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Dive Review of Cayman Aggressor in
Cayman Islands

Cayman Aggressor, May, 2006,

by Dan Lockwood, MI, USA . Report 2450.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving 3 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 2 stars
Comments The turtle release program on Grand Cayman seems to be working, we saw turtles on every dive. Lots of small fish around coral heads. Diving was pretty easy. I was surprised at the lack of color in the reefs.

The boat crew did a great job working with their guests. We had a few novice divers and they spent a lot of time with them making them comfortable in the water.

I dropped below 130 feet on a few dives, the only concern the crew had was verfiying that I was not on Nitrox. I appreciated their concern and the fact that they did not just take my word, but checked the Nirtox sign-up sheets.

I spent a few days on Grand Cayman before I boarded the Cayman Aggressor. I was surprised at how expensive the island is (the US$ is discounted 20% to the Cayman $). All food and beverages include tips and taxes, which I did not find out until the second day. At the bar always ask for an invoice. My hotel bill included a 10% service tip for all hotel employees in addition to a 10% government tax, I was told this is required by the government.

Its easy to tax the tourist, they don't vote.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Great Lakes, Caribbean, South Pacific, Red Sea, Indian Ocean
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy Seas choppy
Water Temp 77-80°F / 25-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 60-80 Ft/ 18-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Had to enter the water with a buddy.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

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

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

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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