Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point Dive Center in
Cayman Islands/Grand Cayman

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Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point Dive Center, Oct, 2014, by John E. Keith, UT, US ( Top Contributor 32 reports with 9 Helpful votes). Report 7762.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	We've (my wife and I) dived with Ocean Frontiers several times and always find them to be a top notch organization with excellent service. The "dive 55" (55 dive sites identified around the East end) is a pretty good marketing tool, as well (several divers completed this effort while we were there). The shop rinses and takes care of your equipment start to finish. East end diving is quite good, and there is usually only one boat at a dive site. We had 10-12 divers on board the boat, and we split into two groups for each dive. Never felt crowded. Dive masters were excellent - good briefings and they pointed out items of interest on the dive. Plus they were friendly and accommodating. We saw several nurse and reef sharks, a few turtles, a couple of eagle rays, large groups of tarpon, eels, and some good sized groupers. I was a little surprised that we didn't see a lot of little critters. I did go on the "Macro" dive one afternoon and had a great time finding those types (along with a couple of eels). Actually saw a small golden eel eat a juvenile trunk fish (much to the consternation of Brittany, the divemaster). We had never stayed at Compass Point and we found our 1 bedroom apartment very comfortable and well-equipped for those who want to "dine in" including a dishwasher. Wifi is good and free. Staff was excellent (although we opted not to have housekeeping every day, someone came in to empty garbage, sweep, etc.) We took advantage of their October package deal, and saved a few bucks. We made our usual trek to Tukka (was just opening after a month of vacation for Ron, the Australian owner) and - as usual - had excellent fare. Eagle Ray bar and grill served very good food at the resort, as well (run by the same guy). And, as always, several trips were made to Over the Edge on the north side for peel-and-eat shrimp and white wine. A very enjoyable stay, and we will return. We recommend both the dive shop and residence highly.
Websites	Ocean Frontiers
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, California, Hawaii, Red Sea, Australia
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	50-75 Ft/ 15-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	?
Enforced diving restrictions	Go with group; once you return to boat, you are free to continue as you wish. They do ask if you want to dive your own profile.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Fresh waster containers on board and one at shop.

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Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point Dive Center in Cayman Islands/Grand Cayman

Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point Dive Center, Oct, 2014,

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Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point Dive Center in
Cayman Islands/Grand Cayman