Dive Review of Pirates Point Resort in
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Pirates Point Resort: "Topnotch resort and dive operation in a wonderful setting", Apr, 2016, by Jill Rain, WA, US ( Sr. Reviewer 9 reports with 4 Helpful votes). Report 8900 has 2 Helpful votes.
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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
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Comments	This was our first visit to Pirate's Point. We were so impressed we've already booked for next year. It is a perfect combination of remote rural Caribbean ambience and an extremely well-run place to enjoy that. Usually I write reviews of dive destinations describing the resort and then the dive op. Uniquely, at PP it's all integrated in a way that creates a warm homey feeling. There are just 11 rooms so everyone gets to know you quickly. The staff are involved in all aspects of the resort: diving, driving, serving meals, working in the kitchen etc...for example you can discuss the octopus the divemaster showed you that morning with him later on at dinner as he's pouring your glass of wine. The level of professionalism is first-rate, one measure of which is you don't even notice how things are getting done, from fresh tanks at the boat to hot water in your shower. I was impressed by how well the staff anticipated what you might need, and were quietly helpful. As importantly, everyone clearly enjoys the wildlife of the island, both underwater on the reefs and topside, like birds and iguanas, and loves to share what they know. It's a challenge running a resort in a remote locale, getting supplies and keeping infrastructure like the boat, vans, water system, kitchen etc running smoothly and PP does a great job. They are well-organized. Our stay was more than a week so we could see how both small and large dive groups are managed. There were never more than 5 divers with a divemaster. The boat is roomy, has shade, dry areas and a head. 10-20 minute trips to dive sites, which are determined by weather conditions. Moor at permanent buoys, giant stride entry and then you can dive as long as you want. The reefs are some of the very best in the Caribbean, due to minimal human impact and a regular lionfish culling program. Two dives a day are plenty for us when each is over an hour. After a leisurely lunch and nap, you can explore this little island as actively as you want. In the evening you can socialize in the clubhouse, make use of the field guides or wifi, or walk down to the beach to look at the stars. If you're looking for a small quiet diving (or just relaxing) destination, seamlessly well-managed, with a warm comfortable atmosphere, great food and diving, Pirate's Point is an outstanding choice. It's not surprising there are so many repeat visitors!
Websites	Pirates Point Resort
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean, PNW, Western Pacific, Kauai, Baja
Closest Airport	Little Cayman	Getting There	via Grand Cayman. Many flights to LC on Saturdays, just a few per day other days.
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, cloudy, dry	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	81-°F / 27-°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Return to boat with 500 psi, no time limit. 100' max first dive, 60' second dive.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or	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	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Pirates Point Resort in Cayman Islands/Little Cayman

Pirates Point Resort: "Topnotch resort and dive operation in a wonderful setting", Apr, 2016,

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Dive Review of Pirates Point Resort in
Cayman Islands/Little Cayman