Aqua Cat Cruises: "Aquacat made the BEST out of hammered Bahamian reefs", Jul, 2023,by Ronald Johnson, TX, US (![]() |
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Snorkeling | N/A | ||
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The Good news: The 22 year old Aquacat is still, IMHO, the finest liveaboard diving platform in the world. We had a group of 21 Club Ed members, many of which were back for their second or third Aquacat adventure. The Aquacat had a crew of 11 professional eager-to-please members. Captain Tim ordered in pristine weather and averted 90% of rocky seas. This man KNOWS how to drive a ship! First Mate, Second Captain Morgan deftly piloted the Sea Dog (26' diesel jet power). Divemasters and ... Subscribe to get the full story. ![]() |
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Websites | Aqua Cat Cruises | ||
Reporter and Travel |
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Dive Experience | 501-1000 dives | ||
Where else diving | All over the world aboard some of the best liveaboards in the world. The Truk Thorfinn was the worst! Over 34 liveaboards over the years! Liveaboards are all that we do. | ||
Closest Airport | Nassau | Getting There | EXPENSIVE out of Houston |
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Weather | sunny, dry | Seas | calm |
Water Temp | 84-86°F / 29-30°C | Wetsuit Thickness | |
Water Visibility | 35-50 Ft/ 11-15 M | ||
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Dive own profile | yes | ||
Enforced diving restrictions | After our first couple of dives, the crew left us alone to dive our whims. | ||
Liveaboard? | yes | Nitrox Available? | N/A |
What I Saw |
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Sharks | Lots | Mantas | None |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | 1 or 2 | Whales | None |
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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Lots of room. Air hose, rinse tanks. Wonderful setup for photogs! ... Subscribe to get the full story. ![]() |
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