Our Boat - Power Catamaran 'Patty C'

People often ask us if we live on the boat because of its comfortable and spacious interior.  The interior is tastefully decorated with local artwork and has a tropical flair.  The Patty C has graciously been the backdrop of many engagements, weddings, celebrations of life, anniversaries, week-long retreats, documentary and educational films and years of dolphin adventures.  Because of her many years of service, spanning almost two decades, the dolphins know the Patty C better than any other boat in the area.

The Patty C is a 31 foot Gemini catamaran. Originally designed for coastal cruising, she has all the comforts of home: three bedrooms (one has been converted to be used as an equipment locker), four skylights, a dining table for six, a bathroom, refrigerator, a shower on the stern deck and a Bose stereo system.  This catamaran has been completely customized to provide optimum comfort and spaciousness for our passengers without sacrificing the intimacy of dolphin encounters.  Most importantly, we've chosen the latest, most eco-friendly, smoke-free and quiet four-stroke engines to minimize our impact on our acoustically sensitive dolphin friends.

As seen on Animal Planet many times, Pieces the dolphin dog was the mate on the Patty C. Pieces the dog swam with dolphins for his whole life and some say that
he eventually became a dolphin in his next life. Even though the dog Pieces is no longer with us, his spirit remains with the Patty C. every time she is with the dolphins.

The Patty C is the complete opposite of a loud and cramped speedboat. Because of her size she gives a very stable, extra gentle and refreshingly quiet ride.  Since we take only 6 passengers per trip there's more than enough room to sprawl out and relax. Find a cool spot under the large shade canopy, or bask in the sun on our roomy foredeck.  Over 400 square feet of deck space makes for a relaxing and unforgettable day on the water.

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