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Dive Review of Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point in
Cayman Islands/East end

Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point: "Some bleaching in Grand Cayman", Sep, 2023,

by John E. Keith, UT, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 31 reports with 9 Helpful votes). Report 12603.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments We (wife and I) returned to Ocean Frontiers/Compass Point as one of our favorite dive operations and sites (see earlier reviews). They remain a quality operation - good boats and crews. We did notice some significant bleaching on the south dive sites, but less on the north, and it seemed like the underwater life was diminished ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Ocean Frontiers   Compass Point

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Egypt, Florida, California, Caribbean, Mexico, Belize, Hawaii, Australia, Maldives, Indonesia
Closest Airport Georgetown Getting There Delta - overnight in Atlanta

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 85-87°F / 29-31°C Wetsuit Thickness 1
Water Visibility 40-60 Ft/ 12-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions half tank notice, 750 psi ascent, safety stop
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

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

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

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Boats now have a larger tank for camera gear only - much appreciated. Masks are placed in container by each "seat." ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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