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		• The Big Blue Explorer • Pacific Explorer • Palau Aggressor II • Ocean Hunter I • Ocean Hunter II
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Micronesia has always been hailed as one of the premier dive destinations of the world. From large manta rays to tiny cleaner shrimp, the underwater world truly blossoms and comes alive in Palau.

With 5 dive guides and two 30ft tenders Big Blue will show you the time of your life where each day brings new dive sites to explore. Dive days on Big Blue consist of four to five dives, each starting with a short dive briefing and equipment check before heading out into the sea for some underwater exploration.

Other vessels operating around Palau include -

Ocean Hunter I & II: The vessels are designed for professional underwater photography, TV and Film production, with a big working area and more than 60 electrical outlets (110, 220 and 415 volt), extra storage space, and E-6 processing available overnight.

Flexible calendar, 7-14 day trips

Palau Aggressor II: Seven-day charters are Sunday to Sunday with five days and one-half days of diving. Diving begins Monday and ends Saturday morning. Transfers from the Palau airport are provided on the day of arrival and departure.

For more information, contact Dive Adventures

MV Big Blue Explorer is a 51 M / 167 ft, well-equipped cruiser. Experience the remote and enchanting islands of the tropical Palau in comfort.

Big Blue offers 7 nights / 8 days live-aboard dive expeditions in and around the pristine waters of Palau. Divers are invited to experience one of the finest dive destinations in the world. From a drift through the German Channel to the wonders of Blue Corner, Palau brings the excitement back to your underwater experience.

• Fully air-conditioned
• 9 twin cabins with ensuite toilet and shower facilities
• 9 twin cabins with common toilet and shower facilites
• 1 whirlpool jacuzzi
• Hot and cold water
• 8 open rinse showers on desk
• Entertainment center with TV VHS and stereo
• Salon
• Library of books, magazines, VCR/VCD/DVD and tapes
• 50 sq.m. large sundeck for open dining with teak furniture
• 220/100V
• Telephone system in each room, satellite telephone and e-mail available
• 18 experienced service crew.
  

Specifications / Diving Equipment:

• 2 Bauer k15 compressors - 15 cfm each
• 100 - Aluminum 80 tanks, 30 nitrox tanks
• Regulators, weight belts, weights
• Divelights, BCDs, nitrox, airfills
• Dolphin and Atlantis 1 Rebreather
• Sea and Sea Camera, Oceanic DPV
• E-6 film processing
• Video NTSC and PAL system
• Camera Room (special arrangement)

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Pacific Explorer

The M/V Pacific Explorer is a spacious, fully service dive cruiser. While at 24M in length, its almost half the size of the Big Blue, the level of comfort aboard is not diminished.






 

Accommodation:

• Fully air-conditioned and carpeted interiors
• 6 twin sharing cabins with private toilet and bath
• Entertainment center with TV, DVD/VCD VHS and stereo
• Well stocked bar
• Salon / lounge
• Library of books, magazines
• Satellite telephone
• 2 open rinse showers on deck
• 7 experienced service crew.
  

Amenities:

• Compressors
• 30 Aluminum tanks, Regulators,BCD
• Weight belts, Weights and Dive lights
• 1 x 27 footer chase boat and kayaks

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Palau Aggressor II

The Palau Aggressor II was built to U.S. Coast Guard standards with a full complement of safety equipment. Palau has been an Aggressor destination since 1990. All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Seven-day charters are Sunday to Sunday with five days and one-half days of diving. Diving begins Monday and ends Saturday morning. Transfers from the Palau airport are provided on the day of arrival and departure.

Accommodation:

• 8 “Deluxe” staterooms with queen size bed and single bunk above, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer. Located on the main deck.
  
• 1 “Double” stateroom with queen size bed and single bunk above, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer. Located on the main deck. The “Double” room opens onto the dive deck.
  
• Salon with entertainment center, including a TV, VCR, DVD, stereo and CD player.
  
• Partially covered sun deck with chaise lounges and wet bar
  
• Hot tub
  
• Full-service galley with freezer and refrigerator storage.
  
• Freshwater showers.
  
• Dive deck with personal lockers, rinse tanks & camera table with low-pressure air hoses
  
• Weights, weight belts, 80-cu. ft. aluminum tanks with standard "K" valves for use with standard yoke regulators.
  
• Rental scuba gear and UW digital cameras.

Specifications:

• 2,000 gallons water storage
  
• 30-foot dive skiff, 18-passenger high-speed dive skiff which is boarded at the main deck and then lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Tanks remain on the skiff and they are filled in place with either air or nitrox.
  
• Electricity is 120 volt, 60 cycle AC.
  
• 80 cu. ft air/Nitrox tank for each guest

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Accommodation:

Three cabins with private bath and A/C, and accommodates up to 6 guests, which means uncrowded reefs, ease of entry into the water, personal attention and maximized bottom time.

Amenities / Diving Equipment:

• Large working area
  
• More than 60 electrical outlets (110 and 220 volt)
  
• E-6 processing available overnight
  
• NITROX tanks and certification are available onboard.

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Ocean Hunter II

Ocean Hunter II is a 75 ft. former research vessel designed luxuriously for up to 12 serious divers or guests to dive the waters of Palau and beyond.

The Ocean Hunter II accommodates up to 12 guests with a high level of personal attention. The vessel is designed for professional underwater photography, TV and Film production, with a big working area and more than 60 electrical outlets (110, 220 and 415 volt), extra storage space, and E-6 processing available overnight. Flexible calendar, 7-14 day trips

 

Accommodation:

• 6 twin cabins with private bath and air-conditioning (max of 12 guests)
• 110, 220 and 415 volt electrical outlets
• Onboard computers (PC's)
• On-board chefs serve fresh, low-fat gourmet cuisine.

Specifications / Additional Equipment:

• Enclosed and Air conditioned lab for scientific research and film productions.
  
• Underwater Scotter
• E-6 processing