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1 diving CURAÇAO OCEAN ENCOUNTERS DIVING CURAÇAO SPECIAL TRIPS ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS ACCOMMODATIONS ABOUT CURACAO MAKE ONE STOP & Dive all of Curacao! dive

OCEAN ENCOUNTERS Dive Operation Make One Stop & Dive All of Curaçao! Welcome to Ocean Encounters Diving! Your One Stop Dive Shop.

levels and a variety of snorkel trips. PADI and SSI courses from Discover Scuba to Professional level and specialties.

Curaçao has also been consistently chosen as one of the best dive destinations in the Caribbean.

Sail! Curaçao Resort and Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Fun Activities and Trips Let us take you on a wonderful journey on one of our beautiful and well maintained boats.

Visit our Shops and Rental We offer high quality dive and snorkel rental gear! Our retail shops are nicely stocked with scuba gear and accessories.

one! ENCOUNTERS ocean ENCOUNTERS ocean ENJOY DIVING CURAÇAO Jump on board and head to the best dive sites in Curaçao! We offer daily morning 2-tank boat trips.

2 OCEAN ENCOUNTERS Dive Operation Make One Stop & Dive All of Curaçao! Welcome to Ocean Encounters Diving! Your One Stop Dive Shop. Ocean Encounters is Curacao s premier PADI and SSI Dive Center, offering a broad range of diving and snorkeling activities, including exciting boat diving trips for all skill levels and a variety of snorkel trips. PADI and SSI courses from Discover Scuba to Professional level and specialties. Meet and Feed big marine animals at our Animal Encounters Facility. We have been rated as one of the World s Best Dive Operators by Scuba Diving Magazine Reader s Choice. Curaçao has also been consistently chosen as one of the best dive destinations in the Caribbean. Our Facilities Our main Ocean Encounters diving facilities are located at Lions Dive and Beach Resort, with branches at Sunscape Your One Stop Dive Shop to Dive, Snorkel, and Sail! Curaçao Resort and Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Fun Activities and Trips Let us take you on a wonderful journey on one of our beautiful and well maintained boats. Come dive, snorkel, swim, sail, fish, or take a sunset cruise with Ocean Encounters. We are known for our professional approach and friendly staff. Visit our Shops and Rental We offer high quality dive and snorkel rental gear! Our retail shops are nicely stocked with scuba gear and accessories. Including snorkel sets for adults and kids, sunscreen, sunglasses, T-shirts, rash guards, and just about anything to help make your stay in Curaçao a relaxing and remarkable one! ENCOUNTERS ocean ENCOUNTERS ocean ENJOY DIVING CURAÇAO Jump on board and head to the best dive sites in Curaçao! We offer daily morning 2-tank boat trips. Every afternoon we go out on a snorkel/dive boat trip to a dive site for divers and non-divers alike. Take a special trip to Mushroom Forest, or Klein Curaçao and East Point, where the best reef in the world is still doing well and growing. Sign up for the amazing open water dolphin dive!!! We dive scheduled sites every day of the week visiting some of the most popular and best kept dive secrets in Curaçao. Dive Operation page 3

diving DIVING CURAÇAO One Life Dive It! A Wonderland of Underwater Adventures... is surrounded by a fringing reef created by geological events ages ago.

custom dive boats. East Point is the first dive site; an unspoiled, lush, and pristine spot, where turtles, rays, large fish, sharks and so much more can be seen.

A light lunch is served on board with enough time for you to explore the island and take picture before your return to Ocean Encounters. Average Water Temp: Low to mid-80s Year round!

Diving From Shore Curaçao has been chosen within the top 5 by Scuba Div- Boat diving is our specialty! We visit great dive sites, many only accessible by boat.

Best Value for Diving Money and Best Beginner Diving. Good visibility, healthy reefs, lots of macro photo opportunities. The entire island is diver s dream.

3 diving DIVING CURAÇAO One Life Dive It! A Wonderland of Underwater Adventures... is surrounded by a fringing reef created by geological events ages ago. diving CURAÇAO CURACAO SPECIAL TRIPS Klein Curaçao and East Point Every week you can take an adventurous Dive Trip to Klein Curaçao and East Point on one of Ocean Encounters large and comfortable custom dive boats. East Point is the first dive site; an unspoiled, lush, and pristine spot, where turtles, rays, large fish, sharks and so much more can be seen. Average Visibility: From 60 to 100 ft (20 to 30 m) During surface interval, the boat crosses over to Klein Curaçao for the second dive, famous for its turtle population. A light lunch is served on board with enough time for you to explore the island and take picture before your return to Ocean Encounters. Average Water Temp: Low to mid-80s Year round! Mushroom Forest Boat Diving ducer. We are the only dive operator boat-diving the famous pristine reefs of the East. Diving From Shore Curaçao has been chosen within the top 5 by Scuba Div- Boat diving is our specialty! We visit great dive sites, many only accessible by boat. We also offer amazing trips to East Point, Klein Curaçao, Mushroom Forest, and the wreck of the Superior Proing Magazine Reader s Choice in the Caribbean and Atlantic Regions for best Macro Diving; Best Value for Diving Money and Best Beginner Diving. Good visibility, healthy reefs, lots of macro photo opportunities. The entire island is diver s dream. Curaçao This dive site has been rated as one of the Caribbean Best Dives. The Majestic Star and Boulder coral rise up to form mushroom shaped domes full of underwater life. We reach Mushroom Forest for the first dive around mid-morning. After entering the water, you dive around large boulder coral formations, where critters hide under the ledge. Don t forget to look into the blue to see the schools of bar jacks and yellow tails! During the surface interval you can snorkel into the Blue Room cavern. After the second dive site a light lunch will be served on board. Dive Curaçao page 4

ACTIVITIES One Life... Dive it! Several Exciting Trips That We Have to Offer!

and the Dolphin Academy. After the dive and Dolphin briefing you ll gear up and take a short boat trip to Shipwreck Point.

Dolphin Dive for Non Divers Enjoy a dolphin dive without dive certification.

Once on site your snorkel master will guide you and show you all kinds of different fish, coral and other great marine life around you.

The wreck is covered with corals and has lots of marine life around it.

Snorkel with these great animals while feeding them.

4 ACTIVITIES One Life... Dive it! Several Exciting Trips That We Have to Offer! SNORKELING SNORKELING Dolphin Boat Dives DOLPHIN dives dives DOLPHIN A unique diving experience offered to you exclusively by Ocean Encounters Diving and the Dolphin Academy. After the dive and Dolphin briefing you ll gear up and take a short boat trip to Shipwreck Point. Upon entering the water and starting your dive you will be met by the trainer and the dolphin(s). Dolphin Dive for Non Divers Enjoy a dolphin dive without dive certification. Learn the basic skills of scuba diving and experience the dolphin in their habitats. You ll never smile so big in your life! Snorkeling Trips Sign up for a relaxing afternoon snorkeling trip to Tugboat or Director s Bay. The boat will pick you up right at the pier at Lions Dive & Beach Resort or Sunscape. Once on site your snorkel master will guide you and show you all kinds of different fish, coral and other great marine life around you. The Tugboat is a little tugboat wreck that sits upright and is easy to see from the surface. The wreck is covered with corals and has lots of marine life around it. Animal Encounters Get up close and personal with stingrays, jacks, turtles and sharks at Animal Encounters. Snorkel with these great animals while feeding them. If you are an avid snorkeler or just enjoy to snorkel from time to time you will absolutely love our Animal Encounters program. This encounter can be done by anyone who is 8 years or older. This program includes entrance to the Sea Aquarium Park. Klein Curaçao Take a relaxed sailing day trip to the mostly uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao. Visit this paradise island with crystal clear water, white sandy beaches and many sea turtles. This day trip is a must for every snorkeler visiting Curaçao! The trip includes breakfast, BBQ lunch and open bar. Taste of Curaçao Sign up for the Taste of Curaçao half day trip and visit the Spanish Water area for a sightseeing tour from the boat. Sail along the beautiful coast of Curaçao and snorkel at the Tugboat wreck. This trip includes an open bar and BBQ lunch.

AN enc ACTIVITIES Animal Encounters... Eat, Sleep & Dive!

Our instructor will guide you through this engaging underwater world, where you will interact with turtles, reef fish and even sharks.

Scuba or Snorkel Encounter No Certification Needed friendly rays, turtles, and nurse and lemon sharks. A thrill, even for the most experienced diver.

At Animal Encounters we offer the opportunity to meet the beauty of the underwater sea life through scuba and snorkel adventures with large marine life.

Great pro- Free entrance to the Sea Aquarium Park with Animal Encounters programs If you are an avid snorkeler or just ANIMAL enjoy to snorkel from time to time, you

This encounter can be done by anyone who is 8 years or older and is a fun and interactive way to get to know the marine life at Animal Encounters.

5 AN enc ACTIVITIES Animal Encounters... Eat, Sleep & Dive! Discover Scuba Diving at Animal Encounters ANIMAL encounters Learn basic skills of scuba diving and dive our natural lagoon. Get up close to fascinating sea animals. Our instructor will guide you through this engaging underwater world, where you will interact with turtles, reef fish and even sharks. Minimum age to participate in this program is 10 years. Good swimming skills are required. Scuba or Snorkel Encounter No Certification Needed friendly rays, turtles, and nurse and lemon sharks. A thrill, even for the most experienced diver. Family Fun Come and visit our unique Animal Encounters Facilities in the Curaçao Sea Aquarium. At Animal Encounters we offer the opportunity to meet the beauty of the underwater sea life through scuba and snorkel adventures with large marine life. Feed stingrays, permits, grams for snorkelers and divers (no diving experience needed). Snorkel Encounter encounters sharks, and turtles. Great pro- Free entrance to the Sea Aquarium Park with Animal Encounters programs If you are an avid snorkeler or just ANIMAL enjoy to snorkel from time to time, you will absolutely love our Snorkel Encounter program. This encounter can be done by anyone who is 8 years or older and is a fun and interactive way to get to know the marine life at Animal Encounters. All programs include free entrance to the Sea Aquarium Park. Certified Scuba Encounter Certified Diver? Enjoy diving with the great animals of Animal Encounters. Equipment is provided. Our guide will take you around the lagoon to enjoy and interact with large fish, amazingly Take friends and family on a group encounter of up to 6 participants. Family members who do not wish to scuba or snorkel can relax on our patio or enter our viewing boat and underwater observatory. Study the marine life up close, the underwater observatory has special windows at the bottom allowing you to see your loved ones as they snorkel or dive feeding the animals. Animal Encounters page 8

ACTIVITIES Sailing Several Exciting Trips That We Have to Offer!

mostly uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao.

This trip includes an open bar and a BBQ lunch.

Spanish Water area for a sightseeing tour from the boat.

Enjoy a Sailing trip onboard the Jonalisa Enjoy the sunset on a

The luxurious catamaran cruises along the south cost of Curaçao

Take a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful view around you.

6 ACTIVITIES Sailing Several Exciting Trips That We Have to Offer! Sailing Take a relaxed sailing day trip on a catamaran to the mostly uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao. Visit this paradise island with crystal clear water, white sandy beaches and many sea turtles. This day trip is a must do for every snorkeler visiting Curaçao! This trip includes an open bar and a BBQ lunch. Sign up for the Taste of Curaçao half day trip and visit the Spanish Water area for a sightseeing tour from the boat. Sail along the beautiful coast of Curaçao and snorkel at the Tugboat wreck and Directors Bay. This trip includes an open bar and BBQ lunch. Enjoy a Sailing trip onboard the Jonalisa Enjoy the sunset on a Sunset Cruise. The luxurious catamaran cruises along the south cost of Curaçao and at Spanish Water. Take a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful view around you. KLEIN CURACAO Klein Curaçao is a 1.7 km 2 (170 ha; 0.66 sq/mi) uninhabited island south-east of Curaçao. The only structures on the island are an old lighthouse, a beach house, and several huts. It s easy to spot colorful fish and sea turtles when snorkeling by the constant pounding of the waves. SAILING SAILING

coral RESTORATION CORAL RESTORATION Restoring. Protecting. Preserving.

the Coral Restoration Foundation International and local businesses and schools.

youth in particular) and protecting and preserving Curacao s natural ecosystem.

With your support and donations we can start protecting and restoring our reefs and ecosystems.

7 coral RESTORATION CORAL RESTORATION Restoring. Protecting. Preserving. An initiative of Ocean Encounters Curacao Who We Are Coral Restoration Foundation Curacao is non-profit organization supported by the Coral Restoration Foundation International and local businesses and schools. What We Do The main objectives of this program are the restoration of our shallow water reef system, educating the community (the youth in particular) and protecting and preserving Curacao s natural ecosystem. coral RESTORATION How To Help You can help our cause by helping us raise awareness and educating the community. With your support and donations we can start protecting and restoring our reefs and ecosystems. Adopt A Coral Program The Adopt A Coral (AAC) program is designed to engage the community in Curacao coral reef restoration efforts. When donating to Coral Restoration Foundation Curacao (CRFC) as part of AAC, you are directly funding restoration efforts of local Curacao reefs. With this adoption program you are contributing to produce and maintain coral fragments throughout the entire restoration process, considering the time taken to grow in our nursery to the final out-planting step and the monitoring. Adopt A Coral Program: Adopt A Coral Cluster - $1,000 Adopt A Nursery Tree - $500 Adopt A Coral - $50 For more information about our programs visit: Sponsorship Programs: Coastal Reef Sponsor - $50,000 Fringing Reef Sponsor - $25,000 Coral Head Sponsor - $10,000 Restoration Sponsor - $5,000 Coral Restoration page 13

Our main Ocean Encounters offces, shop, and marina are in the heart of the Sea Aquarium complex with

Watch the great Curaçao sunset and go to dinner at Mambo Beach right next door.

LIONS DIVE & BEACH resort Lions Dive & Beach Resort is your perfect starting point to discover some of the

This 4-star resort sits on an idyllic, palm studded private beach that overlooks Curacao s clear waters and

LIONS DIVE & BEACH resort Historic Willemstad is only a 5 minute drive away and the Sea Lions Dive & Beach

The famous Mambo Beach is right next door and there are 3 bar-restaurants on the property (Nemo, Hemingway,

A 50-meter swimming pool is at your disposal for training or you can get fit at the gym.

Academy and Mambo Beach are next-door 4 Bar-Restaurants on property 50-Meters Sports Pool Body Beach

8 ACCOMMODATIONS Where to Stay... Our Dive Center Locations ing from standard rooms, 2-bedroom apartments, suites, and a penthouse. Our main Ocean Encounters offces, shop, and marina are in the heart of the Sea Aquarium complex with Hemingway Bar just a few steps from our boats. Watch the great Curaçao sunset and go to dinner at Mambo Beach right next door. From this location we cater also to Dolphin Suites, Sea Aquarium Royal Resort, and Kontiki Beach Resort. LIONS DIVE & BEACH resort Lions Dive & Beach Resort is your perfect starting point to discover some of the Caribbean s best kept secrets. This 4-star resort sits on an idyllic, palm studded private beach that overlooks Curacao s clear waters and the fringing reef of our underwater park. LIONS DIVE & BEACH resort Historic Willemstad is only a 5 minute drive away and the Sea Lions Dive & Beach Resort The Natural Place to Stay Aquarium, Dolphin Academy, and Animal Encounters are right in front. The famous Mambo Beach is right next door and there are 3 bar-restaurants on the property (Nemo, Hemingway, and Piazza) that will cater to all your wishes. A 50-meter swimming pool is at your disposal for training or you can get fit at the gym. Accommodations include 137 units vary- Hotel amenities at this location: Private beach Seaquarium & Dolphin Academy and Mambo Beach are next-door 4 Bar-Restaurants on property 50-Meters Sports Pool Body Beach Wellness Club Historic Willemstad is only a 5 minute drive Santai Spa on premises Dive amenities at this location: Daily boat diving and snorkeling trips Indoor and outdoor classrooms Beautiful shaded courtyard 40 double lockers and locker room Free wireless internet Fresh water showers and rinse tanks Large marina Easy access our amazing house reef Retail shop with dive and snorkel gear Booking desk for all your diving and snorkeling needs Quality rental dive and snorkel gear Service and repair station Nitrox Accommodations page 15

boat diving and snorkeling trips Classroom Beautiful shaded courtyard Locker room

shop with dive and snorkel gear Quality rental dive and snorkel gear Nitrox

resort sits on 1500 foot long beach, with a fantastic house reef which is part of the

Hotel amenities at this location: You may also visit the Curacao Sea Aquarium close by.

Curaçao Endless Fun in the Sun 5 Restaurants and 6 Bars 4 Swimming pools including 1

ages 13-17 Life Shows and nightly entertainment 24-hour Fitness Center Daily

9 ACCOMMODATIONS Where to Stay... Our Dive Center Locations SUNSCAPE SUNSCAPE Dive amenities at this location: Daily boat diving and snorkeling trips Classroom Beautiful shaded courtyard Locker room Fresh water shower and rinse tank Marina Easy access to our amazing house reef Retail shop with dive and snorkel gear Quality rental dive and snorkel gear Nitrox Watersports rentals Sunscape Curacao Resort Spa & Casino s all inclusive vacation resort sits on 1500 foot long beach, with a fantastic house reef which is part of the Underwater Park. Swim snorkel, or dive in the blue water and relax under the sun. Hotel amenities at this location: You may also visit the Curacao Sea Aquarium close by. As an all inclusive vacation resort Sunscape Curacao is an ideal family Sunscape Curaçao Endless Fun in the Sun 5 Restaurants and 6 Bars 4 Swimming pools including 1 main pool with swim up bar Explorer s Club for children age 3-12 Core Zone for teens ages Life Shows and nightly entertainment 24-hour Fitness Center Daily activities, including kayaking, beach volleyball, rock climbing 2 Lit tennis courts vacation destination. There is always something to keep your kids thrilled, while you slip away for a little excitement of your own at the largest casino in Curaçao. Discover scuba diving, Shore diving and amazing boat diving with Ocean Encounters is available at additional charge.

CURAÇAO About the Island... A Hidden Treasure.

A paradise for scuba divers, beach and nature lovers, and shoppers alike.

Immerse yourself in mysterious and colorful reef at over 60 dive sites.

shopping, great restaurants with international cuisine, and nightlife spots.

Endless Opportunities for Fun The Hidden Treasure of Curaçao Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and

The island measures 275 square miles (444km2) and is 38 miles long (61km) and a wide of 3 miles (5km) to a maximum of 8.6 miles (14km).

The year s average maximum temperature is 88 F (31.2 C) and minimum temperature is 78 F (25.3 C).

10 CURAÇAO About the Island... A Hidden Treasure... The small, yet bustling island of Curaçao has become one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean. A paradise for scuba divers, beach and nature lovers, and shoppers alike. Its ruggedly beautiful landscape provides endless opportunities for fun. Enjoy, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing tours. Immerse yourself in mysterious and colorful reef at over 60 dive sites. Relax on beaches; explore Curaçao s crown jewel, Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lively port great for all kinds of shopping, great restaurants with international cuisine, and nightlife spots. Punda and Otrobanda, both sides of Willemstad are main shopping areas visited by tourists and cruise ship passengers year round. Endless Opportunities for Fun The Hidden Treasure of Curaçao Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and includes the main island of Curaçao and the mostly uninhabited small island of Klein Curaçao. The island measures 275 square miles (444km2) and is 38 miles long (61km) and a wide of 3 miles (5km) to a maximum of 8.6 miles (14km). The island has about inhabitants with more than 50 different nationalities. Curaçao has a stable climate. The year s average maximum temperature is 88 F (31.2 C) and minimum temperature is 78 F (25.3 C). Constant trade winds from the east ensure a pleasant breeze over the island. about CURAÇAO CURAÇAO DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF CURAÇAO about The island is located in the South Caribbean Sea, outside the hurricane belt and only 70 miles off the coast of Venezuela. While Dutch and Papiamento are the offcial languages, English is widely spoken by the majority of the population. Come to visit us in Curaçao! The island was chosen a Favorite Caribbean Destination by About.com, one of the Top 10 Destinations by Frommer s and a Honeymoon Hot Spot by Condé Nast Traveler. Curacao page 18

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Water sports descriptions All inclusive products Kayaks Come by yourself or with a friend to enjoy one of the most popular all inclusive watersports at the hotel, with our Kayaks you ll be able to enjoy