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Dive Review of Southern Cross in
Cayman Islands/Little Cayman

Southern Cross, Jun, 2008,

by Rich , CA, US (Reviewer Reviewer 3 reports). Report 4459.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments Accomodations were good, well kept. Some of the older rooms could use updating. Food was not as "gourmet" as advertised, but very good.

Nitrox was a little expensive, especially since they got them from a neighboring resort and the fills were a couple of hundred psi lower than the air tanks they filled themselves.

Two tank morning dives were standard. Afternoon or Dusk dives were extra and available only if 4 or more divers request them.

Lots of friendly groupers, moray eels, spotted eagle ray, couple of gray reef sharks, several nurse sharks. Coral was in great shape.

Non dive activities are limited. Not alot to do for non divers. Ride bikes, snorkel away from resort. This island is small and has little else to offer out of the water.

If you don't dive, bring alot of books.

All in all, the best diving and the best dive resort I've experienced.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Belize, Bahamas, Dominica, Hawaii
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy Seas choppy
Water Temp 82-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 100-150 Ft/ 30-46 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 100', 1 hour. Strongly recommended but not rigidly enforced.
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 5 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 3 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Cooler with water on board. DM's hand cameras down to divers.
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