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Cat Ppalu

Experience ultimate comfort on the Cat Pplau liveaboard discovering the diving delights of the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas.

Escape aboard a sleek and stylish liveaboard diving the Bahamas. With up to 19 dives in the week, you can also explore the islands and meet the native swimming pigs. Cat Ppalu offers a first-class and personalised experience for an itinerary of unforgettable adventure.

The stunning Cat Ppalu offers scuba diving and adventure in the adrenaline-filled and bountiful waters of the Exumas. It accommodates 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Each week, the boat sets sail from Nassau to the Northern Exumas on the 65' sailing dive charter catamaran. This is the ultimate escape aboard a beautiful vessel where a superb variety of diving, walls, blue holes, patch reefs, shark dives and high speed drift dives are all on the bill. You can make up to 19 dives during the week or opt for land-based adventure to simply explore the islands, visit the native swimming pigs, discover Staniel Cay or the Exumas Land & Sea Park.

The Exuma Cays is the anchor drop destination and the itinerary focus where all the diving adventure takes place. As the sites in this area are limited to access by liveaboard only, marine life is abundant and sites are pristine. The variety of dive sites is unmatched in the Caribbean. Many divers opt for The Exuma Cays for the exhiliarating chance to swim with the sharks, whilst others are fascinated by the coral gardens, delicate fans or intriguing colors and shapes of sponges. Get ready to have up close and personal encounters with spectacular fish of all sizes from trevallies to Goliath grouper. Bring your camera to get some stunning wide-angle shots of eels, long-legged lobsters, bashful crabs, and many many more.

Kayak the cays and inlets, explore the many uninhabited beaches, and even big game fish from the boat itself Bahamas is a very special place and the Cat Ppalu is a very superb choice to uncover some of the best diving spots in the Caribbean.

Double Cabin

Cat Ppalu has 4 main double cabins. It offers a comfortable and cozy space for two guests. Offering natural light and ocean views. It offers electric outlets for charging electronic devices. Clean and well-maintained, shared with other cabins.

  • Double bed
  • Ample Storage
  • Windows
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Outlets

Twin Cabin

Cat Ppalu has 2 twin cabins, each with 2 twin berths, 2 windows, private vanity and sink.

  • Twin Beds
  • Windows
  • Ample Storage
  • Electric Outlets
  • Air Conditioning

Route Options

The dive destination for the week is the incredible Exuma Cays. Sail to spectacular dive sites only accessible by liveaboards resulting in remote locations that are more pristine than most. This itinerary offers some of the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean. While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Experience the adventure from day to night with sensational diving opportunities.

Sample Itinerary
Itineraries are weather dependent and tailored to best diving available on each trip.

Saturday:
12:00noon board. Check in, lunch, unpack, safety briefing. Depart* by 3:00pm for Central Bahamas. 

Sunday through Wednesday:
3 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera. 

Thursday:
2 daytime dives.
Return to Nassau 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance. Port night in Nassau! Dinner is served on board. The evening is yours to enjoy on your own in Nassau. 

Friday:
Disembark vessel by 9:00am. 


Eco Adventures Includes
-Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Saddleback Cay, Closeman Reef, Norman’s Plane Wreck
-Meet and feed colorful indigenous iguanas
-Master your SUPs skills (stand up paddleboarding)
-Hike trails at Warderick Wells Park headquarters
-Kayak near mangroves and beaches or in open waters
-Explore uninhabited islands or comb the beach for shells
-Meet native swimming pigs

The dive destination for the week is the incredible Exuma Cays. Sail to spectacular dive sites only accessible by liveaboards resulting in remote locations that are more pristine than most. This itinerary offers some of the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean. While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Experience the adventure from day to night with sensational diving opportunities.

Sample Itinerary
Itineraries are weather dependent and tailored to best diving available on each trip.

Saturday:
12:00noon board. Check in, lunch, unpack, safety briefing. Depart* by 3:00pm for Central Bahamas. 

Sunday through Wednesday:
3 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera. 

Thursday:
2 daytime dives.
Return to Nassau 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance. Port night in Nassau! Dinner is served on board. The evening is yours to enjoy on your own in Nassau. 

Friday:
Disembark vessel by 9:00am. 


Eco Adventures Includes
-Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Saddleback Cay, Closeman Reef, Norman’s Plane Wreck
-Meet and feed colorful indigenous iguanas
-Master your SUPs skills (stand up paddleboarding)
-Hike trails at Warderick Wells Park headquarters
-Kayak near mangroves and beaches or in open waters
-Explore uninhabited islands or comb the beach for shells
-Meet native swimming pigs

The dive destination for the week is the incredible Exuma Cays. Sail to spectacular dive sites only accessible by liveaboards resulting in remote locations that are more pristine than most. This itinerary offers some of the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean. While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Experience the adventure from day to night with sensational diving opportunities.

Sample Itinerary
Itineraries are weather dependent and tailored to best diving available on each trip.

Saturday:
12:00noon board. Check in, lunch, unpack, safety briefing. Depart* by 3:00pm for Central Bahamas. 

Sunday through Wednesday:
3 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera. 

Thursday:
2 daytime dives.
Return to Nassau 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance. Port night in Nassau! Dinner is served on board. The evening is yours to enjoy on your own in Nassau. 

Friday:
Disembark vessel by 9:00am. 


Eco Adventures Includes
-Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Saddleback Cay, Closeman Reef, Norman’s Plane Wreck
-Meet and feed colorful indigenous iguanas
-Master your SUPs skills (stand up paddleboarding)
-Hike trails at Warderick Wells Park headquarters
-Kayak near mangroves and beaches or in open waters
-Explore uninhabited islands or comb the beach for shells
-Meet native swimming pigs

Vessel Details

Year built / Renovated 1984 / 2018
Length 65 feet
Beam 31 feet
Cruising Speed 5-6 knots
Engines 2 x Isuzu C240 67 HP
Generator 2 x Isuzu 20KW
Voltage/Receptacle 110v/U.S. Household receptacles
Number of Cabins 6
Tenders 1 - 12 ft. (4m) inflatable
Languages spoken English / Spanish
Communication & Electronics VHF radio, Garmin GPS, Furuno Radar, Mobile Phone
Air Compressors Bauer K150 17 cfm
Dive deck 2 ladders
Photography Camera rinse tanks
BCD USD 50.00
Regulator USD 50.00
Dive Computer USD 50.00
Torch USD 30.00
Wetsuits USD 35.00

Available Experiences

ITINERARIES AVAILABLE IN THIS DESTINATION

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Lost Blue Hole

New Providence, Bahamas

The rim of this large blue hole lies in 40' of water surrounded by coral heads, sting rays and many schools of fish. There is a lobster filled crevice at 80'. In the sand surrounding the hole, divers will find many small fish such as banded jawfish, Seminole gobies and tobacco fish. There are usually 1 or 2 nurse sharks here and during the spring a large school of black nose sharks inhabits the bottom of the 200' hole. This site is normally visited on the way to or from the Exumas. This is the location of our first lionfish sighting.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Periwinkle Reef

New Providence, Bahamas

This is a shallow patch reef that is teaming with fish. The local Nassau operators feed fish here, so sergeant majors and angelfish will approach scuba divers looking for a handout.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Amberjack Reef

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

A 50' patch reef that is the site of the Exumas shark feeding dive. Normally 10 Caribbean reef sharks and 10-15 large black, yellow mouth and yellow fin grouper show up to feed on the chumsicle. This is an action packed dive! This dive also has many interesting small critters such as pirate blennies and garden eels. Back on the hang bar scuba divers will be surrounded by a school of 100 or more horse-eye jack that hang out under the Aqua Cat.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Austin Smith Wreck

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

A 90' Bahamian Defense Force Cutter that sank in 1995 while being towed to San Salvador to be sunk there as a dive site. Their misfortune was our gain. This intact wreck lies in 60' of water.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Jeep Reef

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

This is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef’s corals very healthy. This dive can only be done at slack tide because of the strong currents. It is in the middle of the Exumas Land & Sea Park, so you will find a very healthy population of fish. This dive site gets its name from a coral encrusted jeep that sits near the mooring.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Pillar Wall

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

Pillar Wall is one of many excellent wall dives. It starts at 30' and slopes to 50' before dropping 5,000' to the bottom. There are many caves and crevices. There is a large colony of yellow head jawfish in the rubble inside the reef.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

The Washing Machine

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

The strong incoming tide of up to 6 mph takes scuba divers thru a narrow cut where water drops off a ledge and then makes a sharp bend to the left. This causes the water to swirl like the water in a washing machine. This swirling water will toss scuba divers head over heels. Scuba divers who wish to avoid being tossed around can stay to the right where you will have a smooth fast trip through the cut. After passing through the cut you will then glide over a large patch reef. Enjoy the ride!

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Whale Tail Wall

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

Whale Tail Wall is a great wall just south of Wax Cut. Large parrotfish roam the sand inside the reef while sharks & eagle rays are frequently seen off the wall. Some very unusual sightings here like a Caribbean torpedo, one of only 4 sighting of this very rare ray.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Jake's Hole

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

This tidal blue hole lies in 20' of water. The highlight of this dive is the vibrant corals surrounding the hole. Because it is very tidal, scuba divers aren't permitted to enter the hole.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Monolith

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

Large mounds of coral rise out of the sand at the edge of the wall. They start at 100' and rise to 55'. There is a colony of Garden Eels in the sand next to the mounds.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
28 Jun 2025
4 Jul 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
5 Jul 2025
11 Jul 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
12 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £1476
12 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Exumas - 6 Nights Twin Cabin £1476
26 Jul 2025
1 Aug 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Exumas - 6 Nights Twin Cabin £1476
2 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
9 Aug 2025
15 Aug 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
16 Aug 2025
22 Aug 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
23 Aug 2025
29 Aug 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
30 Aug 2025
5 Sep 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
6 Sep 2025
12 Sep 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
13 Sep 2025
19 Sep 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
20 Sep 2025
26 Sep 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
27 Sep 2025
3 Oct 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
4 Oct 2025
10 Oct 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
11 Oct 2025
17 Oct 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
18 Oct 2025
24 Oct 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
25 Oct 2025
31 Oct 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
1 Nov 2025
7 Nov 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
8 Nov 2025
14 Nov 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
15 Nov 2025
21 Nov 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
22 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
29 Nov 2025
5 Dec 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
6 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
20 Dec 2025
26 Dec 2025
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
27 Dec 2025
2 Jan 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
3 Jan 2026
9 Jan 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
10 Jan 2026
16 Jan 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
17 Jan 2026
23 Jan 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
24 Jan 2026
30 Jan 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
31 Jan 2026
6 Feb 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
7 Feb 2026
13 Feb 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
14 Feb 2026
20 Feb 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
21 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
28 Feb 2026
6 Mar 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
7 Mar 2026
13 Mar 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
14 Mar 2026
20 Mar 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
21 Mar 2026
27 Mar 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
28 Mar 2026
3 Apr 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
4 Apr 2026
10 Apr 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
11 Apr 2026
17 Apr 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
18 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
25 Apr 2026
1 May 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
2 May 2026
8 May 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
9 May 2026
15 May 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
16 May 2026
22 May 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
23 May 2026
29 May 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
30 May 2026
5 Jun 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
6 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
13 Jun 2026
19 Jun 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
20 Jun 2026
26 Jun 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
27 Jun 2026
3 Jul 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
4 Jul 2026
10 Jul 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
11 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
18 Jul 2026
24 Jul 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
25 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
1 Aug 2026
7 Aug 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
8 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
15 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
22 Aug 2026
28 Aug 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
29 Aug 2026
4 Sep 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
5 Sep 2026
11 Sep 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
12 Sep 2026
18 Sep 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
19 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
26 Sep 2026
2 Oct 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
3 Oct 2026
9 Oct 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
10 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
17 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
24 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
31 Oct 2026
6 Nov 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
7 Nov 2026
13 Nov 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
14 Nov 2026
20 Nov 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
21 Nov 2026
27 Nov 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
28 Nov 2026
4 Dec 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
5 Dec 2026
11 Dec 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
12 Dec 2026
18 Dec 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
19 Dec 2026
25 Dec 2026
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760
26 Dec 2026
1 Jan 2027
6 Nights Cat Ppalu: Private Charter - Exumas - 6 Nights Double Cabin £14760