Dive Curacao

06/13/2026

🇨🇼⚽ The Blue Wave is on the world stage — and we couldn't be prouder! ⚽🇨🇼

Curaçao just made history as the smallest nation EVER to qualify for a FIFA World Cup (Guinness World Records) — and after a dominant 4-0 send-off win over Aruba on June 6th in Willemstad, our boys are ready to roar! 🌊🔵🟡

Here's where to cheer them on in Group E:

🇩🇪 June 14 – Curaçao vs. Germany | 1 PM ET, Houston (our first-ever World Cup match!)

🇪🇨 June 20 – Curaçao vs. Ecuador | 8 PM ET, Kansas City

🇨🇮 June 25 – Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast | 4 PM ET, Philadelphia

The same island pride lighting up the pitch is waiting for you on our reefs — 70+ dive sites, 365 days a year, outside the hurricane belt. 🐠🤿 With the world watching Curaçao, now is the perfect moment to plan your dive escape.

👇Read the full story + match guide:
https://www.divecuracao.info/curacao-diving-news/blue-wave-world-cup-2026/

📷 Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board
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Ride Curaçao's Blue Wave during the FIFA World Cup 2026: The smallest country (by population) to qualify for the football (soccer) FIFA World Cup.

06/09/2026

Dive Site of the Week: Watamula, Westpunt, Curaçao
Tucked at the northwest tip of Curaçao, Watamula is one of our island's true crown jewels — a "living reef" that seems to breathe with the gentle surge, surrounded by some of the healthiest hard coral formations you'll find anywhere in the Caribbean.

This is a boat dive done right. Reachable by boat with GO WEST Diving Curacao, Watamula rewards you with sweeping coral gardens, schooling fish, sea turtles, and that unforgettable sense of drifting over a reef that's thriving as it should be. 🐢🪸

And that's exactly why we protect it. Responsible diving here isn't optional — it's essential. Perfect buoyancy, no touching, no contact with the reef. We dive it so the next generation of divers can too.

👌Ready to experience it for yourself?
👇Start planning your dive at Watamula here!
https://tinyurl.com/dive-watamula 💙

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06/08/2026

Happy World Ocean Day 2026! 🌊
Today is the perfect day to celebrate one of Curaçao's greatest treasures — the Curaçao Marine Park. Stretching 21.7 km along our wild eastern coast from Jan Thiel to Eastpoint, this SPAW-protected sanctuary shelters some of the last pristine fringing reefs in the Southern Caribbean. 🐠

Thriving Elkhorn and Pillar coral, 13+ world-class dive and snorkel sites, and mooring buoys that protect what makes diving here unforgettable — all safeguarded thanks to the Carmabi Foundation and their dedicated rangers.

Healthy reefs power our island's economy, culture, and future. Protecting them is everyone's responsibility. 💙

👌Dive in, explore with care, and discover why the Curaçao Marine Park matters more than ever.👇
🔗 https://www.divecuracao.info/curacao-diving-news/curacao-marine-park/

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The Curaçao Marine Park is protecting pristine coral reefs, supporting sustainable dive tourism, & preserving Curaçao’s marine biodiversity.

06/02/2026

World Ocean Day 2026 is almost here — and this year's theme hits close to home: "Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet."

Curaçao's reefs give us so much: 70+ dive sites, healthy coral, sea turtles, and a way of life shaped by the Caribbean Sea. Let's start engaging and taking action to protect them.

Our new article👇explores what World Ocean Day means, why Curaçao needs strong marine protection, and how you can support the people doing the work — Reef Renewal Curaçao, SECORE International, REACT Curaçao, Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao, and the Carmabi Foundation.

👉 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/CUR-WOD2026
Together, let's take active steps to protect what we love. 🐢🪸

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Celebrate World Oceans Day 2026 in Curaçao and support marine protected areas. Discover why MPAs matter & how we can protect our coral reefs

05/27/2026

Discover Curaçao at the Scuba Show 2026 this weekend in Long Beach, California, May 30–31 or next weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 6-7✅ https://tinyurl.com/scuba-show-2026

If you’re in the Long Beach or Atlantic City area and planning your next dive vacation — especially in the Caribbean — make sure Curaçao is at the top of your list. Meet our trusted Curaçao dive tourism partners face-to-face and discover why Curaçao is one of the best Caribbean scuba diving vacation destinations for 2026!

👌Ready to start planning your next underwater adventure?
👇Click the link to learn more!
https://tinyurl.com/scuba-show-2026

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The Scuba Show 2026 puts a spotlight on Diving in Curaçao as the best overall dive vacation destinations in the Caribbean.

05/26/2026

🙏Vote now for Ocean Encounters, LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao, & Curaçao in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2027 Readers Choice Awards! ✅Survey Link👇
👉 https://bit.ly/2027RCA | Voting Deadline: June 7th 2026

Thank you for voting in 2025 & 2026! 💙 Because of YOU, Ocean Encounters, LionsDive & Curaçao continue to rank among the Caribbean’s Top 10 Scuba Diving Vacation Destinations. Let’s do it again! 👇 View the 2026 Voting Results:
https://tinyurl.com/2026-readers-choice-awards

Thank you again — we hope to see you soon to Dive Curaçao! 🤿

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05/20/2026

🌿🌊 Before you pack for Curaçao — read this.👇
Your sunscreen, shampoo, and body lotion could be harming the very reefs you're flying thousands of kilometers to dive. The good news? A few simple swaps make all the difference.

Our latest guide covers everything you need to know about eco-packing for a Curaçao dive vacation — from reef-safe products like Stream2Sea to the golden rule every diver should travel by: pack what you need, and pack out what you don't.

♻️ Travel smart. Dive responsible. Protect the reef.
👇Follow our eco-packing guide & protect our reefs. 🌎
https://tinyurl.com/eco-packing-guide

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📸 Image courtesy of Frank Do

Discover expert eco-packing tips for your Curaçao dive vacation. Learn why reef-safe products like Stream2Sea protect the reefs you love to explore

05/18/2026

Thank you so much, Maarten! Reviews like yours truly make our day — and remind us exactly why we do what we do! It is a distinct pleasure to help create amazing Curaçao experiences through our trusted dive shop partners, and The Dive Bus, Curacao is truly one of the best in the business. Pairing a first-time diver with a team like theirs makes every introduction to scuba diving something truly special.

There is nothing quite like that first breath underwater on a Curaçao reef — and we are so happy you got to experience it! A PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience here is just the beginning of what this incredible island has to offer beneath the surface.

Thank you again, Maarten — we are thrilled you had the opportunity to Dive Curaçao! We look forward to welcoming you back, and next time, who knows — maybe a full PADI Open Water certification is in the cards!

Warm regards,
Bryan & The Dive Curaçao Team

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05/14/2026

Celebrating the 40 Year Anniversary of Ocean Encounters
🎉The evolution of Ocean Encounters over 40 years is a testament to the power of passion, innovation, and integrity. From its origin as Underwater Curaçao in 1986 to its present-day status in 2026 as one of the Caribbean’s top dive operations, the journey has been one of continuous growth and positive impact.

Ocean Encounters has shaped Curaçao’s dive industry. They have also played a crucial role in protecting the island’s marine heritage. Through Reef Renewal Curaçao and countless sustainability initiatives, the company proves that tourism and conservation can thrive together.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone in 2026, we applaud the entire Ocean Encounters team! Their outstanding contribution to scuba diving tourism, marine conservation, and the global dive community is a legacy to be proud of!

👌READ FULL ARTICLE👇
https://www.divecuracao.info/curacao-diving-news/evolution-of-ocean-encounters/

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Discover the 40-year evolution of Ocean Encounters, Curaçao’s premier PADI 5 Star IDC dive shop, dedicated to diving excellence & reef protection.