Private Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners | The Little Green Boat

From $103

1433 Reviews

View all photos galleryObserve

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.

General information

	Days	Every day
	Duration	2.5 hours
	Start Time	09:00
	Min.Age Required	10+

What’s 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

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

Meeting & Pick up:

Pick-up location: Starting point
Dive site: Are selected based on weather conditions and client profile.
This tour doesn't offer pick-up service

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.

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

A cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure of the tour entitles the guest to a 100% refund.
Less than 24 hours prior to departure, the guest receives no refund unless due to illness accompanied by a valid doctor's statement.
In case of illness, only the person who is ill will receive a 100% refund. Other participants within the same booking that cancel the tour will not receive a refund unless otherwise decided by the supplier depending on the circumstances.
No-shows, or if you miss the tour because you are too late, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity will be charged the full price.
In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the tour will be rescheduled, if rescheduling is not possible or the new time is inconvenient for you, a full refund will be issued.

Learn more about cancellations.

Map

Google Reviews

★ 4.7 (1437)

Barbara Ward

★★★★★ 5 months ago

We had an absolutely perfect day with Mermaid Boat Trips on the trip to Klein Curaçao – highly recommended! The day started wonderfully on a large, safe boat with coffee and tea available right away (followed by breakfast on the island). Klein Curaçao itself is a magical place: a stunning beach, crystal-clear water, and plenty of sunbeds and shaded areas for everyone. Everything was very well organized and relaxed. You can also book a massage, which we didn’t, but it’s a nice addition. The lunch was phenomenal – truly a highlight. Delicious BBQ, homemade sauces, fresh salads, and fruit, with great options for vegetarians and vegans as well. You could really tell how much effort and love went into the food. The ride out can be a bit lively depending on the sea, but we took motion sickness tablets beforehand and had no issues at all. A few guests felt unwell, and the crew handled everything with great care and professionalism. The return trip was very calm, so there’s really no need to worry. The crew was incredibly friendly, attentive, and engaged throughout the entire day, always making sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. An unforgettable experience from start to finish!

Donna M

★★★★★ 4 months ago

An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! The booking process was smooth and professional, and arranging transportation afterward was just as easy. The crew were incredible—friendly, attentive, and made the trip to Klein Curaçao safe, comfortable, and so much fun. Their area on the island was perfectly set up with lots of shade and a very relaxing vibe. The BBQ lunch was outstanding and far exceeded expectations. Truly a perfect day and an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommend!

Augusto Paz

★★★★★ 4 months ago

We had a great time at the beautiful island of Klein Curazao. Since the ship is big we haven’t experienced any dizziness during the trip. We were received in the island by a nice breakfast and then had an amazing lunch buffet. Beverages are available all the time. Alcoholic drinks are charged once the tour is finished

Ann Crowner

★★★★★ 4 months ago

The team was fantastic! Food was great, everything was clean and well taken care of. Would definitely recommend! They're great with kids, awesome service! It was neat to watch them work together as a team to get all the work done and have some time with guests on the beach. A little choppy going to Klein- if you get sea sick - be prepared- but the team was so attentive to the people that did. Fantastic crew.

Juan Sanchez

★★★★★ 6 months ago

Out of everything I did in Curaçao this was by far my favorite thing. Every dollar was worth it. This is a great full day activity. You get the whole day to spend on a beach that has soft white sand and get to explore as much as you want. The time you get on the little island is justifiable. Other things I enjoyed: the food that they cooked for us. Usually when I go to other countries and book tours similar to this they tend to include lunch also, however, I don’t expect to have 5 star meals, just something decent to get the job done. With Mermaid tours, the lunch was actually so good. They gave us BBQ ribs and chicken with a bunch of sides, such as rice and potato salad. I genuinely cannot emphasize how much I enjoyed the food that day. The staff were also super friendly and outgoing. Just the type of energy people need on vacations.