Private VIP Certified Scuba Diving in Curaçao
Overview
This is a fully private guided dive, exclusively with your own group. No mixed groups and no fixed rush. We take our time and adjust the pace of the dive to your experience level, so you can relax and enjoy the underwater world.
We do shore dives at Tugboat or Caracas Bay. Tugboat is a famous dive site with a shallow sunken tugboat surrounded by coral, sponges, and colorful fish. Explore the wreck and the nearby reef, home to vibrant marine life.
Caracas Bay features a gently sloping reef, sandy patches, and abundant marine life. The calm bay has a local feel, good visibility, and occasional sea turtles.
As a small, family‑run dive center in Jan Thiel, personal attention, clear guidance, and a safe, enjoyable dive are our priority.
What's Included
- Small private groups ensure personal attention and a relaxed experience.
- Complete scuba gear including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, tank and weights
- All applicable local taxes and fees are included in the price.
- Enjoy a private dive with one or two tanks at Tugboat or Caracas Bay.
- Transport between the dive center and the dive site is included.
- Shore-side instruction, assembling your dive set, and practicing basic skills and dive signals.
- An experienced instructor guides your group throughout the dive.
- Lunch
- No pick-up from hotels or cruise terminals is included.
- Bring your own swimwear and a towel.
- Any personal insurance
Meeting Location
Caracasbaaiweg 360
Jan Thiel, Curaçao
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At our dive center in Jan Thiel, we take certified divers on relaxed, private guided shore dives at Tugboat or Caracas Bay. We dive at an easy pace, fully adapted to your experience level, so you can truly enjoy the underwater world without pressure.
Before the dive, all participants complete the mandatory medical health declaration via the Divessi website or app. At the dive center, we prepare and check the equipment together and go through a clear dive briefing. We discuss the dive plan, conditions, and what you would like to see underwater.
From the shore, we enter the water calmly and start the dive once everything feels comfortable. The guided dive lasts about 30–60 minutes underwater.
At Tugboat, we explore the well-known shallow wreck and the surrounding reef, home to colorful fish, corals, and sponges. At Caracas Bay, you dive in a quiet local bay with coral formations, sandy areas, and plenty of marine life. Sea turtles are regularly spotted here.
All dives are private, only with your own group. This allows us to give full attention, keep the dive relaxed, and create a personal diving experience focused on enjoyment, safety, and fun.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with serious lung or breathing problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis)
- Not recommended for travelers with serious ear or sinus problems
- Not recommended for travelers with serious eye problems or recent eye surgery
- Not recommended for travelers with neurological conditions or epilepsy
- Not recommended for travelers with recent surgery or treatments that limit physical activity
- Not recommended for travelers with untreated mental health conditions or addictions
- Not recommended for travelers with stomach, intestinal, or digestive problems that limit activity
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All participants must hold a valid scuba diving certification and be able to show a physical or digital dive card upon arrival.
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.
- All participants are required to complete a medical health questionnaire prior to diving.
- Some pre-existing medical conditions, such as asthma, heart problems, or other serious conditions, may prevent you from diving. Please consult your doctor if unsure.
- The minimum age to participate is 10 years old.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Participants should bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.
- All dives are shore-based in calm, shallow waters under the close supervision of a professional instructor.
- This activity is not suitable for pregnant participants or those with serious back, ear, or sinus problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Participants in the Private VIP Certified Scuba Diving in Curaçao cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Small private groups ensure personal attention and a relaxed experience.
- Complete scuba gear including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, tank and weights.
- All applicable local taxes and fees are included in the price.
- Enjoy a private dive with one or two tanks at Tugboat or Caracas Bay.
- Transport between the dive center and the dive site is included.
- Shore-side instruction, assembling your dive set, and practicing basic skills and dive signals.
- An experienced instructor guides your group throughout the dive.
- Lunch.
- No pick-up from hotels or cruise terminals is included.
- Bring your own swimwear and a towel.
- Any personal insurance.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private VIP Certified Scuba Diving in Curaçao is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with serious lung or breathing problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis)
- Not recommended for travelers with serious ear or sinus problems
- Not recommended for travelers with serious eye problems or recent eye surgery
- Not recommended for travelers with neurological conditions or epilepsy
- Not recommended for travelers with recent surgery or treatments that limit physical activity
- Not recommended for travelers with untreated mental health conditions or addictions
- Not recommended for travelers with stomach, intestinal, or digestive problems that limit activity
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Small private groups ensure personal attention and a relaxed experience.
- Complete scuba gear including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, tank and weights
- All applicable local taxes and fees are included in the price.
- Enjoy a private dive with one or two tanks at Tugboat or Caracas Bay.
- Transport between the dive center and the dive site is included.
- Shore-side instruction, assembling your dive set, and practicing basic skills and dive signals.
- An experienced instructor guides your group throughout the dive.
- Lunch
- No pick-up from hotels or cruise terminals is included.
- Bring your own swimwear and a towel.
- Any personal insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with serious lung or breathing problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis)
- Not recommended for travelers with serious ear or sinus problems
- Not recommended for travelers with serious eye problems or recent eye surgery
- Not recommended for travelers with neurological conditions or epilepsy
- Not recommended for travelers with recent surgery or treatments that limit physical activity
- Not recommended for travelers with untreated mental health conditions or addictions
- Not recommended for travelers with stomach, intestinal, or digestive problems that limit activity
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All participants must hold a valid scuba diving certification and be able to show a physical or digital dive card upon arrival.
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.
- All participants are required to complete a medical health questionnaire prior to diving.
- Some pre-existing medical conditions, such as asthma, heart problems, or other serious conditions, may prevent you from diving. Please consult your doctor if unsure.
- The minimum age to participate is 10 years old.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Participants should bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.
- All dives are shore-based in calm, shallow waters under the close supervision of a professional instructor.
- This activity is not suitable for pregnant participants or those with serious back, ear, or sinus problems.
