SSI Sea Turtle Ecology | Specialty + Diving in Curaçao

Bij Duikcentrum van de Ven doen we introductieduiken bewust rustig en persoonlijk. Geen massaduiken, geen gehaast schema. Met onze VIP Introductieduik duik je volledig privé, alleen met je eigen gezelschap, en heb je één vaste instructeur die de hele tijd bij je blijft. Zo kun je ontspannen ontdekken hoe het voelt om onder water te ademen en te bewegen, helemaal in jouw tempo.Bij aankomst bij onze duikschool in Jan Thiel nemen we rustig de tijd om kennis te maken en leggen we uit hoe de duik gaat verlopen. We bespreken welke duiklocaties je kunt kiezen en beantwoorden al je vragen, zodat je precies weet wat je kunt verwachten. Op de duikschool passen we alle MARES-uitrusting, zodat alles goed zit en comfortabel is. We nemen de tijd om de duiktekens uit te leggen en vertellen welke vissen en andere bezienswaardigheden je tijdens de duik kunt tegenkomen. Jij mag zelf je duikset in elkaar zetten, uiteraard onder begeleiding van jouw instructeur, zodat je precies weet hoe alles werkt en dat je uitrusting goed zit voordat je het water in gaat.Vanaf de kant lopen we rustig het water in. In ondiep water oefen je eerst ademen onder water en de basisvaardigheden. Pas wanneer jij je comfortabel voelt, gaan we verder. Alles gebeurt stap voor stap, zonder druk. De duik zelf vindt plaats bij Tugboat of in de rustige Caracasbaai. Je instructeur blijft continu bij je, past het tempo aan jou aan en zorgt dat je veilig en ontspannen het rif ontdekt.Je kunt van ons verwachten dat het volledig privé is, dat je één vaste instructeur hebt met maximale persoonlijke begeleiding, dat er geen ervaring of duikbrevet nodig is, dat alles in een rustig tempo gebeurt en geschikt is voor beginners en kinderen, en dat je veilig en volledig begeleid wordt.De start is bij onze vaste duikschool in Jan Thiel, je kunt duiken bij Tugboat of Caracasbaai, de maximale diepte is 12 meter, de tijd onder water is ± 30–60 minuten en de totale ervaring duurt ± 3 uur. Wij zijn een Nederlands familiebedrijf en SSI Diamond Duikcentrum. We werken bewust kleinschalig en nemen de tijd voor onze gasten, zodat jouw eerste duik een ontspannen, persoonlijke en plezierige ervaring wordt.

Earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification during a fully personalized VIP diving course at Duikcentrum van de Ven on Curaçao.With the VIP Open Water course, you’ll learn to dive with your own group and one dedicated SSI instructor. No large groups—just maximum personal guidance and a relaxed pace at every step of the training.The course consists of digital SSI theory, an online exam, skills training, and four open-water dives in the clear waters of Curaçao.You will learn how to safely handle your diving equipment, underwater communication, buddy procedures, safety skills, and the basics of independent diving.Upon successful completion, you will receive the globally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification and will be able to dive independently to a maximum depth of 18 meters within the limits of your certification and experience.

During this VIP Advanced Open Water Diver course, you’ll receive personalized guidance throughout your entire training at Duikcentrum van de Ven in Jan Thiel, Curaçao.You’ll dive exclusively with your own group and be guided by a dedicated SSI instructor. This allows the schedule, exercises, and guidance to be tailored to your experience and learning goals.The course consists of several open-water dives at various dive sites in Curaçao. The exact locations are determined based on the chosen specialties, the conditions, and the participants’ skill levels.Before the practical lessons begin, complete the digital SSI theory course and submit the required documents via MySSI.Practical information: ✔ Location: Duikcentrum van de Ven, Jan Thiel, Curaçao ✔ Language: Dutch or English ✔ Group size: private with your own group or small group ✔ Duration: 2 days on average ✔ Includes use of full diving equipment if neededParticipants must hold a valid SSI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent certification from another diving organization.

Do you dream of sharing your passion for Curaçao's breathtaking underwater world? Do you want to let others experience the unique beauty of our reefs and wrecks while kick-starting your diving career? The SSI Dive Guide program at Duikcentrum van de Ven is your key! This is more than a course; it is your first step toward an exciting future as an SSI Dive Professional. Without the commitment of a full instructor program, we equip you with the essential skills and hands-on experience to safely and enthusiastically guide groups of certified divers. Imagine leading fellow divers past colorful corals, pointing out hidden seahorses and sharing your knowledge of Curacao's fascinating marine life. As a certified SSI Dive Guide, you are a valuable asset to any SSI Dive Center, here at Duikcentrum van de Ven or wherever your adventure takes you. You are the link between the dive site and the diver, creating unforgettable experiences in a variety of environments and conditions.

Refresh your diving skills with the SSI Scuba Skills Update at Duikcentrum van de Ven on Curaçao! Have your diving skills become a little rusty and do you feel less confident after a dive break? The SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back underwater quickly and confidently. During this refresher course you will repeat and practice the essential skills of your Open Water Diver certification, under the guidance of an experienced SSI Professional. Perfect in preparation for your diving vacation, so you can relax and enjoy the underwater world.

Learn more about the fascinating world of sea turtles with the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology course. This theoretical ecology course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about sea turtles, their behavior, habitat, and conservation.This option does not include a dive. You’ll complete the digital SSI theory course via MySSI and can work through the course at your own pace.During the course, you’ll learn more about different types of sea turtles, their characteristics and life cycles, their behavior, and their natural habitats. The course also covers the threats sea turtles face worldwide and how we can help protect these remarkable animals and their habitats.Since this course consists solely of the theoretical portion, you do not need to rent diving equipment for this course, and there are no open-water dives.Practical Information:✔ Course: SSI Sea Turtle Ecology✔ Format: digital theory via MySSI✔ Dive: not included✔ Diving equipment: not required✔ Language: Dutch or English✔ Price: US$115 per person✔ SSI certification upon successful completion of the programThis course is suitable for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of sea turtles and the marine ecosystem. You can take the course to complement your diving experience, or even if you’re simply interested in sea turtles and marine ecology.Would you like to combine the theory with a guided dive in Curaçao? Then choose our SSI Sea Turtle Ecology course, which includes a dive.Duikcentrum van de Ven is an SSI Diamond Dive Center in Curaçao that, in addition to offering diving courses, places great emphasis on knowledge, respect, and awareness of underwater life.

Combine the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology course with a guided dive in Curaçao and learn more about sea turtles, their behavior, habitat, and conservation.Beforehand, you’ll complete the digital SSI theory course via MySSI. Here, you’ll learn more about different types of sea turtles, their characteristics and life cycles, their behavior, and their natural habitats. The course also covers the threats sea turtles face and the importance of conservation and responsible behavior toward these animals.In addition to the theory, this option includes one guided open-water dive.Before the dive, we’ll meet at Duikcentrum van de Ven, located at Caracasbaaiweg 360 in Jan Thiel. We’ll go over the dive with you at a leisurely pace and, if necessary, adjust the complete MARES diving equipment to fit you properly.Afterward, we’ll take a guided dive from the shore at a suitable dive site on Curaçao. During the dive, we’ll focus on marine life, recognizing and observing sea turtles, and practicing responsible behavior in their natural habitat.Sea turtles are wild animals that live freely in the wild. Therefore, seeing a sea turtle during a dive cannot be guaranteed.Practical Information:✔ Course: SSI Sea Turtle Ecology✔ Theory: digital SSI theory via MySSI✔ Practical: 1 guided open-water dive✔ Dive type: shore dive✔ Starting location: Duikcentrum van de Ven, Caracasbaaiweg 360, Jan Thiel, Curaçao✔ Language: Dutch or English✔ Complete MARES diving equipment included if needed✔ Dive tank and weights included✔ Price: US$172 per person✔ SSI certification upon successful completion of the programTo participate in the open-water dive, you must have a valid dive certification from SSI or an equivalent recognized diving organization. We will verify your certification and the required SSI documentation in advance.This offer includes the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology theory session and one guided dive. Would you prefer to take the dive completely privately with just your own group and your own instructor? Then choose our VIP SSI Sea Turtle Ecology + private dive option.Duikcentrum van de Ven is a small, family-owned Dutch business and an SSI Diamond Dive Center on Curaçao. During this specialty course, we combine the joy of diving with greater knowledge, respect, and awareness of underwater life.

Combine the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology course with a fully private guided dive in Curaçao. You’ll dive exclusively with your own group and be assigned a dedicated SSI instructor, ensuring plenty of time during the dive for personalized guidance and the opportunity to explore marine life at your own pace.Beforehand, you’ll complete the digital SSI theory course via MySSI. Here, you’ll learn more about different species of sea turtles, their characteristics and life cycles, their behavior, and their natural habitats. The course also covers the threats sea turtles face and the importance of conservation and responsible behavior toward these animals.In addition to the theory, this VIP option includes one fully private, guided open-water dive. No other guests will be added to your group.Before the dive, we’ll meet at Duikcentrum van de Ven, located at Caracasbaaiweg 360 in Jan Thiel. We’ll take our time preparing and, if necessary, adjust the complete MARES diving equipment to fit you properly.Afterward, we’ll take a guided dive from the shore at a suitable dive site on Curaçao. During the dive, we’ll focus on marine life, recognizing and observing sea turtles, and behaving responsibly in their natural habitat. Your instructor will stay with your group and can adjust the guidance and pace to suit your experience level.Sea turtles are wild animals that live freely in the wild. Therefore, seeing a sea turtle during a dive cannot be guaranteed.Practical Information:✔ Course: SSI Sea Turtle Ecology✔ Theory: digital SSI theory via MySSI✔ Practical: 1 privately guided open-water dive✔ Guidance: exclusively with your own group and a dedicated SSI instructor✔ Dive type: shore dive✔ Starting location: Duikcentrum van de Ven, Caracasbaaiweg 360, Jan Thiel, Curaçao✔ Language: Dutch or English✔ Complete MARES diving equipment included if needed✔ Tank and weights included✔ Price: US$200 per person✔ SSI certification upon successful completion of the programTo participate in the open-water dive, you must have a valid dive certification from SSI or an equivalent recognized dive organization. We will verify your certification and the required SSI documentation in advance.This VIP offer includes the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology theory course and one fully private guided dive. If you’d like to take the course with a regular guided dive, you can opt for our SSI Sea Turtle Ecology + Dive package.Duikcentrum van de Ven is a small-scale Dutch family-owned business and an SSI Diamond Dive Center on Curaçao. We intentionally maintain a personal and intimate approach so that during this VIP specialty course, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to combine diving with learning more about sea turtles and Curaçao’s underwater life.

Earn your first SSI scuba certification in Curaçao with personalized, private instruction. During the VIP SSI Scuba Diver course, you’ll complete the entire program exclusively with your own group and have one dedicated SSI instructor.The course lasts approximately 1.5 days and consists of the digital SSI theory, training in shallow and sheltered seawater, and 3 guided open-water dives.Before arriving, complete the digital theory, knowledge questions, the Scuba Diver exam, and the required documents online via MySSI. The Scuba Diver course covers the first three theory sections of the SSI Open Water Diver course.The practical training takes place entirely in the ocean off Curaçao. We start slowly in shallow, sheltered waters, where you’ll first have time to get used to the equipment and breathing underwater. Then we’ll build on your skills step by step.Since you’ll be taking the VIP course entirely privately with your own group, we can tailor the instruction and pace to your progress. No other students will be added to your group.During the course, you’ll complete 3 supervised open-water dives with us. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the digital SSI Scuba Diver certification. This certification allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters under the direct supervision of an active SSI Dive Professional.Practical Information:✔ Course: SSI Scuba Diver✔ Ages 10 and up✔ Duration: approximately 1.5 days✔ Open-water dives: 3✔ Maximum training depth: 12 meters✔ Instruction: completely private with your own group✔ Instructor: 1 dedicated SSI instructor✔ Theory: digital via MySSI✔ Practical Training: Entirely in the Ocean✔ First training session: shallow and sheltered seawater✔ Start: 8:00 a.m.✔ Starting location: Duikcentrum van de Ven, Caracasbaaiweg 360, Jan Thiel, Curaçao✔ Language: Dutch or English✔ Full diving equipment included✔ Dive tanks and weights included✔ Transportation to the dive sites included✔ Digital SSI course materials and digital logbook included✔ Digital SSI Scuba Diver certification included upon successful completionNo prior diving certification is required for this course. You must complete the medical health questionnaire via MySSI in advance. If you answer “yes” to one or more medical questions, a doctor’s note is required before you can participate in diving activities.After earning your SSI Scuba Diver certification, you can later continue your training to become an SSI Open Water Diver.

Take the SSI Scuba Diver course in Curaçao in a small group of up to four participants per instructor. You’ll earn your first official SSI dive certification in about 1.5 days and complete three guided open-water dives during the course.Before arriving, complete the digital SSI theory, knowledge questions, the Scuba Diver exam, and the required documents at home via MySSI. The Scuba Diver course covers the first three theory sections of the SSI Open Water Diver course.The practical training takes place entirely in the ocean off Curaçao. We start off slowly in shallow, sheltered waters. Here, you’ll first have time to get used to the diving equipment and breathing underwater. Then, we’ll build the necessary skills step by step.We work with a maximum of four participants per SSI instructor, ensuring there is ample opportunity for personal guidance during the training.During the course, you’ll complete 3 guided open-water dives with us. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the digital SSI Scuba Diver certification. This certification allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters under the direct supervision of an active SSI Dive Professional.Practical Information:✔ Course: SSI Scuba Diver✔ Ages 10 and up✔ Duration: approximately 1.5 days✔ Open-water dives: 3✔ Maximum training depth: 12 meters✔ Group size: maximum of 4 participants per instructor✔ Theory: digital via MySSI✔ Practical training: entirely in the ocean✔ First training session: shallow and sheltered seawater✔ Start time: 8:00 a.m.✔ Starting location: Van de Ven Dive Center, Caracasbaaiweg 360, Jan Thiel, Curaçao✔ Language: Dutch or English✔ Full diving equipment included✔ Dive tanks and weights included✔ Transportation to the dive sites included✔ Digital SSI course materials and digital logbook included✔ Digital SSI Scuba Diver certification included upon successful completionNo prior diving certification is required for this course. You must complete the medical health form in advance via MySSI. If you answer “yes” to one or more of the medical questions, a doctor’s note is required before you can participate in the diving activities.Would you prefer to dive exclusively with your own group and a single dedicated instructor? Then choose our VIP SSI Scuba Diver | Private Diving Course in Curaçao.After earning your SSI Scuba Diver certification, you can later continue your training to become an SSI Open Water Diver.

Discover Curaçao’s most beautiful dive sites during a fully private guided dive at Duikcentrum van de Ven.With our VIP Guided Dives, you’ll dive exclusively with your own group and an experienced SSI instructor. No large groups and no set itinerary—just personalized guidance where the dive is tailored to your experience, preferences, and pace.Our instructor will guide you throughout the entire dive and help you fully enjoy Curaçao’s colorful underwater world. Whether you want to relax and enjoy the coral reef, discover unique fish, or visit a specific dive site, we’ll ensure a safe and personalized diving experience.During the guided dive, you’ll learn more about the environment, marine life, and the most beautiful spots in Curaçao. We take the time to ensure thorough preparation, clear explanations, and a relaxed experience for every dive.What to Expect:✔ Private guided dive with your own group ✔ One dedicated SSI instructor during the dive ✔ Personalized guidance and a relaxed pace ✔ Choice of various dive sites on Curaçao ✔ Suitable for certified divers ✔ Includes a pre-dive briefing and underwater guidance