Scuba diving with Ocean Encounters Curaçao in Curaçao

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This page is about the deals offered by Ocean Encounters Curaçao. Here you will find all the details. In the booking section on this page you can send a booking request directly to the reservation team of Ocean Encounters Curaçao.

About Ocean Encounters Curaçao

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Ocean Encounters is your “One stop dive shop” to dive and snorkel all of Curaçao. Whether you want to learn to dive, or you’re an experienced diver, our dive staff will give you the ultimate dive experience during one of our “weekly highlights” dive trips or any dive course that will help you improve your skills.

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Training Courses

Training Courses PADI - Discover Scuba Diving

PADI - Discover Scuba Diving

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 135

PADI – Discover Scuba Diving

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is the go-to course for non-divers who are looking for a quick way to find out what it means to breathe underwater. While not a scuba diving certification, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course offers a fun introduction to scuba diving.

PADI – Discover Scuba Diving

What You Will Learn

In this PADI course, you’ll learn how to use basic scuba diving gear, learn about dive procedures, dive physics, as well as essential hand signals.

The course includes a training session, either in a swimming pool or in calm and clear waters, where your PADI instructor will teach you some basic scuba diving skills. To complete your scuba diving experience, you’ll then head for the open sea, where you’ll see first-hand the beauty of the underwater world.

Throughout the course, you’ll be closely followed by a PADI instructor, who will answer any questions you may have and make your first diving experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

For Who is the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course?

If you want to try scuba diving but aren’t too sure whether you will like it or not, this course is the best option to experience the exhilarating feeling of breathing underwater. Suitable for 10-year-olds and older.

With the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course, you’ll be amazed by the world of scuba diving that you’ll wish you had tried scuba diving sooner!

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Don’t wait any longer. Book your diving course today with us through RUSHKULT.

When you book through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Included in the training

Dive equipment included

Training Courses PADI - Open Water Diver

PADI - Open Water Diver

Duration

3 days

Price per person

USD $ 500

PADI - Open Water Diver

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular scuba diving course in the world. Millions of people have chosen to take this course so they can explore some of the world’s most famous dive sites.

PADI - Open Water Diver

What You Will Learn

The PADI Open Water Diver course is designed for complete beginners who have no prior diving experience. This course combines dive theory with practical exercises, setting the foundations for every diver’s life-long journey underwater.

The PADI open water diver course is split up into three parts:

Theory - During this part of the course, you will learn about the basics of scuba diving, such as how to set up your equipment and about dive safety standards. The theory is usually done in a classroom with your dive instructor, but you can save time from classroom dive theory and study at your own pace with PADI eLearning.
You will be required to complete knowledge reviews, and you will need to pass a multiple-choice exam.
Five Confined Water Sessions - These usually take place in the swimming pool, where you will get familiar with your dive equipment and get accustomed to breathing underwater. You will learn basic scuba skills that are needed to comfortably enter the underwater world.
Four Open Water Dives - To pass the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will need to complete four open water dives. Depending on your location, they may take place in the ocean, or even in a lake or quarry. You will be expected to show that you understand the basic dive skills during your open water dives.

Certified as A PADI Open Water Diver, Now What?

Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will be eligible to dive to a depth of up to 18 meters (60 feet).

For Who Is This Course?

To take part in the PADI Open Water course, you need to be at least 15 years old. If you are between 10 and 14, you will earn a PADI Junior Open Water Diver Certification.

Book With Us Through RUSHKULT

Book your diving course with us through RUSHKULT. When you book through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Become an internationally recognized scuba diver with the PADI Open Water Diver Course!

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Training Courses SSI - Basic Diver

SSI - Basic Diver

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 135

SSI – Basic Diver

The SSI Basic Diver course is tailored for beginners who want to see the magical world of scuba diving without enrolling in a certification program.

This course is for people who want to try scuba diving but aren’t too sure whether they will like it or not, making this the best option to experience the exhilarating feeling of breathing underwater.

SSI – Basic Diver

The SSI Basic Diver course is tailored for beginners who want to see the magical world of scuba diving without enrolling in a certification program.

What You Will Learn

Your instructor will teach you only the essential dive knowledge and skills that you need to make your dive safe and fun.

In a confined water setting, either in a swimming pool or in calm and clear waters, you will practice basic diving skills and get comfortable breathing underwater. You’ll then have a dive in the open sea, where you’ll get to see the hidden gems of the world beneath the waves.

Throughout the course, you will be accompanied by an instructor, who will be there to assist you and guide you in your first underwater adventure. Don’t forget that this is a fun experience, so you will not be pressured into doing anything you don't feel comfortable with.

For Who is the SSI Basic Diver?

Ideal for people who want to learn to dive but aren't ready to take a full SSI course, the Basic Scuba Diver course will open your eyes to the world of scuba diving, which is sure to leave you spellbound.

To enroll in this course, you need to be at least 10 years old.

Book With Us Through RUSHKULT

When you book with us through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Included in the training

Dive equipment included

Training Courses SSI - Open Water Diver

SSI - Open Water Diver

Duration

3 days

Price per person

USD $ 500

SSI - Open Water Diver

As a globally recognized certification, the SSI Open Water Diver course is tailored to open the doors to the aquatic world. Learning everything you need to know to begin your underwater adventure, most people start scuba diving journey with the SSI Open Water Scuba Diver course.

SSI - Open Water Diver

What You Will Learn

The SSI Open Water Diver course is designed for complete beginners who have no prior diving experience. This course combines dive theory with practical exercises, setting the foundations for every diver’s life-long underwater adventure.

The SSI Open Water Diver course is split up into three parts:

Theory - During the theory part of the course, you will learn about the basics of scuba diving, such as how to set up your dive equipment and how to stay safe underwater. This part of the course usually takes place in a classroom. You will also be required to complete some knowledge reviews and pass a multiple-choice exam.
Six Confined Water Sessions - These usually takes place in the swimming pool, where you will first get familiar with the dive equipment, and then practice some basic scuba skills that you will need whenever you go diving.
Four Open Water Dives - To pass the Open Water Diver Curse, you will need to complete at least four open water dives. Depending on your location, these may take place in either the open sea, a lake, or in a quarry. As well as exploring the local live site, you will also repeat the same diving skills that you covered in your confined water training sessions.

Certified as An SSI Open Water Diver, Now What?

Once you have completed the SSI Open Water Diver course, you will be eligible to dive to a depth of up to 18 meters (60 feet) deep. With this qualification, you can explore some of the world’s best dive sites!

Who Can Start the SSI Open Water Diver?

To take part in the SSI Open Water Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old. If you are aged between 10 and 14, you can enroll in the SSI Junior Scuba Program.

Book With Us Through RUSHKULT

Start your scuba diving adventure now - enroll in the SSI Open Water Diver course with us and book through RUSHKULT! When you book with us through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Training Courses SSI - Advanced Adventurer

SSI - Advanced Adventurer

Duration

2 days

Price per person

USD $ 425

SSI - Advanced Adventurer

The SSI Advanced Adventurer course is the next step for Open Water divers. You don’t have to be advanced to enroll in this course, as it’s designed to enhance your skills and build your confidence through five adventure dives of your choice, allowing you to enjoy different diving experiences.

SSI - Advanced Adventurer

What You Will Learn

The main aim of the Advanced Adventurer course is to increase your scuba knowledge and your confidence under the water. You will be taught about the psychological effects of deep diving and how to stay safe when you descend below 18 meters.

When you enroll in the SSI Advanced Adventurer course, you will try five different open water adventure dives.

Your options include:

Wreck Diving
Deep Diving
Photo & Video
Navigation
Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN)
Night & Limited Visibility
Scooter/Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diving
Perfect Buoyancy
Search & Recovery
Waves, Tides & Currents
Boat Diving

Certified SSI Advanced Adventurer, Now What?

With this certification, you will add a new exciting dimension to your diving experience, changing the way you think, dive, and interact with the marine world.

Plus, if you enjoyed an adventure dive, you can choose to pursue it further with a specialty course. The good news is, the dive that you completed during the course will go towards the first dive of your specialty course.

Who Can Start the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course?

You need to be a (Junior) Open Water Diver to start this course. If you want to do a deep dive, then you need to be at least 12 years old.

Book With Us Through RUSHKULT

What are you waiting for? Get more fun out of your dives with the SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver course - Book yours now with us through RUSHKULT!

When you book with us through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Training Courses PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver

PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver

Duration

2 days

Price per person

USD $ 425

PADI – Advanced Open Water Diver

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is the next step for Open Water divers. You don’t have to be an “advanced” to enroll in this program. In fact, you can start as soon as you finish your Open Water Diver course.

PADI – Advanced Open Water Diver

People love this course because it’s both fun and interesting, and it does not involve any exam work.

What You Will Learn

The main goal of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is to increase your scuba knowledge and confidence in your diving skills. You will also learn more about the psychological effects of deep diving and how to stay safe when you descend below 18 meters (60 feet).

You will broaden your interests through five different adventure dives. Two of these adventure dives are mandatory: Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. The other three specialties are entirely up to you.

Your options include:

Wreck Diving
Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN)
Underwater Photography
Underwater Videography
Night Diving
Scooter or Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diving
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Aware Fish ID
Search & Recovery
Drift Diving
Boat Diving

Certified as A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Now What?

As a certified PADI Advanced Open Water diver, you are qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet). This allows you to explore many more dive sites anywhere in the world!

Plus, if you particularly enjoyed an adventure dive, you can choose to pursue it further with a specialty course. The good news is, the dive that you completed during the course will go towards the first dive of your specialty course.

Who Can Start the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course?

To enroll in this PADI course, you will need to be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or the equivalent from a different dive school) and be at least 15 years old.

If you are between 12 and 14, you can take the PADI Junior Advanced Open Water course, but you’ll be limited in your choice of adventure dives.

Book With Us Through RUSHKULT

What are you waiting for? Get more fun out of your dives with the PADI Advanced Open Water course and book your diving course today!

When you book with us through RUSHKULT, you have a point of direct contact with our reservation team to check for availability and to answer any questions you may have.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Guided tours

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

Two Tank Boat Dive

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 125

Two Tank Dive Trip

Ocean Encounters signature trip! Every day we have guaranteed departures for two dives along the southern coast’s best dive sites.

Pick-Up from any Resort

Two Tank Dive Trip

Ocean Encounters signature trip! Every day we have guaranteed departures for two dives along the southern coast’s best dive sites.

Pick-Up from any Resort
Guaranteed Daily Departures
4:00 Hours Trip
Best Dive Locations
Daily 2-Tank Dive
All Experience Levels
Certified Divers Only

DIVE SITE INFORMATION

You will be able to visit the following beautiful Curacao Dive Sites
Tugboat snorkel and dive site - Director's Bay - Eel Valley - Booby Trap - Double Reef - Shipwreck Point - Beacon Point - Cornelius Bay - Superior Producer - Newport - Smokeys
Snake Bay - Barracuda Point - Small Wall - Lost Anchor - Jan Thiel Bay - Sandy's Plateau - Rolling Stones - Saba Tugboat - Divers Leap

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Transfers from and to hotel

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

One Tank Boat Dive

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 75

One Tank Dive Trip

Explore the most famous dive and snorkeling locations on Curacao. This trip is perfect for divers with families who want to snorkel, or if you just want to sleep in.

One Tank Dive Trip

Explore the most famous dive and snorkeling locations on Curacao. This trip is perfect for divers with families who want to snorkel, or if you just want to sleep in.

Pick-Up from any Resort
Guaranteed Daily Departures
2:30 Hours Trip
Best Dive Locations
All Experience Levels
Certified Divers Only

Relaxed diving at the famous Tugboat or Director's bay. Every afternoon!

The sunk Tugboat and the nearby located Directors Bay are amongst the most popular underwater locations you'd definitely want to visit. If you do not have a Scuba diver certification (PADI/SSI or other) yet you are welcome to come along for a beautiful snorkeling experience.