Q
Must have experience
What a great experience! Good and clear explanation with 2 friendly instructors.
Operator response
Bedankt voor je review! Super dat je een top ervaring bij ons hebt gehad met je introductieduik.
Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $125 / person
- Location
- Curacao
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 161 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, NL
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Jan Thiel Diving
- Meeting point
- Located @ Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort
Description
The introduction dive is a 3 hour fun, beautiful and memorable experience at Curacao. One of our PADI professionals will give you a brief theory session, including an explanation about the dive equipment, the rules of diving and the underwater world. This course is a quick and simple learn to dive program.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Not included
Lunch
Pick Up & Drop Off is excluded but possible for extra fee. ($15 p.p.)
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are on a Cruise Ship, be aware 'ship time' is different than Curacao local time! Pick up and drop off is not part of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
161 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao take?
Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao cost?
Prices start at $125 per person for this Curacao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If you are on a Cruise Ship, be aware 'ship time' is different than Curacao local time! Pick up and drop off is not part of the tour. Pickup points include The Kontiki.
What languages is Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Discover Scuba Dive in Curacao worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 161 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jan Thiel Diving.
Reviews(161)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
I keep coming back 🤷♀️
Second time doing a discovery dive with Jan Thiel. First time with Dennis and Nika and this time with Cas (forgive my spelling). Great great experience and hope to return again. <3
Operator response
Thank you for your review! Great you came back for he discovery dive again. Next time we can schedule you for the Open Water course? ;)
T
10/10 Must Have Experience! No need to look elsewhere for a magnificent dive.
The Jan Thiel Diving team was beyond excellent and extremely accommodating. They communicated with us from start to finish and gave us an unforgettable couple hours during our cruise ship stop over in Curacao. Our instructor Cas was very patient, ensured our safety all throughout the dive and gave us a truly amazing experience. The wreck site was simply gorgeous and we had such a great time we plan to visit again soon. A huge thanks to the team for picking us up and arranging a drop off for us back to the pier at the end. You added a well needed stress-free break to an already hectic morning, so grateful!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review! Great to read we could help you unstress in a hectic morning ;)
K
Great Intro Dive!
Fantastic time for first time scuba with my boys (ages of 15 and up 18). It was probably the 5th intro dive for me, and Ronald was the best instructor for first timers that I have ever experienced.
Operator response
Thank you for your review! Great you did a intro dive with your boys! Wonderful to read that Ronald was the best instructor you've experienced. Hope you all had great fun!
7
Top dive!
Had a great dive under top guidance of Cas, Lieke and their team! Toppers!!
Operator response
Bedankt voor je mooie review! Fijn dat je zo'n geweldige duik met ons hebt gehad.
T
Ronald is the best!
This was our first time scuba diving, and we can't recommend it enough. Ronald was an excellent instructor: friendly, fun, easy going while still very safe and rigorous. It was the perfect introduction to scuba skills with the opportunity to see so much sea life and interesting things on the sea floor. Thank you, Ronald, for giving us such a memorable experience!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderfull review. Great that Ronald gave you such a memorable experience. Happy to read you enjoyed so much!
Q
Amazing first dive for my daughter and wife!
Ronald and Lieke were amazing! We saw so many coral and fish and even a school of squid! I would absolutely suggest booking the photographer, because this allowed us to really focus on the dive and she captured the photos. Great job to both Ronald and Lieke. My wife and daughter are both going to get their certification so we can dive more!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this wonderfull review! We are happy to read you had a great experience with us and Lieke was able to capture your experience on camera. If you are planning to come back to the island as certified divers, you are more then welcome to join us again! :)
K
Fantastic first experience for my wife and daughter!
Ronald was amazing with instructions and got us safely into the water and through our skills checks. My wife and daughter loved their first scuba experience and are now planning to become open water certified. I went along with them and had an amazing time as well. We saw tons of fish, corals, and even some squid. We booked the photographer, which I highly recommend because we could focus only on enjoying the experience and she captured fantastic images of us and the environment. Great job Lieke!! Thank you both for such a great time!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your amazing review! And great to hear they are planning to become certified divers. Happy to read that both Ronald and Lieke did a good job with you and you had such a great time. :)
4
Relaxed diving experience
What an amazing experience! The diving was super relaxed and Ronald the instructor was very nice. Quiet, clear and with a lot of attention. The time was really taken, which greatly increased confidence and fun. Definitely recommended!!
Operator response
Bedankt Yvet voor je mooie review! Super om te lezen dat je een geweldige ervaring hebt gehad bij ons en dat je de begeleiding van Ronald zo fijn vond.
J
Really do it once!
Very nice experience! We were accompanied by Ronald. Seen a lot and a very nice accompaniment. Definitely recommended to do once!
Operator response
Dank voor je review Jolien! Blij om te lezen dat Ronald jullie fijn begeleid heeft tijdens je Discover Scuba Dive :)
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