Captain's Blog

The Captain's Blog reports the goings on from scuba diving in the Cayman Islands with Ocean Frontiers Diving Adventures. 

6 Dive Trips that Will Blow Your Bubbles! 0

  • Steve Broadbelt
  • January 13th 2026

Ocean Frontiers prides itself on providing unique and engaging dive & snorkel trip offerings that you can't find anywhere else in the Cayman Islands.

Events to Look Out For in 2026 at Ocean Frontiers 0

  • Brian Hellemn
  • December 31st 2025

Discover the exciting slate of events in 2026 at Ocean Frontiers, from the Green Shorts Express challenge to exclusive photography + video workshops with world-renowned instructors. Plus, the return of the annual Coral Spawning Event, and the new Coral Spawning Experience Package. Spice up your dive trip schedule this year - Book now to lock in your spot!

How Carlos Villoch's Workshop Can Turn You Into A Master With Your GoPro 0

  • Brian Hellemn
  • December 30th 2025

Unlock the secrets to capturing stunning underwater footage with your GoPro at the "Master Your GoPro 2026" workshop led by expert Carlos Villoch. Join us from April 11-18, 2026, at Compass Point Dive Resort for immersive diving, hands-on training, and advanced techniques that will elevate your videography skills, making your footage shine like professional films. Perfect for all skill levels!

Canyon-ways & Pinnacles: The Three Sisters Dive Experience 0

  • Brian Hellemn
  • December 16th 2025

Explore the breathtaking Three Sisters dive site in Grand Cayman, home to towering underwater pinnacles named after the historic Conolly sisters. Navigate through a unique canyon and experience vibrant marine life in this 60-100' wall dive, just minutes from shore, and discover why it's known as the "Manhattan of the Seas."

What Makes the Cayman Islands a World-Class Dive Destination? 0

  • Brian Hellemn
  • December 04th 2025

Explore why the Cayman Islands rank #1 for wall diving, with dramatic drop-offs, healthy reefs, wrecks, and East End adventures that make every dive trip unforgettable.

“Tagged & Tracked”: The Story Behind Cayman’s Shark Protectors 2

  • Brian Hellemn
  • November 04th 2025

Fifty years ago, Caymanian fishermen commercially hunted sharks for their skins, virtually wiping out local populations. By the early 2000s, seeing a shark while diving in Cayman was rare, and the instinct for many local fisherman was still "if you see one, kill it." Today, the Cayman Islands is a shark sanctuary where these apex predators are protected by law and celebrated by the community.

The Green Shorts Service Takes The Cake in the 2026 SCUBA Diving Magazine Reader's Choice Awards 0

  • Brian Hellemn
  • October 30th 2025

Ocean Frontiers earned first place across all major dive operator categories in SCUBA Diving Magazine's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, with Compass Point Dive Resort recognized as Best Overall Resort in the Caribbean. Gratitude to the divers whose votes honored Grand Cayman's East End for safety, service, and marine stewardship.

Master Your GoPro 2026 - Underwater Video with Carlos Villoch 2

  • Steve Broadbelt
  • October 16th 2025

After an incredible event this year (2025) Ocean Frontiers have already planned our 2026 video workshop, hosted at Compass Point Dive Resort on the East End of Grand Cayman. GoPro cameras are the most popular cameras we see onboard our dive boats, but there are almost zero diving based workshops available to divers from North America.