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 .
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Cat Ppalu Boat Features
The Cat Ppalu liveaboard scores 31% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 5 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Available for charter
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: WIFI Internet, Audio & video entertainment, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation, Charging stations.
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Cat Ppalu Cabin Features
The Cat Ppalu liveaboard scores 27% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 3 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Cat Ppalu liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
Cabin Types Available
- 4 Double Cabins with shared bathroom
- 2 Twin Cabins with shared bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Daily housekeeping, En-suite bathrooms, Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Cat Ppalu Diving Features
The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard scores 33% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 7 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. In addition, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry.
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
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The diving features that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Camera station, Charging stations, Custom built for diving, Warm water showers, Rebreather support, Shaded diving area, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Cat Ppalu Food & Dining Features
The Cat Ppalu liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 8 of 14 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.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Cat Ppalu Drink & Refreshment Features
The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 2 of 7 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, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Cat Ppalu Other Recreational Activities
The Cat Ppalu liveaboard scores 29% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 5 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives. Additionally, it includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner for an additional cost.
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
- • Stand up paddleboard
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Kayaks
- • Land excursions
- • Stand-up paddle boards
Cat Ppalu Included in the Price
When you book the Cat Ppalu dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Bahamas. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Cat Ppalu Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Kayaks
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Stand-up paddle boards
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Cat Ppalu Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Cat Ppalu dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Gratuities
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
Cat Ppalu Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Cat Ppalu dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Cat Ppalu Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Port fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 20.0m (65.6ft)
- Beam: 9.0m (29.5ft)
- Max guests: 12
- Cabins: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Cat Ppalu are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Cat Ppalu. Cat Ppalu liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 11 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Cat Ppalu include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, Search light.