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“WHERE THE WATER MEETS THEHORIZON”KATLOWe can't wait to welcome you aboardand showcase for you the beauty that is the Caribbean.

WELCOMESEETHECARIBBEANB A H A M A SS A I N T V I N C E N T A N DT H E G R E N A D I N E SV I R G I N I S L A N D STraveling with soft-sided luggageor a duffel bag is preferred. Theseare easy to fold and store, whereashard-sided suitcases are difficult toput away. Ensure to pack some essentials inyour carry-on bag to avoid completeimpairment if there is some delay inreceiving your luggage. Pack lightly! Swimsuits andcasual clothes are your best options,plus an outfit or two you may want towear ashore for dinner. LUGGAGESUNSCREENSunscreen is essential, and we askthat you look for labels thatspecifically indicate they are reeffriendly, or whose key ingredients areeither zinc or titanium dioxide. Some other common ingredients tosunscreens have been found todamage coral reefs. We want to begood stewards of the environmentswe are in, and simply visit, rather thandamage these environments.We also ask that you do not bring anyaerosol spray lotions onboard. We prepared the following to assistyou in planning for your charter, butplease feel free to email us if youhave further questions before wedepart.LINENSAll linens, bath and beach towels arealready onboard.SHOESWe promote a barefoot policy . If youdo prefer to wear shoes, please besure they have non-marking soles.Katlo does have SeaDek installed onall external decking, which is foambased and very easy on bare feet.Recommended shoes include flipflops, water shoes, shoes for thebeac, and tennis shoes if you enjoywalking or hiking excursions.

FÁILTETHECARIBBEANB A H A M A SS A I N T V I N C E N T A N DT H E G R E N A D I N E SV I R G I N I S L A N D SKatlo has an 110V powersystem with American three-prongoutlets as well as USB outlets forsmall electronics located in eachcabin. She is also equipped with 12Vsockets. If needed, plug adapters areavailable upon request. POWERCOMMUNICATIONCell phone reception throughoutthe islands is generally good, andKatlo provides WiFi via cell sim cardon the boat or via Starlink.We do recommend you contact yourservice provider in advance to makethem aware of your travel plans andto avoid roaming and any excesscharges.HAIR DRYERSWe have learned that the oceanbreeze plus the Caribbean sun worksas a great natural stylist. If your hairdisagrees, hair dryers are carried onboard. Feel free to bring your hairstraightener and/or curling irons, butplease note that these typeappliances can only be used whilethe generator on the boat is running.TOILETRIESCaribbean made, eco-friendly andreef safe shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, lotion and soaps are allsupplied on Katlo for yourconvenience. You are of coursewelcome to bring your preferredbrands as well. DIVING & SNORKELINGKatlo is equipped with snorkelinggear, a subwing and underwaterscooters, as well as an Armstrongladder for the dinghy.Rendezvous diving excursions can beorganized. If you plan to scuba dive,you will to need pack yourqualification card and have a doctorcertify that you are fit to dive. Youmust be certified with a minimum of avalid Open Water qualification.If you would like for the crew toorganize a dive, please let them knowin advance of your charter.SEE

WILLKOMMENTHECARIBBEANB A H A M A SS A I N T V I N C E N T A N DT H E G R E N A D I N E SV I R G I N I S L A N D SLOCAL CURRENCYBAHAMAS: The US dollar is acceptedfor all transactions in the Bahamasand can be used with Bahamiancurrency. Be sure to spend whateverBahamian bills you have beforedeparture, as it's nearly impossible toexchange them outside of theBahamas. Credit cards are alsowidely accepted.VIRGIN ISLANDS: The local currency inthe US Virgin Islands and the BritishVirgin Islands is the US dollar. Creditcards are accepted most places, butnot all. We would recommendbringing cash for gift shops, bars andgratuities for island activities.SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES:The local currency is the EastCaribbean dollar. Many places willaccept the US dollar as payment,although only bills, not coins. ATMsare rare, and it is best to take all thecash you believe you will need whenvisiting these islands.MUSIC & GAMESYou can connect to Katlo’s Sonoscontrolled stereo system through theiPad on the yacht or by downloadingthe Sonos app. The system featuresmusic from Sirius XM, Quboz andSpotify. The system features separate volumeand source controls for the fourzones. One guest can listen to musicin the salon, while another can belistening to something completelydifferent on the flybridge.Please do be mindful however ofeveryone’s music preferences whenyou become the yacht’s DJ.Also ensure to create a playlist inadvance, to avoid having to streammusic.Katlo has a number of housefavorite board games and playingcards carried onboard, but feel freeto bring your own as well.There is also a flat screen televisionin the salon. SEE

KARIBUTHECARIBBEANB A H A M A SS A I N T V I N C E N T A N DT H E G R E N A D I N E SV I R G I N I S L A N D SEVER CHANGING LANDSCAPEThis could refer to so manythings, we are however speaking ofdrug and marijuana use. This is anever changing landscape, but giventhat Katlo traverses the Caribbeanwhich consists of many differentislands, governed by many differententities, we must adhere to a strictno drug or marijuana use policy. Anyrecreational drugs found on the boatat any time will be consideredgrounds for immediatetermination of the charter.SEASICKNESSIf you are susceptible toseasickness, or get motion sickness ingeneral, a doctor can prescribemedications to help ease thosesymptoms. We would recommenddoing your due diligence andbringing those onboard if warranted.Over the counter remedies includeginger tablets and Dramamine, whichcan also help to settle your stomach,and may be helpful to bring as well.If you feel this may be of concern, wealso have a lot of tips and tricks thatcan help once we are out at sea.DREAM IN CARIBBEAN BLUE© 2024SEE