Philippines Aggressor II

Name: Best of Visayas - Visayas Islands (Cebu - Cebu)
Start: 2027-01-30
End: 2027-02-09
Location: Philippines

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins

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“Great crew! Very helpful. Excellent spirit on board.”
Michael J, Switzerland

Highlights

Varied nightly entertainment
Small library on board

The Philippines Aggressor II is a 42.7-meter/140-foot-long liveaboard offering diving trips for 26 passengers in 13 staterooms. On the lower deck are 8 twin staterooms with panoramic windows, and on the upper deck are 5 balcony suites. All cabins have a safe, a hair dryer, a private bathroom, and air conditioning. The onboard menu is diverse, including barbecue and local cuisine to satisfy every palate. Mornings start with fresh fruits, hot entrées, cereals, and juices, while lunches boast hot soups, homemade bread, salads, sandwiches, and/or entrées. The chef prepares the evening meals, which feature salads, seafood, beef, or chicken, followed by a homemade dessert.

The Philippines Aggressor II itineraries take guests to dive sites like Tubbataha Atoll and the Visayas/Cebu region. Trips offer the possibility to visit glorious reefs and see hammerhead sharks, manta rays, Moorish idols, Napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, eels, and more! Tubbataha Reefs National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible biodiversity. Divers are taken to and from dive sites on two zodiacs. There are many pelagic encounters to be had and plenty of macro critters to photograph.

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14 Nov

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09 Feb

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge ($300-428 / trip), Park and Port Fees ($120-210 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox Course ($250-354 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($150-250 / trip), Snorkel Gear.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Camera room
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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

Nitrox available
Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2024

Length: 140 feet

Beam: 28 feet

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 13

Number of bathrooms: 13

Boat navigation and safety

Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid

Philippines Aggressor II Reviews

9.1 Superb
28 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.3
Crew

8.7
Food

9.8
Diving

9.1
Value

8.4

9.6 Exceptional
Michael N
United States

Exceptional crew, flawless organization, vegetarian friendly
Our trip to Tubbataha on the Philippines Aggressor II was fantastic. The boat is well-run, maintained, and feels highly organized and safe. Huge shoutout to the CD, staff, and dive guides: friendly, experienced, and made every dive seamless. As vegetarians, we were impressed by the chefs, who went above and beyond with varied meals. Highly recommend.
Recommended for
Staff. Safety. Organizatit.
10 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Taisei O
Japan

Amazing
That was so amazing that I want to join next liveaboad. Mustafa was so kind to manage our tour. He changed some plans a little to see the hammerheads and whale sharks. My dive master Varry is so fun person who could lift the mood. I enjoyed all dives with him. I want to appreciate all clues who created a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Thank you.
Recommended for
Creatures. Clue. environment.
18 Mar, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Michael J
Switzerland

higly recommended
Great crew! Very helpful. Excellent spirit on board.
Recommended for
Staff very friendly. Divd guide. Itinerary.
14 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Bert B
Germany

Perfect liveaboard with mixed participants
From the beginning to the end perfect organized trip on a luxurious brand new boat. The whole crew gave their very best, outstanding an especially to mention was the Course director Moustafa Mousa Moubarak
Recommended for
Moustafa Mousa Moubarak was the highlight, he did an outstanding job, very professional. PADI Rescue diver and specialitiy courses for PADI Master diver done by Mustafa Mousa Mubarak. Organisation of the whole luxury trip.
15 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anthony D
United Kingdom

Fantastic liveaboard
This was our best live aboard experience ever. The crew were particularly noteworthy, nothing was too much trouble. The weather was perfect and the diving fantastic. Always felt the dive guides were watching out for us and finding interesting creatures. 10/10
Recommended for
The crew. The cabins. The food.
12 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Alessandro R
Italy

Fantastic Tubbataha
This was a great liveaboard - crew is amazing, the boat is fantastic (brand new) and everything worked really well. The hot towels on the dinghy after the dives - that's one way to spoil divers! Dive sites are really great so this is highly recommended for any diver!
Recommended for
Great diving location - Tubbataha is fantastic.. The boat was really comfortable.. Dive plan for each day was very dedicated and careful to allow proper amount of surface interval and rest..
06 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
ANDREA G
Spain

Amazing staff and excellent boat. Good dives
Excellent boat amenitiesVery attentive and friendly crewAs a downside, initially there were many dives scheduled on sandy bottoms, but since we had not been notified and people preferred to dive in corals, they changed the dive sites, so finally everything went very well and they immediately attended to our requests
Recommended for
Sympathy of the crew. I treat guests very carefully. Good dive guides.
20 Nov, 2025

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8.0 Very good
Daphne C
Singapore

Good boat and great dives
Lovely trip for sharks - from threshers and whale sharks. The crew takes pride in maintaining a clean boat and warm services. I fell sick during my stay and they took such good card of me :)
Recommended for
Boat. Dives. Crew.
14 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lakshman G
India

Couldn’t recommend more
There are less than 10 liveaboards in Tubbataha and Aggressor II might just be the best one out there - the boat is new and generally has a great build with an efficient layout. The crew is the cherry on top. Dive guides, housekeeping, stewards, all of them are very kind, helpful, and joyful. They will make sure you absolutely put (near) 0 effort into every activity. There are pros and cons of every liveaboard but what matters is that 1. if you want to go to Tubbataha, a liveaboard is the only way to, 2. Aggressor II is the best liveaboard out of all Can’t really go wrong tbh. Go for it
Recommended for
Lively and helpful crew. Very organised and well managed. New boat with good infra.
01 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Xiaolin W
United Kingdom

Will do it again!
Have said all above.
Recommended for
Great diving. Seen so many things under the water which exceeded my expectation.. Great crews. They went beyond and above to help you.. Great new boat. Very stable boat, even I didn't get seasick..
16 Aug, 2025

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9.2 Superb
Christopher R
Sweden

Well worth a trip!
This was my first time on an Agressor liveaboard and I would highly recommend it. Absolute awesome service! From getting my white socks white again in the laundry to helping me take off my wetsuit off my shoulders to emptying the in room bins twice a day to fixing the leash on my flashlight. The Food: the food was amazing. Breakfast made to order after the first dive, dinner served at the dining table and snacks whenever you want. The Diving: safety first is always a good sign of a healthy dive operation. My dive guide Ranz was fantastic, diving at a good pace for our small group and pointing out all the sea creatures that I couldn’t find. We dove 4 times a day on most days. The Boat: comfortable, spacious, clean, big! Plenty of hot water as well as AC in the rooms. The Crew: the hospitality of the crew was off the charts! Especially Hanzel and Rizza. They made sure all my needs were met regardless if it was their responsibility or not. The cruise director Moustafa was very accommodating, respectful and highly knowledgeable.
Recommended for
The diving. The food. The other guests.
26 Jun, 2026

9.2 Superb
Sophie D
United Kingdom

Very enjoyable trip on a lovely boat
I had a wonderful time on the Philllipines Aggressor 2. The dive sites were varied and interesting, and the dive guides were knowledgeable and extremely safety comscious. The crew was very helpful. The food overall was good. As a vegetarian I expect an alternative option, ideally with protein, not just the meat meal without the meat. After a discussion with the stewardess on the first night after a disappointing first meal, this was remedied for all future meals. Our weather was not perfect but they kept us informed of all itinerary changes and we didn't miss any diving.
Recommended for
Exceptional diving. Friendly and helpful crew. Extremely spacious and comfortable cabin.
16 Aug, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Maddison G
United States

excellent liveaboard!
The crew, food, and the boat itself were incredible. Service was very good, they went above and beyond. The boat was kept very clean the entire time. The food had a great variety and quality, you can tell it was made with passion. Regarding the diving, we didn't see any pelagics (manta rays, hammerhead sharks, etc.), but overall it was still good because the reefs were pristine and there was an abundance of reef species to see. There also weren't many other divers, so it felt like we had an incredible reef all to ourselves. Overall, the experience was excellent, I would just recommend diving later in the season for better chances of larger species. I would also recommend trying to book directly with Aggressor. I booked through LiveAboard.com and their response time was super slow (multiple days for simple questions).
Recommended for
Diving. Crew Service & Friendliness. Food & Drinks onboard.
27 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Katarina G
Croatia

Extraordinary service and a very pleasant diving experience
The service on this liveaboard was by far the best of all the liveaboards I have been to (12). No matter if it was a dive deck, a dining room or the room service, the crew was amazing. The boat is nice, new, smartly built. The chefs paid full attention to my allergies. The diving was nice, though the dive sites were chosen more on a safe side (almost guaranteed seeing the animals) even though that meant going to a site where whale sharks are being fed. Which is understandable, probably more divers like that more than risking not seeing them. But some of us are willing to take that risk in exchange for a high reward of seeing them in a natural environment.
Recommended for
The crew. The boat. Fun activities.
26 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Tim B
Germany

Exceptional crew and comfortable boat make for an unforgettable experience
I had a great trip on the Philippines Aggressor II in large part due to the crew who ensured every request was met and all efforts were made to make the guests feel at home. Despite the initially planned Cruise Director leaving after the welcome briefing and not coming back even though it was announced, the Cruise Director "in Training" (Moustafa) did a fantastic job accommodating special requests, guiding, planning the route around weather conditions and taking time to interact with everyone. My Dive Guide (Tisoy) is a local with plenty of experience in finding even the smallest critters on the reef and adapting each dive to the group preferences and speed on the spot depending on currents and minimising underwater contact with other dive groups. The other crew on board was always friendly, very helpful with everything from gear to fish ID and a seamless overall experience. One other mention is the comfort of the boat. The rooms offer plenty of storage and privacy, the mutual areas are spacious and well designed and the stabilisers on the boat reduce the movement to a minimum. I would be very happy to go again with Mustafa and his crew.
Recommended for
Crew service. Dive locations/variety. Comfort.
27 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
Khaled B
France

Exceptional trip on an exceptional boat with an exceptional team
Malapascua for the thresher sharks who were there, macro diving on the site of the Thalatta resort, the Tubbataha Park and his encounter with a whale shark (4m away)
Recommended for
The crew takes care of you. The supervision of the dives for their respect of the schedules. A chef who cooked exceptional meals for us.
12 Mar, 2026

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9.2 Superb
Anton G
Trinidad & Tobago

A rare experience in great comfort
Diving with the threshers is a special and fairly unique experience. Tubbataha is a special place and very beautiful. As this was a transition trip, we were also able to dive Cayagancillo, which is not on other itineraries.
Recommended for
The boat and amenities were excellent.. Some of the 'smaller' things differentiate them from other luxury liveaboards, including having plentiful, good quality soap, shampoo and conditioner on the dive platform; having a different colour of tank for the cube leaders due easy identification, using different colour tank lights for the dive guides on night dives. Alcoholic drinks were also included (I wasn't drinking on this trip, but this is usually additional, so could make quite a big difference if drinking wine with dinner every day.. All of the staff were really personable and helpful. Nothing was a problem and solutions were quick and effective..
12 Mar, 2026

8.4 Very good
Zinaida B
Sweden

Good recommendations for dive travels!
Good management, good food. Very well organized process without stress for the divers . Mustafa is a really top leader
Recommended for
Diving sites. Organisation was on top. Friendly staff.
10 Jun, 2026

9.2 Superb
Glenn S
United States

Fantastic dive trip
This was a transition trip between Visaya and Tubbataha so great diversity in sites and marine life. Thresher sharks, whale sharks, Pygmy seahorses, we got it all.
Recommended for
New boat. Clean, modern.. Staff; cruise director. Diving.
09 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Brian S
South Africa

Tubbataha Reef Adventure
Lovely diving trip in the Philippines to the beautiful Tubbataha Reef
Recommended for
Excellent diving in one of the world's best looked after marine reserves. Friendly, attentive crew who went the extra mile to ensure guest happiness. Spacious boat with comfortable rest areas.
10 Jun, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Agnes W
France

Amazing trip
I chose the boat based on the proposed itinerary as my first female solo dive trip and the Aggressor 2 did not disappoint. In terms of diving, Tubbataha delivered a great, varied experience (healthy reef with macro stuff and pelagics), which overall was well managed by our group guide, Juff. The boat staff was attentive on all fronts from start to the end; my standard shared cabin was spacious, confortable and kept clean at all time by the crew and the food was freshly prepared, varied and delicious. They catered well for special diets, allergies and even prepared some celebratory cakes for some of the occasions that arise. They provided us with a complementary reusable water bottle to help keep the waste level down, which was very handy as well as offering a USB key with some of the week pictures from the onboard photographer, which enabled me to take home some better photos than mine. Overall, It made me appreciate why the price of the trip was a little more expensive than other similar providers.
Recommended for
Spacious accommodation. Great staff. Good food.
25 Mar, 2026

8.4 Very good
Randy T
United States

I had a great time
I had a great time the crew was super nice. And did everything in their powers to make it a wonderful trip the dad guides were awesome since it was my first trip. And I didn't know what I was doing much. They took very good care and kept an eye on me. The cruise director was very nice and did everything that he could to MakeMyTrip one To remember all the cabin staff were wonderful. They did everything they could to make your stay pleasant and remember they were very prompt on everything that they needed to be the cooks were really good. The food was good. And everybody was super nice
Recommended for
People in the crew were super nice. That guys were super good.. the boat was pretty neat.
16 Jun, 2026

8.4 Very good
Jane R
United States

Beautiful boat and great diving
From enbarkment to disembarkment, the crew took great care of us! Carried the heavy things and helped us with everything they could. After some dives, we would get juice or a smoothie and some fresh fruit! In December the water was a lovely 29C! We saw thresher sharks! Everything was well organized, dives were on time and staff communicated any changes to us promptly.
Recommended for
Beautiful modern boat with lovely cabin.. Very friendly staff`. Great diving.
11 Jan, 2025

6.4 Review score
Alexander G
Switzerland

Diving standard today: Blueforce 1 in the Maldives. Unbeatable. Top Boot. Top Service. Top diving.
Overall, the trip was average at best. 1. The food on board was not appropriate for the price and rather on the level of home cooking, breakfast simple and buffet not varied.2. Generic equipment like in a hotel geared towards business travelers (e.g. Radisson). Carpeted floors. Square, practically good. Rustic benches with faded thin seat cushions. By no means in the style of luxurious cosiness. Despite the jacuzzi without flair.3. Dinner except for the karaoke evening without music and ambience, no chillout atmosphere. 4.Tauchprocedure! Personnel have to carry all the equipment into the rubber boat and back again!! THE BEST: Staff and Attidude......
Recommended for
Whole team was very friendly and helpful. Boat was very clean and cabins were regularly cleaned and beds prepared. _.
19 Nov, 2025

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8.0 Very good
FREDERIC A
United States

Great trip except the last two dives in Puerto Princessa…
The most beautiful coral reef I have ever seen with my own eyes. That said, there was too much wasted time upon arrival and departure. The last two dives in Puerto Princessa were just horrible. It was like eating in fancy restaurant all week and then checking out the dumpster in the back alley.
Recommended for
Corals. Gear handling. Briefs.
15 Apr, 2026

7.6 Good
Karsten F
Germany

Great diving tour
Everything well organized, great dives, good food, cleanliness on board. All in all, a very nice trip.
Recommended for
Dive. Kindness. Organization.
14 Dec, 2024

6.8 Review score
Alexandre G
France

Incredible thresher sharks and outstanding crew, but underwhelming dive guiding
Overall, this was a mixed but ultimately worthwhile liveaboard—mainly thanks to the thresher shark encounters, the great dive sites, the excellent onboard crew, and the comfort of the boat. The atmosphere on board was pleasant and the staff did a great job keeping everything running smoothly. However, the diving and guiding fell a bit below expectations. The dive guide often seemed disengaged: he would swim ahead at his own pace without really paying attention to the group, and it felt more like he was simply “doing the dive” than actively searching for and pointing out marine life, to the point we had to complain. Our entire group were photographers and naturally moved at a slower, more deliberate pace, but he didn’t really adapt to that rhythm or keep the group together. In short: amazing thresher shark moments and dive sites, as well as outstanding crew, but dive guiding that didn’t match the level expected for this kind of trip.
Recommended for
Thresher shark dives – truly memorable encounters and an outstanding photography highlight.. Crew service & friendliness – consistently warm, attentive, and very professional throughout the trip.. Boat comfort – comfortable cabin and a generally well-kept boat, making downtime between dives enjoyable..
27 Jan, 2026

9.2 Superb
Dirk S
Germany

Great boat - great crew
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed about the last day - we didn't like it that we were back in Puerto Princessa on the penultimate day of the trip. There we had a dive that does not fit the expectations of such a trip. We then didn't take advantage of the second one. The rest of the day we were "locked up" on the boat in the noisy harbor basin until the evening. In the evening a meal was organized - where we learned on the spot that this is not included and had to be paid for ourselves. Then we would have preferred to check out in the morning and use the day as we would have liked to. With all understanding - this was not okay. Unfortunately, the first and last days are often responsible for the lasting impressions! From my point of view, the crew can't do anything about this - this has to be rethought organizationally!
Recommended for
Great and friendly crew. Service. Comfort on board.
10 Apr, 2025