Beginner Diving in Curacao??

[BoltSnap]

Hi,
I found a resort named Capt Don's Habitat online. Does it have a new name now or is that a different resort? Thank you,
Nancy

If you mean this one, that's in Bonaire not Curacao.

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The one in Curacao, same location as what is called now "Coral Estate" was actually called: "Captain Don's Habitat Curacao" It went out of business several years ago and came back as "Coral Estate."

 

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

I used Ocean Encounters. It is where I did my first night dive. I explained my experience and concerns. A dive master kept a good eye on me. They seem to be a good outfit. Didn't need much help, but he checked on me several times throughout the dive.

How did you like the night dive?

 

[Billg68bg]

How did you like the night dive?

I really enjoyed it. A whole different world at night. Probably why I like to snorkel around twilight as well as during the day. The sea life changes as the day/night progresses. Looking forward to more night dives. Did Tugboat to get my feet wet on night dives.

 

[nldunn]

If you mean this one, that's in Bonaire not Curacao.

Home | Captain Don's Habitat | Ocean-Front Hotel in Bonaire

Discover our ocean-front diving resort in the heart of Kralendijk, Bonaire! Serving divers and guests for over 40-years, we are the perfect choice for your next Caribbean getaway! Captain Don's Habitat...

www.habitatbonaire.com

The one in Curacao, same location as what is called now "Coral Estate" was actually called: "Captain Don's Habitat Curacao" It went out of business several years ago and came back as "Coral Estate."

Thank you!
Nancy

 

[sgandza]

We stayed at the Lion's Dive and because I had a stomach bug the first days when I was supposed to be diving, we snorkeled at the resort, with the Dive Bus at the beach that has the B Diving operation and with Ocean Encounters at Directors Point (I think that's the name - near the Tugboat place.) They were both excellent!

Depending on what you are looking for, check out Bahia Apartments and Diving in Playa Lagun. Dive shop is great, super location right on the beach. Prices are reasonable. Have stayed there and will again the next time.

 

[nldunn]

Depending on what you are looking for, check out Bahia Apartments and Diving in Playa Lagun. Dive shop is great, super location right on the beach. Prices are reasonable. Have stayed there and will again the next time.

They look lovely!! That looks like it's up on the northwest part of Curacao? Thank you!

 

[nldunn]

All good. It was to show you that the rope goes down that far. Doesn't mean you need to go that deep, but instead for you to know that the rope will be there for you two when you return. Three nice restaurants right there also. We have been to Curacao 4 times. Coral estates is a great place for new divers to go. Super easy diving. Healthy reef. Go out and go right or left and enjoy. Im sure that you would be happy with this choice.

I don't know if I ever thanked you for this recommendation. Janette from Coral Divers got me so much confidence that I just returned this week with my daughter to have her get her certification! Great site, every time I come back I'm nervous the first dive and Janette and Tony from there are fabulous.
Headed to dive at Go West today with my newly certified daughter!

 

[Canajan]

I don't know if I ever thanked you for this recommendation. Janette from Coral Divers got me so much confidence that I just returned this week with my daughter to have her get her certification! Great site, every time I come back I'm nervous the first dive and Janette and Tony from there are fabulous.
Headed to dive at Go West today with my newly certified daughter!

You can swing by Divers Republic at Daaibooi beach, Bob is excellent and very accommodating. The reef is a bit of a swim to get to, but is very nice. See if you can find the Tonka truck

 

[tkaelin]

Headed to dive at Go West today with my newly certified daughter!

Would be interested to hear about your experience at gowest

 

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

I don't know if I ever thanked you for this recommendation. Janette from Coral Divers got me so much confidence that I just returned this week with my daughter to have her get her certification! Great site, every time I come back I'm nervous the first dive and Janette and Tony from there are fabulous.
Headed to dive at Go West today with my newly certified daughter!

Super happy for you and your newly certified daughter. We (my wife and I) are there for the first 3 weeks of February at Coral Estates. If you should happen to be there at the same time then it is would be great to dive with you.