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The crewed charter yacht Cat Ppalu offers a unique experience for families, friends and groups desiring a sailing, scuba diving and snorkel vacation. Besides sailing, a side benefit for the adventure seeker is that Cat Ppalu provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy activities like snorkeling, kayaking and SUPs (paddle boarding) as well as shore excursions. Explore local islands or relax and sunbathe on uninhabited islands. It is your vacation, so you can choose what you want to do.

Dive Experiences

Many of our individual trips are geared to scuba divers. Our dive destination for the week is the Exuma Cays. When the weather cooperates, we sail (versus motor) to dive sites only accessible to dive liveaboards. As such, these remote locations are more pristine than most. They offer the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean.  Whether a seasoned diver or a novice, our staff strives to assure your dives meet your expectations. 

$1,795.00 per person Fully crewed yacht charter $17,950.00

• Departs Nassau (NAS) on Saturdays to the Exuma Cays
• 6 nights all inclusive
• Up to 19 dives
• 6 double cabins with shared bath
• Shore excursions included
• The Caribbean’s greatest variety of scuba diving & snorkeling.

While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Some marine creatures, like octopus, are active and visible only after dark.

Cat Ppalu guests can takes full advantage of our many dives options, including learning how to dive or advancing to a new level of certification. Many children follow in their parent’s flippers and learn to dive while on board.

• Wrecks and reefs
• Walls in less than 40 feet of water
• Blue hole and drift dive
• Diving courses
• Open water certification

With Cat Ppalu we oftentimes have the ability – with advance notice – to customize your itinerary and activities. 

The Exumas offer the Caribbean’s greatest variety of diving, walls, blue holes, patch reefs, shark dives and high speed drift dives.

• Lost Blue Hole
• Periwinkle Reef 
• Amberjack Reef 
• Austin Smith Wreck known for its Goliath Grouper
• Pillar Wall 
• Washing Machine , our most popular drift dive 
• Whaletail Wall 
• Hole in the Wall
• Jakes Hole 
• Monolith Wall

Eco Adventures

• 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

Shark Diving

Our trips to the Exuma Cays allow Cat Ppalu divers the chance to check off a big item on their must-do list – to swim with the sharks.

The most common types of shark encountered on our dives are the Caribbean reef shark and the nurse shark, which usually rests on the sandy bottoms. Underwater photographers can capture many close up images.

If Cat Ppalu divers are lucky, the shark gods bestow appearances by hammerheads, lemon sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks, whale sharks and the black nose shark.

The Charter Yacht

Our 65-foot crewed sailing charter yacht serves as your home base during your dive trip. The Cat Ppalu is a schooner rigged sailing catamaran with space for 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Its sleek styling and 26′ beam design allows this sailboat to maximize the space in guest cabins while giving you the chance to enjoy the magnificent Bahamian scenery topside.

Our low draft enables us to anchor close to uninhabited islands for further exploring and to enjoy our many water sports like snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).

Sit back and relax and let our captain handle the details while you’re on your Bahamas dive vacation. From meals to dive equipment to eco adventures, you’ll be in capable hands. Their job descriptions include making sure you have fun!

If you’re interested, they’ll be more than happy to show you the ropes from raising the main sail and to explaining how wind power works.

We have a dive instructor onboard who can take non-divers on an introductory dive.

Can I rent dive gear on Cat Ppalu?

If you do not have your own equipment, we have “top of the line” dive gear available for rent. For rates, click here. Please request these items on your Trip Application . Payment is made while on board. All rentals must be arranged prior to departure.

How do I get to the Cat Ppalu dock?

The Cat Ppalu docks at the Nassau Harbour Club Marina on East Bay Street, right across from the Starbucks. The ride is approximately 30-40 minutes from the airport to the dock. It is not that far but slow down, Mon! You are on island time now. If you need ground transfers while in Nassau, we can assist. You can make the ground transfer arrangements online or call our office at least 3 days prior to your departure. For each pick-up, the cost is $18.00 per person one-way. If you prefer to take a taxi or miss the cut-off date, taxis are readily available at the airport.   The cost will be $40.00 or more if there are more than 2 of you.

What time can we board Cat Ppalu?

You may board after 12:00pm on Saturday. We plan to shove off by 3:00pm at the latest to make the trip from Nassau to the Exumas during daylight hours. We can, of course, stay longer to accommodate later arrivals as this is a charter only vessel. Keep in mind that if it gets too late, then the captain may decide to leave early Sunday morning instead of Saturday afternoon for safety reasons.

What time do we disembark the Cat Ppalu?

The Cat Ppalu returns to Nassau Thursday afternoon, usually by 5:00pm at the latest. We still serve dinner and provide lodging at the dock. This is your night in port so that you can experience some of the local culture. All passengers must disembark Friday by 9:00am.

Will I see sharks while diving on Cat Ppalu?

Yes, Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks frequent many of our sites. We normally offer 1 shark feed on each trip. This is the perfect time to see sharks up close and in action!

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All Star Cat Ppalu

Leisurely and luxurious charter yacht adventures in the Exumas, perfect for family and friends

Cat Ppalu, Bahamas

• from $ 256 / day

Excellent crew and service “ 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 surpr…” Robert K, United States

• Up to 19 dives in Exuma Cays
• Non-diving activities available

The sleek and stylish 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 Cat Ppalu liveaboard has 6 private cabins, 4 double beds, and 2 cabins with single beds. Each cabin is fully air-conditioned with a sink and mirror, and two bathrooms with freshwater showers are for all to share. There is a large dining area with ample space for all guests to sit around family-style to enjoy the cuisine and conversation. Three meals per day and snacks will be served, and special dietary requirements can be taken care of with advance notice. The large trampoline at the forward area is great for catching some rays and enjoying the magnificent Bahamian scenery.

The low draft of the 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 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 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.

Required Extras: Port Fees (225-235 USD per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (18-36 USD), Rental Gear , Scuba Diving Courses (60-150 USD).

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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Boat features

• Air Conditioned saloon
• Aircon Cabins
• Indoor Saloon
• Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Outside Showers
• Seaview Cabins
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
• Dedicated Local & International Crew
• Available for Charter
• Stand Up Paddleboard

Food & Drinks

• Western Food
• Vegetarian Options
• Buffet style
• Beer available
• Snacks All Day
• Vegan Options
• Free Soft 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.

• DIN Adaptors
• Rinse Hoses

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

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Boat navigation and safety.

• Depth Sounder
• Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
• E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
• Emergency Rafts
• Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid Kits
• Satellite & mobile phones

Cat Ppalu Reviews

• 11 Verified Reviews
• 9.6 Exceptional

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.

• 10 Exceptional

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

Fabulous time..best crew every Guests Recommended for Crew, food and dives

Amazing experience with priceless staff We had an incredible time! The staff was incredible; always accommodating us on our dietary needs, visiting our preferred diving sites and other activities. Recommended for Dive sites, food, friendly staff

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.

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

• 8.8 Fabulous
• Ekaterina E

Fantastic crew & diving, ok boat :) Sharks, gorgeous walls, beautiful coral gardens, super friendly crew. Recommended for You’ll love the diving, the sites are beautiful, with pristine coral gardens, walls and plenty of marine life. The crew is also fantastic and takes really great care of you. With that in mind, the boat cabins, while comfortable, were very noisy simply due to the architecture of the boat, and even with earplugs, it’s tough to sleep well most nights.

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

Very blessed trip Blue Hole. Sharks Recommended for Food, Dive, Swimming Pigs

Belle expérience sur le bateau, mais plongées décevantes Beau voyage, mais un peu déçus des plongées… Un équipage extraordinaire! Recommended for L’équipage, l’équipage, la bouffe

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• 1 double bed
• Aircon with control
• Shared Bathroom
• Max 2 guests

Cabins #1, 2, 5 and 6 each have a double bed that sleeps 2. All cabins have air conditioning, a sink, and a vanity. There are 2 shared heads and 2 shared showers.

• 2 single beds (twin)

Cabins #3 and 4 each have two twin beds. All cabins have air conditioning, a sink, and a vanity. There are 2 shared heads and 2 shared showers.

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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.

• Dive Computer 50 USD
• Dive Light 30 USD
• Regulator 50 USD
• Wetsuit 35 USD

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Rescuing Ppalu, the Cat with Nine Lives

• By D. Randy West
• Updated: February 27, 2015

OK, maybe it wasn’t love at first sight, but it was close. Built of wood and epoxy, and launched on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten in the winter of 1977, the 75-foot catamaran Ppalu was and is my dreamboat. At the time, I was a hotshot pro racer with a 30-foot cat and my own sponsor, who sent me to Philipsburg “to broaden my horizons.” Why not? Ppalu was the world’s biggest, coolest cat! With 200 others, I literally helped lift and carry Ppalu into Simpson Bay Lagoon for her first sip of salt water, and then and there I said, “When I grow up, I’m going to own that boat.”

Whether I ever actually grew up is the subject of considerable debate, but two things are irrefutable. Decades later — last year, in fact — I became the owner of Ppalu . Even more remarkable, not long after, I came very close to losing her in the very same waters where we began our journey.

Of course, when it comes to boats and sailors and sea tales, truth can be stranger than fiction. And in the many years between those wonderful and terrible moments in Simpson Bay, Ppalu saw other highs and lows. At one point she was a dominant force in the glamorous world of Grand Prix ocean racing. Later, she was reduced to inglorious duty taking sunburned tourists for boozy boat rides. Which is just about the time we met once again.

So, yes, in many ways, Ppalu is the cat with nine lives. But wait a second. I’m getting ahead of the story.

She was named for the last of the Polynesian navigators, the ppalu. In the Santa Cruz archipelago in the Solomon Islands, where every chief still has his ppalu, they continue to ply their trade. The skills and knowledge — specifically, the aveia, or star charts — are passed down from a senior ppalu to a young apprentice, so the tradition is oral and ongoing. The youthful ppalu then spends the rest of his life honing and practicing what he’s learned.

Fittingly, I guess, it seemed like I’d spent most of my life following my waterborne Ppalu .

Designed and built by the legendary Caribbean catamaran visionary — the late, great Peter Spronk — the ketch-rigged Ppalu was years ahead of her time. With lapstrake hulls fashioned of epoxy and Bruynzeel plywood over laminated frames, Ppalu was easy to build, light and dry. Spronk went with the split rig so she’d be simple to sail shorthanded and in big breeze. Right from the outset, the big cat proved he got his figures right.

Ppalu began her adventures competing in the premier multihull contest of the time, the Trade Winds Race. It consisted of three legs, the first of which was from St. Maarten to Virgin Gorda after rounding St. Croix. The fleet was stacked, and included Phil Weld’s Dick Newick-designed Rogue Wave and Jeff and Ann Klein’s Maho , which had already broken the 30-knot speed barrier — in 1972! Ppalu blew everyone’s doors off, finishing five hours ahead of Weld’s 60-footer.

And then, in a bleak preview of coming attractions, she promptly ran aground.

While undergoing repairs, she was five hours late for the start of the second leg, to Martinique — and she still beat everyone to the French island by three hours. The final leg, back to St. Maarten, was a foregone conclusion. Ppalu was the runaway victor of her inaugural event.

The dominating performance didn’t go unnoticed. Especially impressed were French offshore superstar Eric Tabarly and his countryman and protégé, Olympic medalist Marc Pajot. They thought so much of the boat that they persuaded their sponsor to charter it for 1978’s inaugural Route du Rhum, a solo transatlantic race from France to Guadeloupe. So for that event, thanks to the corporate backer, Ppalu sailed under an assumed name: Paul Ricard .

And what a race it was.

It actually signaled the coming of age for offshore multihull ocean racing. The winner, in a famous finish, was Canadian Mike Birch, whose 36-foot Newick trimaran, Olympus Photo , beat Michel Malinovsky’s giant ultralight monohull, Kriter VI , by a mere 98 seconds. Well, hello multihulls.

But Ppalu / Paul Ricard had a rough go of it. Before the race even began, Tabarly fell ill. Pajot took the reins, but right after the start, while setting his chute, he ran over an anchored spectator boat (dismasting the little buggah) and broke his wrist. Even so, he cut away the innocent bystander’s rig and kept going, and by the second day had a sizable lead. That’s when he hit a submerged container and sank a hull. Ever resilient, the boat was salvaged and towed to a beach in Spain, where three fishermen repaired the hull — with cement! Three days later, a three-man French delivery crew set off for Guadeloupe aboard Ppalu / Paul Ricard ; her race, of course, was over, but the crew reckoned they could at least partake in the post-race parties.

They never expected to beat the entire fleet to the island.

And there, after a very star-crossed transatlantic trip, Ppalu fell into obscurity.

The story goes that she was purchased by a shadowy dude from Florida and wound up in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. There she entered into the day-charter trade, never to race again. The high point may have been in 1982, when Ppalu made the cover of Multihulls magazine with a group of happy dive charterers on a Virgin Islands beach. In reality, she’d become a grim “cattle-maran”: unloved, unkempt and flushed into a downward spiral that would be her lot for years to come. Much time passed before Capt. Odel Smith became her skipper, and for the next 15 years, with string and a prayer, he kept her alive.

Which is where I came in.

Between gigs as a professional sailor captaining high-profile race boats and running Spronk cats up and down the Caribbean, after years of making offers to purchase Ppalu , finally one was accepted. There was good news and bad: The rig was sound (great!) but the boat was sinking (uh-oh). She needed a total refit.

We had a nail-biting sail from Tortola to St. Maarten. With two other crew onboard, we added two more bilge pumps to the three already installed and motored over to Virgin Gorda, where we anchored off the beach in front of Virgin Gorda Yacht Services in case we needed immediate assistance. So far, so good. After waiting for calm weather that never materialized, we bit the bullet and beat across the Anegada (Oh My Godda!) Passage to St. Maarten, where we anchored near the Simpson Bay Bridge with broken steering and lazarettes full of water. The next day we passed through the drawbridge into the bay amid cheering and horn blowing from the St. Maarten Yacht Club and tied up at Lagoon Marina, right next door to where Ppalu was launched 35 winters before.

She was home.

And I thought to myself: I must be mad.

Now there are three places in the world where I’d resurrect an old Spronk cat, and St. Maarten, of course, was one of them, as long as master craftsmen Jon Westmoreland or Louis St. Bernard were involved. But Jon was rebuilding his 50-footer, Ikhaya , the schooner-rigged cat Peter Spronk had built for himself in 1976. And Louis, who’d built and repaired Spronk cats right up to his dying day, had only recently and tragically passed away from throat cancer (wear your respirators!).

My second choice would’ve been Barbados, the land of Spronk catamarans, where most of the old designs are still sailing and there’s a unique haulout facility especially designed for the boats. But it would be a long sail — and dangerous for a leaking boat — and you need to import supplies with you. Um, never mind.

That left St. Kitts, a mere 48 miles from St. Maarten. Not only was it close, but there was plenty of skilled labor there, including Philip Walwyn of St. Kitts Boatbuilding and many of his former craftsmen, who’d all been building wood/epoxy cats for 40 years. Perfect. After the steering was repaired, we sailed Ppalu over and hauled her at St. Kitts Marine Works. I hired a couple of Philip’s Rasta guys, and with my fiancée, Joanne “HQ” Roberson, we hauled the boat and I made a plan.

As it was unclear why the boat wanted to, you know, sink, we first needed to stabilize her. Under sail, the lazarettes filled with water and more came in through the port forward cabin, as well as the hatches and chainplates. I’d hauled her half full — and nothing ran out! Where the hell was all the water coming from?

Rotten planks were the answer. Ppalu is a clinker-built boat, so the first item on the list was easy: Replace those foul ones, all 22 of them.

Then things got complicated.

Let’s start with the six cabins, which were a mess. I decided to rebuild just two to get the boat sailing again. Next was the deckhouse, which had leaky windows when it rained; when we replaced those, we added new port lights too, and while we were at it we redid the lighting and electrical systems, added new sailing instruments and even threw in new winches. The main saloon had been “redesigned” to accommodate fat tourists at a feeding trough. (Sorry: It’s true.) A fold-down table with a curved settee, and a proper nav station and galley rectified that problem.

Now we were getting somewhere. I began to see a proper world-cruising layout, ideal for a couple of friends, HQ and me.

Of course, then came the rotten centerboards, one of which had been stuck in the up position for two years. The rudders were nasty, pitted aluminum. The decks, where the hatches had been screwed down without bonding material, were soft. All of it had to be addressed. So too did the steering system (a single helm going to double steering stations did that trick); the ground tackle; and on and on. Address it all we did. Then we repainted her and bent on a new mainsail and blade jib.

I called it “Project Ppalu ,” and there before my eyes it all came together — with a lot of help from my friends.

Through social media, I put the word out that the old lady was being restored, and the response was incredible. Every other day, it seemed, someone sent along an ancient newspaper clipping or magazine article; people I’d never heard of contacted me with thanks for saving the boat. Clearly Ppalu touched a lot of lives. Old friends and plenty of Caribbean businesses showered me with gifts. I was astounded how much folks really cared.

Finally, earlier this year, Ppalu was re-splashed, with plans to hit all the Caribbean spring regattas. In March, I was back in St. Maarten racing a Gunboat in the Heineken Regatta. Ppalu was at anchor in Simpson Bay. It was a beautiful, clear, sunny afternoon. HQ and I went ashore for dinner supplies and were heading back to Ppalu with fresh salmon and a nice bottle of white wine. Glancing out at the anchorage from the grocery store, I noticed that, for some reason, Ppalu was NOT facing the same direction as the other yachts.

For years I ran a Spronk cat called Shadowfax , which I’d anchored in the exact same spot in Simpson Bay many times. But Shadowfax was 60 feet, not 75 like Ppalu . It made all the difference in the world, for it turned out I’d dropped the hook precisely 59 feet from a small reef with one rock that was 2½ feet below the surface. For the record, Ppalu draws 3 feet.

She found that one rock.

We scrambled aboard literally minutes after she’d grounded, but the starboard hull was already filled up. Not “floorboards floating full,” but filled to the brim. I called my friends, the Coast Guard, the cavalry. Help was on the way. But we lost the race versus the setting sun. As night and the boat both settled in, the rock started sawing through the bottom. One pump, two pumps, an even bigger pump, to no avail. After five hours, we gave up. It was too dark and dangerous to try air bags until first light.

The next morning, after pro divers rigged three air bags, and escorted by a small armada of dinghies, yachts and a small tug, we got Ppalu over to the big boatyard at Bobby’s Marina and hauled her out. The overwhelming damage became overwhelmingly evident: 30 feet of bottom was gone! Along with all the tools, spare parts and everything else that didn’t float. The batteries had gone under and discharged, ruining all the new wiring and fixtures. Everything that was still there was coated with a slimy film of mineral spirits, a single coffee can of which had been left on a shelf. A bloody mess is what it was.

But there were so many silver linings around this dark cloud.

If you’re going to sink, do it in 3 feet of water on an island where everyone knows you and most of them like you. The salvers were great, as was the Coast Guard, who passed by three times during that first night to make sure HQ and I, who were sleeping on deck, were safe and nobody tried to rob us. The yard manager at Bobby’s took command of the Travelift himself. Rob Moore of Ambient Real Life video production, on hand for the Heineken, put together a 23-minute video all about the boat’s history and mishap to get the word out. The yacht designer Dougie Brooks, the last surviving member of the team that put Ppalu together, rolled in to help rebuild her. My friend Anna gave us her townhouse and moved in with her “ex” so HQ and I would have a place to live.

And since I am a normal person just like you and can’t afford to refit a 75-foot wooden boat TWICE, donations have come in literally from all over the world to keep Project Ppalu and her ongoing restoration alive.

As I write, the boat has been planked (again!) and is ready for a glass skin. The lights are on and two of the batteries are holding a charge. The rudder that broke off was easily sleeved and welded, and is ready to be installed.

I’ve come to see this latest challenge as a blessing in disguise. Ppalu was Peter Spronk’s signature piece, his masterwork, and it’s my dream to make her whole again. So many friends and strangers have told me she needs to sail the seas once more. Pretty soon it’ll be time for bottom paint, and then we’ll sling some champagne on the bows and put Ppalu back in the drink.

Right where she belongs.

Below: Ppalu ‘s grounding and salvage off St. Maarten.

Click here to see more photos of Ppalu ‘s refit. D. Randy West is a professional sailor, an amateur character — or is it the other way around? — the author of The Hurricane Book and a longtime rambler across the Caribbean Sea. For updates on this story, visit Randy’s website, ppalu.com .

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At the time of writing this  Bahamas Cat Ppalu   Liveaboard Review , this  Caribbean catamaran dive boat  hasn’t had any customer reviews yet. The Bahamas Cat Ppalu  Liveaboard  schedules year-round diving around the Bahamas Islands for charters and groups scuba diver as singles and solo divers and couples in double cabins.

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The Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard is a 20 metre (66 feet) catamaran sailing dive boat for up to 12 scuba divers. Meals cater for all dietary requirements. 6 aircon cabins for couples, singles and families sharing 2 bathrooms. Ideal for groups and charters.

Here is a list of the features the  Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard  offers to scuba divers and why you should  choose this liveaboard  to enjoy your  Caribbean/Bahamas scuba diving trip .

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What are the pros and cons of the Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?

As with any scuba diving holiday booking, there are always pros and cons to take into consideration. Let’s take a look at the  Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard pros and cons .

Pros of the Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard

• Flexible booking  terms.
• Lower budget cost  Bahamas liveaboard.
• The Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard cost (see below) includes your drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, full-board meal plan, snacks, diving package, extra dives and cabin towels.
• Extra fun activities for in between dives include fishing, kayaks, land excursions and stand up paddleboards.
• Alcoholic beverages are included in your trip cost.
• 6 night diving package includes up to 19 dives in total.
• The meal package includes western and local food that caters for vegan and vegetarian meals.
• Specific dietary requirements  are catered for, but you need to add this when you book your trip.
• The Bahamas Cat Ppalu liveaboard offers diving courses at an extra charge.
• Outside showers to rinse after scuba diving and snorkeling.
• Cabins all have aircon.

Cons of the Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard

• Nitrox is not available .
• Cabins don’t have en-suite bathrooms.
• Only 6-night trip itineraries to book.
• No WIFI and internet onboard.

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Why should you book the Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard?

The Bahamas Cat Ppalu is a sailing catamaran dive boat that ‘s great for scuba divers. So if you’re not looking to  scuba dive the Islands of the Bahamas , the Bahamas Cat Ppalu is not for you.

Mostly available for groups of charter if you are keen to take the boat over for your own dive trip.

You can scuba dive the Bahamas from a land-based resort. But the disadvantage of this is you won’t be able to dive as much as you can on a liveaboard dive boat. This is another reason to book the Bahamas Cat Ppalu  catamaran liveaboard  for a  scuba diving trip of a lifetime .

One dive site the Cat Ppalu doesn’t dive is Tiger Beach to  dive with tiger sharks . But if you would prefer to include this dive site in your itinerary, take a read of this article about the  Bahamas Tiger Shark Liveaboards . But that doesn’t mean you won’t see tiger sharks on some of your dives.

Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard cost

To book a trip on the Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard, prices begin at £184 ($250/€206)* per person per day –  cost right at the time of writing this article .

The  cost of booking the Bahamas Cat Ppalu  isn’t the cheapest Caribbean liveaboard, but then it’s also not the most expensive either.

If you want to book the cheapest or the most expensive liveaboards or look at other options, please take a read of this article that includes a  Caribbean liveaboard comparison chart .

The Bahamas Cat Ppalu liveaboard cost to book includes the following:

• Drinking water, tea & coffee and soft drinks.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Full-board meal plan, which includes specific dietary requirements (but this must be requested at the time of booking) and snacks.
• All your diving on the 6-night diving package includes up to 19 dives in total.
• Cabin towels.
• Extra activities in between dives include fishing, kayaks, land excursions and stand up paddleboards.

The Bahamas Cat Ppalu liveaboard cost to book excludes the following:

• Dive Insurance.
• Travel Insurance.
• Airport transfers.
• Hotel transfers.
• Optional  gratuities .
• Scuba rental gear.
• Scuba diving courses.
• Private dive guide.

Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard discount code

If you are searching for a  Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard discount code  you are best to look out for the discounts Liveaboard.com offer on certain trips.

Also, take a read of this article about  how to book a last minute Galapagos liveaboard cruise , as this shows you how the discounts show up when you come to book.

Table of Bahamas liveaboards

This list of  Bahamas liveaboards is in descending customer rating order, followed by  Scuba Diving Luxury Rating  (SDE Lux Rating, see below) , so the liveaboards with the highest customer rating and the best  SDE lux rating  will be at the top of the list. If you want to change the list order, use the “ Sort by ” dropdown below.

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The Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating (SDE Lux Rating) is explained on each liveaboard review when you click the “Discover Liveaboard” link, and is my own Liveaboard Luxury Rating I’ve assigned to  all liveaboards . Choosing between liveaboards is helped by customer scores, and if you get stuck choosing between two or three liveaboards, where each one has a high customer score out of 10, you can use the SDE Luxury Rating to help narrow down your choice.

Think about it like using Booking.com when searching for the best hotel. Booking.com also use a customer score where each customer rates hotels out of 10. This is similar to the liveaboard customer rating, which is also rated out of 10. But let’s say you only like to stay in hotels rated 8 and above on Booking.com, but you also want the hotel to have WIFI or parking, or to have a swimming pool etc. The features each hotel has is usually secondary to the score out of 10.

I hope you enjoyed this article about Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard Reviews

I’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your adventures of diving and snorkeling, in the comments below. But in particular if you’ve been on the Cat Ppalu liveaboard. Please also share your photos. Either from your underwater cameras or videos from your waterproof go-pro’s!

If this article hasn’t answered all of your questions. If you have more questions either about snorkeling or  scuba diving  ( or specifically on Bahamas Cat Ppalu Liveaboard Reviews ), please comment below with your questions.

There will also be many more articles about scuba and  scuba diving safety tips  (and on snorkeling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport.

Have fun and be safe!

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Join us for our next adventure.... aboard Cat Ppalu in the Bahamas! 

The Cat Ppalu is a speedy sailing catamaran taking you to the very best of the gin-clear waters of the Exumas, Bahamas. Enjoy the Caribbean's greatest variety of diving, walls, blue holes, patch reefs, shark dives and high speed drift dives. Your relaxed, floating hotel also offers snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, bird watching and exploring uninhabited islands or combing the beach for shells.  Stop imagining and make it happen! Book your trip with PRO SCUBA CENTER today and sit back and relax and let your captain and crew handle the details while you’re on your Bahamas dive vacation. From meals to diving to eco adventures, you’ll be in capable hands. Their job descriptions include making sure you have fun!

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Explore uninhabited islands!!

These friendly iguanas are worth a visit, and a few grapes! !

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What a view!!  

When Does It Take Place?

Our travel schedule is as follows:

Arrive in Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday, May 17, 2025, ready to board your 65' crewed sailing charter yacht which serves as your home base during your dive trip.    

The Cat Ppalu is a schooner rigged sailing catamaran with space for 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Its sleek styling and 26' beam design allows this sailboat to maximize the space in guest cabins while giving you the chance to enjoy the magnificient Bahamian scenery topside.

The Exuma Cays are where we drop anchor for our diving adventures. Because visitors to this part of the Bahamas are limited to dive liveaboards, you’ll find the marine life abundant and this area pristine. The variety of dive sites is unmatched in the Caribbean.

Besides sailing, a side benefit for the adventure seeker is that Cat Ppalu provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy activities like snorkeling, kayaking and SUPs (paddleboarding) as well as shore excursions. Explore local islands or relax and sunbathe on uninhabited islands.

While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Some marine creatures, like octopus, are active and visible only after dark.

Return to Nassau on Thursday, May 22, 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance. 

• Depart for home on Friday, May 23, 2025.

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Trip Pricing: Pricing for this trip is as follows: Subject to change due to airfare estimate .

         $2775 per person  (Double Occupancy)  

Deposit & Balance Due:  Requirements are as follows:

• $500 non-refundable deposit due at sign up will put you on the travel board & give you bragging rights!
• $500 due on July 26, 2024 
• $1000 due on October 25, 2024
• Final Payment + VAT, Bahamas taxes (subject to change) due on December 23, 2024 

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• Round trip airfare from RDU to Nassau, Bahamas                                                                                    
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• Guest cabin (Double Occupancy)
• All meals and snacks while aboard 
• Beverages - Soft drinks, beer, wine, vodka, & rum
• Up to 19 dives including night dives
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• Eco adventures
• Port night in Nassau
• Pre-trip social

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6 Nights’ Stateroom with Shared Bathrooms and Showers accommodation, All Meals and Snacks Including Unlimited Soft Drinks, Lemonade, Beer, Wine and Rum Punch, Up To 19 Dives Including Tanks and Weights, Activities That Might Include: Hiking in Exuma Land and Sea Park, Shelling on Uninhabited Cays, Guided Nature Tours Discovering Native Sea and Shorebirds, Iguanas, Swimming with the Famous Swimmi...

Climate: Air Temperatures in summer range from 24 – 33°C / 75 – 91°F. June till October (summer months) is considered Hurricane Season. November till May is dry seasons with temperatures at 18 – 25°C / 65 – 77°F

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Airport(s): Abaco:  Leonard Thompson Airport (MHH)   Eleuthera: Rock Sound International Airport (RSD) Exuma: Exuma International Airport (GGT) Grand Bahama: Grand Bahama Airport (GBIA)  Nassau: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)

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700 islands, so little time! Beginners and advanced divers alike are thrilled by the Islands of the Bahamas’ world-renowned walls, blue holes (the Bahamas has the only known tidal blue holes in the world) wrecks and aquatic life. Topside, catch some much needed R&R on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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With average visibility of 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 m) and water temperatures hovering around 80 F (26 C), the Bahamas is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. Its crystalline waters are rich with coral reefs, blue holes, wrecks, and caves.

But perhaps the biggest scuba diving attraction in the Bahamas is its shark diving . From the Cat Ppalu , you’ll witness a shark-feeding session , wherein you’ll watch a trained member of the liveaboard team feed sharks, thus bringing them closer to you. In any case, sharks are so prevalent and there are so many species in the Bahamas, you’d have to be very unlucky not to dive with them. To experience all this, the Cat Ppalu liveaboard is a popular choice for families and friends.

Cat Ppalu is a crewed sailing charter catamaran with room for 12 guests in six cabins. Departing from Nassau, the Cat Ppalu’s six-day itinerary covers the best dive sites in the Exuma Cays and other dive spots only accessible via liveaboard.

The Cat Ppalu welcomes seasoned divers looking for new diving experiences as well as people who want to learn how to dive. And for non-divers, there are also non-diving activities , like snorkeling, kayaking, and organized shore excursions.

Let’s dive into our review of Cat Ppalu .

Our Overall Review

Things we like:, things we don't like:, diving on the cat ppalu  liveaboard.

The Cat Ppalu offers a six-day, all-inclusive dive trip in the Bahamas. You can log three or four dives per day—the fourth dive is a night dive—for a total of 19 dives.

Departing from Nassau, the Cat Ppalu follows no set itinerary, but you can expect to visit some of the best dive sites in the Bahamas , including the world-famous Exuma Cays , known for shallow reefs and sharks galore .

Unlike many liveaboards, the Cat Ppalu also welcomes guests who want to learn how to scuba dive . The Bahamas, with its warm, calm waters, is a great place to get certified.

There are also wrecks, so if you’re new to wreck diving, this is a great place to learn and advance your diving education.

Depending on the weather, guest preferences, and skillset, the Cat Ppalu may also sail towards Eleuthera , where there are many wrecks, drift dives, and dive sites for both beginners and advanced divers.

As a leading diving destination, the Bahamas is a paradise for marine life . The superb coral reefs are home to colorful species like starfish, lobsters, barracudas, groupers, and triggerfish. There are also plenty of sharks, including whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, tiger sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, and hammerheads. During the trip, the Cat Ppalu organizes one shark-feeding session , which allows you to get closer to the sharks.

 Highlights:

• Up to 19 dives (including night dives)
• Shark diving and shark feeding
• Guests can learn how to scuba dive

Onboard the Cat Ppalu

Perfect for small groups, the Cat Ppalu can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, with four double beds and four twin beds. Each cabin has air conditioning, a mirror, and a sink. There are two toilets and showers to share . Because of the intimate setting, the Cat Ppalu is also available for private hire .

The air-conditioned salon has a large dining table with windows overlooking the beautiful waters of the Bahamas. There is also a TV and audio/video system.

Top deck forward, Cat Ppalu has a large trampoline, which is perfect for relaxing onboard.

Since it’s a catamaran, the dive deck is quite small. There is a ladder to enter and exit the water. There is also a dinghy used for diving and reaching islands and cays.

The Cat Ppalu also offers free eco-adventures for non-divers . Choose from snorkeling, kayaking, standup paddle-boarding, beachcombing, and hiking trails. For something more unusual and unique to the Bahamas, you can also swim with wild pigs .

Highlights:

• Small groups (12 guests)
• Available for private hire
• Top-deck trampoline for relaxing
• Eco-adventures included

Dining onboard the Cat Ppalu

The Cat Ppalu serves three meals per day in the main salon. Throughout the day, you can also indulge in snacks and fresh fruit.

The food is mostly American-style and, if in season, there is also fresh fish. As for drinks, there is a selection of soft drinks, beers, wine, and rum.

Most dietary requests can be easily accommodated (i.e., vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and food allergies), but please notify the crew when making your booking.

• American food
• Drinks included (including alcoholic beverages)
• Accommodates special diets

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Cat Ppalu is a crewed sailing charter catamaran with room for 12 guests in six cabins. (Photo by Brian Tong)

Departing from Nassau, the Cat Ppalu’s six-day itinerary covers the best dive sites in the Exuma Cays and other dive spots only accessible via liveaboard.

There’s nothing quite like a Bahamian sunset from a liveaboard.

The Cat Ppalu is the ideal size to charter with friends and family.

The Cat Ppalu welcomes seasoned divers looking for new diving experiences as well as people who want to learn how to dive.

Each cabin has air conditioning, a mirror, and a sink.

There is a ladder to enter and exit the water. There is also a dinghy used for diving and reaching islands and cays.

The food is mostly American-style and, if in season, there is also fresh fish.

Expect plenty of sharks, including whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, tiger sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, and hammerheads.

If you’re new to wreck diving, this is a great place to learn and advance your diving education.

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20 m / 10 m

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• The Cat Ppalu  is a speedy sailing catamaran taking you to the very best of the gin-clear waters of the Exumas, Bahamas
• Incredible, one-of-a-kind experiences on offer: join a shark feeding session, witness the spiny lobster migration in October and November or visit Pig Beach to see swimming wild pigs
• 30 years of preserved underwater parks offer incredibly pristine diving, with special trips with marine biologists onboard offering that something extra 
• This relaxed, floating hotel offers a host of other activities to enjoy, including snorkeling, wind surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, bird watching and island exploring

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Description

The cat ppalu takes you to remote walls, wrecks, high speed drift dives like the 'washing machine,' coral reefs and to dive with sharks..

You can snorkel most of the sites in the Exumas as well and enjoy the gin clear waters of the Central Bahamas.  A large part of the Northern Exumas is a part of the Exumas Land & Sea Park where everything is protected, so you will see abundant sea life including many large Groupers.  You can visit the Exumas Land & Sea Park headquarters at Warderick Wells and hike the nature trails.

What you can expect

The sailing Liveaboard charter catamaran Cat Ppalu, offers scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and adventure cruises. It accommodates 12 passengers in 6 cabins, 4 Double cabins and 2 cabins with 2 Sngles each. There are 2 fresh water showers and 2 heads. Each week we set sail from Nassau, Bahamas to the Northern Exumas on the 65′ sailing charter catamaran, Cat Ppalu. This is the ultimate Dive Safari Adventure vacation aboard your own private sailing liveaboard.  It is your charter so you choose what you want to do. You can make up to 19 dives during the week or choose to just explore the islands.

No crowds, no set itineraries, nothing to do but sit back, relax and choose from an incredible variety of activities: Scuba Diving, Sailing, Cruising, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Stand up Paddleboards, Bird Watching and of course, Island Exploring. Consider the Cat Ppalu a floating bed and breakfast; your private floating hotel, with Captain and Crew at your service. Our crewed charters handle all of the details.

With an Open Bar and all beverages, meals, water sports and diving included in the price, it’s comparable to a luxury cruise or resort vacation, only the service is much more personal on our charter liveaboard sailboat, the Cat Ppalu.

Kayak the Cays and Inlets, explore the many uninhabited beaches, and even big game fish from our sailboat, the Cat Ppalu! Cat Ppalu is also available as a liveaboard vacation for Special Interest Groups: Ecotourism, Adventurers, Kayakers and Corporate Incentive travellers as well as Educational tours, Scouts and Research trips.

How to get there

Please refer to the logistics section of each itinerary (see below) to find detailed info on how to get to the boat.

Itineraries

• Best of Bahamas (Nassau Harbour club - Nassau Harbour club) 6 nights
• Best of Bahamas: Citizen Science (Nassau Harbour club - Nassau Harbour club) 6 nights

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Bali 4.1 (Italy)

S/V Sabatica is a 2019 Bali 4.1 catamaran, for sale by owner. Never chartered. Second owners. Low engine hours. Major upgrades in 2023 for performance, comfort and security on the hook: Watermaker, Washing Machine, Ultra Anchor, 600 Ah Lithium House Batteries, Stainless Steel Solar Platform for a total of 1610W production, Solenoid switch propane control from the galley, Bow Sprit and Screecher, window screens, full cushions and foredeck sun shade. Hauled out and bottom painted in 2023. Engines and sail drives serviced in 2023.

We chose the Bali 4.1 model in general, and this 4 cabin/2 bathroom layout in particular, because we felt it offered the best comfort and living space in a vessel of this size while remaining a lively and seaworthy vessel.…

Bali 5.4 (Bahamas)

Zuri is a Bali 5.4 in 4 cabins/4 heads, fully equipped for long cruising, including upgraded engines, bow thruster, upgraded sails, thermodynamic air-conditioning system, lithium batteries, and 1200-Watt solar array. Zuri is privately owned and is well tested after sailing 1000’s of ocean miles. The owners have done a myriad of upgrades and improvements from the original factory spec. to suit a couple living and working aboard full time, including Starlink and other conveniences.

Thanks to the Catana team’s innovative ideas and modern technology, the Bali 5.4 features cleverly designed spaces allowing everyone on board to enjoy the various open spaces, either with family, and friends or in complete privacy.…

Bali 4.8 (Caribbean)

The Bali 4.8, launched in 2020, introduces a fresh sailing experience with its revolutionary design focusing on spaciousness akin to an upscale condominium. Featuring the innovative “Bali garage door,” it seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering unobstructed views of paradise and allowing the Caribbean breeze to flow through effortlessly.

Belle Vie, accommodating 8 guests in luxurious cabins, has been meticulously maintained, just completed a full interior refit, outfitted with Starlink to ensure global communication accessibility, and is equipped with top-notch amenities and water toys. She is an amazing turn-key yacht! …

Bali 4.1 (Florida)

Encore is an owner version Bali 4.1 that is in beautiful condition and highly upgraded. This is a two owner cat that has never chartered and has very light use on the US East Coast. She is ICW friendly. Owners have outfitted Encore with the latest electronics, deck hardware and every imaginable luxury galley item. Encore is the best-equipped, fully loaded Bali 4.1 for sale on the market today and the only one in North America.

Encore has every factory option and upgrade you could desire. The engines are the upgraded 40 HP Yanmars.…

Bali 4.2 Owner Version (Florida)

Akani is a desirable Bali 4.2 owner’s version, fully equipped for long cruising.  She has always been maintained by a professional captain.

The BALI 4.2 presents all the innovations aboard a boat signed by BALI CATAMARANS. In addition to the essential “BALI door”, there is direct access between the galley and the foredeck through a watertight door, without needing to go round the outside. The various relaxation areas, found on the flybridge and in the rigid forward cockpit offer comfortable sun loungers simply inviting you to laze around and relax.

Catana Bali 4.3 (Guatemala)

S/V Pearl Bali is a 2016, 43 foot, Catana Bali 4.3 Catamaran for sale by its original owner. She is the much sought after 3 cabin, 2 heads layout boat, with the port side owners cabin featuring a large double berth, office space, storage, twin basin bathroom and walk in shower. She has never been chartered nor suffered from any Hurricane Damage. This Bali was built and launched in La Rochelle, France, before Catana opened the overseas factories that have had build quality issues.

The BALI Catamarans are the result of the R&D department of the CATANA shipyard, a legendary brand renowned for its high-performance and top-of-the-range catamarans.…

Bali 4.5 (Belize)

Coming from the R&D department of the Catana Group, the BALI 4.5 invites you to enjoy sailing with an open space feel. By not following the norm, the BALI 4.5 is quite an innovation: panoramic views, great natural ventilation, large forward cockpit with removable tables and sundeck, standard or fly bridge helmsman area, elegant design and finishing, great internal and external living spaces, unique level of self sufficiency, unbeatable comfort and seagoing qualities and not to mention the performance and safety that you would expect from a Catana.

A great forward cockpit with a seating area, removable tables and a great sundeck (18 m²) instead of the traditional trampoline.…

Bali 5.4 (Caribbean)

EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT! Thanks to innovations and technologies, the Bali 54 features cleverly designed spaces allowing everyone on board to enjoy the various different areas, either with family, friends or in complete privacy. 126m² of usable space, a fully fitted L-shaped galley, the famous “BALI door” and very large windows. More than ever, the emphasis is on the OpenSpace concept. 

This Bali 5.4 is a 5 cabins/5 heads,  fully equipped for long cruising, including upgraded engines, bow thruster, upgraded sails.

The BALI 5.4 is an exceptional 54-foot catamaran and is the flagship of the BALI CATAMARANS range.…

Bali 40 CatSpace Owner Version (Chesapeake Bay)

The CATSPACE is a 40-foot catamaran that combines all the innovations expected from a BALI. Her inverted bows, a signature element of models in the BALI range, offer a pronounced design. The integral deck allows for fluid circulation between the various spaces and ease of moving around while underway. The “BALI door” amplifies the living space of the saloon-cockpit area. Thanks to the large windows, the interior is bathed in light. 

This is for a new order with a delivery in 2024. Pricing is for a Fully equipped and delivered. 

On deck she features a forward cockpit with lounge and sunbathing area.…

Bali 4.4 (Bahamas)

The BALI 4.4 is the embodiment of technology developed by CATANAGROUP. BALI models are unique and instantly recognizable. The key word for this model is openness: thanks to the “BALI door”, the large windows and the various openings found aboard the boat, the outside is inviting itself inside.

Bali Catamarans are the result of the R&D department of the CATANA shipyard, a legendary brand renowned for its high-performance and top-of-the-range catamarans. BALI catamarans are known and appreciated for their rigid front cockpits with lounge and sunbathing areas, the platform connecting the two rear skirts with large bench and trunks, the large tilt-and-turn door and sliding windows as well as a panoramic relaxation area on the roof.…

Bali 4.8 Owner Version (Chesapeake Bay)

Bali 4.2 Owner (Chesapeake Bay)

Bali 4.5 (Florida)

Fresh Bottom Paint March 2023!

S/V Serenity is a 2016 Catana Bali 4.5 catamaran for sale by owner. This is a Bali 4.5 Owners Version which has never been chartered, and was Upgraded to 50HP Engines with Twin Disc 60 sail drives & new B&G Zeus 3 Electronics.

BALI 4.5 Open space is built in the Catana shipyards in France, using the best quality materials. Using the closed-cell PVC foam sandwich construction and hull fabrication by infusion ensure rigidity, durability, and weight reduction. Catana has combined speed with luxury to create a unique and revolutionary cruising catamaran in the BALI 4.5.…

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Choosing the neighborhood of your future residence is a task to be treated with diligence. Poor transport accessibility, a lacking infrastructure and unsatisfactory ecological parameters may noticeably dampen the joy a new property owner is sure to feel from their purchase. To help you avoid such a scenario, we have put together a short overview of the areas in Moscow where you may be considering the purchase of a home , complete with the pros and cons of each of the different locations:

Arbat District – the cultural and business center of Moscow. One of the most prestigious locations in the capital. It boasts a very good infrastructure and high transport accessibility. Unsurprisingly, the property costs here are the highest in Moscow. Despite its small size, the district contains around 10% of all of the capital’s new elite residential buildings, and apartments for sale make up 96% of the properties on the market in this neighborhood. The price of a square meter (3.28 sqft) for an apartment in a new building with penthouses is, on average, 12 000 USD, while the cost of the same in an old building is 9 000 USD. One can even find luxury condos with open terraces for sale in the area.

Kuntsevo District – a beautiful locality surrounded by vast areas of woodland and river beaches on the banks of Moskva River. A strong point of this neighborhood is its good environmental conditions. Brand new and modern residential compounds have been erected here. One square meter (3.28 sqft) of an apartment in a new housing complex in Kuntsevo District currently costs 3 000 USD.

Yakimanka District – one of the most interesting and prestigious areas of Moscow by popular opinion. It is packed full of well-known historic monuments, museums and large parks. The Yakimanka District changed drastically during the Soviet era: most of the centuries-old low-rise houses and mansions were completely demolished or restructured. By the beginning of the 1990’s, new residential and public complexes had already taken their place. Today, one can find condos for sale in Yakimanka’s new residential complexes for the average price of 11 000 USD per square meter (3.28 sqft). The price of a square meter in a Soviet era panel building is 4 000 USD.

Here in Russia’s capital we have our own skyscrapers – grouped together in the compound famously dubbed Moscow-City (the Moscow International Business Center). Many large corporations have their headquarters here. For 1 million US dollars you can purchase a 3-room apartment with a floor area of 607 sqft (185 m²) in one of the towers. This particular listing is located on the 25 th floor.

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123 N ALMON ST, MOSCOW, ID 83843

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225 E PALOUSE RIVER DR, MOSCOW, ID 83843

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1318 EDINBOROUGH CT, MOSCOW, ID 83843

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