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Become a PADI Open Water Diver at Ocean Encounters in Curaçao

Name: Become a PADI Open Water Diver at Ocean Encounters in Curaçao
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Are you ready to dive into the adventure of a lifetime? The PADI Open Water Diver course at Ocean Encounters in Curaçao is your gateway to becoming a certified diver and exploring the incredible underwater world. This internationally recognized certification is your ticket to diving anywhere in the world, including the stunning dive sites around Curaçao.

Course Overview

What is the PADI Open Water Diver Course?

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first step in your scuba diving journey. A highly-trained PADI Instructor at Ocean Encounters will guide you through the process, ensuring you learn everything you need to know in a supportive and relaxed environment. The course is divided into three days, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with an hour break for lunch. You’ll start with the theory, which you can complete online at your own pace through PADI eLearning.

What’s Included?

Full Set of Rental Equipment with Dive Computer: All the gear you need to dive safely and comfortably.
5 Confined Water Sessions: Practice your skills in a controlled, pool-like environment.
4 Open Water Training Dives: Apply your skills in real open water dives.
Certification: Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification upon completion.
Resort Pick-Up: Convenient pick-up from your resort between Blue Bay and Santa Barbara Resort.
Professional Photos: Capture your diving experience with high-quality photos, available for purchase starting at $25.

E-Learning: Study at Your Own Pace

Independent Study with PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning allows you to fit your scuba lessons into your busy schedule. You can learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you. This flexibility ensures you are well-prepared before starting your in-water training. The eLearning portion typically takes 5-10 hours to complete.

At Ocean Encounters Dive Shop

Once you arrive at Ocean Encounters, your instructor will guide you through practicing with scuba gear in a pool-like environment. These practice “mini dives” will help build your confidence before you make your four open water dives.

Why Choose Ocean Encounters?

Ocean Encounters is located on Seaquarium Beach, a prime location with plenty of nearby restaurants for your lunch break. The dive shop is well-equipped and staffed by experienced instructors who are dedicated to making your learning experience enjoyable and safe.

Convenient and Comprehensive Training

The training at Ocean Encounters includes the use of dive computers, ensuring you receive the highest level of training possible. This comprehensive approach prepares you to dive safely and confidently.

Not Enough Time? Try Discover Scuba Diving

If you don’t have enough time for the full PADI Open Water Course, consider the Discover Scuba Diving experience. This quick and easy introduction to scuba diving lets you explore the underwater world with a guided shore dive. The program includes a classroom session, a confined session to practice diving skills, and a guided shore dive with your instructor.

Discover Scuba Diving at LionsDive Beach Resort or Sunscape Curaçao Resort

Ocean Encounters offers the Discover Scuba Diving course at both LionsDive Beach Resort and Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa, and Casino. This experience is perfect for those who want to try scuba diving without committing to the full course.

Book Your Adventure Today!

Ready to start your scuba diving journey? Visit CuracaoTodo.com to find the most comprehensive information and book your PADI Open Water Diver course with Ocean Encounters. CuracaoTodo is your go-to resource for all things Curaçao, offering the best tips and information for tourists on the island.

Contact Ocean Encounters

For more information or to book your course, contact Ocean Encounters directly through their website or visit them at Seaquarium Beach. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime – start your scuba diving journey in beautiful Curaçao today!

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Desirae Kirkwood

I feel like I’m the worst kind of client. This was my very first dive in the ocean, other than my certification… in a lake, I had 1 dive under me… in a lake. I was terrified. The first 5 dives were good, we saw pretty things, however, I was so freaked out, I just was not enjoying myself. I didn’t go for a second dive one day and instead, hung out on the boat with Louis. He spent the whole time giving me perspective, advice, and assurance. I appreciated that. He didn’t have to even acknowledge my existence. After that my dive master from my shop (had been my diving buddy, he was amazing, literally held my hand while I fell apart under water) wanted to have some fun so I was with Meghan that day. She made everything so fun and exciting. She showed me all of the cute, tiny things in the coral, the big cool things I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise, and made awesome underwater jokes, while 60 ft down. I am so incredibly grateful for Louis and Meghan, they turned my trip around and i genuinely fell in love with diving. I’m terrible at it still, I have bad form and I breathe too much, but Dangit I can’t wait to do it again and start getting better❤️❤️ THANK YOU MEGHAN AND LOUIS🫶🏼

Aaron Wyville

We had a great time here at Ocean Encounters. All the staff - from front desk to guides on the boat were helpful, friendly, encouraging, and awesome to be around. Shout out to Jeff for being knowledgeable and down to earth; great guide. We would definitely do again so long as my stomach cooperates!

Jessica Brand

Best experience! Love this dive shop. All the employees are knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and very professional. Their gear is high quality. My husband and I enjoyed all our dives with this team and left feeling like part of the family. Strongly recommend!

Antoin Van zetten

Very nice and friendly dive center! Everyone is enjoying what they do with great enthusiasm and a smile on their faces! Really taking the time to educate you about the reef and its inhabitants. You can do shore dives on the beautiful house reef that is very good accessible and very easy to navigate. They also offer a variety of boat dives on stunning reefs (2 every morning) and they have a dolphin, a night dive and a hunting dive (lionfish) as special dives! Oh and did i tell you that there is a 20-40 metere (100ft +) underwater sight!!!

Special thanks to everyone and i will definitely be coming back!

Aksieman

Great dive-shop albeit probably one of the most busy ones on Curaçao. Solid equipment, nice team and located just perfectly for boat diving east of Mambo.

Tiffany Seth

What a great day we had diving with Ocean Encounters! Our party of five (including three divers and two snorkelers) visited Curacao during a Carnival cruise on April 9, 2024. Arranging transportation was super easy, and we were never concerned that we wouldn't make it back to the port.

Once we arrived, we rented our gear (owner, Jeremiah, was fantastic) and set out for a nice, easy self-guided shore dive on their house reef. Before the dive, I unknowingly let my regulator drag across the sand, which caused it fill with water while trying to breath beneath the surface. YIKES! After I returned to shore, a member of their knowledgeable and friendly staff quickly recognized the problem (a tiny pebble was stuck in my reg!), disassembled it and reassembled it for me right there in the water. Problem solved!

After the shore dive, we had a not-so-good snack at the adjacent Lionsdive Resort bar/restaurant (bitter balls are NASTY) before heading out for a single-tank boat dive. We were impressed with Ocean Encounters and highly recommend diving with them if you're going to be in Curacao!

Geo Delveroudis

An excellent choice for your scuba diving in Curacao. Excellent in the booking/ serving procedures for our group, excellent in safety, excellent in gear quality, excellent in boats. Very well done guys. Keep it up

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