Cat Ppalu and her crew made this one of the top dive vacations we have been lucky enough to enjoy.
Grace M.
The Vessel
Perfect for small groups, families and friends, the sailing catamaran Cat Ppalu was designed to create a space you can all share and still have some privacy. Private cabins can accommodate up to 12 guests in four (4) double beds and four (4) twin beds.
- Fully air-conditioned interior with six (6) private cabins
- Two (2) electric heads (toilets) and freshwater showers for all to share, a sink and mirror in each cabin
- Dining table seating for the entire party perfect for conversations and games
- Dive stations on aft deck for easy entry and exit to the water
- Forward trampoline area great for watching the scenery along the way and starlit dance parties
- The Cat Ppalu is a schooner rigged sailing catamaran.
Our dinghy is for diving safety and transporting guests to and from the islands and cays.
Meet Our Crew
Captain Bill
Captain Bill loves to sail. He has been on the water since a teenager and has 24 years experience as a profesional yacht captain. He has done many yacht deliveries from UK to Mediterranean and back, ran a yacht charter company and was chief instructor for a sailing school. He has been with us since 2002. Also a keen foodie, he trained as a chef and even owned his own restaurant. From Glasgow, Scotland and much as he loves sailing the West Coast there, he finds The Bahamas slightly sunnier.
Stacy, Chef
After finishing high school, Stacy got straight to work. She has done a variety of jobs, from coaching to teaching people how to drive. She then set out on her yachting journey where she completed many courses in order to be able to show only the best workmanship. She has had the privilege of sailing through the Mediterranean, where she experienced the beautiful waters of Monaco, SOF, the southern parts of Italy like the Amalfi Coast, many little islands along the way, Greece and Turkey. She then traveled stateside where she’s visited quite a couple different states, as well as Mexico and the Bahamas! Stacy’s favorite ocean animal is split between dolphins and turtles. She’s been able to swim and play around with both animals while being in the water. She likes how chilled the turtles are and how fun-loving and energetic the dolphins are, a little bit like herself to say the least. Stacy started diving with her mom at 14 and fell in love. They’ve dived the sunny coastline waters of Mozambique and Sodwana Bay over the past 10 years. Outside the water, Stacy carries, at all times, her ancient uno cards that have traveled all over the world with her. She also loves a funky button up shirt!
Chris, Engineer
Chris grew up in the capital of South Africa, but relocated to a small holiday destination on the West Coast near Cape Town after leaving school to pursue his first passion, cooking. While there he fell in love with ocean life and decided to pursue a career on boats. Having a tourism background he started in the company as a chef but has progressed into engineering in order to accomplish his dream of becoming a captain. He is still passionate about cooking so when his not playing in engines and crawl spaces you will find him in the galley assisting the chef.
Mike, Engineer
Mike grew up in Wyoming and had only been to the ocean twice before deciding to become a commercial diver after high school. He has now come full circle and is back to working on the water. Freediving and spearfishing have become passions of Mike’s, and he’s chased fish across the Caribbean and Pacific oceans. When Mike isn’t in the water, he’s out chasing other adventures. Backpacking from the deserts to the mountains, rock crawling with friends in his project truck, an H1 Humvee, or anything else fun and exciting. He has an “I wanna go” type of attitude.
