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Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers in
Cayman Islands

Ocean Frontiers, Nov, 2009,

by Dave, ON, Canada ( 1 report). Report 5261.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food N/A
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 3 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 3 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments The good - service of everyone involved in the dive operation. All worked together to get divers setup on the boats (bring all gear down and setup on tanks). Dive briefings were effective - accurate and of the right length of time. Boat turnaround was good - getting empties off and filled tanks on, gear unloading for those not diving in the afternoon. Staff were professional yet able to make us feel comfortable.

Cost of being in Grand Cayman is high to be sure. Accommodations at Compass Point (joint operation with Ocean Frontiers) included a kitchen, so we bought groceries and made our own meals most of the time - this worked out very well for us. Restaurants are nearby when you need something different.
Websites Ocean Frontiers   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Belize, Curacao, British Columbia, Ontario
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 84-85°F / 29-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Keep out of decompression limits on individual computers. Guides offer suggested profile. No "enforced" time limits on shallow dives however need to consider others on boat.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

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

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Separate rinse tub for cameras, small camera table on boats.
Elly Wray (staff; photographer) is normally there if you need help/pointers.
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