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Diving on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard
The Cat Ppalu offers a six-day, all-inclusive dive trip in the Bahamas. You can log three or four dives per day—the fourth dive is a night dive—for a total of 19 dives.
Departing from Nassau, the Cat Ppalu follows no set itinerary, but you can expect to visit some of the best dive sites in the Bahamas, including the world-famous Exuma Cays, known for shallow reefs and sharks galore.
Unlike many liveaboards, the Cat Ppalu also welcomes guests who want to learn how to scuba dive. The Bahamas, with its warm, calm waters, is a great place to get certified.
There are also wrecks, so if you’re new to wreck diving, this is a great place to learn and advance your diving education.
Depending on the weather, guest preferences, and skillset, the Cat Ppalu may also sail towards Eleuthera, where there are many wrecks, drift dives, and dive sites for both beginners and advanced divers.
As a leading diving destination, the Bahamas is a paradise for marine life. The superb coral reefs are home to colorful species like starfish, lobsters, barracudas, groupers, and triggerfish. There are also plenty of sharks, including whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, tiger sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, and hammerheads. During the trip, the Cat Ppalu organizes one shark-feeding session, which allows you to get closer to the sharks.
Highlights:
- Up to 19 dives (including night dives)
- Shark diving and shark feeding
- Guests can learn how to scuba dive
Onboard the Cat Ppalu
Perfect for small groups, the Cat Ppalu can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, with four double beds and four twin beds. Each cabin has air conditioning, a mirror, and a sink. There are two toilets and showers to share. Because of the intimate setting, the Cat Ppalu is also available for private hire.
The air-conditioned salon has a large dining table with windows overlooking the beautiful waters of the Bahamas. There is also a TV and audio/video system.
Top deck forward, Cat Ppalu has a large trampoline, which is perfect for relaxing onboard.
Since it’s a catamaran, the dive deck is quite small. There is a ladder to enter and exit the water. There is also a dinghy used for diving and reaching islands and cays.
The Cat Ppalu also offers free eco-adventures for non-divers. Choose from snorkeling, kayaking, standup paddle-boarding, beachcombing, and hiking trails. For something more unusual and unique to the Bahamas, you can also swim with wild pigs.
Highlights:
- Small groups (12 guests)
- Available for private hire
- Top-deck trampoline for relaxing
- Eco-adventures included
Dining onboard the Cat Ppalu
The Cat Ppalu serves three meals per day in the main salon. Throughout the day, you can also indulge in snacks and fresh fruit.
The food is mostly American-style and, if in season, there is also fresh fish. As for drinks, there is a selection of soft drinks, beers, wine, and rum.
Most dietary requests can be easily accommodated (i.e., vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and food allergies), but please notify the crew when making your booking.
Highlights:
- American food
- Drinks included (including alcoholic beverages)
- Accommodates special diets
Things we like:
- All-inclusive liveaboard
- Log up to 19 dives
- Guests can learn how to dive
- Non-diving activities
- Available for private charters
Things we don't like:
- Shared toilets and showers
- Small dive platform
- Port fees and park fees not included
Key Facts
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Max Divers | 12 |
| Price Range | Budget |
| Trip Length | 5-7 Nights |
| Internet | No |
| Nitrox | No |
| Equipment Rental | Yes ($) |
| Camera Station | No |
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Min. Logged Dives | No minimum |
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