Ocean Encounters, Curaçao’s premier dive center, invites you to explore the island’s vibrant underwater world. From shallow reefs and colorful wrecks to thrilling drift dives, their expert team ensures unforgettable experiences for divers and snorkelers of all levels.
Committed to sustainability through their #OEPledge, they actively protect local reefs and marine life while offering eco-conscious adventures. Whether you’re seeking your first dive, advanced certifications, or a purpose-driven trip with Reef Renewal Curaçao, Ocean Encounters delivers safe, fun, and meaningful experiences in the heart of the Caribbean.
Highlights
Prime Location – Conveniently situated at LionsDive Beach Resort, right by the water for easy access to dive boats.
Full-Service Shop – Offers everything from gear rentals and retail items to dive certification courses and guided trips.
Expert Support – A professional and friendly team ready to help with equipment, advice, and planning unforgettable dive experiences.
Courses Offered
Dive Courses & Certifications
- PADI & SSI certifications ranging from beginner (Open Water Diver) to Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster
- Discover Scuba Diving: a quick intro to diving including classroom instruction and a guided shore dive—perfect for first-timers.
- PADI Reef Renewal Specialty Course (“Dive for a Purpose”): combines interactive learning with hands-on coral restoration work, followed by certification as a Reef Renewal Curaçao volunteer
Unique Eco-Experiences
- Discover Reef Renewal Dive: a half-day dive that includes visiting coral nurseries and caring for coral, paired with a presentation and guided dive reefrenewalcuracao.org.
- Conservation-focused training & specialties: encourage environmental stewardship through fulfillment of the #OEPledge initiatives
Photos: Dolphin Open Water Dive, Reef Renewal, Tugboat Dive Site
Top 3 Dive Sites
Name: Stella Maris – House Reef (Shore Dive)
Type: Reef, shore-accessible, ideal for all levels including beginners
Depth: Plateau ~8m (25 ft), with a steep drop-off descending beyond 50 m (150 ft)
What to see here: Rich coral gardens of restored Elkhorn and Staghorn, alongside natural soft and hard coral. Marine life includes parrotfish, angelfish, snapper, stingrays, turtles, and occasional sharks, whales, and dolphins
Name: Mushroom Forest (Boat or Shore Dive)
Type: Reef with unique mushroom-shaped coral formations; typically accessed via boat, sometimes by shore
Depth: Max around 18m (59 ft); excellent visibility from 13 to 38 m (41-123 ft)
What to see here: Stunning star and brain corals shaped like mushrooms, teeming with eels, grouper, parrotfish, snapper, porcupine fish, turtles, and occasional nurse sharks. The nearby Blue Room cave features magical light effects and fingerling fish for added mystery
Name: Tugboat Wreck (Shallow Wreck Dive)
Type: Wreck; just off the shore, great for snorkeling and diving
Depth: Around 5–7 m (15–20 ft) over the wreck; nearby wall drops to 30 m (100 ft)
What to see here: The wreck is covered in vivid tube sponges and brain corals, inhabited by eels, turtles, trumpetfish, angelfish, and seahorses. The adjacent wall dive showcases hard and soft corals, moray eels, scorpionfish, and lobster
Contact
Address: Bapor Kibra Z/N, Curaçao
Reservations: reservations@oceanencounters.com