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Duikcentrum Van De Ven
Duikcentrum Van De Ven
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Always wanted to discover the underwater world of Curacao? Weightless want to float through the clear blue water? And of course, always want to completely relax while enjoying all the new impressions? Then you are at the right place at our dive center! We consist of a small team of SSI professionals with years of experience that takes all the time for our customers. With us, coziness and safety are at the top. Everything is possible, from a Try Scuba Diving to an all-inclusive SSI Open Water Course or an SSI Full Face Mask Specialty Course. Do you want a lot of personal attention? Do you not like big groups? Do you want to schedule your own time and select the location? Do not wait any longer and dive with us in the adventure! Take a look at the photos and videos. Of course, you can also view the reactions of other people on TripAdvisor and you will see that cozy also really means fun!
Willemstad, Curaçao
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Ana y Erick
Mexico City, Mexico5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Angelique was so kind and professional, since the beginning the communication was quickly and clear. The dive center’s prices are the best and the diving gear is in excellent conditions. She gave us great and detailed recommendations for shore diving and surprised us with extra nice details. We were delighted to have chosen her dive center.
Ana & Erick from Mexico
Ana & Erick from Mexico
Written October 23, 2022
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Dear Ana and Erick,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very nice review.
We are very pleased to read that the time with us went well and that the diving gear was in excellent condition.
On behalf of our Team, we hope to see you again next time at our Dive Center.
Sincerely, Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written October 28, 2022
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Peter R
Voorburg, The Netherlands49 contributions
Jan 2020
I booked a Try Scuba with Duikcentrum Van de Ven and Angelique ‘did’ my tour.
She took all the time of the world to explain the equipment and technique , as well as the destination , the tug boat near Caracasbaai. She really made me feel confident , as it was my first time again since 15 years. The dive went on very well and I enjoyed every minute of it. Afterwards Angelique again took plenty time to explain the fish, spunges and corals we had seen.
All in all a very good memory; thanks to Angelique !
She took all the time of the world to explain the equipment and technique , as well as the destination , the tug boat near Caracasbaai. She really made me feel confident , as it was my first time again since 15 years. The dive went on very well and I enjoyed every minute of it. Afterwards Angelique again took plenty time to explain the fish, spunges and corals we had seen.
All in all a very good memory; thanks to Angelique !
Written February 10, 2020
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Dear Peter,
Thank You so much for writing this 5* review on Tripadvisor.
We like to read that you enjoyed the Try Scuba Dive that You make with us under supervision of our instructor Angelique.
On behalf of the Team of Duikcentrum van de Ven, we hope to see You soon, so that we Can show You even more about the underwater life of curaçao.
Best regards,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written February 12, 2020
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Jan Wouter K
24 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
I lost count of the number of times we came back to this dive school! Reason we come back is simple: it is very safe, very beautiful what we see and very nice people. This time again my daughter was hesitant due to ear problems and this great family solves it as a family; one extra dive master joins for a 1:1 dive so my daughter can go safely down without hindering the rest of the team. They always dive in small groups. There are so many dive schools at Curacao but stop looking just go with Vd Ven!
Thank you again so much!
Thank you again so much!
Written January 7, 2020
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Dear Jan Wouter, Marleen, Lisa & Pieter.
Thank you so much for giving us a 5* rating.
We think it's great that you keep coming back to dive with us.
Personal attention is very important to us. If it is necessary to have an extra instructor during the dive, for 1 on 1 supervision, then that is no problem for us.
We are happy to provide this extra service.
Hopefully, we will see each other again soon so that we can show you even more beautiful things about the underwater life of curacao.
Best regards,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written January 12, 2020
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Madison K
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
Cannot thank the team at Dikcentrum Van De Ven for providing us with an amazing experience! Everyone was extremely helpful and kind. It was very apparent that you and your groups safety comes first. Cannot recommend them enough! 100/10
Written March 15, 2023
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Dear Madison,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very nice review.
We are pleased to read that you had an amazing experience during your first introduction dive!
On behalf of our Team, thank you for choosing our
dive center, and hopefully, we will see each other again next time so that we can show you some more beautiful things about the underwater life of Curacao.
Best regards,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written March 18, 2023
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Diana H
7 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Two lovely beautiful dives with a very good guide Robin!
The divingcentre is very professionall, very kind staff and a good organised guide.
About a few months I will fly again to Curaçao. Definitely I will book a few guided tours with beautful spots by divecentre van der Ven.
The divingcentre is very professionall, very kind staff and a good organised guide.
About a few months I will fly again to Curaçao. Definitely I will book a few guided tours with beautful spots by divecentre van der Ven.
Written December 3, 2020
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Dear Diana,
We appreciate that you have to take your time to place a 5* Review on TripAdvisor!
We find it very pleasant to read that you had a nice experience during the two Guided dives with our DiveMaster Robin.
On behalf of Team Duikcentrum van de Ven, we hope to see you again soon at our diving center, so that we can show you even more beautiful things about the underwater life of Curaçao.
Best regards,
Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written December 4, 2020
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Hellena
52 contributions
Diving with Monique was an amazing experience! I was a bit scared beforehand, that’s why I booked the private course. Monique explained everything really well. Showed us what to do and helped us when needed. My (13 year old) son and I could take the time we (mostly I) needed. Monique checked all the time how we were doing and wrote underwater the names of interesting fish. I felt quite safe with her around. And after a little while I wasn’t scared any longer. If you want to go diving, I cannot recommend this diving school enough!
Written April 30, 2022
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Dear Hellena,
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review.
We are pleased to read that the Private Introduction Dive you made with our instructor Monique was a great dive experience.
Personal attention & safety are very important to us.
And how nice it is that you have also experienced this.
On behalf of our Team, we hope to see you again next time, for other nice dives in Curaçao.
Yours sincerely,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written June 11, 2022
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familie4pers
amstelveen50 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We have done great guided dives & a course with Van de Ven. If you are at Curacao and want to do a course of guided dive, we highly recommend van de Ven They take time to explain all, do SSI & PADI courses if you want, all in small groups.
Explanation is clear and they know many great spots on the island. High quality dives in small groups or private dives, they take the time, and you will spend lot of time under the water! If you are a family with teens you can even go diving with the whole family. Great fun, an unbeatable experience! Thank you!
Explanation is clear and they know many great spots on the island. High quality dives in small groups or private dives, they take the time, and you will spend lot of time under the water! If you are a family with teens you can even go diving with the whole family. Great fun, an unbeatable experience! Thank you!
Written May 19, 2019
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Dear,
Thank you for posting this review on TripAdvisor.
It is good to read that You have a nice Experience with us during the course and the guide dive.
We think safety and personal attention are very important and how nice it is to read that you have experienced it that way.
On behalf of the team of Duikcentrum van de Ven, we wish you very nice and pleasant dives for the future.
Sincerely,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written May 20, 2019
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Antonio C
Macae, RJ3 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We dived with them in February. Very attentive instructors, with a lot of experience, which provides safety for those who will make the plunge. Recommend it to everyone. Excellent !!!!
Written March 8, 2015
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mynameispaul
Amsterdam, The Netherlands24 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We took two dives with vd Ven and really enjoyed it. They have excellent gear and the staff is really friendly.
Written December 2, 2019
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Dear Paul & Maud,
Thank You so much for writing this 5* review.
We like to read that you enjoyed the Guided dives that You make with us.
On behalf of the Team of Duikcentrum van de Ven we hope to see You soon, so that we Can show You even more about the underwater life of curaçao.
Best regards,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written December 3, 2019
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Richard K
United States5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We rented Scuba Gear from this shop for over a week and loved it. You can't beat their prices on the island, and the Mares Dive Gear is fantastic. The are very friendly, speak English and Dutch, and were more than accommodating with our multiple rentals. Highly Recommended!!!!!!
Written June 14, 2019
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Dear Richard,
Thank you for writing this review on TripAdvisor.
We are pleased to read that you had a great time in Curaçao and that the service from our dive center was excellent.
Our diving center is also the only MARES diving center on the island, and the maintenance of our equipment is very important. And how nice it is that you have experienced this as well.
On behalf of the Team of Duikcentrum van de Ven we hope to see you again soon at our dive center.
Sincerely,
Team Duikcentrum van de Ven
Written June 19, 2019
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Dovie D
Dallas, OR5 contributions
My husband and I are certified divers and my husband is a dive master. We plan to take a cruise again March 2021. We planned to dive in Willemstad, Curacao but it had an age limit up to 65 years old. My husband will be 68 by then. I am not aware of age limits at other locations. Does that mean after 65 years old you can no longer dive in Willemstad, Curacao?
Duikcentrum van de Ven
Willemstad, Curaçao
Hi,
I send You a private message with the information.
Best regards,
Angelique van den Berg - van de Ven
Duikcentrum van de Ven
Sargetoad
Kansas City, MO5 contributions
Is there a email or phone number that I can reach out to this dive center to contact them before I book and visit?
Duikcentrum van de Ven
Willemstad, Curaçao
You Can reach us at duikcentrumvandeven. Com and via info @ duikcentrumvandeven. Com
Ramon Emanoel V
Sinop, MT13 contributions
Atendem e oferecem cursos para brasileiros?
Duikcentrum van de Ven
Willemstad, Curaçao
Hello Ramon,
Thank you for your interest in our Dive Center.
We don't speak Portuguese, but if you want to book a course with us, all the SSI Courses that we offer can be done in your own language, that means you learn by self-study the theory in your SSI App. The instructor speaks English.
Best regards,
Team Dive center van de Ven