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Dive centre · Jan Thiel · Curaçao

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All About Scuba Curacao, www.allaboutscuba.nl

Experience the reefs of Curaçao with a highly personalised approach, featuring small groups of maximum four divers per guide.

What sets this centre apart

  • SSI affiliated dive centre located in Willemstad
  • Maximum of four divers per guide for personalised attention
  • Instructor Rico Troost has over 20 years of experience
  • Nitrox is available for use on dives
  • Small group sizes ensure high-quality instruction
  • Green Fins member committed to reef protection
  • Pick-up service available from your accommodation
  • Underwater photos and videos provided for course participants

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All About Scuba Curacao, www.allaboutscuba.nl about the centre

Located in Willemstad, All About Scuba Curaçao provides a professional base for exploring the diverse marine environments of the island. The centre is built around a personal approach to diving, ensuring that whether you are completing your first certification or advancing your technical skills, the instruction is tailored to your specific needs.

As an SSI affiliated centre, they provide a structured environment for learning and exploration. The team is deeply familiar with the local waters, offering guidance through the varied topography of Curaçao, from shallow reef flats to vertical walls and historic wrecks.

The club and its team

The centre is led by Rico Troost, an SSI instructor with over 20 years of experience in the diving industry. His teaching style is noted for being calm and patient, making it an ideal environment for students who prefer a methodical pace.

To maintain high standards of safety and individual attention, the centre limits dive groups to a maximum of four divers per guide. This low ratio allows for closer supervision and more personalised guidance during both training and guided explorations.

Instruction is available in English, Dutch, and German. The centre is also a member of Green Fins, reflecting a commitment to reef protection and sustainable diving practices throughout the island.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
SSI
Languages spoken
Dutch · English · German
Website available in
Dutch · German · English
Management
Dutch
Divers per guide
4
Nitrox
Yes
Night diving
Yes
Access and transfers
The centre offers to pick clients up from their accommodation.
Address
42b Kaya Libertadora, Willemstad, Curaçao
Official website
allaboutscuba.nl

Courses on offer

All About Scuba Curaçao offers a comprehensive range of SSI courses. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver programmes, while those looking to progress professionally can work towards their Rescue Diver and Divemaster certifications.

Specialised training is also available for divers looking to expand their skill set. This includes Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Night Diver courses. For those interested in technical or niche skills, the centre provides Search & Recovery training.

Equipment and gases

The centre maintains a fleet of modern and well-maintained equipment for those who need to hire a full kit. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and torches for night diving.

For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available on-site. The facility is set up to support divers who wish to optimise their nitrogen loading during repetitive dives or deeper excursions.

Dive sites with All About Scuba Curacao, www.allaboutscuba.nl

Tug Boat Beach offers a relaxed atmosphere where the Tugboat Saba rests at a depth of just 5 metres, making it accessible for those with minimal experience. It is a popular spot for both divers and snorkelers.

Superior Producer is a wreck dive located between Double Reef and St Annabaai. The wreck begins at 24 metres and is designated as an advanced dive site.

Directors Bay is a well-known site characterised by a vertical wall, offering interesting topography for those who enjoy wall diving.

Marie Pampoen provides a unique underwater experience at 25 metres, where you can explore an underwater graveyard of 1940s-era cars.

Double Reef consists of two coral reefs separated by a sandy area. Located about 30 metres from the shore, the entry can be challenging due to rocks and waves.

And some of the dive sites the centre runs.

Playa KalkiPlaya Porto MarieTug Boat BeachBoca Sami

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