Overview of Kona Aggressor II
The Big Island’s volcanic underwater topography is a diver’s wonderland. Lava tubes, bommies, arches and huge craters like “Au Au Crater,” create a spectacular backdrop for Hawaii’s many indigenous species of butterfly fish. Photographers will delight in the many patient subjects like Spanish Dancers, turtles, mantas and frogfish. The standard Kona Aggressor II scuba itinerary is Saturday-to-Saturday with five and one-half days of diving.
Kona Aggressor II is 80-foot long catamaran built and powered for comfort, safety and stability.
Accommodation aboard Kona Aggressor II
The vessel provides six cabins:
Deluxe Cabins - There are five Deluxe double/twin bed cabins (with a double bed and a single berth) on the main deck.
Standard Cabin - The unique Standard cabin is a 4-share with 2 sets of twin bunk beds on the lower deck. The cabin has a TV and DVD player.
All the cabins have:
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Individually controlled air conditioning
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Windows on main deck, portholes on lower deck
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Private en-suite bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
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Hand basin, towels, toiletries and hair dryer
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Cabinet and mirror
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Mains outlet 110 volts (US standard) - 24 hours per day
The air conditioned salon is furnished and designed for comfort and relaxation due to its big sofas and entertainment system suiting every guest’s needs. The sun deck is partially shaded offering guests a sun bathing area complete with deck chairs, chaise lounges, wet bar with a drink dispenser and a hot tub, the perfect place for guests to relax after a long day.
Drink & Dine
Breakfast are made of fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are served each evening with complimentary local beer and wine. They include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert.
Technical Specification
Built: 1995, refurbished in 2005
Length: 24m
Breadth: 8.5
Engines: 2 x L6140A1 lugger engines, 500 HP each
Generators: 2 x Northern lights 40KW generators
Max of guests: 14
Number of cabins: 6
Number of crew: 6
Safety Equipment: Life vests, First aid kits, Crew trained in first aid, Emergency flares, Depth sounder, EPIRB Distress System, FIre alarm & Fire extinguishers, Bilge pump alarm, Oxygen, Search light
Diving Facilities
The Kona Aggressor has a large dive deck where each diver has their own personal dive station complete with a seat and a locker. All tanks are in place and filled with either air or nitrox depending on the diver’s request with several dozens of 80 cubic foot cylinders aboard. A camera table with low pressure hoses, rinse tank, head and water fountain and a dive briefing area is also located on the spacious dive deck. Ladders lead down from the dive deck to the dive platform where 2 freshwater showers and fin racks are located making it convenient for divers.
Includes:
Tanks, Weights, Weight belts
Excludes:
Dive insurance, Rental dive equipment, Nitrox