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All Star - Aqua Cat

Bahamas · Liveaboard★ 4.8

from USD 2,895 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2001 / 2024
Length × width
31 m × 11 m
Cabins
11
Nitrox
YES ($)
Wi-Fi
NO
Rental gear
YES ($)

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

About All Star - Aqua Cat

Welcome aboard the All Star - Aqua Cat, a premier liveaboard experience sailing through the stunning waters of the Bahamas. Renowned for its exceptional crew, as voted by readers of Scuba Diving Magazine, this catamaran offers a unique diving adventure without the hassle of crowds or rigid itineraries. Dive into the vibrant underwater world where you can encounter magnificent marine life, including blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, and the awe-inspiring hammerhead sharks.

With a week-long journey covering the best of the Bahamas, you can enjoy up to 25 dives, along with opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and island exploration. The Aqua Cat ensures your comfort with all meals and snacks included, alongside refreshing beverages like beer, wine, and rum. After a day of thrilling dives and shark-feeding sessions, unwind on the alfresco deck, savoring barbecues and swinging in hammocks. Get ready for an unforgettable diving adventure in the Bahamas!

Routes & departures

Best of the Bahamas7 nights · 25 dives · 88 Departures
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    Day 1

    Transfer are to be paid on site Boarding begins at around 18:00 on Saturday. If you are in Nassau before that, you may drop your luggage before 18:00 Dinner the first night is casual BBQ, followed by instructions and orientation The first night will be spent in Paradise Island and the boat will depart at around 4am for Exumas on Sunday morning

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    Dive, eat, sleep and enjoy (itinerary subject to weather and season) Divers will have the opportunity to do approx 26 dives on this trip We shove off for the Exumas and/or Eleuthera very early Once we leave port, you’ll escape the hustle and bustle of the city to the pristine Exumas Enjoy incredible sunsets and breathtaking scenery Many of our sites are frequented by Caribbean Reef Sharks and Nurse Sharks. We sometimes see hammerheads too We normally offer at least one shark feed on each trip This is the perfect time to see sharks up close and in action The Exuma Cays offers nice opportunities to go ashore and explore and enjoy the uninhabited beaches (weather dependent) For these occasions, we highly recommend proper footwear for these eco adventures. Flip flops are not suitable In addition to the incredible scuba diving and snorkeling, you will have a great time exploring the 365 mostly uninhabited islands of the Exumas with their many beautiful beaches. You can beach comb, kayak, explore the islands Take advantage of all the great photo opportunities like feeding the iguanas on Allan’s Cay or the Swimming Pigs at Pig Island (weather dependent) This is truly the best of the Bahamas- diving the Exuma Cays with the Aqua Cat Nassau Lost Blue Hole -The rim of this large blue hole lies in 40' of water surrounded by coral heads, sting rays and many schools of fish. Periwinkle Reef -This is a shallow patch reef that is teaming with fish. Exumas Amberjack Reef - A 50' patch reef that was the site of our Exumas shark feeding dive. Austin Smith Wreck - A 90' Bahamian Defense Force Cutter that sank in 1995 while being towed to San Salvador to be sunk there as a dive site. This wreck has many sharks swimming around it and a wall just to the east. Barracuda Shoals - This bankside patch reef has huge schools of fish as well as many small critters on the reef and surrounding sand. Cracked Coral Head - This massive coral head rises 40' off the bottom. Several large swim-thru's make it looked like it is cracked. Dog Rocks - This reef starts at 35' and slopes off to 50' before dropping straight down into the Exuma Sound. This is one of the best dives in the Bahamas. Many pelagics frequent this reef, especially eagle rays and sharks. Jeep Reef - This is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef 's corals very healthy. Pillar Wall - One of many excellent wall dives.There are many caves and crevices. There is a large colony of yellowhead jawfish in the rubble inside the reef. The Washing Machine - The strong incoming tide of up to 6 mph takes scuba divers thru a narrow cut where water drops off a ledge and then makes a sharp bend to the left. This causes the water to swirl like the water in a washing machine. Wax Cut Drift - Divers and Snorkelers alike fly over this 30' reef at over 2 knots. You will see rays, sharks, eels and numerous fish as you drift with the current in the cut between the islands. Whale Shark Wall - This wall is named for the whale sharks that have frequented this area for several winters. Like all of our walls, when you stare into the abyss, you never know what you might see. Whale Tail Wall - A great wall just south of Wax Cut. Large parrotfish roam the sand inside the reef while sharks & eagle rays are frequently seen off the wall. Southwest Eleuthera Cave Rock - The large variety of corals and fish will amaze you. We have frequently seen Hammerhead Sharks here. Jake's Hole -The highlight of this dive is the vibrant corals surrounding the hole. Because it is very tidal, scuba divers aren't permitted to enter the hole. Monolith - Large mounds of coral rise out of the sand at the edge of the wall. They start at 100' and rise to 55'. There is a colony of Garden Eels in the sand next to the mounds.

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    Two dives will be offered on Friday. This last night will be spent in Nassau/Paradise Island. The Captain’s Farewell Cocktail party is at 6 PM. Dinner on Friday evening is your responsibility ashore. Go play or stay aboard Reservations and recommendations can be made by the crew.

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    Day 8

    Check out is on Saturday before 9 AM, Transfers to Nassau International Airport.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Arriving in the Bahamas: The boat leaves from the Hurricane Hole Marina on Paradise Island Nassau With prior arrangements, we provide complimentary transfers to/from the boat and the Nassau International Airport on Saturdays. We must have your trip application with current flight information to make these arrangements for you. We have contracted with Island Escape Tours to provide this service. They will be outside and across to the median when you exit the airport terminal. If you don’t find them immediately, just ask. Everyone knows Mr Wright, our favorite driver! Boarding begins at around 18:00 on Saturday. If you are in Nassau before that, you may drop your luggage before 18:00 Dinner the first night is casual BBQ, followed by instructions and orientation The first night will be spent in Paradise Island and the boat will depart at around 4am for Exumas on Sunday morning   After the trip There will be two dives on Friday Then the boat will return to Nassau/Paradise Island You will have time to have your own dinner ashore Checkout is on Saturday morning before 9am Then you will be transferred to the airport  

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What's included

  • ✓ Transfers on Saturday to and from the airport
  • ✓ All meals & snacks (except dinner Friday night), all beverages (soda, rum drinks, vodka, beer & wine), snacks and fresh fruits are always available.
  • ✓ 20 dives per trip
  • ✓ All scuba diving including tanks and weight belts.
  • ✓ All shore excursions
  • ✓ Free dive insurance from Diviac
  • ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
  • ✕ Airfare to Nassau
  • ✕ Dive & snorkel gear (available for rent), dive computer ($50)
  • ✕ Nitrox ($150 for the trip)
  • ✕ Port tax, VAT and park fees: 2016-$205 per person, 2017- $205 per person - to be paid in advance
  • ✕ $300.00 for Open Water Diver Course, Discover Scuba Diving Course - $99.00, Advanced Open Water - $200.00, Specialty Courses - $125.00, Nitrox Certification Course - $150.00
  • ✕ Crew gratuity 10-15% of trip value,this is paid at the end of the trip by cash, or credit card
  • ✕ Dinner Friday night

Marine life

Blacktip reef sharkBlue sharkHammerhead shark

Facilities & amenities

Nitrox ($)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 3

★ 53 guest reviews

★ 5 · Christopher Hunter · 2026-03-23

I had an amazing experience on the Aquacat. The crew were amazing and I literally couldn't have asked for anything more. Lots of diving opportunities throughout the trip. Great planning before visiting a new site as well. My biggest surprise was the quality of the food on the trip. It exceeded expectations and I have no idea how a small kitchen can feed that many people with that quality of food 3 times a day.

★ 5 · Carolyn Billetdeaux · 2024-07-21

The boat is beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, the dive deck is fantastic, the food is delicious, the diving is beautiful. But what really makes AquaCat special is the crew. Not only are they friendly and fun, but they are also extremely professional and safety-focused. My dad/dive buddy had a medical emergency while resurfacing after a dive, and the crew immediately jumped into action. Everyone knew exactly what their role was and the team operated like a well-oiled machine to save his life. I’m so deeply grateful for their fast action, and his survival is a testament to their deep training and close attention to everything that’s happening on their boat. I’m so glad we were in the capable hands of Captain Sam and his crew. I’d recommend AquaCat over and over again to anyone considering a liveaboard in the Caribbean.

★ 5 · Patrick Roth · 2023-08-20

My son Eddie and and I had a great time on the Aqua Cat. Captain Tim and his crew were the best. Great dives, food, dive masters, crew, video, pictures, everything. Very clean boat and rooms as well. Overall 5/5 stars! Well done.

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