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Video TitleCat Ppalu November 2019 - trip to the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas
Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
41721478273Know Before You GoThe Cat Ppalu Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Bahamas:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 19 dives on the Cat Ppalu Bahamas liveaboard from £198/day ($253/€232) & rated 9.3. Up to 12 divers on a 20m 66f sailing twin-hulled catamaran dive boat with 6 cabins, 2 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkCat PpaluBoat Attributes20m (66f) : 6 cabins + 2 bathrooms for 12 guests.Boat typeSailing CatamaranDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)10-20 logged divesPrices starting at£198/($253/€232)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.28; GBP to Euro 1.17.Type of DestinationCaribbeanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Exuma Cays, Osprey Cay, Shroud Cay, Exuma Swimming With Pigs on Pig Beach.Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Bahamas dive sites you want to dive from the Cat Ppalu liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Cat Ppalu liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Bahamas; 8. Pay for your Cat Ppalu liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Cat Ppalu Liveaboard is a 20m (66f) Bahamas Caribbean boat for diving safaris for up to 12 guests enjoying 6 cabins and 2 bathrooms. This Bahamas liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 50%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 50% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Bahamas liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the Cat Ppalu diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Bahamas diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Cat Ppalu liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 6 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 4 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 1 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 26 out of 52, or 50% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard costs from £198 per day ($253/€232)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, diving courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard include: no Ensuite Cabins, no internet, no nitrox.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Cat Ppalu liveaboard is 20 metres (66 feet) long, has 6 cabins and 2 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard include: 7 Days/6 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Cat Ppalu).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard you can do this here: Cat Ppalu
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cat Ppalu.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Bahamas Cat Ppalu liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Cat Ppalu dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Cat Ppalu, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Cat Ppalu.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Bahamas dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Cat Ppalu Liveaboard has 26 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 50%) possible benefits and features. This total of 50% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (67%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (44%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: NO.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 1 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (14%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' (56%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Cat Ppalu liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”The best crew, Diving, food and experience all rolled into one. Double washing machine dives, 100 sharks at the blue hole, amazing crew, outstanding food cooked by Tibo. James working the weather and putting us on great dive sites. Martyna keeping the A/C and the boat working. Chelle guiding our dives and pointing out things we missed. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip.” Recommended for: Dive sites, crew, food.
Customer Review ByNick R, from: United States scored the Cat Ppalu 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cat Ppalu.
”Best memories ever made! Snorkeling in the cave, paddle boarding through the mangroves, watching my daughter learn to scuba, arriving to amazing private beaches everyday, the FOOD, sitting on the front of the boat with friends and family watching sunsets every night.” Recommended for: The places we saw. The crew, they made everything was so easy. Every day was full of new fun things.
Customer Review ByNicole W, from: Mauritania scored the Cat Ppalu 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Cat Ppalu.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Cat Ppalu Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: Cat Ppalu to find out how to get from to join the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Cat Ppalu liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Cat Ppalu dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Dive the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 19 times in total on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Cat Ppalu liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Cat Ppalu liveaboard for your dive trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Bahamas liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Bahamas liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard in Bahamas might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Caribbean Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Glassfish, Groupers, Lionfish, Marlin, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Porcupine Fish, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Beaked Whales, Dolphins, Manatees, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £198/Day ($253/€232) for booking the Cat Ppalu liveaboard includes: Alcoholic Beverages, Cabin Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Cat Ppalu liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Gratuities, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Cat Ppalu liveaboard: Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length20 metres (66 feet).
Maximum Guests12
Cabins and BathroomsThe Cat Ppalu dive boat has 6 cabins and 2 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Cat Ppalu has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 0 out of 2 (i.e. 0%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Cat Ppalu liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 19 dives on the Cat Ppalu Bahamas liveaboard from £198/day ($253/€232) & rated 9.3 + SDE Lux Rated 50%. Up to 12 divers on a 20m 66f sailing twin-hulled catamaran dive boat with 6 cabins, 2 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Cat Ppalu for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Cat Ppalu diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Bahamas you can do this here: Cat Ppalu. But if you want to compare this Bahamas liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Bahamas, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, please visit this link: Cat Ppalu.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Cat Ppalu Bahamas Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Cat Ppalu Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Cat Ppalu Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Bahamas liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Cat Ppalu liveaboard above if you've already dived in Bahamas from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
