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Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lion Dive resort       "Fun Time (Mostly )"
Curaçao trip 9/ 21- 28/ 24 Lion Dive resort & ocean encounters dive operators Overall dive operation is very good and I didn’t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2024   Kevin Smith
100+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lion's Dive       "Family Trip lots to see for the new divers"
Ocean Encounters Diving - Good updated boats, well run operation, most of the dive crew had been there for 2+ years which to me s... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2024   David
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ All West Appartments   Westpunt   "A return to Great diving in Curacao after 12 years! "
We booked with Go West Diving for a package of boat and shore diving, including the accomodation at AllWest Appartments, tanks and... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2024   Francois Bedard
250+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ Rancho El Sobrino   Northwest   "Another good trip to Curacao"
This was my second trip to dive with Go West. I would have preferred to stay at All West Apartments, but an American group had th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2024   ann mcgrath
1000+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments       "Changes at a favorite destination, not for the better"
All West Apartments is located in Westpunt, about half an hour from Willemstad. All West is a small, simple, reasonably- priced com... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2024   Burro Station
100+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
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  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2023   Lee The
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Curacao Resort       "My second of the ABC's"
Excellent resort and dive operators. Diving varied and very accommodating. Conditions generally good and marine life very good, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2023   James Ringer
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Goby Divers/ Marriott Beach Resort       "Great Hotel and Dive Center"
We chose the Marriott Beach Resort for it's location and the onsite availability of the Goby Dive Center. The hotel is well appoi... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2023   David Bader
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lionsdive       "Another Great Dive Experience with Ocean Encounters"
Boats were comfortable & large enough for number of divers, usually 15- 20, with 2 dive masters. Rental gear was in good shape and ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2023   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters / Lions Dive] Full report   Willemstad   "Love your Coral Reefs!"
I went to Ocean Encounters to specifically take the PADI course on Coral Reef Renewal. It was the best course I have ever taken. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2022   Jeanette Donato
<100 Dives
Photos available 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ [same]Sunscape Full report       "Great Diving"
Ocean Encounters are a top notch dive operation - every single employee is fantastic and they helped to make up for the Sunscape R... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2022   Jeffrey Knight
500+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ Marazul dive resort Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2022   Mark Miller
250+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Sandals Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   John kirkenir
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Various/ Rental House Full report       "Enjoyable Shore Diving in Curacao"
We generally don’t do shore diving unless it’s from a resort with an easy entry/ exit that requires little to no schlepping of gear... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2022   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ Rental House Full report       "Great Operator - Better than Expected Diving"
We rented a house through VRBO and thought we would be doing a minimal amount of diving during the 4 weeks we spent in Curacao. W... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2022   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Caribbean Sea Sports/ Dreams Full report       "Curacao diving"
Preparation for travel is a little different these days. Curacao has an app which must be filled out along with uploading the neg... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2021   Marcy Altman
500+ Dives
 
Lion's Dive Beach Resort Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2021   Carol Sommers
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Coral Divers/ Coral Luxury Resort Full report   West side   "Rooms Okay, Food pretty good, Diving great"
We were a group of nine, all very experienced divers. Booking was done through Squba Holidays in Ontario and everything went smoo... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2021   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments Full report   West half of island   "Summer COVID delight 2021"
This was our 22nd. time to Curacao. Easy to get to from the US, you can eat the food and drink the water with excellent shore and... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2021   Robert S Kuhn
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments Full report   West Punt   "Great diving despite Covid"
This was my third time at this location. I will return again, and again, and again. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2021   craig whitaker
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2019   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Curacao Full report       "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 stars
3 stars  
3/2019   Vanessa Clark
100+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments Full report   Westpunt   "Relaxed Diving Schedule"
... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2019   craig whitaker
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Curacao Full report   Sunscape Resort Curacao   "Good times with Ocean Encounters in Curacao"
7- Day stay as part of a ScubaBoard Surge 2019 event. Was in garden view room 5102. Clean room, beautiful grounds, nice medium... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2019   Richard J Lunsford Jr
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2018   Lee R Wahler
1000+ Dives
5Helpful vote(s) received
Goby Divers/ N/A Full report       "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  
3 stars
5 stars  
1/2019   BC Houchens
500+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Caribbean Sea Sports Full report       "Good diving with Caribbean Sea Sports"
Good diving with shop at Hilton Hotel. Recommend concierge fee to get free food and drinks on upper floor with great view. N... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2018   John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Coral Divers Full report       "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  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2018   Susan A Crane
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving Full report       "Curacao"
Over Thanksgiving. Dive operations are quite good, organized check- in/ out/ reservations, good rental equipment, lockers with hangin... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2018   Fred M Drennan
500+ Dives
 
Coral Divers Full report       "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  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2018   kenneth j ferguson
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Coral Divers Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Jerome M Hobart
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
shore diving Full report       "Curacao: Divers paradise"
After travelling and diving all over the Caribbean for over 30 years, we purchased a home on Curacao in 2015. We chose Curacao fo... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2018   Scott Jones
500+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Coral Divers Full report   San Willibrordo   "A Good Find"
We visited Oasis Coral Estate in Curacao in September 2018. It is at the location of the old Habitat. We had a great package throu... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Peter Pinkerton
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving Full report   Northwest   "Very good diving, great crew!"
We booked Curacao because our trip to Dominica was cancelled, and it turned out to be an excellent choice! This was our first tri... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2018   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments[same] Full report   west end   "Diving the West End of Curacao"
This was our second trip to Curacao with Go West Diving/ All West Apartments. They are located at the west end of the island, about... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2018   Paul Fitzpatrick
250+ Dives
5Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive and Beach Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   George Lynch
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Full report       "Good diving; "
Good: Good facilities for hanging/ storing gear. Dive masters friendly and knowledgeable. Good boats, plenty of space. Easy diving... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2017   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Lodge Dive Center/ [same]Scuba Lodge Boutique Hotel Full report       "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  
3 stars
5 stars  
11/2017   Ken New
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report       " Pleasant Stay and Diving at Curacao"
I was able to get there and back without any overnight stays, which is always a bonus for me since I usually have to fly with many... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   Carol Risdall
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Caribbean Sea Sports/ Hilton Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Aaron Medick
<100 Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ ]Sunscape Resort Full report       "Corals as good or better than Bonaire!"
Was told that corals and fish were not up to Bonaire standards. That might have been true 30 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ CRUISE SHIP Full report   [TUGBOAT   "CURACAO DIVING IN MARCH"
I AM A BEGINNER DIVER. I certified for OPEN WATER when I was 68 and now I am 78 years old. I had to make the reservation on their ... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   ALEX VASILIU
<100 Dives
 
Multiple Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Michele Berg
100+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ Nos Krusero Apartments Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2015   Allison Randall
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Lodge Full report   West End   "Good diving in Curacao"
Good diving. Magnificent hard and soft coral and lots of small fish, eels and turtles. No medium to large fish. I've never seen la... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Jim Miller
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters/ Sunscape Resort Full report   Curacao   "Excellent experience"
Having been diving at Bonaire many times, I wanted to try Curacao. I went with my (non- diving) wife, my daughter, and my granddaug... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2016   Sterling Levie
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive Beach Resort Full report       "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2016   Marty Kalb
250+ Dives
6Helpful vote(s) received
Bas Harts Diving/ Cas Blanku (rental house) Full report       "Curacao Dive Safari"
“Let’s go kill some lionfish, ” my partner said as we geared up at Playa Porto Mari on the west coast of Curacao. Over the past sev... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2015   David Vickery
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2015   Eric A Frick
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bas Hatrs/ Rented Villa Full report   North End Shore   "Shore Diving at it's best "
Another great dive experience for the 3rd year in a row. We find a Villa to rent by going to VRBO and putting in the parameters w... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Dave Wheeler
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Lodge Full report   Westpunt   "Go Diving with Go West Diving"
During prior trips to Curacao we had stayed at the Marriott in Piscadera. This year we decided to stay at Westpunt so we woul... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   David Lang
100+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Santa Barbara Resort Full report       "Beautiful Divin gin Curacao"
Ocean Encounters is a very efficient dive operation; I was with a large group at a meeting in Curacao, and the boats were always o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2015   Jack Aland
<100 Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving Full report       "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  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Jeff Bloomer
500+ Dives
 
Discover Diving / Lagun Blou Full report   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  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2015   David Kneipp
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscapes Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2015   Terri Feinblum
250+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Full report   West End   "West End Great for Checkout Dive"
The area was great for a dive to prepare camera equipment, etc. in preparation for the Galapagos dive we were going on in a few mo... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
4/2015   Eileen Pannetier
250+ Dives
 
Scubacao Full report       "Excellent experience"
My 30+ daughter went there to visit a friend and dive. The friend recommended Marc and Anton at Scubacao. They do only shore div... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Bill Markley
100+ Dives
 
Go West/ Kura Hulanda Lodge Full report       "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 stars
5 stars  
3/2015   Jeffrey R. Johnson
250+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Full report       "Worst dive ever"
My buddy and I decided to do a few dives with Go West Diving in Curacao after 8 days of diving with Captain Don's in Bonaire (I wo... Full report  
1 stars
4 stars  
11/2014   NEAL RAKOV
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ sunscape curacao Full report       "Sunscape Curacao"
The facilities are first rate. Food is good. Dive operation is first rate. No complaints. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Mr. Michael Watts
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments Full report   Westpunt   "Professional Dive Operation with Excellent DMs & Instructors"
We have logged five weeks of diving with Go West over the last several years. We try (and enjoy) other dive venues, but keep comin... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2014   David Lefever
100+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive & Beach Resort Full report       Dive operator and dive masters were very friendly and generally accommodating. However, on the whole, with only one exception, the... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
7/2014   Steven Shapse Ph.D
250+ Dives
 
GoWest/ All West Apartments Full report       This was our 11th time to Curacao and 6th time to All West Apartments and GoWest diving. We go to Curacao for the affordable rela... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2014   Robert S Kuhn
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Caribbean Sea Sports/ Marriott Full report   Southern area   Boats small but well equipped. Crew very helpful getting divers into and out of water in presence of swells. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2014   John R. Jackson
<100 Dives
 
DiveVersity/ Blue Bay Resort Full report       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  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2013   Jennifer Meriwether
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report   Southwest   The resort is STILL under renovation one year later. The requested housing accommodations were not available. Food quality has inc... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2013   Randy Kettering
250+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club Full report   Westpunt   The diving: Go West is a top notch operation with very friendly and helpful staff. Boats were quick, clean & roomy. We dove the ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2012   Randy Kettering
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2012   Randy Kettering
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Sunscape Resort Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2012   Randy Kettering
250+ Dives
 
GO WEST Diving/ All West Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
7/2013   Christo Artusio
<100 Dives
 
just tanks from beach/ house rental Full report       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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2012   DOUG HARTMANN
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Hyatt Regency Full report       I've been a diver for over 45 years and have worked in the industry as well. We stayed at the Hyatt which was wonderful, but when ... Full report  
1 stars
3 stars  
12/2012   Gary Lindenbaum
1000+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Hyatt Regency Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2012   Michael Traylor
500+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ All West Apts Full report   Westpunt, "Wild West End"   Had been to Bonaire on 9 dive trips, to Curacao twice before, wanted easy beautiful relaxed shore diving with my wife for my 61st ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2012   Steve Mimnaugh
250+ Dives
 
Sunrise Diving/ Royal Resorts Full report       As a first time diver to Curacao I had no expectations other than what fellow Undercurrent reader reports gave. I was pleasantly ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2012   Glen Madsen
100+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Kura Hulanda Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2012   Michael Drumstas
500+ Dives
 
Dive Charter Curacao/ Marazul Dive Resort Full report       We did two days of boat dives with Dive Charter Curacao, owned by Niels Jorissen. He dives west, east, Klein Curacao, and oth... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2012   Brigitte Lacouture
100+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Breezes Full report       Resort: Adequate, mid- level all inclusive. Not on par with the top resorts like Iberostar or the Atlantis in Nassau, but adequat... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2012   Terence Taylor
<100 Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Hyatt Plantation Resort Full report   East End - Hyatt   Being a repeat guest to Curacao, we thought we would dive out of the 2 year old luxury Hyatt resort on the east end of the island... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
12/2011   Robert S Kuhn
250+ Dives
 
Go West Diving/ All West Apartments Full report       This was our 8th trip to Curacao and our 5th with Ocean Encounters West now called Go West and All West Apartments. We rent a car... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2011   Robert S Kuhn
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive Full report       Shore diving was very nice at the resort. My wife spotted a large Octopus on the first dive, during the day. A lot of Lion fish o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2011   Jeff Bloomer
500+ Dives
 
Caribbean Sea Sports/ Marriott Full report       CSS operations right at hotel. I could see from my window. Checkin for morning dive boat at 8: 30 am, with departure at 9 am. Re... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2011   Ms Lynda Durfee
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Breezes Resort Full report       Curacao is a little bit of the Netherlands next to Venezuela which made it more interesting than the usual Caribbean Islands, espe... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2011   Carol Sommers
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Breezes Full report   East   Breezes is not worth staying at. . spend a little more a little more and choose a different hotel. . . its service is extremely poor, r... Full report  
1 stars
4 stars  
10/2011   Richard Rene
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters West/ Hilton Curacao Full report   Westpunt   The dive operation is top notch, with very mature, experienced and professional dive masters. Ocean Encounters West is a separate... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2011   Michael Gallay
250+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Full report   Hula Kulanda (sp)   I knew this place was far from the airport and town and we all agreed (5 of us in total) to rent the largest car (toyota helux) an... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2011   Allan Freilich
500+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lions Dive & Beach Resort Full report       I am very disappointed in the management of Ocean Encounters. They have a near monopoly on diving in Curacao and they act like it... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2011   Terry J Stigall
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Diving Full report       Arranged dives on Internet being on a cruise. Picked up promptly by Marcel and driven to the shop where we were outfitted. Good qu... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2011   Paul
100+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ All West Apts. Full report   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 stars
4 stars  
3/2011   Kristin W Weck Farrag
500+ Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ All West Apartments Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2010   Paul Selden
250+ Dives
 
Dive Bus Curacao/ Hilton Full report       We planned this trip so our newly certified, 25 year old nephews could make their first ocean dives. We used 2 different dive ope... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2010   Dorothy McDonald
500+ Dives
 
Dive Charter Curacao/ Hyatt Full report       Wanted to put in a good word about Niels Jorissen and his outfit. Niels was very responsive; he was in phone contact the day we l... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2010   Elise O Lovell
250+ Dives
 
Dive Bus Curacao/ MS Zuiderdam Full report   Willemstad (Pierbaai, Carpile)   Enjoyed our two- tank dive a great deal. Nothing but good things to say about the operation. They waited for us to arrive by taxi a... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2011   Don Winchester
<100 Dives
 
Ocean Encounters West/ All West Apartments & Diving Full report   Westpunt   Ocean Encounters West is a top notch operation. Dive masters are experienced, knowledgeable of the dive sites, and friendly. The... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2010   David Lefever
<100 Dives
 
Ocean Encounters Diving/ Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club Full report   West End   The hotel and dive shop make the west end a perfect location. Westpunt is 45 minutes from the airport and the capital (shopping). ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2010   Richard Rigg
100+ Dives
 
Caribbean Sea Sports/ Floris Hotel Full report       This dive shop is for those who do not expect much service. Handle and set up your own gear, staff does the minimum if that. Boa... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
11/2010   Conrad Kantor
500+ Dives
 
Habitat Curacao Resort Full report       We stayed in a house in the same gated community as Habitat Curacao so I cannot comment on hotels in the area. However, I can say... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2010   Don Jennings
500+ Dives
 
Dive Charter Curacao/ Judibana Apts Full report       Accom: Judibana Apt was nice, comfy, decent location, decent value. Near Marriott, with access to Marriott beach, pool, and beach ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2010   Mark A. Magers
250+ Dives
 
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