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Private Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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The Little Green Boat · 2.5 hours
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General information

Available days
Available days Every day
Duration
Duration2.5 hours
Starting time
Starting time 09:00
Minimum age
Minimum age10+

Loved by travelers

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 · 40 reviews

Summary from reviews

The reviews consistently praise the private scuba diving experience for beginners, highlighting the exceptional guidance and safety provided by the instructor, Caro. Guests appreciated the personalized attention, clear instructions, and the comfortable, homely feel of the boat. The sunset tour option was also popular, with mentions of great service, local food, and interesting nature facts. Reviewers felt safe and well-cared for, making it highly recommended for both beginners and experienced divers.

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Ready to take your very first breath underwater? Discover scuba diving in the calmest, safest way possible — a fully private introductory dive in the crystal-clear waters of Curacao.

What to expect?

Dive into Curacao's underwater world with a fully private introductory scuba experience, designed specifically for first-time divers. Enjoy a calm, personalized approach to your very first dive, with the undivided attention of a dedicated PADI/SSI certified instructor — exclusively for you and your group.

Your experience begins with a personalized briefing on land, where your instructor explains how the equipment works, the safety essentials, and what to expect underwater. Once equipped, you'll enter the water slowly and steadily for your first dive, while your instructor continuously adjusts the pace and depth to your comfort level.

Because this is a fully private format, you won't be diving with other participants, making it ideal for couples, families, or small groups of friends. Supervision is offered in English or French. The two-dive experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours, with a 2-to-4 dive half-day option available for those who want to extend their adventure.

Where will this tour take you?

Curacao is world-renowned for its crystal-clear Caribbean waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine life — the perfect playground for your very first dive. Beneath the surface you'll discover colorful schools of tropical fish, healthy coral formations, and the calm, warm waters that make the island one of the top diving destinations in the Caribbean.

Dive sites are carefully selected on the day of your experience, based on the weather conditions and your personal profile as a diver — ensuring calm conditions and excellent visibility for the best possible introduction to Curacao's underwater world.

Take the plunge and book your private first dive today and turn your Curacao holiday into the moment you become a diver.

 

What's included

Included

  • Certified instructor (PADI / SSI) 
  • Private experience
  • Dedicated dive instructor exclusively for your group
  • Personalized briefing before the dive
  • Full scuba diving equipment
  • Scuba supervision in either English or French
  • Flexible meeting time and location tailored to your needs
  • Complimentary drinks (water and juice)
  • Complimentary fruit
  • Videos of the experience included
 

Meeting & pickup

Pickup service

This tour doesn't offer pick-up service 

Meeting point

Pick-up location: Starting point. Dive site: Are selected based on weather conditions and client profile.

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What to bring:

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Reef safe sun cream
  • Reusable water bottle (if you have one)
  • A change of clothes
  • Hair tie (if needed for mask)
  • A sense of adventure

Know before you go:

  • No experience required—come ready to explore and enjoy.
  • We’ll guide you with a full briefing before you get in the water
  • Comfortable in the water
  • Minimum age: 10 years old for a discovery dive.

Additional information:

  • $103 /person
  • $138 /person (for a 2nd dive on the same day)

Reservation process:

  • Booking this tour will initiate an enquiry for availability. Booking requests do not guarantee availability.
  • We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
  • If there is no availability for your selected date, we will contact you to discuss alternative dates.
  • In the event that no alternative date is suitable, you will receive a full refund to your card.

Cancellation policy

Policy details

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.

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Price
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Available days
Every day
Tuesday, Wednesday
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Saturday, Sunday
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Duration
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Starting time
09:00
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What travelers loved

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Richel Gruijters
4 months ago
Google
We did a sunset tour with a group of friends and loved it! Great service, Caro and Fabien were very hospitable and friendly. Chill vibes, good local food and very nice tour around Spanish Water before going out to sea. What I loved is that they also tell about the nature while giving the tour, mentioning fun facts about the water and it's flora and fauna! Their boat is in great condition and gives off a homely feel. Would definitely recommend when you are looking for a unique sunset tour on the island!
Jessie Biegel
a month ago
Google
What a wonderful experience from beginning to end!! Caro was absolutely amazing!! She was lovely to talk to and willing to work with our schedule while we were visiting. I felt safe and well instructed and was able to fully enjoy every moment and take in the wonderful experience. 1000/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll have a fantastic time.
Matt Berretta
a month ago
Google
Caro was absolutely amazing to dive with. Her energy was amazing, super safe, extremely knowledgable and extremely friendly. The dive was amazing and she even sent us some pictures and a memorable little video of our dive. Can’t recommend Caro and the little green boat enough! 10/10
Yan Gilbert
2 months ago
Google
The sunset ride was awesome! Fabien and Caroline were fantastic hosts, sharing stories about Curaçao and other wonderful trips they made.
elsa schneider
3 weeks ago
Google
We had an amazing time diving with Caro! Me and my friend had never been on a dive before, this was no problem at all! Caro guided us through the steps and made us feel completely safe. We would really recommend to go with a small diving school, it is way more personal and more fitting to your wishes.

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