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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"Quality liveaboard" Outstanding dive operation on a solid boat (same layout as Mike Ball's Spoilsport). Everything runs like clockwork, but with a smi... Full report		1/2023	Thomas Read 1000+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Nassau to Little San Salvador	"Aquacat made the BEST out of hammered Bahamian reefs" 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 C... Full report		7/2023	Ronald Johnson 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"The Aquacat is an awesome boat" The Aquacat is the nicest liveaboard dive boat I have been on my 40+ years of diving; huge dive deck, full tanks, good ladders awe... Full report		5/2023	Steven Y Davidson 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma and Eleuthera	"Another great Aqua Cat trip." ... Full report		12/2022	Jon Sabo 250+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises/ None*		Exuma Cays	"Still our favorite liveaboard" The good: courteous, smiling staff always willing to help with anything. Boat and accommodations were surgical clean. Endless hot ... Full report		11/2022	James Flenner 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		exumas	"Aqua Cat" Can't say enough good things about the boat operation and staff. Most of the diving was good, corals aren't in great shape. Mo... Full report		8/2022	Marcy Altman 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Georgetown to Nassau	"Memorable special itinerary led by outstanding staff" This was our third trip aboard Aquacat, our second pandemic- era trip. We chose this special Georgetown to Nassau itinerary to expe... Full report		5/2022	Belynda Warner 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eleuthera, Exumas	"Easy diving from the AquaCat" The AquaCat is very well organized. Dinners are buffet style served at tables within a lounge. Lots of choices, on- ship cook. Take ... Full report		7/2022	Mary K Wicksten 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"A Tale of Two Reefs" With three different levels of liveaboard boats (Aqua Cat, Cat Ppalu, and Blackbeards) diving the Exumas for decades, All Star Liv... Full report		5/2022	Hugh E Aaron 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Georegtown to Nassau" This was a special trip they run twice a year. Once out of Nassau down to Georgetown and then back again. They do it twice a year ... Full report		5/2022	John Miller 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"Still the standard for comfortable and well-run liveaboards" [. . . ] An excellent choice for my first ocean diving since late 2019. ... Full report		9/2021	Harvey Cohen 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma Cays	"Easy Diving in the Bahamas " What can I say about the Aqua Cat Liveaboard that hasn't already been said? This liveaboard has a solid reputation and has won aw... Full report		5/2021	Peter Neubauer 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Nassau	"Aqua Cat" Due to weather we missed several dive opportunities mid- week to end of the trip. Captain tried to find some spots but we only got ... Full report		11/2020	John Miller 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma	"Beautiful, relaxing" Twenty- two dives this week, I skipped one night dive because the afternoon dive had poor visibility. Water temp was 83- 86°F all we... Full report		7/2019	Mary Adams 250+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park	"Luxury boat. Good diving. Excellent group." In the lull following the winter holidays, with the added effects of the U. S. partial govt shutdown, there were only 17 guests on- ... Full report		1/2019	Harvey S Cohen 500+ Dives	2
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"A nice relaxing Aquacat Trip " My wife and I just spend a week abord the Aquacat touring the Exuma Cays & Eleuthera. During the week on can do up to 26 dives, I... Full report		11/2018	stuart levy 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Aqua Cat - Great week in Bahamas" A week aboard in Exuma Cays & Eleuthera. 26 dives, good weather (though Nov. is still officially hurricane season. ) The company ... Full report		11/2017	Jeffrey D Hubbard MD 1000+ Dives	2
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eleuthra and Exumas	"Aquacat In Better Shape" After reading the review of August, 2016 I have to say first that apparently the ship was maintained during offseason as I did not... Full report		3/2017	George Borton 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Few fish & lots of dead coral" Comfortable boat, good food, good staff. Very few fish. Lots of dead coral. You will see sharks. Not worth the expense... Full report		5/2016	Debora McAteer 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Mostly dead or dying reefs" As stated in earlier reports, the majority of reefs are covered in algae and are in very unhealthy condition. Due to these condit... Full report		9/2016	Greg Luken 250+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Excellent week on the Aqua Cat" This was my fourth Aqua Cat trip for good reason. The boat is excellent and very well designed for divers. Lots of room and great ... Full report		8/2016	Douglas Harlan Reed 500+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Good Boat, Awful Diving" This was my second live aboard of 2016. Both were reviewed by Undercurrent after my trips. I mention this because it gave me the... Full report		5/2016	Mr Brent Woods 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	"Aqua Cat, September 2015" This was the second time I had been on the Aqua Cat and I did have a much better experience than the first time I was on it. Howev... Full report		9/2015	Lisa Vitale 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Good Diving, Great Boat" Aqua Cat was our first liveaboard dive boat back in 2008, and it pretty much spoiled us for everything after. We still like day b... Full report		5/2015	Mark Kimmey 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Another great trip" This was my second trip on the Aquacat. We had 24 mostly experienced divers who had traveled together before. Ron was again our ... Full report		9/2014	Tracy E. Johnson 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	"Great Trip" [ This was our fourth trip on the Aqua Cat all with Capt Ron. It was a family/ friends group of 10, and introduced my daughter, so... Full report		5/2014	Phil Hampton 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	I wish I had known that the boat did not have gluten- free flour as no alternatives were available; so the "daily cookie parade" wa... Full report		12/2013	fiona coldridge 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			The Captain ran a tight ship, with emphasis on safety and keeping the divers happy. There were 4- 5 dives available a day, except o... Full report		5/2013	Jack Aland <100 Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhuma Cays	The Aquacat was a great experience. The food was excellent, the crew was helpful, hard working and accommodating. The staterooms w... Full report		3/2013	Everette Strahl 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eulthrea, Exuma, Little San S	This is my third trip with the Aqua Cat. Last year our group had the honor of having the trip cut short by Hurricane Sandy, where... Full report		10/2013	Terence Taylor 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas and Eleuthera	Though this was my 1st live aboard I find it hard to imagine that it could get much better. The boat was clean and the cabins wer... Full report		4/2013	Doug Moore 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			First, this was NOT a typical cruise on the Aqua Cat as I have come to know it. I and many of our group have been on the Aqua... Full report		11/2012	Terence Taylor 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			We took this trip September 15- 22 so were naturally concerned about hurricane season. Turned out to be some of the best weather t... Full report		10/2012	Tracy E. Johnson 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma Cays	Notice: We were there during Tropical Storm Isaac, so conditions noted above were probably not as good as usual. Good: Really n... Full report		8/2012	Vance Esler 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma, Eleuthera	Captain Ron did an excellent job of adjusting the itinerary to avoid storms and overly- lumpy seas without wimping out and sticking... Full report		6/2012	Anna Flynn 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			Well the lionfish invasion is very real, and it would appear to have had a negative impact on the reef fish. 1st time to the Exum... Full report		7/2011	Wellington Lee 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma & Eleuthera Islands	The weather started out rough due to hurricane Tomas passing through the general area. The ship is somewhat top heavy which doesn... Full report		11/2010	Richard Hart 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas/Eluthera	Food is excellent and always plentiful. Cabins are some of the largest in any liveaboard fleet. Vessel is about 10 years old, but ... Full report		10/2010	Colin Zylka 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eleuthera, Little San Salvador	Great ship, great crew, great captain, great diving. No shortage of excursions for non- divers or those wanting to sit out a dive - ... Full report		3/2010	Reuben Watkins 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			This trip was everything and more than I expected. The crew we had on this liveaboard were awesome. They all seemed to care abou... Full report		9/2009	Jim Kirby 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas	The Aqua Cat is a great boat for liveaboard diving, with larger- than- expected cabins, a comfortable dining/ salon area, large dive ... Full report		6/2009	Deborah Campbell 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Nassau/Exumas	This is a first class operation. The boat was spotless, the crew enthusiastic and always accommodating, the food was excellent an... Full report		5/2009	Kandie Vactor 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Liveaboard*		Exumas	Awesome boat design, excellent accommodations. Boat was clean and well run. Staff was friendly and went well out of their way to ... Full report		9/2008	Steven Y. Davidson 1000+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exumas	I had previously gone on an Aqauacat trip, so knew what to expect and to bring with me. The boat was well maintained and clean on ... Full report		5/2008	Steven DuBose 250+ Dives
*Aquacat*		[Exuma	Large well maintained boat. Engineering, housekeeping, and dietary departments excellent. Spacious accomadations. Corals stressed, ... Full report		2/2008	Andy Kenley 500+ Dives
*Aquacatcruises.com/ Aquacat*		Exumas and Eleuthera	This was my second trip. Aquacat is first- class! Boat is very well maintained and well run. Staff are outstanding. Dive deck is ve... Full report		6/2008	Harvey S. Cohen 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exuma Islands	This was my third trip on the Aqua Cat and the crew was never better. As with most liveaboards, there is a high rate of crew tu... Full report		3/2008	Jerry Hobart 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas, Little San Salvador	It was a most enjoyable livaboard experience with excellent diving facilities and helpful experience crew. I have experienced num... Full report		9/2007	Rick Brohammer MD 1000+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exumas	This was our second live aboard trip in 14 years of diving and was a real treat. The Aqua Cat is a 102' catamaran with a 35' beam ... Full report		5/2007	David Steinberg 250+ Dives
*Aquacat*			We have been on 12 live- a- board trips and this one by far was the best. Second best was the last time we were on the... Full report		9/2006	Captain Jim Davis 500+ Dives
*AquaCat Cruises*		Exumas	The Australian designed and built AquaCat measures 31 meters or 91 feet in length and sports a 10 meter or 30 foot beam, providing... Full report		8/2006	Kent Bonde 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas	This was the perfect live- aboard in every way. I was able to do 25 dives without any feeling of over- exertion. The dives were va... Full report		5/2006	Ralph Asher 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas & Eleuthra	The Aqua Cat ranks as one of the best overall liveaboard dive boats in the world. Berthed in Nassau, it's easy to reach and sails... Full report		7/2006	Bill Shepherd 1000+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exynas	This is our 4th or 5th time on the Aquacat and this was a two week trip, so we were really looking forward to it. The first week ... Full report		10/2005	Juli Tracy 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas	I wish that I had of known that the water was as cold as it was. (Hey I live in South Florida). From the time we arrived 18 of us ... Full report		5/2005	Terry R. Garland 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*			Second trip on the Aqua Cat and positively impressed by the quality of service, facilities, and crew. Deserves rating as one of t... Full report		7/2005	Bill Shepherd 1000+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exumas	We've never been on a liveaboard where the crew bent over backwards and anticipated our needs as well as this group did. 1 crew m... Full report		6/2005	Ronald Johnson 1000+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exumas	A great trip - helpful/ friendly crew. Luggage was delayed for many on the inbound trip - boat altered plan; loaned gear; and did ... Full report		7/2005	Jack Gullo Jr. 250+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exumas	The Aquacat is a well thought out boat for diving. Cabins had some of the most space I've seen. Dive deck had plenty of room for g... Full report		2/2005	Andy Beebe 500+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exuma Cays	This was our first live aboard and it couldn't have been better (except for the water temperature - we kept asking them to turn up... Full report		2/2005	Anne Efron <100 Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Northern Exuma Cays	The Aqua Cat is a new (2002) catamaran purpose built dive boat with a well thought out lay out. The cabins are spacious, comforta... Full report		10/2004	James Heimer 250+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exumas	The AquaCat is a very comfortable boat with a very good crew. They went out of their way to accomodate their passengers. The boa... Full report		1/2004	Douglas Hansen 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exhumas	Water a little cold for wimps like us, (75- 77 Deg F. ) but not unexpected this time of year at that latitude. One of the best, a... Full report		2/2004	Robin J. Humphrey 1000+ Dives
*Aquacat Cruises*			This is a first class operation, and a relatively new boat, built in 2001. There are 100 cu. ft. tanks avaiable, however, two of ou... Full report		11/2003	Dean K Knudson 100+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exumas	Well, my complacency has been disturbed. Those of you who dive with Club Ed know that I’ve been grumbling about “all those Caribb... Full report		9/2003	Ron Johnson 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas	This was a dream trip on an exceptional boat with a fabulous crew! The boat is a 3 year old 100+ foot Catamaran with 11 spacious ... Full report		8/2003	Allison Ashnault <100 Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exuma area	New boat, well maintained and clean boat with spacious accommodations. Entire crew well qualified, committed to customer service, ... Full report		8/2003	Bill Shepherd 500+ Dives
*Aquacat*		Exumas	Good: I rate this trip very highly. Having experienced live- aboards around the world, this crew and accomodations are first clas... Full report		2/2003	Don Paschal 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Mostly Exumas	Trip was April 26- May 3, 2003. Fabulous boat. Best liveaboard we've been on. Largest (for a liveaboard) rooms that we've seen, wit... Full report		4/2003	Linda Bellofatto 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exuma	This was a first class dive boat - - in the words of the many divers who had taken other liveaboard trips on the Agressor and Hughe... Full report		5/2003	Gerald Canning 250+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exumas	This boat was designed for divers. Rooms have more storage space than one could ask for, indiv. controlled a/ c, large windows, go... Full report		3/2003	Anne and Michael Montgomery 100+ Dives
*AquaCat*		Exumas	This boat was designed for divers. Rooms have more storage space than one could ask for, indiv. controlled a/ c, large windows, go... Full report		3/2003	Anne and Michael Montgomery 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat*		Exumas	Over all it was a great first expirence on a liveaboard. Ron the captian was great in welcoming everyone, and most of the staff we... Full report		4/2003	Phil <100 Dives

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