Dive Review of
Turks and Caicos Aggressor II in
Dominican Republic/Silver Banks

Palau, Truk, Yap, Hawaii, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Belieze, Honduras

Dive Conditions

Only snorkeling allowed on whale trips  

 Large camera table on dive deck.  Also sufficient charging stations to
accommodate everyone's needs.   

Overall Rating

The experience of a lifetime - snorkeling with whales.  Humpback whales in
this case at the Silver Banks off the northern coast of the Dominican
Republic.  Not an experience for the beginner as tracking a mother and her
calf for 1 - 2 hours in an often turbulent ocean prior to a 10 - 30 minute
encounter isn't everyone's "cup of tea".  But well worth the
effort for one who loves the sea and all its creatures and is seeking the
ultimate encounter.  Captain Piers and the crew of the Turks and Caicos
Aggressor II provide the consummate environment for such an adventure. 
Very knowledgeable and environmentally savy, they educate you on the
humpbacks and their station in the ocean and provide an opportunity to
interact with them.  The divemasters help get you into position to interact
with the whales and ensure that you don't interfere with their actions. 
The boat is a top of the line liveaboard with ample space in the cabins,
good facilities for the photographer/videographer, good and plentiful
meals, and dependable skiffs to get you to and from the whale encounters. 
Evenings were highlighted with slide shows and educational talks about the
whales and their activities while in the Silver Banks area. 

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