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Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers in
Cayman Islands

Ocean Frontiers, Dec, 2007,

by Sheri Tonn, WA, USA (Reviewer Reviewer 6 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 3774.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 5 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments The south east corner has taken a beating from the hurricanes. The north side is much healthier. Hope the wind is down so you can dive the north shore. There is quite a bit of algae on shallower dive sites. I hope the corals and sponges recover.

I don't think you can find a better run dive operation anywhere. Mo and Steve run a fantastic operation. Even though many of their dive guides are pretty new, they know the company rules and give excellent service and briefings every time.

We stayed at Compass Point, the condos associated with Ocean Frontiers. They are very nice and super-convenient. Grand Cayman grocery stores are closed on Sunday. You'll want to stop at Fosters or Hurleys before heading to the East End, though there is a Foster's Express across from Reef Resort.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Bonaire, Saba, Belize, Honduras, Austrai
lia, Palau, Solomon Isl., Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy, noCurrents
Water Temp 80-81°F / 27-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 0
Water Visibility 50-150 Ft/ 15-46 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions "Dive your computer, responsible for your own air and profile" when choosing unguided." A guided option was always possible.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 2 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 1 stars

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments
all boats have camera table and soak tank for cameras. Crew is always very careful in handling them
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