can enjoy fine dining with a varied menu of American dishes, barbecues and local cuisine. Meals are enjoyed at the indoor restaurant or al-fresco on the outdoor terrace. There is also a ‘moon deck bar’, cocktail deck and sun deck with loungers and hot tub.
Kona Aggressor itineraries depart from downtown Kailua-Kona every Sunday and set sail for 7-nights to dive the ‘ Best of Kona’. Divers can enjoy unlimited diving Sunday through Thursday to make the most of the incredible dive sites of Hawaii. The spacious dive deck located at the back of the boat has ample room for kitting up, gear storage and a camera table and separate rinse tanks.
To start planning your diving vacation in Hawaii aboard the Kona Aggressor, call us or book online today.
The Aggressor team have implemented additional measures in line with the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC, USA) or European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC, EU) with their 'Clean Refresh Sanitize' protocol to further ensure the safety of all guests on board. These measures include (but are not limited to) an increased frequency in cleaning and sanitizing public areas, guest rooms preparation procedure upgrade and rooms to be serviced twice daily.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear.
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Boat Specifications
- Length 80 feet
- Beam 20 feet
- Max guests 14
- Number of cabins 6
- Number of bathrooms 7
Boat Navigation and Safety
Kona Aggressor II Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
- 43 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.8
- Diving 8.8
- Value 9.1
- 10 Exceptional
- David R
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United States
Wonderful live-aboard experience
I had a great time. My first time to Hawaii, the main draw for me was the manta rays, and wow did we see some. But the real highlight for me was when Karl stopped the boat when there were dolphins near by and I got to snorkel with them. The entire crew was super-friendly and helpful, and the food was outstanding. Compared to staying in a hotel and making day dives, this was definitely a better deal. Thanks for a great vacation!
- Recommended for
- 1) Divemaster tours, great for singles without a buddy on board. 2) Cabin with shower; slept well, kept warm, and a place for my stuff. 3) Service; being catered to and helped out in every way.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Barbara S
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United States
My week aboard the Kona Aggressor II
I had a wonderful seven days. Let me start with the constructive feedback: 1) get a new Nitrox compressor. It went down after Dive #5 ,so we did ~ 20 dives on air. I hear it breaks often and so an investment is needed here. 2) This is so minor but I think it's worth noting. It's a sweet boat but the redecoration of the salon is a major fail. Get ready for an assault on the eyes with the lime green wall paneling and cushions. So many better choices could have been made and 3) if you expect a feeling of remoteness or like star gazing, this may not be the trip for you. Four of the seven nights were spent moored in the Kailua-Kona Harbor. One of them was unplanned due to weather. We spent two nights down south and that was superb. OK, enough negativity. Here is the good news and it far outweighs these issues. 1) The crew was amazing. Chef Thomas is a consummate professional and his food five star, Captain Chris Wade (his final voyage was this week) and Captain Brad, both great people with vast knowledge and interests. The other crewmembers: Misha, Dave and Amanda also fabulous; 2) the dive deck was nice. We had 10 divers and there was plenty of room to gear up and splash in, but you must be ready to navigate some stairs with your gear on (not a problem); 3) the diving. Hawaii lacks the beautiful coral and color but it makes up for that with its amazing terrain and fish. We saw Eagle Rays, a Hammerhead shark, a Manta cruising by, a turtle (not very common), tons of eel, etc. There are currents so if you like a challenge, you’ll find it here. But, they are not bad, a newer diver will be just fine; 4) Manta Dive. We did it twice b/c the surge on the first night nearly killed us (not really but we were pretty roughed up). The second try was magical - about a dozen Mantas and one so huge (15 ft) even the DM was impressed. This is truly unforgettable. The whole trip was fantastic and I highly recommend it. Just inquire about the Nitrox and make sure y
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food, the diving (and the other passengers)
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Elena B
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United States
Great experience
I had a great week with Colby and his crew. Accommodations, food (especially food), service were very good.
- Recommended for
- Mantas, mantas, mantas
- 6.4 Review score
- Scott G
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United States
Great crew crappy diving
Mataray Dive and the crew. They were always there and willing to help.
- Recommended for
- Crew,Crew,Mataray Dive
- 9.2 Superb
- Ansley C
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United States
Great
Manta night dives!
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, crew
- 10 Exceptional
- Ryan J
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United States
I loved the Kona Aggressor and would recommend it to anyone looking to dive a whole bunch
The two Manta dives were nothing short of magical. Pelagic Magic was also a very unique awesome experience hanging over black water with these creatures putting on a miniature light show. Sharks, turtles, rays, Dolphins. Everything was so much fun.
- Recommended for
- 27 dives in 5 1/2 days really gets your money worth, I dare anyone to walk away saying the food wasn't amazing, and the whole the crew were all fun interesting friendly people,
- 10 Exceptional
- Cathy H
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United States
Had a lovely, relaxed vacation
whales-dolphins-blackwater diving
- Recommended for
- crew-food-diving
- 10 Exceptional
- Goksenin O
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United States
Amazing Week (despite Hurricane Lane)
Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Lane, our trip was cut short. However, the days I spent at the Kona Aggressor were a great introduction to (luxury) liveaboard diving. Every diving comfort was provided by the crew and the food/snacks and service were just top notch. Divemasters really made sure to show us the best of Hawaii sea life. I would be willing to do Kona Aggressor again or other Aggressor boats in the future.
- Recommended for
- Comprehensive dive guides, spectacular food, breathtaking underwater life
- 10 Exceptional
- Pamela H
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United States
Awesome Diving Experience!
The variety of fish and undersea life was amazing, and mixed in were dive experiences, as well, such as lava tubes and caves. Other experiences were manta feedings and pelagic upwellings at night. There was more than enough variations of dives and dive sights to satisfy everyone!
- Recommended for
- 1) The crew was amazing - friendly all the time, helpful with gear, dives and information about local dive sites; 2) The food was over-the-top: breakfast made to order; fresh snacks, beautiful buffet lunch and plated dinner, all exceptional and delicious! 3) The dive sites were many and varied: some sites for fish-lovers, others for the geologic aspects, and there was never an issue of moving the boat to a new dive site if divers wanted a change.
- 10 Exceptional
- Tatyana A
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United States
It was an amazing liveaboard experience with a hard-working and highly professional crew who made sure that all our needs were met. Thank you, Kona Aggressor!
Manta ray experience, culinary masterpieces, and amazing seascapes.
- Recommended for
- Diving and gear tips from Morgan, cooking by Guy, and professional guuiding on all dive sites from every single member of the crew.
- 10 Exceptional
- Ross P
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United States
Loved my first liveaboard
The chief "Guy" was awesome and took great care of my dietary needs. I appreciated the crew in making me more confident in my diving skills as the week progressed. The trip was awesome
- Recommended for
- Food, Crew, and the Diving
- 10 Exceptional
- Michael J
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United States
Perfect Big Island Diving Experience
Got to dive all along the east coast of the Big Island with great food - 27 dives in only 6 days! Dives included the world-renowned manta night dive and blackwater night dive as well!
- Recommended for
- Friendly/talented crew, great diving sites, great food/amenities
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert D
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United States
A great jam-packed fun-filled week with a great crew, great food and amazing underwater sights!.
Highlights include wonderful times of socializing over great food. And then there was evening entertainment. The dives speak for themselves - I have hundreds of great photos of everything underwater -
- Recommended for
- staff, dives,
- 10 Exceptional
- Laura T
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United States
Best. Trip. Ever.
There were so many! The staff, the other divers, the dive sites, the marine life we saw! It was all great.
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive sites and the food.
- 10 Exceptional
- Beatrice S
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United States
Great!
Wonderful fish!
- Recommended for
- the crew, the diving, the view of the island
- 10 Exceptional
- Lucy C
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United States
Amazing trip
Great diving and wonderful crew—one of the best liveaboards I’ve been on, if not the best
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, food
- 10 Exceptional
- Kristopher W
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United States
Awesome Experience
Everything was great. We will be back.
- Recommended for
- Great people, great diving, great food
- 9.6 Exceptional
- elle M
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United States
The crew made the trip, highly recommend.
The entire trip was a highlight.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the sites, the enviroment
- 10 Exceptional
- Anna V
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United States
Divemaster
Pelagic magic and the crews TLC
- Recommended for
- the crew, the comforts of the boat and the food!
- 9.2 Superb
- Richard S
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United States
Outstanding !!! We have been on other live aboards and this was the best so far
This was our first time to Hawaii and the water was so clear, I had dolphins swim by me when I was below the boat. One of our highlights was when the whale breach the surface not to far from the boat. The manta ray dive was outstanding we never have seen them and they are so graceful as they swam by us.
- Recommended for
- The Crew (Outstanding), the way the dive boat was setup for diving, and the dive site for the night dive
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Bart M
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United States
Such a great week!
The manta dive was possibly the best underwater experience of my life. Delicious meals. The crew was very professional yet laid back. We always felt safe and looked after. I also loved and appreciated the hot tub since I tend to get cold.
- Recommended for
- Excellent crew, delicious food, and beautiful sea life.
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mauricio B
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Colombia
Mantas on the night unique experience
Excellent crew and food, the diving sites are good but the only one out of mind was the night dive with mantas.....im wonder why we did not repeat it. Please notice the last day the boat does not stay overnight at the pier, thus, if you have flight before 8 am, you have to reserve accomodation additionally on mainland. I did receive wrong confirmation from liveaboard.com stating i could stay at the boat and catch the flight at 600 am. On site, i have to run and get quickly a hotel room. That was a big stain after a 10 points trip.
- Recommended for
- Food, crew service, organisation
- 7.2 Good
- Manuela G
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Italy
Pleasant
The chef was the main asset of the boat, with excellent cooking skills and great customer attention. He was also the main source of entertainment, interacting with guests during and after meal preparation. The rest of the staff was very professional and friendly, although not as engaged with guests, especially the captain.
- Recommended for
- Chef, night dives, Internet/cell access
- 8.4 Very good
- Andras R
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Hungary
Almost perfect
The only drawback is that the rental fins have rubber foot pockets which do not accept shoes which you really need in the cold water. You better bring your own shoes/fins, one of the dive guides gave me his fins but you may not be that lucky. Other than that it was a perfect trip.
- Recommended for
- Hammerhead sharks, Manta Ray night. Pelagic Magic night
- 10 Exceptional
- Rose L
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France
aet
The nudibranchs, the vocanic formations, the healthy reefs.
- Recommended for
- Diver Brent, Chef de cuisine and Captain Cliff & Tchad
- 8.0 Very good
- Chong P
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Malaysia
Manta was amazing!
The manta night dive was AMAZING! Once in a lifetime experienced!
- Recommended for
- Service was excellent, the bed was super comfy, manta was amazing!
- 9.2 Superb
- monique S
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Canada
Very fun and happy experience
seeing hammerhead & tiger sharks
- Recommended for
- crew,guest and diving
- 9.2 Superb
- Uta W
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Canada
Best service and food liveaboard experience
The food was exceptional, thank you Eric! Saw manta night dive! Saw a tige4 shark Shelby is a passionate and engaging cruise director
- Recommended for
- Food, service passionate people
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christina P
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Sweden
Relaxing and interesting diving
Manta Ray dive, the flourecent little animals, divng with tiger shark and octopus.
- Recommended for
- The excellent diving gear, food and company
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Simon B
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New Zealand
Eat, sleep, dive, there has never been a more correct statement, 5 dives a day......
The underwater topography....lava tubes, old lava formations and massive drop offs
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew, the food
- 10 Exceptional
- ANDRES B
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Argentina
INCREIBLE!!
El buceo con Mantas estuvo increíble! Muchas gracias a toda la tripulación por el excelente servicio!
- Recommended for
- Mantas, comida, tripulacion
- 10 Exceptional
- Anette S
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Norway
Mantas, whaleshark, tigershark.- do I have to say more:)
Manta madness, Whale shark and tigershark and all 27 dives
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff, diving friendly boat
- 10 Exceptional
- Ned D
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Canada
The weather was terrible but the crew and chef more than made up for it
Seeing the sharks, dolphins and whales. The delicious creations of Guy the cook. Friendliness and professionalism of the crew.
- Recommended for
- Dives, food, incredible courtesy of crew
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Marjolein E
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Netherlands
Good diving, great boat and crew
Every snack and meal was amazing, the facilities on board and the level of service of the crew were absolutely great, the divesites are good (not great though), but more than enough to explore on every dive (manta's, hammerhead, dolphins and lots of reeffish) It makes it extra special that there are many endemic species. Overall a great trip that I would highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Facilities on board, food, crew
- 9.2 Superb
- Eric L
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Canada
The Holy Trinity of good food, service, and diving
- Very tasty food - Excellent service and hospitality from crew - Manta ray night dive - Pelagic Magic blackwater dive - Lava tube swimthroughs
- Recommended for
- Amazing food, great service, and a good variety of interesting dives
- 10 Exceptional
- Anjali K
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United Kingdom
It was a wonderful week and I felt very looked after.
The night time manta ray dive
- Recommended for
- Being back in the water diving for the first time in 10 years.
- 10 Exceptional
- Íris Maria Selicani P
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Brazil
Great experience
The crew was very careful with us, made sure everyone had their needs fulfilled and were comfortable with the trip. Matt, Shea, Eric, Jeremy, and and Celia were always there and would help even before I know I could need any! The boat was always clean and neat, a very inspiring atmosphere for the diving. the chefs and their creations... it was great having meals with my food restriction being taken care of. And it was beyond delicious. The mattress was great, the hot tub definitely helps, the hot chocolateria after the night dive is a sweet touch, the warm deck shower is awesome and having shampoo/conditioner out there is superb. Whoever was leading the dive made me feel super comfortable in the water, and whoever was working on the platform helping us getting out was great! They spotted so many creatures and gave us detailed briefings. It was a pleasure to be onboard, I do recommend it to my diver friends and so looking forward to the next chance. Thank you so much for everything!
- Recommended for
- Food, diving, crew, not in this order necessarily
- 9.2 Superb
- Sue B
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New Zealand
Great food and summer weather, magic night dive.
Pelagic night dive was the absolute highlight. Seeing manta rays was great.
- Recommended for
- The food, the friendly crew and the pelagic night dive
- 8.8 Fabulous
- James B
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Canada
Great atmosphere, great crew
seeing new creatures under water
- Recommended for
- gear set up, boat layout, fantastic crew
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mike L
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United Kingdom
Luxury diving in beautiful Hawaiian waters
Seeing the larger sea creatures: manta rays, hammerhead & tiger sharks, hawksbill turtle. Experiencing the friendliness, professionalism and expertise of the crew. The wonderful food laid on throughout the trip.
- Recommended for
- The quality of the diving; the knowledge of the diving team; the food
- 4.8 Review score
- David D
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United Kingdom
Deeply Disappointing
Brief Glimpse of a Tiger Shark, otherwise dives were poor, no real life - and as there is no shelter, the swell and surge 24/7 were uncomfortable and very limiting for dives. Advertised highlights are unrealistic
- Recommended for
- Crew, Dive Deck, Guests
