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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*captian don's habitat*			Been diving Curacao every three months for the past year and half. . . . . the shore diving is GREAT. . . . . the resort has been steadily g... Full report		11/2007	loretta de nardo 1000+ Dives
*local*			The shore diving was hard. You had to swim or walk quite a distance to reach the shore. The current would change direction durin... Full report		8/2007	Kim Chapman 500+ Dives
*Robert White/ Sunset Waters Resort/Sunset Divers*			Sunset Waters Beach Resort is located about 35 minutes via taxi ride from the capital city of Willemstad. The resort has planned ... Full report		5/2007	Robert White 250+ Dives
*Seascape/ Hilton*			Corals are a mixed bag. Some are in very good shape, other areas made me want to cry with all the trash such as bottles, beer cans... Full report		5/2007	Randy and Carol Thompson <100 Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Lions Dive*			First time to Curacao after a dozen trips to Bonaire. Great resort although my bed was hard as a rock. Lions Dive is an older re... Full report		3/2007	Steve Davidson 1000+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat Curacao*			Good dive operation. Briefings are at 9am and 4pm and last approx. 30 minutes. Once you have the briefing, you can grab a tank a... Full report		12/2006	Clare Petosa 250+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters*		na	This was our dive shop's (Wateree Dive Center in Columbia, SC) first trip to Curacao and it's a good destination. We flew Air Jama... Full report		12/2006	Tripp Jones MD 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Lions's dive*			CURACAO, October, 2006 We arrived on the island of Curacao at 7: 45 PM . After going through customs and getting our luggage we ... Full report		10/2006	Patricia 100+ Dives
*Sunset Waters*			Sunset Waters, Curacao, provided the best Caribbean dive trip we have experienced in our 21 years of diving. Everyone- - dive staff... Full report		9/2006	Suzanne Stenson 250+ Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			Very well designed boats, not crowded. Quality of divemasters mixed; except for Angela, who was excellent and went out of her way... Full report		8/2006	Marc and Anne Bressman 250+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters*			Sunset Divers (not a part of, but conveniently adjacent to Sunset Waters) dive operation was great. The divemasters (Carlo... Full report		7/2006	David Hobby 250+ Dives
*Sunset Waters/ Sunset Waters Beach Resort*			Well run resort with good but not gourmet food. All inclusive including drinks. Good dive operation and staff, but they need to ... Full report		7/2006	Marc and Anne Bressman 250+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters Beach Resort*			This was a great trip to Sunset Waters Beach Resort and Sunset Divers on Curacao for our group of 19. The group has been making at... Full report		6/2006	Jay Levine 250+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters*			From the time that we stepped off of the plane, the service was awesome! Papa and Marie meet us at the airport for the transfer t... Full report		6/2006	Andy & Tiffiny Argyris 100+ Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			I am frankly bewildered by recent negative comments by others. I found Habitat Curacao staff to be uniformly competent, accommoda... Full report		5/2006	Sally Mayeux 100+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Lions Dive*			Check in was hectic and unorganized. Rooms were not ready due to large biking event and some people not checking out until a day l... Full report		4/2006	Terry Flynn 1000+ Dives
*Dive Bus*			The DIVE BUS on Curacao is a whole new kind of operation. Curacao, like its sister island, Bonaire, has lots of excellent shore d... Full report		3/2006	Lester Licht 500+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters*			Sunset Waters is a comfortable, laid- back all- inclusive resort in a very quiet and secluded corner of Curacao. Sunset Divers was ... Full report		2/2006	George T Felt <100 Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			Habitat Curacao is a magical place. From the first sight of it pulling into the parking lot it offered an invitation of relaxatio... Full report		1/2006	Ivan Jasper <100 Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters Beach Resort*			We went with Sharkriders Scuba Tours( [. . . ] )and had a wonderful time. Sunset Waters Beach Resort was great and rooms ... Full report		1/2006	Jill and Rob Caple <100 Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			The good: Boat rides, Entry/ exit, dives very easy. The shore diving from the dive shop was extremly easy and a great place for new... Full report		11/2005	Kevin Elman 1000+ Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			I went with a small group from the San Francisco bay area. The hope was to see the coral spawning, however our timing must have be... Full report		9/2005	Gary Krippendorf 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Breezes*			We really enjoyed our week at Breezes. The resort is all inclusive, and I really enjoyed the buffet three times per day. Custom ma... Full report		2/2005	Richard 100+ Dives
*Caribbean Sea Sports/ Marriott*			Curacao has little to offer in the form of larger fish however, the reefs were beautiful as were the colorful & plentiful fish. M... Full report		12/2004	Glenn Tuck <100 Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Breezes*			The shore diving is excellent with a very healthy reef and a wide variety and large number of the usual tropicals. At Breezes, 1... Full report		12/2004	Kathy Carstens 100+ Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters Resort*			Sunset Waters Resort was highly recommended and we weren't disappointed. Except for the rainy weather. They said it was the most r... Full report		11/2004	Edward Towles 100+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Curacao Seaquarium*			We went to Curacao's Seaquarium resort for the Kids' Seacamp. If you ever wanted to take your children on a trip with you and... Full report		8/2004	Tim & Jill Kolakowski 100+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat Curacao*			This was our second time to Habitat and by far it is one of the best kept resorts for divers. The rooms are comfortable with a la... Full report		6/2004	David Andel <100 Dives
*Ocean Encounters Curacao/ Lions Dive*			Site: I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity and condition of the reef - very good coverage with hard and soft corals, s... Full report		5/2004	Mark Webber 250+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat*		Rif St. Marie	This my love letter to Curacao. I'm not a world traveller. I've been to some other Caribbean locations which I've enjoyed, but I a... Full report		3/2004	Jim Furlong 100+ Dives
*Caribbean Sea Sports/ Curacao Marriott Beach Resort*			Curacao has very good shore diving. Most Dive operations have decent shore diving plus many more optional shore sites resembling B... Full report		10/2003	Kevin <100 Dives
*Sunset Divers/ Sunset Waters Resort*			Mike & Michele Day of Sunset Divers did an outstanding job. Their staff of Wade, Kristen and Carlos are knowledgeable divemasters... Full report		7/2003	Bill & Martha Chapman <100 Dives
*Seascape/ Hilton (formerly Sheraton)*			The Hilton doesn't cater to divers but there was a dive operation on site. The hotel focused more on families and the amenities we... Full report		7/2003	Mike Frayn 100+ Dives
*Sunset Waters*		Sta. Marta Bay and west...	Curacao has been one of my favorite places to dive. . . I've visited 5 times now. . . I believe it's too often overlooked and underrated... Full report		6/2003	Brant Shenkarow 1000+ Dives
*Caribbean Sea Sports/ Marriott Beach Resort*			Marriott Beach Resort is 5- 10 minutes West of Downtown. It is very nice property with all the amenities. There is an on- site Deli, ... Full report		5/2003	David Haupt 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Lions Dive*			Low current dives with great viz and prolific corals made for interesting dives. Most dives were about 60 minutes, very relaxing w... Full report		10/2002	Patricia and Leo Dioguardi 250+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat Curacao*			The excellent house reef is a sufficient reason to book the Habitat. We dove it several times: during the day, at twilight and at... Full report		9/2002	Bob Rollin <100 Dives
*Lions Dive/ Breezes*			all shore diving from resort, no advanced divers during my week there so all shore dives 60', currents strong at times and might c... Full report		7/2002	Karin Doggett <100 Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Lions Dive Hotel*			Lions Dive clean and comfortable, breakfast included short walk to the dive shop. Dive operation is excellent, good breifings short... Full report		6/2002	Gerry McAtavey 100+ Dives
*Dive Destination/ [same]Coral Luxury Estates*		Sint Willibrordus	"A nice week of diving, but....." This was a return trip to Coral Estates Luxury Resort. I previously said I would probably not return due to issues in our group’s... Full report		11/2023	Rick Bates 1000+ Dives	1
*Dive Bus Curacao/ we rented an AirBnB house near the*		16 sites spanning the island	"Fine diving for the Caribbean, good dive operator for shore diving" We normally dive in the Philippines, Indonesia and New Guinea. Nothing in the Caribbean comes close to the diversity found there. ... Full report		10/2023	Lee The 500+ Dives	2
*Sandals*			"Good Diving - Lack of Capacity" Curacao has some very good diving. The coral is in good shape lots of turtles and smaller fish, clear warm water, etc. Sandals res... Full report		10/2022	John kirkenir 500+ Dives
*Go West Diving/ Marazul dive resort*		Westpunt	"Beautiful water but benign diving" My wife and I rented a one bedroom/ two bath two story condo at Marazul Dive resort in Westpunt; about 40 minutes from the airport ... Full report		10/2022	Mark Miller 250+ Dives	1
*Lion's Dive Beach Resort*			"Pleasant but not spectacular diving." Lion’s Dive Resort was clean and very safety conscious as far as Covid. One had to be tested 3 days before arriving, 3 days after... Full report		8/2021	Carol Sommers 500+ Dives	1
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort*		The A B C Islands	"Nice easy diving" Diving was very good despite choppy conditions due to winds. Currents mild Typical dive profile: descend to about 50- 60 feet, swi... Full report		9/2019	PAUL MILA 500+ Dives	2
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Curacao*			"Good operator but marginal resort" Ocean Encounters was good operator and typical for the Caribbean. While you can't dive your profile, the dive leaders don't check... Full report		3/2019	Vanessa Clark 100+ Dives	3
*Goby Divers/ N/A*			"great boat diving in Curacao" Curacao has some nice diving (ratings above relative to the Caribbean), and admittedly most is accessible by shore. But for those... Full report		1/2019	BC Houchens 500+ Dives	4
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive*		Ocean Encounters	"Curacao (in Dec again)" My long- time dive buddy and I went back to Curacao again. We got a good package deal from a travel broker/ rep. He provided shuttl... Full report		12/2018	Lee R Wahler 1000+ Dives	5
*Ocean Encounters Diving*			"Curacao" Over Thanksgiving. Dive operations are quite good, organized check- in/ out/ reservations, good rental equipment, lockers with hangin... Full report		11/2018	Fred M Drennan 500+ Dives
*Coral Divers*			"First time diving Curacao" This was my first trip to Curacao. The resort, Oasis Coral Estates, was wonderful and the diving was good for the Caribbean. The... Full report		11/2018	Susan A Crane 250+ Dives
*Coral Divers*		Kaap St. Marie	"Returning to a NEW, old friend" Those of you who were diving Curacao between 2002 and 2011 will remember the dive resort, Habitat Curacao. I was there in 2002 whe... Full report		9/2018	Jerome M Hobart 1000+ Dives	1
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape*			"Second time at Curacao" Came back here because price was right compared to many other places. And airfare was reasonable. Everything was the same as... Full report		8/2018	Ronald Bailey 1000+ Dives
*Coral Divers*			"Great / Good / & not so Good" Coral Divers are very friendly and helpful dive shop. The boat they run is the Anaconda (maximum person allowed on board is 18) no... Full report		2/2018	kenneth j ferguson 500+ Dives	1
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive and Beach Resort*		near Punda	"Ocean Encounters" Very professional dive operation, but mediocre diving. Nice boats, large and comfortable, and staff very helpful and friendly. Wat... Full report		12/2017	George Lynch 500+ Dives	1
*Scuba Lodge Dive Center/ [same]Scuba Lodge Boutique Hotel*			"Nice vacation spot, easy diving, few fish" This was our first trip to Curaçao. We dove in Bonaire in the early 2000's, pre- lionfish, and were hoping for a similar fish prof... Full report		11/2017	Ken New 500+ Dives	2
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape*			"Good diving; " Good: Good facilities for hanging/ storing gear. Dive masters friendly and knowledgeable. Good boats, plenty of space. Easy diving... Full report		11/2017	PAUL MILA 500+ Dives	1
*Caribbean Sea Sports/ Hilton*			"Couples dive vacation" Grandmas to the rescue. My wife and I had a kids free dive vacation! I can’t wait for them to be old enough to join. My son is co... Full report		10/2017	Aaron Medick <100 Dives	1
*Multiple*			"Shore Diving in Curacao - A Mixed Approach" We wanted a trip on the cheap, so we got a flight using airline miles, and rented a studio apartment via AirBnb. Our accommodatio... Full report		11/2016	Michele Berg 100+ Dives	3
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive Beach Resort*			"Curacao: Lions Dive Beach Resort: Ocean Encounters" The big draw for a dive trip to Curacao is the excellent condition of the coral and the variety and density of marine life. Taking... Full report		2/2016	Marty Kalb 250+ Dives	6
*Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club*		Westpunt	"Conflicted In Curaçao " A group of us from my dive shop recently took a trip down to Curaçao for a week of diving near the northwest tip of the island. W... Full report		12/2015	Eric A Frick 250+ Dives	2
*Go West Diving/ Nos Krusero Apartments*		Westpunt	"Easy, uncrowded diving - terrific shore diving facilities " Perfect for very easy shore dives. Their set up and dock are ideal. House reef is nice. Boat dives went to less- dived locations - - ... Full report		12/2015	Allison Randall 500+ Dives	2
*Ocean Encounters Diving*			"Lion's Dive Resort" "Are you sure", Ashley pouted, "I'm really good and you will like what you see!" she said. I was tempted, I hadn't done anything... Full report		10/2015	Jeff Bloomer 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscapes Resort*		n/a	"Great Diveshop, Great Crew" I had checked out Ocean Encounters website prior to making final reservations at the resort, and it looked good. I sent an e- mail... Full report		7/2015	Terri Feinblum 250+ Dives
*Discover Diving / Lagun Blou*		West End	"Discover Diving " 3rd time we have been to Curacao. Went for the shore diving. Stayed at Lagun Blou Resort for 2 weeks, a small group of apartments ... Full report		7/2015	David Kneipp 250+ Dives
*Go West/ Kura Hulanda Lodge*			"Enjoyable Trip" Kura Hulanda Lodge is about 40 minutes from the airport. It has an excellent location, lush (but not exceptionally maintained) gr... Full report		3/2015	Jeffrey R. Johnson 250+ Dives
*GO WEST Diving/ All West*		NW part of island	Diving in Curacao is good. Reefs in the NW part of the island are in good shape, lots of small fish. Very few big fish, because th... Full report		7/2013	Christo Artusio <100 Dives
*DiveVersity/ Blue Bay Resort*			We used to go to Habitat Curacao until they went downhill so badly. For this trip, we had with us our niece who had completed her ... Full report		7/2013	Jennifer Meriwether 250+ Dives
*just tanks from beach/ house rental*			There's much more to Curacou than the main town Willimstad and the deep dive in the harbor entance- Tanker Superior Rent a car g... Full report		12/2012	DOUG HARTMANN 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort*		National Underwater Park	The hotel was under renovation and owner transfer but that was known and not really problematic. The resort had numerous free wate... Full report		10/2012	Randy Kettering 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort*		National Underwater Park	The hotel was under renovation and owner transfer but that was known and not really problematic. The resort had numerous free wate... Full report		10/2012	Randy Kettering 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort*		National Underwater Park	The hotel was under renovation and owner transfer but that was known and not really problematic. The resort had numerous free wate... Full report		10/2012	Randy Kettering 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Hyatt Regency*		N/A	The Hyatt Regency is expensive but w/ commensurate amenities and a couple of excellent restaurants. Service was good except no- on... Full report		8/2012	Michael Traylor 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Kura Hulanda*		West End	We stayed at the Kura Hulanda on the west end of Curacao on the recomendation of fellow divers and the online literature. We arran... Full report		2/2012	Michael Drumstas 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Breezes Resort*			Curacao is a little bit of the Netherlands next to Venezuela which made it more interesting than the usual Caribbean Islands, espe... Full report		8/2011	Carol Sommers 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ All West Apts.*		Westpunt	Very well run operations. At the airport we found Lewis from All West Apts. , who got us all to our rental cars (incl. w/ our apt. ... Full report		3/2011	Kristin W Weck Farrag 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ All West Apartments*		Westpunt	We’d been meaning to go to Curacao, but in no particular hurry. There have been other places we needed to check off our list, fir... Full report		12/2010	Paul Selden 250+ Dives
*Dive Charter Curacao/ Judibana Apts*			Accom: Judibana Apt was nice, comfy, decent location, decent value. Near Marriott, with access to Marriott beach, pool, and beach ... Full report		9/2010	Mark A. Magers 250+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive & Beach Resort*			First of all, the dive operator Ocean Encounters really goes out of their way to make their divers feel welcome. Great service att... Full report		2/2010	Colin Zylka 1000+ Dives
*Easy Divers & Ocean Encounters West/ Habitat Curacao*			This was our first trip to Curacao. We stayed with Habitat and did most of our diving with Easy Divers at Habitat. The dive op w... Full report		9/2009	Ken Metz 500+ Dives
*Sunset Divers-WARNING!/ Sunset Waters-WARNING!*			One of my favorite dive operators, Sunset Divers, has closed due to lack of payment from the resort over four months. I have not ... Full report		7/2009	Bruce Newman 250+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat Curacao*			The dive operation(Easy Divers) is a first rate operation. Dive Guides & Boat Operators are very helpful & friendly. However, acc... Full report		5/2009	Jim Stuart 250+ Dives
*Dive Bus/ Iguana Inn*			We spent one week on Curacao, staying at the Iguana Inn. I was accompanied by two non- diving members of the family. Curacao has a ... Full report		7/2008	Ian Kennedy 100+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters*			I had scheduled two days of diving with Ocean Encounters. The day before I was to dive with them I had planned to do a shore dive... Full report		12/2007	Bear Johnston 250+ Dives
*Caribbean Sea Sports/ Marriott Curacao Hotel & Casino*		Southeast portion	Curacao is fairly easy to reach from the USA using Delta with connection in Atlanta, or American through Miami or San Juan. (Jet f... Full report		8/2007	Henry & Carol Ziller 100+ Dives
*Tucan Diving/ Royal Carribean Cruise*		Curacao	This is a nice shore diving operation for cruise passengers and hotel guests. Both dives are on the hotel reef. First to the left ... Full report		4/2007	James Knieling 500+ Dives
*Sunset Divers*			The resort was great. Good food, good accommodations, everyone was eager to please. Just a bit of a problem though with the bar ... Full report		1/2007	John E. Bittner 500+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Sea Aquarium Resort*			Divemasters were very well trained and safety consious. Dive boat was very comfortable. As "mature" divers my husband and I ... Full report		12/2006	Barbara Shively 250+ Dives
*Sunset Divers*			Great dive operation and excellent service. No head on the boats and limited shade, but we had a great time diving with them. Lo... Full report		8/2006	Anne Efron 100+ Dives
*Sunset Waters*			One of the most personalized dive operations we have ever encountered. The staff, Anka, Carl, Carlos, Kevin, Lynn, and Rick all c... Full report		8/2006	Amy Clark 250+ Dives
*Habitat Curacao*			Habitat Curacao looks like it might have been a nice, cozy destination a decade or so ago, but not it looks (and feels) run- down. ... Full report		7/2006	Geoffrey William Colino 1000+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat Curacao*			Habitat Curacao is a pleasant enough place for those wishing a dive holiday. The house reef is excellent, and the shore diving su... Full report		6/2006	Steve 250+ Dives
*Lion's Dive*			One of our divers was completing their open water at Lion's Dive. It's a PADI facility and my friend did his book/ pool work with ... Full report		2/2006	Michelle Corazza 100+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat*			We have been to Captains Don's in Bonaire, but this was our first trip to Habitat Curacao. Like Captain Don's, Habitat Curacao has... Full report		12/2005	Don 250+ Dives
*Easy Divers/ Habitat, Curacao*			6th Stay at Habitat, rooms being well maintained now and include cable TV. The service is typical Caribbean, don't expect fast ser... Full report		10/2005	James McMeins 1000+ Dives
*Ocean Encounters/ Hilton*			Curacao had some of the best resturants and shops of all the islands. We ate at the French Bakery a couple times, their wine list ... Full report		9/2005	Larry Polster 1000+ Dives
*Habitat*			Last 4 years I have gone annually to Curacao. Lions, Papagago and Hilton hotel. Best diving is at the West end. Habitat has a gre... Full report		11/2004	conrad kantor 250+ Dives
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