Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Diving and sailing with wonderful people and crew! The crew was wonderful and knowledgeable! The diving and sailing was spectacular! Private bedroom with air conditioning. Food was delicious 😋. Made new friends and saw tons of ocean life. Wide variety of dives. Ref sharks galore. We did total of 19 dives!!! Thank you for the unforgettable 20 year anniversary trip Captain Bill, Dive Master Kristen, Chef Stacy, and Engineer Chris!”
Recommended for: The Crew was wonderful and knowledgeable.. Diving spectacular with lots of reef sharks. Sailing in bahamas beautiful water sun and wind on your face!.
Customer Review By Tricia T, from: United States scored the Cat Ppalu 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 14 reviews and information click here: Cat Ppalu .
Is The Cat Ppalu Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Intermediate divers looking to build experience
- ✓Small group experiences (max 12 guests)
- ✓Those preferring intimate, personalized service
- ✓Those who enjoy traditional sailing vessels
- ✓Those who prefer stable catamaran design
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ Not Ideal For:
- ✗Those preferring large group social atmosphere
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
- ✗Divers seeking extreme or technical diving challenges
🎯 Perfect If You Want...
- •Shark diving with Caribbean reef sharks
- •Blue hole explorations
- •Clear warm Caribbean waters
- •Historic wreck diving sites
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, it scores 40% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 4 of 10 key boat features (see below).
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Dedicated crew
- Indoor saloon (Air conditioned)
- Paid airport transfer, no hotel transfer
- Sun deck, no leisure deck and no observation deck
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- Audio & video entertainment
- Charging stations
- Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- Smart Voyager accreditation
- Towels (Deck towels: Not available, Beach towels: Not available)
- WIFI Internet
Boat FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have an observation deck?
What onboard entertainment is available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
What is the crew to guest ratio on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- You will need to bring your own beach and deck towels for your trip on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, as they are not provided onboard. Click Beach Towels or Deck Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which incurs an additional cost on top of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer this service.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include port fees.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard is not listed as a family friendly cruise and does not show dedicated family cabins in the features either. If you’d prefer a liveaboard that is better set up for families, click Family Friendly Cruises to see family oriented trips, or Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that just offer cabins designed for families.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 6 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Bahamas’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, it scores 30% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 3 of 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable between dives and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes cabin towels, which adds extra comfort to your stay.
What’s more, it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Cabin FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard does not offer a laundry service. If you would like this service onboard, click Laundry service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- Complimentary toiletries are not provided on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. If you would like a liveaboard that provides toiletries, click Complimentary toiletries.
- The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard does not show dedicated family cabins and is not tagged as a family friendly cruise in the cabin features. If you are travelling with children, you may find a better fit by choosing from Liveaboards With Family Cabins for boats that offer family sized cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises for trips that are set up more clearly for families. You can still review the cabin layouts for this boat in the cabin types section below.
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The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 4 Double cabins with shared bathrooms
- 2 Twin cabins with shared bathrooms
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 5 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard has a dive deck, which makes gearing up and water entry much simpler. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, There are outside showers for rinsing yourself off after each dive to keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater.
DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. You’ll also find Rinse hoses are provided to wash down gear after the dive.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Diving FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
These marine creatures are commonly associated with the dive sites dived from the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. Where we have a page for the creature it will be underlined, so you can click to read more.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 10 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard are currently: 7 Days/6 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Cat Ppalu liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
List of The Bahamas dive sites visited by the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
This is the list of The Bahamas dive sites you will dive from the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. Click any underlined site to read more.
Nassau
Exumas
- Jeep Reef
- Cathedral
- Exuma Cays
This is the list of The Bahamas dive sites not dived on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Click any underlined site below to read more.
Great Abaco Island
- Hole in the Wall
Nassau
- Periwinkle Reef
- Nassau
Cat Island
- Oceanic White Tip Sharks Dive
Exumas
- Thunderball Grotto Cave
- The Washing Machine
- Pillar Wall
- Amberjack Reef
- Austin Smith Wreck
- Barracuda Shoals
- Blacktip Wall
- Cracked Coral Head
Great Bahama Bank
- Little Bahama Bank
- Bimini Bank
Eleuthera
- Whale Tail Wall
- Monolith
- Jake's Hole
- Cave Rock
Grand Bahamas Island
- Grand Bahamas Island
- Tiger Beach
- West End
- Freeport
Half Moon Cay (Little San Sal)
- Empress Pinnacles (Little San Sal)
- Cave Reef (Little San Sal)
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, it scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 7 of 10 total food & dining features (see below).
The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Dietary requirements
- Full-board option (Free)
- Local food
- Snacks all day (Free)
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Western food
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- Al fresco dining
- Beach BBQ
- Fine cuisine
Dining FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard offer?
Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 5 of 10 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard has beer onboard, which is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip. In addition, this liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Alcoholic beverages (Free)
- Beer available
- Drinking water (Free)
- Soft drinks (Free)
- Tea & coffee (Free)
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- Bar
- Wine available
- Fine wines selection (enhanced wine offering)
- Free wine w/dinner
- Welcome cocktails
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Non-Diver Companion Rating for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 5 of 10 total non-diver companion features (see below).
Yes, the Cat Ppalu liveaboard is suitable for non-divers, with activities such as kayaks, stand up paddleboards and snorkelling. These keep everyone involved between dives and make the trip enjoyable for partners or friends who prefer to stay above the surface. In addition, free use of kayaks is included on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, useful for relaxed exploration in calm water, gentle cardio between dives, and easy wildlife spotting from the surface. Great for non-diving partners or families. What’s more, free use of stand up paddleboards is included on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, great for balance and core strength during calm sessions in sheltered coves, also a good shared activity with non-divers.
Snorkel gear is available on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, perfect for relaxed reef time between dives and for non-divers to join in the water.
A review of the list of Non-Diver Companion Rating features found on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Fishing
- Included Kayaks on-board (Free)
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Snorkel gear
- Included Stand up paddleboard (Free)
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- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Library
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Wellness facilities
Other Activities FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- Kayaks
- Stand-up paddle boards
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, it scores 20% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 1 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Cat Ppalu liveaboard offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
A review of the underwater photographer facilities found on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific facility, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this facility:
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Underwater photographer FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Does the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
On reviewing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard, it scores 0% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 0 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
This liveaboard does not offer technical diving options. If you are looking for a liveaboard that supports technical diving, expand the section below and click one of the features to view liveaboards that have that capability onboard.
A review of the technical diving features found on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
This liveaboard does not offer technical diving options, but if you are looking for a liveaboard that supports technical diving, expand the “Click to show” section below and click one of the links to view liveaboards with that feature onboard.
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Tech diving FAQs for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?
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Cat Ppalu Included in the Price
When you book the Cat Ppalu dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Bahamas. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Cat Ppalu liveaboard fare.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Kayaks
- Included Land excursions
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Stand-up paddle boards
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Cat Ppalu Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Cat Ppalu charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Gratuities
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
Cat Ppalu Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Cat Ppalu dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Port fees
Cat Ppalu Vessel Details
- Length: 20.0m (65.6ft)
- Beam: 9.0m (29.5ft)
- Max guests: 12
- Cabins: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
Cat Ppalu Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. Cat Ppalu Liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 11 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The cat ppalu boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Engine room CCTV
- Not included Fishfinder
- Not included Search light