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Your First Liveaboard in Your 20s: From Open Water to a Week at Sea
Certified but never done a liveaboard? How many dives you need, a quick skills check, and the right first route. Simple answers for young divers.
Bahamas
Cat Ppalu
Starting from
$1845/trip
Cat Ppalu Liveaboard Bahamas
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20m
Lengths
12
Max. Guests
2
Type of cabins
The All Star Cat Ppalu is a sleek and stylish 20-meter (65 ft) sailing catamaran custom-built for diving, sailing, and island-hopping adventures in the Bahamas. Accommodating up to 12 guests across 6 private cabins, she offers an intimate, family-style atmosphere. Departing from Nassau every Saturday, the vessel explores the stunning Exuma Cays, featuring stunning wall dives, blue holes, high-speed drift dives like the famous "Washing Machine," and up-close shark encounters. Above water, guests can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, beach explorations, and delicious home-cooked meals prepared by the crew.
Select a date
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
14
Nov | Exumas 7D/6N |
$1845
| Full |
21
Nov | Exumas 7D/6N |
$1845
| |
28
Nov | Exumas Groups Only 7D/6N |
$1845
|
Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboards, Cabin Towels, and WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Port Fees (265–285 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (20 USD), Private Dive Guide (650 USD), Rental Gear, and Scuba Diving Courses (60–150 USD).
We accept
Easy payment by payment link
Toys
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Concierge service for full charters
Tender(s)
Paddle board(s)
Kayak(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Fishing equipment
Family friendly
AOWD Divers
OW Divers
Scuba Courses
Contact us for full charter / group booking
Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
20 m
Width
9 m
Type of Boat
Sailing Catamaran
Year of Building
1984
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2018
Engine Numbers
2 x Isuzu C240 67 HP
Speed
5–6 knots
Max. Guests
12
Number of Crew
4
Number of Diveguides
2
Fuel Capacity
1,892 litters
Water Capacity
1,892 litters
Cabin Types
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Double Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Twin Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Cat Ppalu reviews
4.8
4 reviews
Vessel
Crew
Food
Scuba Diving
Value
My partner packed a whole bag of fancy evening clothes. He ended up living in two T-shirts and a hat that looked ridiculous. I have photos and intend to keep them forever. During one surface interval we got into a very serious discussion about the ideal post-dive snack. By the end of the trip it had become a running joke. I also kept noticing that a slow drift over sand can still be a memorable dive. The funny part was discovering that my favourite moment happened when nobody was trying to entertain anybody.
Shallow blue water made me want to stay in the sea all afternoon. I had to laugh when I realised I was starting every conversation with the words on that last dive. I used to make fun of people who talked about a hobby nonstop.
I loved the relaxed feel packing space was definitely limited.
Catamaran life has made ordinary buses feel deeply disappointing.
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