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Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort offers in addition to its other facilities also the opportunity to dive with her own PADI dive center. You will explore the underwater world of Curacao with their experienced instructors, of course in a safe and enjoyable way you’ll absolutely never forget! But you especially have to enjoy the warm clear water and see all the different types of fish and colorful coral
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Mariana S
5 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
Not only did the Tugboat dive site become of my favorite dive spots in Curaçao (if not my absolute favorite), but I also learned so much from the experience!
Tugboat was nothing short of magic, with its “squid hangout” area, tugboat wreck, coral reef, coral nursery and pier. We saw so many different animals it was hard to keep track, all mixed with the beautiful colors of the water and corals...
Bob, the diving instructor I went with, was really nice and attentive, making sure I knew what we were doing at all times. He corrected that which I was doing wrong or remembered incorrectly, and as a result I learned useful diving practices that I will take with me on all my future dives. Additionally, he pointed out loads of cool animals and things for me to see - which is, in my opinion, the best part about having a guide. He also had a camera, and recorded lots of videos!
If you were coming to the island, wanted to dive, and had only one site to choose, this is one I would definitely recommend for you to do.
Tugboat was nothing short of magic, with its “squid hangout” area, tugboat wreck, coral reef, coral nursery and pier. We saw so many different animals it was hard to keep track, all mixed with the beautiful colors of the water and corals...
Bob, the diving instructor I went with, was really nice and attentive, making sure I knew what we were doing at all times. He corrected that which I was doing wrong or remembered incorrectly, and as a result I learned useful diving practices that I will take with me on all my future dives. Additionally, he pointed out loads of cool animals and things for me to see - which is, in my opinion, the best part about having a guide. He also had a camera, and recorded lots of videos!
If you were coming to the island, wanted to dive, and had only one site to choose, this is one I would definitely recommend for you to do.
Written June 23, 2020
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Hi Mariana, We are glad to hear you had a great dive & experience. Thanks for the optimistic review, we hope to welcome you for more dives and great underwater encounters.
Written July 17, 2020
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KayD
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The staff at Jan Thiel Diving were very pleasant, thorough and professional from the booking process and all the way through to the completion of my PADI Open Water Dive Course. Maurice and Bob were amazing and timely with their correspondence in regards to questions that I had prior to my trip down FROM Canada to Curaçao. My dive instructor, Cas, was extremely helpful and patient throughout the course and really demonstrated a great understanding not only of the dive process but of the sites and history of the island which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Jan Thiel Diving staff were very passionate and knowledgeable about the sport and about respecting the surrounding underwater environment and its habitants. I cannot wait until my next trip back!
Written February 8, 2020
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Hi Kelley,
Thank you so much for the amazing review, we had a great time diving with you!
when you come back to this "Dushi" island let us know, we could dive some more beautiful spots.
sunny regards,
Jan Thiel Diving
Written February 13, 2020
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Floris138
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Cas was an amazing and personal instructor. They have endless patience no matter your skill level. In addition, they provide excellent service both in and out of the water with equipment, skills, and of course the dive spots they choose for the dive! Also, their knowledge about the marine life, the reefs, diving, and Curacao in general is extensive, making a conversation interesting and always welcome. They are never in a hurry and make every diver feel relaxed and comfortable, both for the dive and the overall trip. I highly recommend this dive shop for diving whether you're looking for a simple introduction or looking for your first/next certification!
Written December 28, 2023
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Hi Floris,
Thanks for the overwelming review! Super nice to read that you had a good time with us. Hopefully we will see you when you are visiting curacao again.
warm regards
Cas
Written January 2, 2024
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DanieleUlrich
Muhlethurnen, Schweiz66 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We enjoyed the PADI Scuba Diver training with Cas Ortmans very much. His very friendly and calm attitude gave us a lot of confidence and trust to scuba dive for the first time. He adapted the training schedule without hesitation as we were too tired to continue.
My wife and I had a first look into this sport at the age of 60 - it is possible! - and it looks like at least my son has found a new challanging hobby.
I had only problems to bear the hot and calm weather with a very high humidity in October. But Cas let us forget the heat and showed us the miracles of the sea.
Many thanks!
My wife and I had a first look into this sport at the age of 60 - it is possible! - and it looks like at least my son has found a new challanging hobby.
I had only problems to bear the hot and calm weather with a very high humidity in October. But Cas let us forget the heat and showed us the miracles of the sea.
Many thanks!
Written October 4, 2023
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Thanks For the awesome review. Thanks for choosing our dive shop to start your diving adventure!
Written October 15, 2023
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Laura F
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May 2024 • Solo
Strongly recommend Jan Thiel Diving! Very professional, polite, and a fun group of people. I had a discovery scuba dive with Esme that was fantastic. This wasn't my first dsd but for someone who wants to dive for the first time I would recommend diving with Esme. She was very patient and thorough and seemed well knowledged in regards to diving. The team at Jan Theil Diving brought me to a tug boat location to dive. While we were diving there was debris/fishing line on coral that Esme safely cleaned up and later disposed of. I very much appreciated this as it shows she cares about the environment and underwater life that we visit!
Written June 1, 2024
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Hi Laura,
thank you for your nice review! The dive was really nice to do with you! We think it is important to remove the debris we find under water, so we can show everyone the best of Curacao!
if you come back to the island, feel free to contact us again!
kind regards,
Team Jan Thiel Diving
Written June 10, 2024
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R W
Amsterdam, The Netherlands12 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Bob was an excellent diving guide with good knowledge of the various dive sites of Curacao. Fully relaxed, but never losing focus on his clients and the underwater environment.. Very likely I will dive again with him next time I'm on Curacao
Written January 4, 2021
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Thanks for your review!
You are most welcome to dive with us again next time you are here.
Stay safe and hopefully till next time!
Sunny regards,
Jan Thiel Diving
Written January 7, 2021
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Sander K
10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
September 2021:
During our stay at Livingstone on Curaçao, we were able to make beautiful dives with Jan Thiel Diving. The highlights were really Turtle City (a total of 17 turtles) and the shipwreck 'Superior Producer' just off the coast of Willemstad. Bob, Dennis and Ingo are very relaxed and take good care of everyone who dives with them. The gentlemen managed to guide my girlfriend well, who had dropped out after an earlier attempt in the Philippines. The result was her Open Water certificate. Now enjoy the memories (and the well-cared for images). Many thanks for the wonderful experience!
Update September 2023:
Back at Jan Thiel Diving after 2 years! The quality is still at the high level that we experienced at the time. New location on the road and expanded in terms of gear, including DPVs, which we used at the fantastic Superior Producer wreck. Dived here on Curaçao with the whole family, including 1 open water course, 4 advanced courses, a deep diver course for myself and a lot of fun dives (lion fish hunting!) Thanks to the team for the patience, the fantastic dives, the southern conviviality and beautiful memories. Until next time! :)
During our stay at Livingstone on Curaçao, we were able to make beautiful dives with Jan Thiel Diving. The highlights were really Turtle City (a total of 17 turtles) and the shipwreck 'Superior Producer' just off the coast of Willemstad. Bob, Dennis and Ingo are very relaxed and take good care of everyone who dives with them. The gentlemen managed to guide my girlfriend well, who had dropped out after an earlier attempt in the Philippines. The result was her Open Water certificate. Now enjoy the memories (and the well-cared for images). Many thanks for the wonderful experience!
Update September 2023:
Back at Jan Thiel Diving after 2 years! The quality is still at the high level that we experienced at the time. New location on the road and expanded in terms of gear, including DPVs, which we used at the fantastic Superior Producer wreck. Dived here on Curaçao with the whole family, including 1 open water course, 4 advanced courses, a deep diver course for myself and a lot of fun dives (lion fish hunting!) Thanks to the team for the patience, the fantastic dives, the southern conviviality and beautiful memories. Until next time! :)
Written September 21, 2023
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Bedankt voor de mooie review! We zijn best een beetje trots dat jullie weer voor ons hebben gekozen om jullie duik avontuur voort te zetten. Ook heel mooi dat we Martin hebben mogen certificeren tot open water duiker, dik verdiend. Heel veel plezier in de aankomende duiken op de a en b eilanden.
We zien je graag terug voor je divemaster!
groetjes
Cas en Dennis
Written September 26, 2023
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Dave VanDorp
Grimsby, Canada8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
I'll separate out the Pros and Cons so that it is easy for people reading this to focus on what they want to read.
Pros: I dove with Cas and his fellow divemasters consisting of Dennis and Maurice, as well as freelance divemasters Demi and Jovin, over a period of 2.5 weeks. They were happy to pick me up and drop me off each day, at the hotel I was staying at, for a nominal charge.
All dives were safety first, guided, and fun. Ice cold water was provided at both the shop and on their vehicles. The staff treated us international group of divers well. (me, the Canadian, Maros from the US, Susan from Scotland, and Jens from Denmark)
Notable dive sites not to be missed are the m/v Superior wreck at the cruise ship pier, Divers Leap, (Papagayo Beach resort) and we were also lucky enough to get out on a boat on the last day to dive Tarpon Bridge and Sharkey's cave.
All of us were well experienced divers and treated us as such. We all had our own equipment, so I cannot comment in detail about the serviceability of rental gear, but it looked to be just fine. My computer gave me a low battery warning for the last few days, and they gave me a complimentary second computer to use as a backup.
They fully support Lionfish hunting and a few dozen were harvested during our dives.
Cons: nil
I would not hesitate to dive with them again.
I can't wait for next time
Pros: I dove with Cas and his fellow divemasters consisting of Dennis and Maurice, as well as freelance divemasters Demi and Jovin, over a period of 2.5 weeks. They were happy to pick me up and drop me off each day, at the hotel I was staying at, for a nominal charge.
All dives were safety first, guided, and fun. Ice cold water was provided at both the shop and on their vehicles. The staff treated us international group of divers well. (me, the Canadian, Maros from the US, Susan from Scotland, and Jens from Denmark)
Notable dive sites not to be missed are the m/v Superior wreck at the cruise ship pier, Divers Leap, (Papagayo Beach resort) and we were also lucky enough to get out on a boat on the last day to dive Tarpon Bridge and Sharkey's cave.
All of us were well experienced divers and treated us as such. We all had our own equipment, so I cannot comment in detail about the serviceability of rental gear, but it looked to be just fine. My computer gave me a low battery warning for the last few days, and they gave me a complimentary second computer to use as a backup.
They fully support Lionfish hunting and a few dozen were harvested during our dives.
Cons: nil
I would not hesitate to dive with them again.
I can't wait for next time
Written February 2, 2024
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for the nice review! We really enjoyed the diving with you. Nice to read that you had some much fun with us.
hopefully we will see you back in the near future!
Kind regards
The JTD Team
Written February 6, 2024
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mvdwiel2016
Woerden, The Netherlands3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Dived for the first time yesterday! What a wonderful experience that was. I thought it was quite exciting, but it wasn't that bad. After Bram's super clear explanation and the exercises in the shallow water, we gradually went deeper. How magical it is under water... I thought it was absolutely crazy to do. And tomorrow I'll just go again! And it was also cool that very beautiful photos were taken of everything we encountered along the way and of ourselves. Absolutely recommended!
Written April 16, 2024
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Hi,
dank je wel voor deze leuke review! Erg leuk om te lezen dat je het zo goed naar je zin hebt gehad en hierdoor nogmaals bent gaan duiken!
Hopelijk zijn de foto's erg mooi geworden!
Mocht je weer op het eiland zijn, nemen we je graag opnieuw mee voor een magisch avontuur!
Met vriendelijke groetjes,
Team Jan Thiel Diving
Written April 29, 2024
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Freek E
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
What a very nice possibility it is that if you are allowed to make your first dive on the beautiful Curacao that it can then be captured at Jan Thiel Diving! Lieke the professional underwater photograve takes beautiful photos that capture these amazing experiences in even more beautiful memories. Thank you Lieke the pictures are beautiful!
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Written August 7, 2024
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Hi Freek,
dank je wel voor de leuke review! nogmaals gefeliciteerd met het behalen van je Open Water cursus!
en wat gaaf dat Lieke deze gave herinnering voor jullie heeft mogen vastleggen met de prachtige foto's!
Mochten jullie weer in Curacao zijn, laat het ons dan gerust weten!
Met vriendelijke groetjes,
Team Jan Thiel Diving
Written August 10, 2024
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How long does a Discover Scuba Dive take?
Written April 9, 2020
Corne K
Willemstad, Curaçao
The PADI Discover Scuba Dive takes around 2,5 hours.
We start with a briefing about the dive equipment and the basics of diving, We will tell you about what we will do, what we bring and how we communicate under water. After this briefing and fitting of the gear, we go to a dive spot with a confined area. Here in the shallows we will take our time to to get used to be underwater and do some excersizes to become more comfortable with the gear. After this we will start to explore and enjoy the beautiful underwater life of Curacao! Hope to see you soon!
Written April 9, 2020
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