Relaxed Guided Dives

This globally recognized certification is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a diver. Personalized training is combined with sessions in the water to ensure you have the skills and experience needed to become truly comfortable underwater. You too deserve an SSI Open Water Dive certification!

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

We will help you to spot, hunt and prepare lionfish. They are an invasive species on Curacao that threaten the reef systems, the more we remove from the reef the better for the marine life around our island. Lionfish are super tasty when you prepare them as ceviche, put them on the BBQ or fry them in oil. Fresh fish direct form the sea to your plate.

In the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, enabling you to safely conduct dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by the traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures have just got bigger!

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

In this program you will learn the skills and methods to dive safely and relaxed without a fixed buddy. You will learn how to rely only on yourself, how to take good care of your equipment, what to keep in mind and what rescue techniques to master when diving independently. Upon completion of the program, you will receive the SSI Independent Diving specialty certification.

In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim improve effortlessly. By using less energy you may reduce your gas consumption so you can make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to your valves and more redundancy as well, sidemount diving offers safety and peace of mind. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing advantages of this dive style. You learn all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and comfortably dive with a single or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures.During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor.By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!

Upgrade your skills with the SSI Full Face Diving Specialty and experience unmatched comfort, safety, and control underwater. Learn how to dive confidently with a full-face mask, improve communication, reduce jaw fatigue, and handle emergencies with ease. Also perfect for cold water, advanced recreational diving, and professional applications.

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment. You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. Start this dive equipment specialty today!

Correctly mixing gasses is essential to being able to breathe safely underwater. The SSI Gas Blender program teaches you the skills and concepts required to safely blend nitrox and helium-based trimix gases. This non-diving program is open to certified and uncertified divers and teaches proper usage of mathematics, gas blending software, physics, and techniques required to blend breathing gases safely. Upon completing this program, you will earn either the SSI Nitrox Gas Blender or SSI Trimix Gas Blender certification. Get started online today!

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

Ostracods are a magnificent bioluminescent light spectacle underwater during a special night dive

You can only access the pristine reefs at Eastpoint from the boat, we leave around 08.30AM and return around 03.00PM. We will visit the best diving spots of the Southern Caribbean. Big change of seeing turtles and pelagic species. We also offer you the opportunity to hunt lionfish. Non-divers can join on the boat for snorkeling at Eastpoint bay where we can see starfish.

Shore diving in Curaçao is convenient, flexible, and perfect for all experience levels. With direct beach access, we just need to gear up and walk into the ocean. We can dive anytime without being tied to boat schedules. There are over 60 official shore dive sites on the island and the beautiful sandy bays offer also great experiences for non-divers. While we dive with you, your companions can relax on the beach or enjoy some snorkeling. Shore diving here is safe, stress-free, and ideal for sharing the adventure. Fun guaranteed.

We have our own filling station with 2 well-maintained Bauer compressors. We have 120 air cylinders and 50 nitrox cylinders ready for you. Our dive school is located in the middle of the island. You can drive right up to our filling station the drop off your empty cylinders and grab full ones. We always fill to 210 bar or 3000 PSI. The cleanest air with excellent service for the best price on Curacao. You pay 25 USD per person per day for diving with air, and 50USD for Nitrox ~32%, including weights. Don´t hesitate, choose for Relaxed Guided Dives.

Watamula is the most western dive site on the island, located between Westpunt and Noordpunt. The name Watamula is derived from the Dutch word ‘watermill’ and not without reason. Because currents converge here, it’s impossible to predict what kind of dive you will make and how long it will last. The only way for us te get there, is by our tour boat to West. Other highlight is the Mushroom Forest, over time, the hard coral formations of this dive site have developed in the form of mushrooms. Underneath each of these beautiful coral formations, an abundance of marine life awaits for you to admire and photograph. The shallow shelf gradually descends to a depth of around 6 meters, where the reef starts. The reef gradually descends to a sand floor at a depth of 30 meters or 100 feet. To a depth of 18 meters or 60 feet, the reef mainly consists of brain coral and smooth- and great star coral. Remarkably large brain corals, high pillar corals and star corals sharped like stacks of pancakes are found here.

Watamula is the most western dive site on the island, located between Westpunt and Noordpunt. The name Watamula is derived from the Dutch word 'watermill' and not without reason. Because currents converge here, it's impossible to predict what kind of dive you will make and how long it will last. The only way for us to get there, is by our tour boat to West. Other highlight is the Mushroom Forest, over time, the hard coral formations of this dive site have developed in the form of mushrooms. Underneath each of these beautiful coral formations, an abundance of marine life awaits for you to admire and photograph. The shallow shelf gradually descends to a depth of around 6 meters, where the reef starts. The reef gradually descends to a sand floor at a depth of 30 meters or 100 feet. To a depth of 18 meters or 60 feet, the reef mainly consists of brain coral and smooth- and great star coral. Remarkably large brain corals, high pillar corals and star corals sharped like stacks of pancakes are found here.

Klein Curacao, or “Little Curacao,” is a small uninhabited island located about 10 kilometers southeast of the main island of Curacao. It is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and pristine coral reefs. This remote location offers divers the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular underwater environment without the crowds sometimes encountered at other dive sites. The diving features spectacular vertical walls, underwater caves, and a very healthy population of turtles and other large marine life. We meet at the boat at 06.30AM, the crossing takes 1.5 hours, we have breakfast on the beach, afterwards we get ready for our first dive. After our first dive we enjoy a BBQ on the beach and relax on the longest beach of Curacao. In the afternoon we get ready for a second dive to get back to the main island of Curacao around 05.00PM.