Diving Curacao - Curacao Scuba Dive Companies

Curacao in the Caribbean Sea approximately 40 miles north of Venezuela is the largest of the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao). Curacao is known for it scuba diving but there are also many other things to do. Mount Christoffel is not only the highest elevation in Curacao but has some great hiking and is home to wildlife including a herd small, white-tail Curacao deer. In 1984, The Curacao Sea Aquarium was developed directly on the oceanfront with a healthy coral reef only a stone’s throw from the entrance. This beautiful aquarium complex is one of the most unique in the world because of its ‘open-water-system’, which means that sea water is continuously pumped into the aquaria. The park offers a unique combination of observation, information, education and interaction. Curacao has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average temperature is about 27° C (in the mid 80s F).

Ocean Encounters - is one the premier dive facility in Curaçao, is a family owned and operated Gold Palm Five Star IDC PADI National Geographic Dive Center and IANTD Technical Dive Center, centrally located on the grounds of the Lions Dive Beach Resort between the Seaquarium and Mambo Beach, with three additional locations at Breezes Superclubs, Toucan Diving at Kontiki Beach, and Ocean Encounters West at Playa Kalki.

Seascape - our dive operation is outfitted with state of the art equipment and located on the premises of the Hilton Curaçao. A first class PADI dive- and watersports facility. We are staffed by 2 instructors, 2 divemasters and 1 rescue diver. Our staff speaks fluent English, Dutch, German, Papiamentu and Spanish. Seascape offers all PADI certification courses from Resort course to Divemaster.

Atlantis Diving - is active on the island of Curaçao since 1989 and has the reputation to be one of the best and most professional scuba facilities on the island. Our team of professionals is waiting for you, they will bring you to the best dive sites of Curaçao and will take care of reliable guidance. All you have to do is enjoy the peaceful and unforgettable dive experience.

Curacao is renowned for its coral reefs which make it an excellent spot for scuba diving. The beaches on the south side contain many popular diving spots. An unusual feature of Curacao diving is that the sea floor drops off steeply within a few hundred feet of the shore, and the reef can easily be reached without a boat. This drop-off is locally known as the "blue edge." Strong currents and lack of beaches make the rocky northern coast dangerous for swimming and diving, but experienced divers sometimes dive there from boats when conditions permit. The southern coast is very different and offers remarkably calm waters. The coastline of Curacao features many bays and inlets, many of them suitable for mooring. (Visit Wikipedia.org for about Curacao)

Klein Curacao (Dutch for small Curacao) is a small uninhabited island south-east of Curacao. It is well known as a beautiful diving-spot because of its coral and underwater caves. Visit this www.curacao.com for a list of 65 dive locations with descriptions.

Curacao Official Visitors Website - visit the official website to find information on where to stay, what to do and how to get to Curacao.

Entry Requirements - a valid passport is the principal requirement for entry into Curacao, visitors from some countries are required to obtain a visa beforehand.

Weather - local weather forecast for Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire. Find the current weather conditions, 24 hour and 3 day forecasts.

Restaurants & Food - From roadside delicacies to elegant dining, with just about everything between Curacao offers a wide range of dining options. This website gives you the opportunity to share your restaurant and dining experiences with other site visitors.