Diving in Curacao

[astridwilson]

Arriving in Willemstad, Curacao viaFreedom of the Seas Cruise Ship at 8AM and must be back on boat by 6PM. Isee that Royal Caribbean has an excursion for $169 that reads “Jump in and experience diving inthe clear blue waters of Curacao on this two-tank dive trip. You will be takento the famous Sea Aquarium and Mambo Beach for two incredible dives on thehouse reef of our dive center. Look forturtles, eels, colorful angel fish, hidden lobster and little critters likeshrimp on these beautiful dives. ”

 

Does anyone know who Royal Caribbean uses as a Dive Shop?

 

Seems high for a diving off the shore at a house reef. Any alternate suggestions

[CT Sean]

170.00 does seem steep for a 2 tank dive.

 

Check out the Dive Bus http://www.thedivebus.com/ , which is a nice shop my wife and I used a couple years ago. Very close to that area and you can shore dive across the street - though it looks like the cost of a guided dive plus equipment (assuming you need it) is not too far off Royal's price. If you don't need guided dives, you could save a bunch though.

[existentialtraveler]

$170 is pretty steep. Contact Mark Brown at TwinDivers. Mark is a great guy and your dives will be fantastic, less expensive than RCL's, and more personal. Tell him Jim sent you you!

http://www.twin-divers.com/eng/

[astridwilson]

We chose Bas Harts Diving www.divesafaricuracao.com. I'll let you know how it turns out when we return in September