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Cat Ppalu

Cat Ppalu is a 65-foot sailing catamaran in the Bahamas, accommodating up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, offering diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and island exploration.

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Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • Fully air-conditioned galley and dining salon with seating for 12

  • Air conditioning throughout

  • Watermaker

  • Icemakers

  • VHF & HF Radios, cell phone

  • TV, VCR, Stereo & DVD

  • Loran, GPS & Radar

  • Ocean Kayaks

  • Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs)

  • Windsurfers

  • Fishing Gear

  • Forward trampoline area

  • Large selection of movies and games on board

Dive features & facilities

  • 12 Dinghy

  • Scuba Tanks & Wt Belts

  • 17 CFM Compressor

  • 2 electric pump heads

  • 2 fresh water showers

Location

Weekly trips from Nassau to the Exuma Islands originate at the Nassau Harbor Club.

Dive Overview

The Bahamas are home to Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. These protected waters are thick with coral reefs and home to a diverse variety of marine life. With an emphasis on personalized service, the crew of the Cat Ppalu ensures that its guests have a relaxing and rejuvenating dive experience.

[See: Bahamas Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

The charter sailboat Cat Ppalu accommodates up to 12 passengers in 4 double cabins and 2 twin cabins.

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Cat Ppalu Cabin Details

  • CABINS 1, 2 & 5: Main deck, featuring double bed, 2 windows, private vanity, and sink.
  • CABINS # 3 & 4: Main deck, each with 2 twin berths, 2 windows, private vanity, and sink.
  • CABIN 6: Below main deck, with double bed, porthole and private vanity and sink.

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Food & Drinks

Serves three meals a day, as well as snacks and fresh fruits. Fresh fish or lobster is also served, in season, when caught. Most meals served will be a combination of Bahamian and American cuisine. A selection of beverages is always on hand, from soft drinks and lemonade to beer, wine, and rum drinks.


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Time Zone

UTC-5

Local Currency

BSD (Bahamian Dollar)

Payment methods

Cash or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover)

Electricity

110 volts

Language

English

Boat specifications

Rig: Schooner-Rigged Catamaran

Year built: 1984

Year renovated: 2018

Length: 65 feet

Beam: 31 feet

Draft: 4 feet

Speed: 5-6 knots

Engines: 2 Isuzu C240 67 HP

Max guests: 12

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 2

Tenders: 1 - 12 ft. inflatable

Water capacity: 500 gallons

Fuel capacity: 500 gallons

Freshwater maker: 30 gallons per hour

Special Features & Equipment: Air Conditioning, Watermaker/Icemaker, VHF & HF Radios

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