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Complete Your Open Water Diver Certification in Paradise: The Referral Course in Curaçao

Complete Your Open Water Diver Certification in Paradise: The Referral Course in Curaçao

$ 350,00

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Embarking on your journey to become a certified scuba diver is an exciting adventure. With the PADI or SSI Open Water Diver referral course, you can start your training at home and complete it in the stunning waters of Curaçao. This flexible approach means you can support your local dive shop while also maximizing your vacation time. Let’s dive into the details of this convenient and exciting option.

What is an Open Water Diver Referral Course?

Understanding the Basics

The Open Water Diver referral course allows you to complete the knowledge development and confined water phases of your scuba training at home. This means you can handle the theoretical parts and initial pool sessions with your local dive shop before traveling. When you arrive in Curaçao, you’ll only need to complete your open water dives, also known as ‘check out dives,’ to become a fully certified diver.

Benefits of the Referral Course

Instead of spending 4-5 days of your holiday studying and practicing skills in a pool, you arrive in Curaçao with most of your course already completed. The final portion of the course typically takes a day and a half to finish. This allows you to dive straight into exploring the beautiful underwater world of Curaçao with your dive buddy and gain additional dive experience during the rest of your stay.

Course Details and Inclusions

Where to Complete Your Certification

In Curaçao, the final part of your Open Water Diver course can be completed at renowned dive centers like LionsDive Beach Resort and Sunscape Curacao Resort. These locations offer top-notch facilities and access to some of the best diving spots on the island.

What’s Included in the Course

  • Full Set of Rental Equipment with Computer: All the necessary gear is provided, ensuring you have everything you need for a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
  • Quick Review of Theory and Skills: Before heading out for your open water dives, there will be a brief review session to ensure you’re comfortable with the theory and skills you’ve learned.
  • 4 Open Water Dives: The course includes four open water training dives in the warm, tropical waters of Curaçao.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive your PADI or SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Additional Options

For those interested in capturing their underwater adventures, professional photographers are available. High-quality images, both above and below water, can be taken for an additional fee starting at $20. Be sure to reserve in advance to ensure availability.

Why Choose Curaçao for Your Certification?

CuraçaoTodo.com is your go-to resource for all the information you need about diving in Curaçao. The island offers a diverse range of dive sites, from vibrant coral reefs to intriguing shipwrecks, making it an ideal destination for both beginner and experienced divers.

Explore the Underwater World

Once certified, you can explore the many dive sites Curaçao has to offer. Whether it’s the house reef ‘Alice in Wonderland’ or the famous Mushroom Forest, there’s no shortage of underwater beauty to discover. With its clear waters and abundant marine life, Curaçao is a diver’s paradise.

Plan Your Dive Adventure

Ready to complete your Open Water Diver certification in Curaçao? Check availability and book your course today. With the Open Water Diver referral course, you can make the most of your vacation, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Curaçao and experiencing its underwater wonders.

For more information and to plan your diving adventures, visit CuracaoTodo.com – your ultimate guide to the best activities and experiences on the island.

Embarking on your journey to become a certified scuba diver is an exciting adventure. With the PADI or SSI Open Water Diver referral course, you can start your training at home and complete it in the stunning waters of Curaçao. This flexible approach means you can support your local dive shop while also maximizing your vacation time. Let’s dive into the details of this convenient and exciting option.

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🫶🏼
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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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