Curacao - January 2015
Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino. Great Scuba Diving right on the house reef. Caribbean Sea Sports is a PADI 5 star center with 2 dive boats. Very helpful staff. Lots of Frog fish, eels and loads of reef fish and other sea creatures. The Marriott is a 10 min cab ride to the lovely town of Willemstad. You'll walk across the Swinging Old Lady, a moveable bridge, and be right in the heart of town. The Iguana Café is a great spot for lunch (Right on the water). Marriott has a nice beach protected by a few reefs that offers excellent snorkeling for the non-diver. The water doesn't drop below 79F and I was just fine wearing a skin. Current varied from none to modest. Being just a few steps from my room to the dive shop, and another few feet to the beach entry or boat makes for a very easy dive. It gets fishy in just a few feet of water and you can go as deep as you want. I'd estimate you can be in 60 ft. of water in 5 mins and it drops off quickly from there. Feels like a wall dive in some spots. Overall, I'd give a 5 out of 5!
Curacao Shore Diving 2011.mov
Diving In Curacao, Shore Dive at the Marriott Hotel. Caribbean Sea Sports which is a 5 Star PADI dive center at that location. Special thanks to Andy, Eric & Tom service at it's best.
Hilton Curacao Dec. 2015
I visited the Hilton Curacao in Dec. 2015 while on a 5 day scuba diving vacation. I hopped a flight from Trinidad direct to Curacao on Insel Air. It was a very reasonably priced, direct 1-1/2 hr flight that left Thursday evening after work.
This was my first trip to Curacao. I was traveling solo and wanting to get in as many dives as I could in 3 days. The ABC's (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) are renown for diving and snorkeling, many sites being available from readily accessible beaches. The islands are part of the Netherlands Antilles, sometimes referred to as the Dutch Antilles.
The Hilton sits next door to the Marriott a little west of Willemstad, the capital of Curacao. Caribbean Sea Sports has dive shops on the premises at both locations.
I enjoyed my stay at the Hilton and really liked the grounds and amenities. This video shows some of the property.
BEST Dive Resorts Curacao | Dive into Perfect Sunsets at LionsDive Beach Resort | Dive Curacao
There’s no better place to start off your idyllic Curaçao vacation than at LionsDive Beach Resort. With a cozy, casual atmosphere set amidst a stunning tropical location, whether you’re a beach-lover, a snorkeler or an avid diver, it’s the perfect resort for everyone.
Travelers Tip: Take advantage of the sunset “Happy Hours” on the beach, it is something that you do not want to miss!
The Forbes Magazine article The Best Hotels in Curacao (October 2019) wrote: To keep the beaches well maintained and beautiful for years to come, the resort operates a green eco-conscious mandate to offer recycling, energy and water conservation and sustainability through a variety of programs.
LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao is aware that tourism can only survive in a world that is not only environmentally sustainable, but also economically and socially responsible. Learn more and download their 2019 Sustainability Report. (
Whether you are travelling alone, as a romantic couple, or with family and friends, the resort offers a range of rooms including: standard hotel rooms with garden views and sea views; 2-bedroom apartments around the 50-meter pool; luxurious suites with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea; and for our truly discerning guests, we offer a luxurious 200m² penthouse!
LionsDive Beach Resort is built with a typical Dutch-Caribbean style. Located directly on the beach, the 2 and 3 story buildings are all surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens with the water’s edge only footsteps away from your room.
With a warm and friendly Caribbean hospitality, the amazing service is their #1 priority. Their attentive staff is always there for your every need so that you can have a wonderful vacation. You can relax on their shaded private beach, dive in for an incredible boat or shore dives, train in the 50-meter sports pool, enjoy the many wellness options or just take a relaxing stroll on the adjacent Mambo Beach Boulevard, visiting along the way any one of the 4 wonderful bars and restaurants.
In short, LionsDive Beach Resort, is so much more than just a beautiful resort, it is an experience that you really need to dive into and feel it for yourself!
In addition to this, Ocean Encounters, the on-site Curacao Tourist Board approved Dive Operator, is also committed to ocean conservation and sustainable tourism. Ocean Encounters is not only a PADI Green Star Award recipient, but they also joined the Project AWARE's Adopt a Dive Site program” which mandates 1 monthly underwater clean-up on the house reef where they maintain the Coral Restoration Foundation Curaçao's main nursery. (
ABOUT Ocean Encounters
Ocean Encounters is Curacao’s premier 5-Star dive resort, offering both SSI & PADI courses for every level; from beginner to dive professional.
They can take you on a wonderful journey on one of their beautiful and well-maintained boats. No matter what water activity you choose, Ocean Encounters has all the quality equipment and supplies you need to help you get the most out of your vacation. They have quality rental equipment and a fully stocked retail shop where you’ll find diving and snorkeling gear, dive computers, wetsuits, rash guards, and just about anything you need to help make your experience on Curaçao unforgettable.
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Video courtesy of LionsDive Beach Resort and Ocean Encounters, produced and edited by Showme Caribbean
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Curacao Sign downtown Punda Willemstad Curacao
This is the Curacao Sign on the Wilhelminaplein in Punda, Willemstad, Curacao. Also the Dushi sign is here. Great for making pictures!
Kayaking with Caribbean Sea Sports Curacao
Kayak Mangrove tour with Caribbean Sea Sports Curacao & Turtle & Ray Productions.
Villa Curacao 806
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This luxury villa with breath-taking panoramic views resides in the most sought after estates in Curacao with privacy and 24/7 security. The plot extends over 11.000m2. The design and the fittings make this villa a real jewel. A contemporary vision created the villa which naturally utilizes the elements of the surrounding cliffs, the sun, light, air, water and wind. At sunset the house experiences a complete metamorphosis. The white villa is engulfed by brilliant pastels of violet, orange, turquoise and blue. A stunning play of light which gives the whole property an incredible atmosphere. While swimming in the pool and relaxing on one of the spacious terraces you can enjoy the stunning views overlooking the cliffs and the South Caribbean Sea. A pleasant tropical setting with a natural ‘climate control system’ made possible through the sun and shade partitions as well as the natural ventilation flow coming from the north-eastern trade winds. This truly unique villa is nestled high atop of a cliff with a 360 degree view of the inland sea, the Caribbean sea and the salt marshes with flamingos.
Property Details
Property Type: Estate/Villa
Close to Beaches, Luxury Spa, Sports, Dive and Restaurants
At Coral Estate; 24/7 protected oceanfront luxury resort
Year of Construction 2010
Approx. 760m2 living space
11.860m2 plot with 600m2 ready to build for guesthouse, tennis etc.
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
6 cars Parking with 2 cars Garage
360m2 pool and cliff terraces
170m2 shadow terraces around the house
Floor type stone
Airconditioning Daikin Converter Industrial Integrated
Stylish Design Entrance with 80m Drive
Top Condition
Top Location, 360˚ View, Ocean, Land, Lake Area with Flamingo’s, Cliffs
Curacao Fun 2015-6
Jillian and Juliet in the water in Curacao at the Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino.
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Kokomo Beach Vaarsenbaai Curaçao
One of the best Curaçao beaches, well protected and equiped with a splendid Beach club / Restaurant / Lounge bar. Home of the famous Trunk Divers, in cooperation with PSV (Politie Sport Vereniging) at Vaarsen Baai. Kokomo Beach check it out!
Curacao Dushi Island
Kiteboarding, kitesurf, windsurfing, motorcycles, mountain biking, cliff diving, free diving
Diving In Curacao.
This was my first time diving. This was at the sun scape resort. With ocean encounters dive shop!
Marriott Curacao House Reef - Shore SCUBA Dive
Dad and I descending down the wall off of the Marriott in Curacao from about 30 feet to about 105 feet of depth.
Curacao Private Resorts & Lodging Overlooking the Caribbean Sea
The Island of Curacao offers so many activities it is difficult to fit them all in. And since the island is relatively small, multiple activities can be done in a single day. Activities such as sports fishing, jet skiing, world class snorkeling, off-road activities, boat & yacht rentals, cliff diving, scuba diving, and even swimming with our world famous turtles are all part of your wonderful Curacao adventure. Our guests enjoy their private resorts almost as much as the tropical island of Curacao itself at very reasonable rates. We welcome you to be our guests in Curacao!
A view on Wilhelminaplein Punda Willemstad Curacao
A view on the Wilhelminaplein downtown Punda Willemstad Curacao. Famous for its 'Dushi' and 'Curacao' sign, it's nightlife and it is also the vibrant center of the shopping area in Punda.
Dive Informed-Curacao
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When divers think of the Dutch Antilles they rarely think of the C in the ABC Islands. With it's sister island, Bonaire, dominating dive magazines, few divers think of Curacao when planning their dive vacations. With a mere 50 miles between the two island's capitols, it stands to reason that the diving in Curacao is similar to the diving many divers have grown to love in Bonaire. While the diving is very similar, and maybe even better than that found in Bonaire, the island of Curacao is very different topside.
In this prelude to a two part series showcasing both the diving in curacao as well as the topside activities, I have included an easy to use cheat sheet that provides all the info you will need to enjoy the often overlooked island of Curacao. At the end of this article I have included the contact info for various dive shops based on what equipment they sell and service, just in case equipment problems arise during your stay.
General Info
The Country of Curaçao, which includes the main island and the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao), is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It has a population of over 150,000 on an area of 444 km2(171 sq mi) and its capital is Willemstad. Prior to 10 October 2010, when the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved, Curaçao was administered as the Island Territory of Curaçao, one of five island territories of the former Netherlands Antilles.
The official languages are Dutch, Papiamentu, and English. According to the 2001 Census, Papiamentu is the first language of 81.2% of the population. Dutch is the first language of 8% of the population. Spanish is the first language of 4% of the population, and English is the first language of 2.9%. Most of Curaçao's population is able to converse in at least two of the languages of Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish.
Curaçao 2016
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A journey above and below the beautiful island of Curaçao, a Dutch territory tucked away in the Caribbean Sea, roughly 40 miles north from the coast of Venezuela. Curaçao is home to some of the best diving and most pristine beaches in the world. You'll see diving and snorkeling from Playa Cas Abou, Point Halfway, Playa Largo, and a shore dive right out front of Caribbean Sea Sports Dive Shop.
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Official Hilton Curacao hotel video
This elegant beachfront Curaçao hotel is located at the southern side of the Dutch Antilles at Piscadera Bay, surrounded by 23 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and just five minutes from the historical and cultural capital Willemstad. Each guest room features all the fine amenities you would expect at a Hilton hotel, including high-speed internet access and private balconies overlooking the island or the crystal clear waters of Caribbean Sea. Guests enjoy a great variety of water sports, including scuba diving, with the help of the on-site PADI 5 Gold Palm Diving Center. There are two beautiful private white sand beaches, a freshwater infinity pool, kid's pool and club, health & beach club, full service spa, casino and numerous restaurants.
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Best of Diving Curacao 2016 Internet
The Best of 25 Dives in Curacao with Curacao Divers...