Caymans: Resort (LCBR) vs. Liveaboard

[BDSC]

I probably met that group leader about four years ago in LC. From a southern state?

If I remember correctly, the guy was from Jersey. Not sure where in Jersey though.

I am not familiar with the FILO strategy. I have always thought was that 60 minutes was 60 minutes.

You are right. 60 minutes is 60 minutes. But people do this all the time to get in a few extra minutes.

If someone goes off first and waits until everyone else gets back, isn't that person making everyone else wait on them?

Not really. As long as you are back by the time the last person or last group is back.

Planning to be the first in and last out seems to be inconsiderate to me. That seems to make the day longer for everyone.

It would be inconsiderate if, in fact, you do come in past your 60 minutes and everyone else is already back and waiting on you. And there is always a chance that if the first person takes 65 minutes but still makes it back before all the others, someone will know or find out and then say, "Well so and so took more time. Why can't I" and it starts snowballing from there.

It usually does not end up being a big deal unless someone really abuses the time limitations.

 

[jdcpa]

My thought was that if they went in first on the first dive, and came out last, then you would not only make the others wait for them to come back, but they would also have to wait for them to wait for their surface interval to end and that would add time too. Probably would not add more than 10 minutes or so to the morning and a little less to the afternoon.

Assuming the second in does not want to do the same, and the third in does not want to do the same and so on.

I know people do it, but it seems the ones that do it assume the rules apply only to others.

It is certainly not a big deal to me, because if it is that important to others that they get a longer than requested dive time I say go ahead. I know they are being inconsiderate, but I will wait on them. The scenery is great, it just cuts into my "get away" time. Plus it makes the dive staff day longer.

No big deal.

 

[BDSC]

Assuming the second in does not want to do the same, and the third in does not want to do the same and so on.

And that is the key. Once you let a few bend the rules then where/when do you stop it. So the best thing to do is just have everyone abide by the same rules. I find most people/divers are pretty reasonable and really don't mind doing what is asked of them.

I never found myself going past the 60 minute limit at LC because the food was so awesome I couldn't wait to get back to eat!

 

[jdcpa]

I agree!!

 

[carriemak]

I second that!

 

[Nesher]

Hey TCdamsel:

Nesher here!! Just returned last night from Grand Cayman and dove both the East End and the North Areas.

Here's my suggestion: If you want to dive four or more times a day and see more variety of sites try the Aggressor. It's not always a sure thing that the Aggressor will make it to the Sister Islands due to the crossing at some point being difficult.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Cayman Aggressor. Had I not dove Little Cayman before it would be a logical choice for me.

But if you want to have an exceptional dive trip; get in at least three dives a day, dive your own profile within the limits imposed, and still have a very relaxed and highly enjoyable time? I'd go with Little Cayman.

I think you know I am partial to the Cayman Islands, but I think Little Cayman is the best of them all so far.