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Ocean Encounters Diving

Bapor Kibra z/n, Willemstad 99999, Curacao
599-9-461-8131
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Ranked #10 of 32 activities in Willemstad
Type: Tours
Owner description: Ocean Encounters Diving is an award winning PADI 5 star IDC Dive Resort on the island of Curacao. We offer boat diving,boat snorkeling, diving... more » Owner description: Ocean Encounters Diving is an award winning PADI 5 star IDC Dive Resort on the island of Curacao. We offer boat diving,boat snorkeling, diving instruction from beginner to Instructor, Diving Packages,special trips, sunset cruises, and fishing trips, and water sports. Our large fleet of custom dive boats can accommodate all diving and snorkeling needs. We are the One Stop... Dive all of Curacao dive center. We are located at Lions Dive and Beach Resort, Sunscape Resort, Santa Barbara Resort, Hilton Curacao, and more. One Life... Dive It! « less
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Willemstad, Curacao
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

A while ago a friend won a Animal Encounter and asked me to come along on a dive with Ocean Encounters. So I said "Why Not?" The only shark I encountered during a dive, was a Whale Shark, (lucky me!) but I never encountered other types of sharks... so this was my chance. We started with a short briefing before... More

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New York City, New York
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17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Sunscape Curacao and did 4 shore dives with Ocean Encounters. They have dive centers at this location as well as the Hilton. Very friendly staff especially Nancy who booked our dives. Yoshi and Yolanda led excellent dives, also giving friendly and helpful tips regarding improving our diving skills. Will go with them next time on some boat... More

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I'm really impressed but the high service level of this company. Everyone and then I mean everyone did everything to make our trips / stay as good as possible. Honest interest and engagement in us and our questions. Thanks.

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Naples, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We did the Animal Encounter experience, where we snorkeled and fed Herbie the Goliah Grouper (He's a cutie), Manta Rays, sea turtles Nurse sharks(be careful you don't get your hand supersuckered) and Lemon Sharks. Our guides were very knowledgable and helpful Well worth the experience!

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Campinas, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

The Best ones, great support and Took care of everything to let myself and my fiancee have a unforgetable experience

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Eagle, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I am a Certified Open Water Diver, THANKS to the staff at Ocean Encounters in Curacao!! The staff is amazing!! We stayed at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort and the ease of getting to our Diving adventures couldn't have been easier! At 50 years old I have carried a "fear" of water ( although I LOVE the water ) all... More

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Auburn, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We did the Animal Encounter dive with our kids, 11 and 14 (inside the fenced lagoon). Pol did a nice job reviewing gear with the kids and explaining the process of feeding the turtles, sharks and rays. We had a nice dive and with only 4 of us it wasn't crowded or rushed. Sea turtles were our favorite. Looking forward... More

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Montreal
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

I just completed today my PADI Open Water Diver Certification at Ocean Encounters (OE) in Curacao. After having spent 3 days with OE's staff, I can't overemphasized that this is a serious operation making sure you're getting the diving formation you will need to enjoy safe time underwater. Even if OE takes seriously one's formation and safety, the 3 days... More

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Clinton, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We recently returned from a week of diving with Ocean Encounters on the island of Curacao. We had an amazing dive at Mushroom Forest, especially with the pod of pilot whales and dolphins between dives. We both thought Ocean Encounters was one of the top companies that we have been diving with. Your boats departed and returned at the scheduled... More

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Western Colorado
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I have never left a negative review until today. Lets start with a positive Willum, George & Adrian are excellent divemasters & the reef in Curacao is incredible. I cannot give much other praise for the dive shop. If you want a cattle boat this might be an operator for you. This company is very expensive & make you prepay.... More

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baporkibra, General Manager at Ocean Encounters Diving, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write. We ask for prepay for all of our activities for the same reason a hotel would. The last thing we want is for divers to come to visit Curacao on their holiday and see that there are no spots on the boats for them. The cattle boat comment - I've addressed this before,... More

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