All Star Cat Ppalu, Bahamas
9.1 Superb - Free Internet
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“Sharks, gorgeous walls, beautiful coral gardens, super friendly crew.”
Highlights
The sleek and stylish All Star Cat Ppalu catamaran is perfect for groups, families, and friends to explore the Bahamas above and below the water. Accommodating up to 12 guests, the All Star Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 6 private cabins, 4 double beds, and 2 cabins with single beds. Each cabin is fully air-conditioned, equipped with a sink and mirror, and features two bathrooms with freshwater showers for all to share. There is a large dining area with ample space for all guests to sit around the table in a family-style setting, enjoying the cuisine and conversation. Three meals per day and snacks will be served, and special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. The large trampoline located in the forward area is perfect for catching some rays and enjoying the magnificent Bahamian scenery.
The low draft of the All Star Cat Ppalu allows easy anchorage at uninhabited islands for the chance of exploration and enjoying the many watersports on offer. Departing Nassau every Saturday, the All Star Cat Ppalu offers a 6-night all-inclusive adventure to the Exuma Cays, with up to 19 dives on offer. Walls, Blue Holes, drift diving, and up-close shark action are on the agenda, and there are plenty of non-diving activities. Whether snorkeling the crystal clear waters of Norman's Plane Wreck, kayaking through mangroves, mastering your SUP skills, or following the hiking trails, there is something for everyone aboard the All Star Cat Ppalu Bahamas.
In the capable hands of the captain and crew, guests can sit back, relax, and unwind in the Bahamas. Book online today.
This boat is part of the All Star Liveaboards fleet.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Port Fees ($265-285 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($20), Private Dive Guide ($650), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($60-150).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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All Star Cat Ppalu Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- 26 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.8
- Value 9.1
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Javier P
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Spain
Great boat trip for mixing diving and island hoping
The boat is a bit small but enough for the 12 people that can be there. The crew is fantastic and the food was amazing. If the weather is good enough, you can five and visit the different islands (short walks in the beaches) so for me, that was a plus The water and the islands in Bahamas are just incredible, though there is not too much life...in any case, we could see several reef sharks, stingrays and turtles...so good enough for me
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Diving, the boat and the guests.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Chris H
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United Kingdom
Amazing
The crew were outstanding and the food was delicious. Very flexible to cater for everyone's needs regarding land excursions and diving. Visiting pig beach and the sand bars in Exuma Cays was a nice touch. Would definitely recommend this boat if you really want the all round best of exumas.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Diving, Pig Beach
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mike S
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United States
Fantastic
Obviously the diving. I particularly enjoyed the shark dive, though there were several sharks on some of the other dive sites. Very friendly sharks.
- Recommended for
- Great crew
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- 8.0 Very good
- Illia S
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Canada
Great time!
We had an amazing time on our first liveaboard experience. Everything was fantastic—the food, the crew, the fellow guests, and the diving. And of course, the tiger shark encounter was the highlight! Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Tiger shark.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sue B
- United Kingdom
Great boat, great crew, great holiday.
We had a genuinely fantastic trip on this liveaboard and, overall, it offered great value for money. The boat itself isn’t trying to be luxury or high-end – and that’s exactly why it works so well. It delivers everything you need, and it does it brilliantly. The cabins were comfortable and while they aren’t en-suite this was never a problem - the shared showers and heads were always clean, there was always hot water and they were regularly checked. The entire boat was consistently spotless and very well organised throughout the trip. What really stood out for us was the crew. Every single member of the team was professional, friendly, and clearly took pride in what they were doing. The operation ran smoothly from start to finish. The food was excellent, and the drinks offering – especially given that it was included – was fantastic. The dive guide was superb – knowledgeable, organised, and clearly passionate about what she does. The diving itself wasn't as good as we'd hoped it might be (hence the 3 star rating) but this was down to environmental conditions and weather, not the crew or the boat. Plus, we hadn't dived for 6 years so this was a nice re-introduction to the sport and meant that we were able to pick and choose which dives we did. Overall, we had an amazing trip. The captain, dive guide, cook, chief engineer and cabin crew all contributed to a really enjoyable experience - our thanks to them for making this a really fabulous trip.
- Recommended for
- Above all else the crew. How the boat was run (in general and the dive operation). Our fellow divers.
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- 8.0 Very good
- John R
- United States
Great trip to a fantastic place aboard a very friendly and intimate boat!
This was our first live aboard and the Cat Ppalu was a great introduction to this type of travel. The exams are a fantastic destination for a broad variety of sea life and underwater topography. The crew was awesome and Bill the captain couldn't have been a better leader and host!
- Recommended for
- Intimate experience on a small boat with small but capable crew. Sense of camaraderie with other guests. Great knowledge of the captain.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert K
- United States
Great diving in the Bahamas
We had high winds and the captain worked hard to make sure that we did not miss any dives. Three hot meals a day was a nice surprise. The main drawback would be that the boat itself is small. The rooms offer little space beyond the bed. For the price, that is to be expected but it may be worth the extra cost to choose a liveaboard with larger cabins and private bathrooms
- Recommended for
- The crew was incredible, excellent food, and a wide variety of dives.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Catherine D
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France
Very nice cruise
Comfortable boat especially thanks to the air conditioning at night in the cabins, top crew, great cuisine, great dives, we clearly recommend
- Recommended for
- Itinerary. Comments. Value for money.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kari G
- United States
Wonderful trip!
My overall experience was great. The crew and Captain Bill were fun and engaging. The highlights were the wonderful views and dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the crew. Dive sites. Meals.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Hebe W
- United Kingdom
Fantastic week diving with Cat Ppalu
The trip was amazing, I enjoyed the smaller group size (10 of us compared to many of the 20+ Liveaboards) and the crew and boat was fantastic. Very comfortable cabins, lots of space to relax solo and together. Chris the first mate and chef cooked amazing food and catered for my vegetarianism and my friends allergies perfectly. Kristen our dive master was super supportive and knowledgeable and Captain Bill couldn’t have treated us better making sure we had the best time! Thank you Cat Ppalu for an amazing week!
- Recommended for
- The crew. The size of the group. Boat size.
