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Dive Review of Sunset House in
Cayman Islands

Sunset House, Jul, 2008,

by Kent Kossoy, Texas, USA (Reviewer Reviewer 3 reports). Report 4206.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 3 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 2 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving 4 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 2 stars
Comments Services were poor. Arrived only to find that we were expected to shlepp our gear and luggage ourselves to the room two parking lots away without assistance or even a cart. Even on the boat trips, had to shlepp own gear and even change tanks. For the same price can get class AA service at Reef Divers at the Brac or Little Cayman.
Some boats do not have a marine head. No comfort zones on boat for snorklers. Dive staff ws good. But, only changed tanks for the meek. On day of departure, taxi did not arrive despite our request for arranging 3X night before. When another did as replacement, she refused to pick up because Sunset House rate was not adequate. Did not even let us offer to pay her. She screamed at the security guard as she left. This was at 5:30am. Manager did not get up. Security guard was then kind enough to transport us. Thus after awakening at 4:30am, we only arrived at airport at 6:15am; only an hour before departure.
This adventure was a surprise as generally these resorts can't wait to get americans out when trip is over.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Bonaire, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, Aquacat/Bahamas
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 86-88°F / 30-31°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-75 Ft/ 15-23 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Boat diving was restricted, time and depth limits. Shore diving was not.
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 2 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 2 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

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

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities 4 stars
UW Photo Comments Despite being the center for Cathy Church, camera facilities for your own equipment was sparse. No special facilities for multiple cameras on boat. They would all be stacked in a water filled container on each other.
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