This was our second visit and Southern Cross just keeps getting better. Everything was perfect the entire trip.
Check in was a breeze, they had sent the diving forms which we had already completed so entire process took maybe 2 minutes. We arrived at 7 am so we could have breakfast before our first dive. After eating we went up front to get our dive gear out of our luggage but it wasn't there-our room was already ready so they had taken it to the room for us. Little things like this is what sets Southern Cross so much better than anyone else.
The Staff: Exceptional is the best way to describe each and every one. I am terrible with names so I won't try to list everyone in fear that I will forget someone! Everyone was focused on making our stay perfect. We never heard the word 'no'. Anything we wanted or requested was immediately taken care of. Real smiles from everyone and can do attitudes; there was no turnover from our previous trip and that alone speaks volumes about the vetting process and quality of management.
Food: Most all inclusive resorts have at best mediocre food but not here. Breakfast-fresh fruits, juices, eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles/pancakes if you didn't see what you wanted just ask and they would make it. Lunch-some of the most delicious soups I have ever had, it varied every day but always included a fresh made to order salad. Dinner-several choices were offered at lunch for you to choose from and everything we chose was just plain fabulous. One night I made the comment when ordering that both options sounded so great I didn't know what to chose. So they suggested I just get them both
. Desert-yummy yummy yummy. With the difficulty getting food on the island I was blown away by the quality and variety of their offerings. I gained weight on this trip
Diving- this is the reason most people go to Little Cayman and every dive was amazing. Dive staff was hands down the most professional and knowledgeable we have ever encountered. Great dive briefing with hand drawn maps of the dive plan. You got to dive your tank (no time limit), if you wanted a guided tour just stay near the dive master, if you wanted to do your own thing that was fine also (dive master still expected you to follow the plan and stay in sight but with 100 ft visibility that was no problem). We are into photography and took over 1600 pics and videos; we partnered up with another couple that were into taking pictures and we kept calling the other over to show what we had found. The diversity and health of the reef is unsurpassed in the Caribbean. We dove Bloody Bay and Jacksons every dive-even the night dive, Water was glass smooth and visibility was exceptional. If you haven't dove Little Cayman you are missing out. Valet diving is so effortless and enjoyable.
Weather-HOT but then this is the trade off for better diving. We had gone in Dec. before and it was cooler but it was so windy we had to dive on the south side most of the time. The beach itself is powder soft but swimming is not possible with all the turtle grass. Swimming pool is small but was fine for us.
Rooms-this is not your typical hotel room. We stayed in one of the deluxe bungalows, there are windows on every wall so it was very bright and inviting. Bed as fabulous. Outdoor showers (there is an indoor option that we never used). The view from the bed and porch defies belief. 50 feet from the ocean-it just can't get any better than that. AC was cold, refrigerator and Expresso machine, couch, and day bed. Cleaned everyday while we were out diving.
Southern Cross is our favorite vacation location. It is small and very romantic. It is not your typical dive resort. We seldom go to the same place more than once but Southern Cross will be a yearly event for us!
I want to thank each and every staff member for making this a slice of heaven. You make the resort one we talk about for months and months after we return.
Bill
Check in was a breeze, they had sent the diving forms which we had already completed so entire process took maybe 2 minutes. We arrived at 7 am so we could have breakfast before our first dive. After eating we went up front to get our dive gear out of our luggage but it wasn't there-our room was already ready so they had taken it to the room for us. Little things like this is what sets Southern Cross so much better than anyone else.
The Staff: Exceptional is the best way to describe each and every one. I am terrible with names so I won't try to list everyone in fear that I will forget someone! Everyone was focused on making our stay perfect. We never heard the word 'no'. Anything we wanted or requested was immediately taken care of. Real smiles from everyone and can do attitudes; there was no turnover from our previous trip and that alone speaks volumes about the vetting process and quality of management.
Food: Most all inclusive resorts have at best mediocre food but not here. Breakfast-fresh fruits, juices, eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles/pancakes if you didn't see what you wanted just ask and they would make it. Lunch-some of the most delicious soups I have ever had, it varied every day but always included a fresh made to order salad. Dinner-several choices were offered at lunch for you to choose from and everything we chose was just plain fabulous. One night I made the comment when ordering that both options sounded so great I didn't know what to chose. So they suggested I just get them both
. Desert-yummy yummy yummy. With the difficulty getting food on the island I was blown away by the quality and variety of their offerings. I gained weight on this trip Diving- this is the reason most people go to Little Cayman and every dive was amazing. Dive staff was hands down the most professional and knowledgeable we have ever encountered. Great dive briefing with hand drawn maps of the dive plan. You got to dive your tank (no time limit), if you wanted a guided tour just stay near the dive master, if you wanted to do your own thing that was fine also (dive master still expected you to follow the plan and stay in sight but with 100 ft visibility that was no problem). We are into photography and took over 1600 pics and videos; we partnered up with another couple that were into taking pictures and we kept calling the other over to show what we had found. The diversity and health of the reef is unsurpassed in the Caribbean. We dove Bloody Bay and Jacksons every dive-even the night dive, Water was glass smooth and visibility was exceptional. If you haven't dove Little Cayman you are missing out. Valet diving is so effortless and enjoyable.
Weather-HOT but then this is the trade off for better diving. We had gone in Dec. before and it was cooler but it was so windy we had to dive on the south side most of the time. The beach itself is powder soft but swimming is not possible with all the turtle grass. Swimming pool is small but was fine for us.
Rooms-this is not your typical hotel room. We stayed in one of the deluxe bungalows, there are windows on every wall so it was very bright and inviting. Bed as fabulous. Outdoor showers
(there is an indoor option that we never used). The view from the bed and porch defies belief. 50 feet from the ocean-it just can't get any better than that. AC was cold, refrigerator and Expresso machine, couch, and day bed. Cleaned everyday while we were out diving.Southern Cross is our favorite vacation location. It is small and very romantic. It is not your typical dive resort. We seldom go to the same place more than once but Southern Cross will be a yearly event for us!
I want to thank each and every staff member for making this a slice of heaven. You make the resort one we talk about for months and months after we return.
Bill
