Need Recommendations for GC Dive Operator

[zf2nt]

I have a friend who is trying to make dive arrangements for a group of 6 headed to Grand Cayman. This is the Board of Directors of his company (a CI corporation), so he tells me cost is not a concern for this group. They are staying at the Marriot, so a dive operation in that general vicinity would be preferable.

While I know the setup on Little Cayman intimately, I really don't know Grand Cayman that well. From what I've heard, I normally would have pointed these guys in the direction of Ocean Frontiers. However, that's on the east end (a long way from the Marriot) and I know the seas are a little rougher there than on the sheltered west side. Thus I don't think Ocean Frontiers is the right choice for this bunch. Likewise, I am familiar with Sunset House, but I think that may be kind of "down market" for these guys. These fellows are once-a-year divers, so lots of hand-holding at tame dive sites is in order. Any recommendations?

Bruce

 

[rcpilot44]

Check out Neptune Divers. They have two boats. I just dove with them and they were an excellent company. Richard

http://www.neptunesdivers.com/

 

[diversteve]

This might be more like what they might be expecting. Not to say anything bad about Neptune's as I usually refer them also.

Indigo Divers

At one time they even offered post dive massages...

Just about every diveop on Cayman picks up along SMB so proximity isn't as big a problem from the Marriott.

 

[Alex777]

Yah, Neptune's. Or, Ambassador Divers would meet your requirements.
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[dive ladder]

Try Ambassador Divers. We have had a lot of great dives with these guys.

 

[gringoantonio]

I just got back from GC a few days ago. I dove with Divetech, and thought I was happy with the dives spots, I was not all that happy with the company. I would definitely recommend staying away from Divetech.

Subsequent to my dive, I asked Diver's Supply (just across and up street from Marriott resort) which outfits they recommend). I was staying at the Marriott resort and they told me that Deep Blue, Off the Wall and Wall to Wall are the ones they most highly recommend. They keep their groups small and do pick ups on the beach @ the Marriott resort.

 

[Damselfish]

what specifically didn't you like about Divetech?

 

[Alex777]

I just got back from GC a few days ago. I dove with Divetech, and thought I was happy with the dives spots, I was not all that happy with the company. I would definitely recommend staying away from Divetech.

Your advice is not going to help anyone very much unless you say WHY you recommend staying away from DiveTech ...

 

[gringoantonio]

How is it any less helpful than this:

"Yah, Neptune's. Or, Ambassador Divers would meet your requirements." . . .

. . . much more thorough & insightful, dude!

I'm not here to write a public dissertation on why I don't like Divetech. Anyone who is considering diving with DT is free to pm me and ask about the details of my negative experience w/ DT, which some have already done.

 

[Alex777]

Heh heh. Touche. Perhaps I should give reasons also.

The OP wants a small dive op with a lot of hand-holding at tame sites. Cost is not a major concern. I think his best bet is to fill up one of the small boats with divers (6 will do it, with a healthy tip) and leave the rest up to a competent captain, which those dive ops (and many others) have.