Bahamas Sailing Catamaran & Dive Charter

The Ultimate Charter

Our crewed charter, the All Star Cat Ppalu, offers a unique vacation experience for families, friends and groups of up to 12 passengers. Besides sailing or scuba diving, this adventure can cater to non-divers – snorkeling, kayaking and SUPs (paddle boarding). Our shore excursions, allow guests to explore local islands or relax and sunbathe on uninhabited islands. Cat Ppalu allows guests to set a course for fun!

Dive Experiences

Many of our individual trips are geared to scuba divers. Because of this, our dive destinations for the week are 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. These sites offer the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean. Looking to become a diver? Sign up for our Discover Scuba Diving course.

Highlights

$1,845.00 per person
Fully crewed yacht charter $18,450.00

Departs Nassau (NAS) on Saturdays to the Exuma Cays
6 nights all inclusive
Up to 18 dives
6 double cabins with shared bath for up to 12 passengers
Shore excursions included
The Caribbean’s greatest variety of scuba diving and snorkeling

Dive Sites

By focusing on dive spots in the Exuma Cays – only accessible to scuba diving liveaboards – we are able to bring a wide variety of experiences. Where else can you take a high-speed drift dive, explore a blue hole, reef, walls and wrecks in one trip? We pack in a total of up to 18 daytime and night dives.

Shark sightings may include hammerheads, and lemon, tiger, bull, whale and black nose sharks.

Eco Adventures

Planning family or group vacations where there’s something for everyone can sometimes be challenging. Yes, we have many scuba diving groups charter the sailboat Cat Ppalu, however we also get many non-diving groups or groups with a mixture of divers and non-divers charter it also. We offer many adventure activities and shore excursions besides diving & snorkeling. Do as much or as little diving as you like. It is your vacation, so you can do what you desire.

On Board

Cat Ppalu is both a diving and sailing adventure. With a maximum capacity of 12 guests, our captain and crew are able to provide personalized service whether charting the best dive sites, preparing meals, teaching you eco adventure skills or answering questions. Should you like to learn more about the ropes, we can show you how to raise the main sail, or to explain how wind power works.

Eco Adventures

Beyond 18 dives and sailing, we’ve got tons of fun planned – both on land and above the waterline.

Hiking in Exuma Land & Sea Park
Shelling on uninhabited cays
Taking guided nature tours
Discovering native sea and shorebirds, and iguanas
Swimming with The Bahamas famous pigs
Hanging out or sunbathing on a secluded beach
Kayaking amid mangroves and near the shore
What’s SUP? Learning how to stand up paddleboarding
Snorkeling

If you are new to a particular eco adventure, ask our staff for assistance. They’ll be happy to help you get your feet wet.

Diving

The Exuma Cays is where diving is limited to dive liveaboards. In this part of the Bahamas divers will find an abundance of marine life and a pristine environment. We believe the variety of dive sites in the Exuma Cays is unmatched in the Caribbean. Get ready to have up close and personal encounters with fish of all sizes from trevallies to Goliath grouper.

Many of our divers come for the rare chance to swim with the sharks. Still others are fascinated by the coral gardens, delicate fans or interesting colors and shapes of sponges. Bring your camera to snap a photo of an eel, a long-legged lobster or bashful crab.

Dining

Our chef is well-versed in using every square inch of the galley to creatively making nutritious and delectable meals and snacks for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As the sun is setting toast the end of another day on the foredeck or hang out longer to watch starlight entertainment. Or close out the day after dinner, playing parlour games.

Sample Menu:
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Assorted Fruit, Toast and Bagels, Cereal and Yogurt

Morning Snack: Fruit Platter

Lunch: Sweet and Sour Pork, Chicken Stir-Fry, Potstickers, Rice, Mixed Salad

Afternoon Snack: Cookies, Banana Bread

Dinner: Chicken, Orzo, Creamy Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Salad, Bread

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Trip Information

While Cat Ppalu is available as a 5 night/6 day rental, longer charters can also be arranged. Contact our office for details.

Other Options to Consider:
Unable to charter the entire vessel? Book a half boat charter (6 guests) and allow us to book the remaining space with other divers. See rates below.

We welcome individuals and have special sails that cater to solo travelers, providing the opportunity to dive and meet other travelers. Contact us for details.

2026 Rates

INDIVIDUAL RATES
$1,845.00 per person

PORT FEES*
$265.00 per person (VAT, Bahamas taxes)

Single Supplement – You can book a cabin to yourself for a 30% surcharge on the rate, fuel surcharge and port fee.

FULL BOAT CHARTER RATES
$18,450.00 plus $3,180.00 in fees*

HALF BOAT CHARTER RATES
$11,070.00 plus $1,590.00 in fees*

*Subject to change

2027 Rates

INDIVIDUAL RATES
$1,895.00 per person

PORT FEES*
$285.00 per person (VAT, Bahamas taxes)

Single Supplement – You can book a cabin to yourself for a 30% surcharge on the rate and port fee.

FULL BOAT CHARTER RATES
$18,450.00 plus $3,420.00 in fees*

HALF BOAT CHARTER RATES
$11,370.00 plus $1,710.00 in fees*

*Subject to change

Departs From

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
Boarding: Saturday, 12:00pm
We can assist with Ground Transfers.

Returns To

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS). Thurday afternoon
Disembark: Friday, 9:00am