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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
Cayman Islands

Aggressor Fleet: "A disappointment compared to October 2019.", May, 2024,

by Elisabeth Sykes, NM, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 7 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 13197.

Photos Submitted with this Report


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Cayman Aggressor IV at the dock. The dining area.  Outstanding meals were served! The camera table and dive area. Sponge. Wreck of the MV Captain Keith Tibbetts.
Scrawled Filefish. Wreck of the USS Kittiwake. French Angelfish. Schoolmaster Snapper. Nassau Grouper.
Octopus. Squirrelfish.

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments PROS:
The crew was attentive and very service oriented. They were safety conscious without being over-bearing.
The chef prepared delicious meals, some of the best we’ve ever had on live aboard boats.
The water was warm, generally 80 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit. A skin or a 3 mm suit were all that was needed.
The boat is clea ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Aggressor Fleet   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Yap-Micronesia, Republic of Palua, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Sea of Cortez, Cayman Islands, Belize, Bonaire, Bahamas, California, Mexico, Florida Keys, Hawaii, Turks and Caicos, etc.
Closest Airport Grand Cayman (GCM) Getting There There are flights from Miami. On other days of the week there may be flights from Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, no currents
Water Temp 80-85°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 30-60 Ft/ 9-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 1) Maximum depth of 100 - 110 feet. However, there was no need to dive that deep.
2) No diving after drinking alcohol. If one imbibes, they need to wait until the next day to dive.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 1 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments There is a dedicated table on the stern of the dive deck. There is ample space for camera gear, unless the majority of the divers are using ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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