7 Scuba Diving Trips in Curacao to Book Now

1.Discover Diving in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend about four hours learning scuba skills with CURious2DIVE guides such as Hans, Dan, Barbara, Zoe, Ron, or Gwen. You’ll review safety, practice in confined water, then make a guided open-water descent to 40 feet at the Tugboat site. Equipment is supplied, and pickup may be available.

“This was truly an amazing experience! I would absolutely diving with them again if ever in Aruba! Great Value TOO!! They even took a lot of digital pictures and provided them to us at no extra charge!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Curacao Helmet Diving-Walk the Ocean Floor, No Swimming Required

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · from $150

Sea Trek Curaçao takes you along a marked underwater path near Willemstad in a helmet that lets you breathe while walking the sea floor. You need not swim, and the experience suits ages eight and up. Guides such as Miguel help nervous participants feel at ease. Expect a small group, fish feeding, about 30 minutes underwater, and optional photos.

“The entire experience was amazing, from the incredible instructors to the unforgettable walk underwater. Truly incredible! I’ll definitely be recommending it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Discover Scuba Diving in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $109Best value

Meet your instructor at Duikcentrum van de Ven at 8:15 am for a 3-hour introduction to scuba. You’ll complete a health check, learn underwater signals, practice in the Livingstone Jan Thiel pool, then visit the Tugboat with a small group of no more than four people.

“We had an amazing time! Neither my husband or myself are scuba certified or had ever dived in open water before, but we both felt super comfortable after the detailed instructions. This was the highlight of our trip!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.PADI Open Water Course in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $525

You’ll complete a PADI Open Water course with Jan Thiel Diving in a group capped at four people. Finish theory by e-learning before your trip, practise skills in the on-site pool, then complete four reef sessions over two days. Instructors teach in four languages, with Dennis and Princess Esmay among the named staff.

“Amazing guides, instruction. Dennis is a great ambassador. Princess Esmay was a fantastic instructor, full of truth and grace while teaching. She is also amazing at finding things lost to the sea, likey wedding ring. Great experience, excellent diving equipment”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $125

Meet at Jan Thiel at 2:00 pm for a three-hour beginner scuba session with a PADI professional. You’ll learn basic equipment use and safety, practice three skills in protected water, then visit a nearby reef. Instructors including Esmee, Dennis, Cas, and Lika are praised for helping nervous first-timers feel safe. Optional pickup costs $15 per person.

“I had a wonderful time scuba diving with Dennis and Lika (I hope I got her name correct). They made me feel very safe and confident as a first time diver. Highly recommended! It is a life changing experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $155

Meet Scubaçao in Willemstad at 8:30 am for a personalized two-tank shore outing around Curaçao. Your guide may take you to reefs, drop-offs, wrecks, or sites such as Director’s Bay. Equipment, water, transport, and possible underwater photos are included. PADI certification is required, and groups are limited to seven.

“We had a great time and saw amazing reefs within a few miles of the shop. This company is great for those on a cruise as they pick you up right near the ship and bring you back for getting your equipment. I would definitely say great price fRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Introduction Shore Dive with Scubaçao (1 dive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $130

Start at Scubaçao’s Willemstad shop with a private instructor such as JP, Carolina, or Chris. Learn basic scuba skills, then head to a nearby shore reef for one guided underwater session. Equipment, instruction, fees, cookies, and water are included. No certification or prior experience is required.

“Our dive instructor (Celia) was absolutely amazing. She went over everything and made our dive sensational. We highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review