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    Cayman Marine Lab

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    #11 of 31 Tours in Seven Mile Beach
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    | Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Seven Mile Beach KY1 1203, Grand Cayman
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    “The best dive operation in Cayman!”

    I can't say enough about diving with Tom. He is experienced, knowledgeable, safe and fun. We have... read more

    Reviewed 2 September 2017
    Nicole B
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    Oregon City, Oregon
    “Tom is the best”

    My Dad and I have been diving with Tom for over 20 years. No one is better. He is very attentive to... read more

    Reviewed 22 August 2017
    Kyle J
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    Bossier City, Louisiana
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    27 Years experience as the only diving marine biologist in the Cayman Islands. Experience and knowledge are your ticket to the best small boat diving vacation in the Cayman Islands. I look forward to spoiling you and your family very soon.

    About Cayman Marine Lab

    27 Years experience as the only diving marine biologist in the Cayman Islands. Experience and knowledge are your ticket to the best small boat diving vacation in the Cayman Islands. I look forward to spoiling you and your family very soon.
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    | Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Seven Mile Beach KY1 1203, Grand Cayman
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    Reviewed 2 September 2017
    The best dive operation in Cayman!

    I can't say enough about diving with Tom. He is experienced, knowledgeable, safe and fun. We have all different experience levels in our family. Tom easily managed all of us and tailored his approach to each individual needs. We dove every other day for the...More

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    Reviewed 22 August 2017
    Tom is the best

    My Dad and I have been diving with Tom for over 20 years. No one is better. He is very attentive to both experienced and new divers. He always works hard to make sure that you have the best dives when you go.

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    Reviewed 16 August 2017
    We were wowed!

    Tom is the consummate professional, passionate about marine life and diving. he shares his passion and knowledge in the warmest and most unassuming way. You feel at home the moment you meet Tom and you know that he will guide your dives with expertise in...More

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    Reviewed 25 July 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic Dives

    My 2 teenage kids and I went diving with Tom. We live in south Florida and dive regularly so we didn't want the the typical dive charter dive trip with 30 other divers. Tom took us to a beautiful reef location on the "wall". We...More

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    Reviewed 30 May 2017
    Excellent Diving Adventures!

    Diving with Tom, Danny and Violetta was fantastic! They were excellent and worked hard to ensure we had the best experience possible. I am recently certified and this was only my second vacation diving so still pretty much a rookie but the crew all helped...More

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    Reviewed 28 May 2017
    Wonderful Dives!

    Since Tom was out of town, we got to dive with his son Danny and the other Dive instructor Andrew. Like father, like son apparently! I've been diving for 8 years and this company does not disappoint! My boyfriend finished his open water course on...More

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    Reviewed 28 May 2017
    Incredible diving experience

    My wife and I had gone to Tom before for diving years ago and had a great time on several dives. We wanted to do so again on our recent visit because our last trip had been so amazing. We went on a dive with...More

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    Reviewed 12 May 2017
    Dr. Tom at his Best!

    In Grand Cayman to do some work on the condo. Was able to sneak out for a couple days to dive with Dr. Tom. Met some nice divers on his trips and enjoyed his spicy version of New England humor. He runs a great safe...More

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    Reviewed 8 April 2017
    Another great dive trip

    Just returned from another great Cayman Island dive trip - as always, a real highlight was diving with Tom Byrnes and Cayman Marine Lab...It was esp enjoyable this year because weather conditions enabled us to dive extensively on the South Side, which is terrific diving...More

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    Reviewed 16 March 2017 via mobile
    Awesome diving

    Once again great trip to Grand Cayman Diving with CML always a fun time ! Appreciate the expertise and sense of humor. Thanks again Tom

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    staceyws
    10 March 2015|
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    Response from Mark M | Reviewed this property |
    I agree if you want to enjoy the island any thing you can do ahead of time will cut your lesson time. This will give you time to enjoy a few dives after your open water testing
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    Wayne S
    14 January 2015|
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    Response from cmlcayman | Property representative |
    Hi Wayne, we are very close to SS and our 2 tank rate is 110. Yes we can arrange a pick up. Tom
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