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Cabins

11

Length / Width

31 m / 11 m

Year built / renovated

2001  / 2017

Rental equip.

YES ($)

Internet

NO

Nitrox

YES ($)

Highlights

  • Rated #1 for BEST CREW by the readers of Scuba Diving Magazine
  • Journey into the warm and pristine waters of the Exumas to go in search of great hammerheads, and stare over the precipice of a blue hole
  • Witness the spiny lobster migration in October-November and, if the weather is good enough, visit the wild swimming pigs of Pig Beach
  • Experience the thrill of a shark-feeding session
  • Have BBQs and swing in the hammocks on the alfresco deck. Beer, wine and rum are all included
  • No crowds, no set itineraries  - just plenty of diving, snorkeling, kayaking and island exploring
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 1000.00 USD
  • 300 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY:

More than 9 months prior to departure, a 5% administrative fee will be retained. Within 9 months of departure, all payments (incl. park and port fees) are forfeited. If the trip departs full, a refund will be processed excluding a 5% administrative fee.

SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CANCELLATION POLICY: Anyone whose trip is affected by government travel ban or border closure will be entitled to a rebook credit. Remember that this is changing daily with travel bans being put in place and lifted on a day to day basis. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

 

Cabins

Description

Aqua Cat is perfect for ocean adventurers seeking thrills from shark feeding to peering into a mysterious blue hole.

Aqua Cat is offering you the best in liveaboard scuba diving and snorkeling in the Bahamas, Aqua Cat has been rated #1 by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine for BEST CREW! So Divers can rely on the professional staff in charge of their enjoyment and safety underwater. No crowds, no set itineraries, nothing to do but sit back, relax and choose from Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Fishing, Sunbathing, and Island Exploring.

Diving aboard Aqua Cat, you will experience some of the most colorful Walls, Reefs, and diverse ocean life in the Bahamas, numerous species of Sharks present, you will encounter a Great Hammerhead, Tiger, Bull or Black Tip Shark and if this is not enough to blow you away, you can even stare over the precipice of a blue hole and discover the underwater secrets in the warm and pristine waters of the Exumas. 

What you can expect

The new 102 ft scuba diving liveaboard catamaran, Aqua Cat, offers luxury accommodations, a spacious Main Salon and an extremely smooth ride. Her ability to cruise at a speed of 14-knots will get you to dive sites quickly while her 35-ft beam will ensure a smooth ride. The eleven passenger cabins are some of the largest of any liveaboard in the world. Some of the cabins can accommodate a 3rd or 4th passenger, so she can carry from 22 to 30 passengers.

All guest Cabins and the Main Salon have US outlets for 120 volts/ 15 amps. Passengers joining us from abroad should bring adaptors and/or converters depending on country of residence to transform power to 220 volts.

Let Aqua Cat be your floating resort while on your adventure vacation, enjoy the Bar, excellent meals, awesome Scuba Diving and Water Sports. Between dives, enjoy hiking trails made by Pirates, Snorkel or choose from a diverse list of leisure time activities. All included in the price of your Liveaboard Safari Adventure vacation. The Aqua Cat Captain and crew will help you all the way to the end of your trip. Aqua Cat is comparably priced to a Caribbean luxury cruise or resort vacation, only the service is much more personal.

the onboard Chefs know how to fuel Safari Adventurers throughout the day 

Rise and shine and start the day with Breakfast, choose from an abundance of mouth watering food including Fresh fruit, Eggs, French Toast, Pancakes or Waffles, Bacon or Sausages, Toast, croissants & bagels, Choice of cereals, Fruit Juice, Coffee & Tea. Lunch is just as great with Soup of the day (cream of mushroom, lentil, conch chowder, cheesy potato), Grilled chicken breast, Pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, peppers, red onions and basil, Garden salad with assorted dressings, Selection of assorted rolls, Fudgy Brownies.

Then after your evening aperitif whilst watching the sun go down Dinner is another great delight, Garden salad with assorted dressings, Herb crusted pork ternderloin with garlic mashed potatoes, seared mahi mahi with lemon butter, roasted cauliflower & broccoli, Pineapple upside down cake, Lemon Sorbet. Great food for all of your stay onboard the Aqua Cat.

Our dining room seats 24 guests. Because tables are unassigned, there is an informal atmosphere and a chance to get to know your fellow guests. All meals, beverages/bar and snacks are included! We serve three gourmet meals a day. Snacks and fresh fruits are always available. Most meals will be a combination of Bahamian and American cuisine.

A selection of complimentary beverages is always on hand; from soft drinks, juices and lemonade, to beer, wine and rum drinks. Dinner is ashore Friday evening. Our Chef can accommodate special menus such as Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten-free, etc. with prior request. Dinners have a choice of main entrees.

What to bring

Mask, fins and snorkel. Dive equipment you can always rent on board, but please inform us upon booking. The atmosphere on board the Aqua Cat is always relaxed and casual, bathing suits, shorts, long pants, t-shirts, deck shoes, sandals, suntan lotion (non-oil), sunglasses, if in winter, sweatshirts or sweaters are advisable. The Exuma Cays offers many opportunities to go ashore and explore and enjoy the uninhabited beaches. For these eco adventures, we highly recommend proper footwear.

Location and how to get to the Aqua Cat

Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.

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Deck Plan

DIVING SERVICES

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment ($)

For your safety

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Life Jackets
  • Life Rafts
  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
  • Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

PADI® Courses Available

  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Kids Courses
  • Nitrox Certification

Dive Center Facilities

  • Fish Id And Diving Books
  • Warm-Water Showers
  • Battery Charging Station

Boat Amenities

Amenities & services

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Spacious Diving Platform
  • Separate Zodiac/Dhoni

Activities

  • Land Excursions

Great for families

  • Movies

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover
  • Cash

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Fine Cuisine
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Facilities

  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Us Power Sockets

Questions from guests

  • Internet Connection Very Spotty

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