Saturday
The week began with a warm, sunny afternoon as we welcomed 18 excited guests aboard. Spirits were high as they settled into their cabins and prepared their gear. Captain Josh, assisted by the staff, gave a full safety briefing while Chef Fabian delighted everyone with a cheese platter and wine. Dinner was a delicious salmon feast, and soon after, guests turned in for a good night’s rest, eager for the adventures ahead.

Sunday
At 6:00 am, we departed George Town Yacht Club under clear skies and calm seas, setting a perfect tone for the week. After breakfast, the first dive briefing was held, and Braven guided everyone through the spectacular walls of Babylon. Highlights included pufferfish, stingrays, and schools of horse-eye jacks. Guests returned to the same site for their second dive, soaking in even more reef life.

Lunch featured fresh pizza, pasta, and salad, after which the group relaxed on the sundeck before heading out to Fish Tank on Grand Cayman’s northeast side. There, divers encountered groupers, nurse sharks, jawfish, and several rays gliding gracefully across the sandy bottom. With smooth seas and no wind, the evening crossing to Little Cayman was as calm as could be, and guests slept soundly, ready for more adventure.

Monday
The sun rose over Little Cayman, greeting us with calm waters and anticipation for the legendary Bloody Bay Wall. Breakfast of eggs, French toast, and sausages fueled the group before diving Marilyn’s Cut, where a nurse shark, a baby turtle, lobsters, and the resident grouper “Chester” made appearances.

At Bus Stop, divers saw another turtle and a reef shark cruising by, while Joy’s Joy provided thrilling encounters with moray eels, stingrays, and a Nassau grouper. That evening, David led 12 divers on a memorable night dive filled with channel crabs, lobsters, octopus, and stingrays hunting under the cover of darkness.

Tuesday
We set course for Cayman Brac at sunrise to dive the famous Captain Keith Tibbetts wreck. Two morning dives revealed pristine visibility and encounters with turtles, stingrays, and a massive lobster hiding within the wreck’s structure.

Returning to Little Cayman, we explored Nancy’s Cup of Tea, where divers witnessed three turtles, including one feeding on a jellyfish, alongside a curious reef shark. The final dives of the day at The Meadows showcased stingrays, juvenile spotted drumfish, and vibrant reef life. After a dinner of blackened mahi with coconut rice and mango-pineapple salsa, 13 divers joined David for a night dive that featured squid, a reef shark, moray eels, and stunning basket stars unfurling in the current.

Wednesday
The morning began at Randy’s Gazebo, with its dramatic walls and swim-throughs. Mili guided divers past turtles, coral banded shrimp, and lobsters, while a second dive brought eagle rays and nurse sharks into view.

After lunch, the group dived Sarah’s Set, encountering reef sharks, lobsters, and stingrays. The day ended at the iconic Great Wall, plunging from 25 ft to hundreds of feet deep. Divers spotted nurse sharks, stingrays, pufferfish, and the colorful flamingo tongue. That night, Chef Fabian surprised Lonnie with a birthday cake as we began our smooth return crossing to Grand Cayman.

Thursday
We woke to another golden morning at Big Tunnels, where Rocke guided divers through breathtaking channels and caverns teeming with life. Turtles, eagle rays, and nurse sharks stole the show. The next stop was the legendary wreck Kittiwake, where divers explored from stern to bow, weaving through corridors rich in history and marine life.

Afternoon dives at Oro Verde offered a shallower but equally rewarding experience, with spotted drumfish, turtles, stingrays, schools of chubs, and cleaner shrimp busy at work. After dinner, Josh hosted the checkout briefing, and Braven’s trip video brought laughter and smiles. Ten divers then joined David for the final night dive of the week.

Friday
The final day began early at Hammerhead Hill on Grand Cayman’s north side. After a hearty English breakfast, divers slipped beneath the waves one last time and were rewarded with the graceful flight of an eagle ray gliding beside them.

Back on board, guests enjoyed Fabian’s steaming lasagna before we docked at the Barcadere. The week concluded with a lively wine and cheese party on the sundeck, filled with laughter, photos, and congratulations. Nine Iron Divers were celebrated for completing all dives, while Bambi achieved Advanced Open Water certification and Laurie earned her Nitrox certification.

With hearts full of memories and new friendships forged, we bid farewell to another extraordinary week aboard the Cayman Aggressor IV.