Aqua Cat, Bahamas
- from $ 236 / day
- 9.2 Superb
- 38 Verified Reviews 38 Verified Reviews
- Nitrox available Flexible Booking
The luxury 102ft Aqua Cat Liveaboard is the perfect way to explore the amazing underwater world of the Exuma Cays, Bahamas in comfort and style. Built for a smooth ride, the Aqua Cat Catamaran offers 11 large cabins, catering for up to 30 guests. Each cabin has individually controlled AC, private bathroom with shower and oversized beds for extra comfort. Twin Cabins 1-4 also have fold-down bunks which can accommodate an extra two guests, perfect for a family or friends. Dining aboard Aqua Cat takes place in the spacious restaurant, where a variety of meals are served with a choice of main entrees. Special dietary menus, such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free can be accommodated with prior request.
For relaxation Aqua Cat offers guests ample space with a large salon area with entertainment system and video editing area, the Alfresco deck with hammocks and BBQ, or the sun deck which is the perfect place to catch some rays in between dives or to enjoy a Rum Punch at the end of the day.
Diving from the Aqua Cat Catamaran takes place from the spacious dive deck which is fully equipped with bathrooms & showers, rinse tanks, dive ladders and camera storage, setup area and charging station and nitrox is available. Divers will enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas with a choice of over 200 dive sites, most of which can only be reached by dive liveaboard. There are also multiple shore excursions offered daily for non-divers or those wishing to take a break.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Port Fees (150-235 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (18 USD per activity), Hotel Transfer (18 USD), Local Flights, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (150 USD per activity), Private Dive Guide (650 USD per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (125-300 USD per trip), Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide.
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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 2001
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 102ft
- Beam 35 ft
- Top speed 14 knts
- Cruising speed 14knots
- Engines 2 Caterpillar 3406E
- Max guests 30
- Number of cabins 11
- Number of bathrooms 13
- Tenders 28' jet drive launch & 2 12' inflatables with 15hp
- Water capacity 800 gals
- Fuel capacity 7000 gal
- Freshwater maker 4800 gal/day
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Aqua Cat Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 38 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.9
- 10 Exceptional
- James H
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United States
Best liveaboard experience so far. I have been on about 4 other liveaboards.
Iron diver award for myself and wife. Hawksbill turtle that was like a pet with great photos from Virginia. Virginia was a fantastic photographer. We told her up front that we were buying the photos. This is the first trip I did not bring an underwater camera (900 dives) because I wanted lots of photos of my wife and I. The photos that were extra were just full of great photos of us. A special thanks to her.
- Recommended for
- Dining/briefing room. Crew. Cabins.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Susannah G
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United States
Best dive trip EVER!
This was one of the best experiences our family has ever had. The crew was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was spotless, service was impeccable, food was over the top and the diving was great. Really cannot complain about anything. 4-5 dives a day offered, the BEST divemasters that took great care of everyone. Had tons of knowledge of all the dive spots. The meals were gourmet. We had a fun international group of divers that have become friends, sharing a common passion of diving. Well worth every penny spent. Would highly recommend the Aquacat if you're looking for a diving adventure like none other!
- Recommended for
- The Crew, The Food and the diving
- 8.0 Very good
- Marketa L
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United States
Expensive indulgence but worth it.
Being under water: observing critters, washing mashine drift dive, The trip was just the right mixture of luxury and no nonsense that I like. Kudos to you for allowing anonfor profit resercher (Nikita) to use your boat to get to her research sites. That is a tremendous reccomendation and I will mention it when I review you on trip advisor.
- Recommended for
- diving, hot waterin the face as I climbed onto the boat. Friendliness of all crew,
- 9.2 Superb
- Marketa L
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United States
Expensive indulgence but worth it.
Being under water: observing critters, washing mashine drift dive, TRGe trip was just the right mixture of luxury and no nonsense that I like.
- Recommended for
- diving, hot waterin the face as I climbed onto the boat. Friendliness of all crew,
- 8.0 Very good
- Bridget W
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United States
Amazing
Drift dives, the sharks, turtles, great staff
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff, number of dives, varied location
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Harvey C
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United States
Luxury liveaboard diving
In the lull following the winter holidays, with the added effects of the U.S. partial govt shutdown, there were only 17 guests on-board a boat that accommodates 29. So there was lots of extra space to spread out on the dive deck, and I had a solo cabin. I've been on the Aquacat before when it was fully booked, and it was just fine, but going during a slack period is even better if you can manage it. The captain did a great job of selecting dives sites where current and other conditions were excellent. A second shark feed-- staged on the Austin Smith wreck-- was particularly enjoyable. The cabins, public spaces, dive deck, and equipment were all in great condition. Food, as always, was superb, and the chef did an outstanding job of catering to special dietary restrictions. Camera working and charging facilities on the dive deck were very good. One of the joys of liveaboard travel is getting to know interesting folks from around the world, and this trip did not disappoint. There were people from Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, Peru, Canada, and U.S., including a best-selling author and a student of marine biology who teaches juggling and tightrope-walking at circus camp.
- Recommended for
- Light passenger load, stellar crew service, good dive conditions
- 10 Exceptional
- Jeffery C
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United States
One of the best Dive trips
The crew of the Aqua Cat are outstanding. My wife and I book the Aqua Cat to celebrate my 40th birthday. From the moment we arrived on the Aqua Cat the crew treated us like extremely well. We had 5 dives a day one being a night dive, my wife had health issues and was in able to dive very much and crew made arrangements for here to visit beaches, go snorkeling even did a sunset cruise in the Seadog. Jill and Oli got some of the most amazing pictures and video. Scott and Jason are awesome DM's I really enjoyed diving with them on the drift and night dives. Chef Kelly and Yari always had a great meals and snacks ready for us. Karina took out standing care of our state room. Captain Manny and Captain Des always on had to make sure we had everything we need or wanted. The crew of the Aqua Cat are out standing. This was my first experience with a live aboard, and thanks to the crew of the Aqua Cat I'm already looking forward to my next trip with them.
- Recommended for
- The crew, The food, The variety of dives
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rob R
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United States
Incredible trip on Aqua Cat with a fantastic crew!
Spotted eels and loggerhead turtles were definitely some of the aquatic highlights. The Captain did a great job getting us to a variety of dive sites working around some challenging weather. This was my second trip to Exumas and my wife’s first liveaboard dive trip. There was plenty of new stuff for me to see, and the crew was phenomenal in making sure she was comfortable and ready for all the dives.
- Recommended for
- Comfort of the boat; Friendliness of the crew; Variety of dive sites
- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin M
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United States
Awesome Trip and Fantastic Crew
We had an amazing experience, the weather didn't cooperate but Captain Manny did a wonderful job of keeping us safe and in locations where we could still dive. We can't wait to come back!
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew and Food
- 8.0 Very good
- Russell B
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United States
Made 18 of the 25 Dives
Documented a dive depth of 84 feet in open water, and had not been more than 70 feet in open water, more sharks and Rays than I had ever seen before, and I like the wrecks.
- Recommended for
- Crew and Dive Masters were great, food was good, dive sights were good.
- 8.0 Very good
- Andy G
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United States
Great experience, great dives, great service
The shark feed off the wreck with the “chumsicle”
- Recommended for
- Food, diving & crew
- 8.4 Very good
- Gary V
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United States
Cabin was terrible (cabin 11) but crew, diving and food was wonderful.
The following dives: washing machine and blue hole. The crew: I was very well treated by the crew. I needed special care and it was provided with a spirit of a being natural part of the job. I can not adequately express the praise I have for captain Manny and the crew. I am extremely grateful for the way I was treated. The food was unexpectedly great--produced with great selection and care.
- Recommended for
- crew, diving and food
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Linna L
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United States
So much fun!
Washing Machine drift dive, deep walls & swim throughs, & people I met on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Crew especially Jen was top notch, food was incredible, and everyone was so much fun!
- 9.2 Superb
- William L
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United States
Great Trip
Getting to the best dive sites was challenging due to the wind but Captain Manny and his crew made sure we hit every dive despite the challenge even when it meant staying up all night to put us in the best possible position. The corals were the best in the park. The experience of literally diving into a bunch of sharks was thrilling to say the least
- Recommended for
- Crew, Food, Company
- 10 Exceptional
- Greg S
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United States
Nicest live aboard I’ve been on by far!!!!!
Great dive sites Awesome shore excursions The staff where soo fun to be around, kind and very attentive!!!!!
- Recommended for
- The staff, the boat, the food!!!!
- 10 Exceptional
- Richard W
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United States
The most AWESOME experience i have ever had with clothes on.
Shark feed
- Recommended for
- the diving, the food,the crew
- 10 Exceptional
- ALBERT L
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United States
Exactly how a diveboat should be
We were blessed with perfect conditions with a wonderful crew and really nice dive sites who says the Bahamas has been fished out ,Abaco is truly amazing. gotta love the sharks
- Recommended for
- Great boat, great crew,great dives
- 10 Exceptional
- Jacob A
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United States
Fantastic Diving
Sharks!!!
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides, Sharks, number of dives
- 9.6 Exceptional
- marc Z
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United States
Fabulous crew & easy boat to dive on.
Feeling a sense of normalcy after14 months of COVID. Crew was very attentive, polite, caring & FUN! Loved the washing machine. Sharks, sharks & more sharks. Beautiful sponges, pristine soft corals. I highly recommend Aqua Cat.
- Recommended for
- Crew, food, dive sites
- 10 Exceptional
- John C
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United States
Amazing Trip with Staff, Accommodations and Food
Amazing Dive Sites -Knowledgeable staff
- Recommended for
- Staff, Food, Accommodations
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Brian A
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United States
Best liveaboard in the Caribean!
EVERYTHING! Great trip, 3rd time on this boat, hope to grt back soon!
- Recommended for
- Dive crew very friendly! Easy diving! Food is fantastic!
- 6.4 Review score
- Bruce S
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United States
Nice amenities
Drift diving and shark diving
- Recommended for
- Accomodations, diving experience, and shark sightings
- 10 Exceptional
- Daniella C
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United States
Unforgettable
swimming with so many sharks, seeing the most beautiful blue waters, awesome crew. Everyone was great!
- Recommended for
- crew, food, dive sites
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vinicius S
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Brazil
Great diving experience in the Exumas!
Making new friends and dive in great dive sites with them were the greatest highlights. Also got to see my first ever Great Hammerhead in a dive site called Goombay Reef, wich was a major plus.
- Recommended for
- Crew, boat and making new friends.
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Angela W
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China
Awesome trip
We did a lot of (24, which could be as max as 26) dives within 5 and half days!
- Recommended for
- Great crew, spacious cabin, various food (different everyday)
- 9.2 Superb
- Tatiana K
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Russia
Everything good, except of number of divers per one dive guide (10-15 divers, with different experience levels)
Shaaaarks:), huge turtle, lobsters and crabs. Very friendly crew and captain.
- Recommended for
- A lot of sharks, beautiful divesites, crew.
- 10 Exceptional
- Ovid M
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Canada
Great diving in a relaxed environment
The Aquacat is a well ran boat with a knowledgeable crew. Captain Ron was in command and his overall knowledge of the Bahamian Islands chains allowed for seven days of rain free diving. Prepare to be spoiled when it comes to being fed onboard as Chef Kelly planned and prepared seven days of succulent feasting. The Aquacat is well maintained and although it is not super fancy it does have everything you need to be safe and comfortable during a week of exciting dives including an organized shark feeding session. Having a fantastic reverse osmosis water purification system spoils you with not only a great source of drinking water, but better yet hot showers in the cool Bahamian spring weather! Overall the boat is ran by a professional company that has the logistic knowledge to deal with most situations. I highly recommend the Aquacat as is every bit as enjoyable as the reviews I had read when researching this vacation.
- Recommended for
- The boat, crew, great dives
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Simon H
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United Kingdom
Well organised with customer comfort and diving as the top priority - there could be nothing more the team could do to make this trip a first class experience!
First class diving - safe and plenty of it. Well managed, no fuss dive deck. No pressure - total freedom and quiet spaces.
- Recommended for
- Captain Ron's genuine concern for his clients. Excellent cuisine. Comfort and space in the public areas.
- 10 Exceptional
- Fernando C
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Spain
semana relax y buceo
enorme eagle spotted ray
- Recommended for
- enorme eagle spotted ray, meros y shark feed
- 7.2 Good
- Júlio K
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Brazil
Was a good experience. But the dives were so shallow.
Sharks Blue hole Washing machine The pressure to the capitan about the tips was compelling.
- Recommended for
- Cabin food and structure
- 8.0 Very good
- Franck D
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France
one french diver in the middle of sharks and us customers
sharks and gruppers feeding beautiful soft corals barracudas and turtles
- Recommended for
- confort of the boat, excellent team, nice divers
- 10 Exceptional
- Cindy F
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Mauritania
Awesome trip ever.
Nice people and solo trip doesn’t feel bored at all!
- Recommended for
- Dives, crews and food
- 8.4 Very good
- Kasper H
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Netherlands
Great service and professionalisim, many poor diving sites.
Shark Feeding & Drift Diving & Iguana Feeding were the highlights of our trip. The crew is very professional and friendly, well deserved 5 stars. No negative point against them. Nevertheless, many diving spots & excursions were just waste of time and energy. This was also the feedback when chatting with most divers on board. It could be argued that the weather did not help but the boat was barely moving from a diving site to another. Hence, for us, we liked the experience & service offered (including food); but 3/5 value of money rating due to the poor diving sites & excursions; especially when flying long way from Switzerland and spending a lot of money on such a trip with high expectations.
- Recommended for
- Service, Professionalisim, Diving Board
- 10 Exceptional
- Yannig W
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France
Outstanding trip and staff
The Coral split reef dive and the drift dives. Diving through reef sharks and nurses sharks. The staff was really helpful, everything was very well organized. The review of pictures and videos at the end with the photo contest. The pigs swimming. The room was cleaned everyday. The food was very good. Everything!!!!
- Recommended for
- The staff - the atmosphere - the sharks
- 10 Exceptional
- Elena T
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Russia
magnificently
very comfortable accommodation, high-level crew, excellent food on board, excellent organization of diving
- Recommended for
- comfort, diving, food
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jan P
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Belgium
Best live aboard I ever got.
One thing I like to change. Breakfast after the first dive (07:15 in het water). Nightdive before diner
- Recommended for
- Very nice boat, friendly crew and captain, lots of hot water
