Showing posts with label Curacao. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Curacao. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Curacao diving Dive straight into paradise!



I heard wonderful stories of incredible Curacao diving. But, for one reason or another, I never had a chance in all these years of experience for me-until now!This was my first visit to this part of the world and could not wait to get into the water and what I had heard of all these years of experience. And I wasn't in less disappointed. I'm pretty sure that Bonaire has acquired a reputation for being diver-oriented Island to visit in this part of the world but, with its proximity to Curacao, how different could really be.



I guess not much. And with the charm of Willemstad to add to the trip I think I would opt for Curacao in a jiffy. Out in Curacao diving!What I found on my two dives was a clear three feet 80-110 of visibility, swarms of small tropical fish, some larger fish such as some barracuda and Queen Angel fish, clumps and mounds and various coral formations, sponges and colorful forests firecoral waiting for unsuspecting diver, a seahorse, some stationary rock fish and very, much more.The day was overcast, but with lots of sunshine in the water. The diving boat provided an easy entrance and exit from the water and the crew all spoke good English and were very proficient in water. Air fills were also very generous.During these two dives maximum depth setting and becoming was 70 meters and the current was meek and quiet. I was constantly scanning my environment.



Only other dive ever made which compares with it was to Cozumel and almost was not so spectacular.There was a 50 or 60 feet pretty shallow wall, there were finger coral reefs, there was a huge variety of marine life, there were only about 16 divers in the water in that area, there was a sunken tug to see, etc., etc., etc. You really have to see it to believe it.If you're a diver, make this a ' must ' dive on your wishlist. And most of the dives could easily have been done from the shore as it was by boat. Most of the time that we were anchored only about 50 metres from the beach.Curacao diving? One of the MUST visit places all over the world!Happy Curacao diving!


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Everyone is invited to experience the Caribbean in Curaçao Dive Festival





Celebrating its third year as one of the premier dive meets the Caribbean, Curacao Dive Festival offers water sports for all ages and skill levels the opportunity to visit some of the most famous diving sites of the island. Boasting a full week of free cultural and educational events and reduced rates at most dive shops on the island, Curaçao Dive Festival quickly became one of the best ways to experience the wonders of the Caribbean. Open to the public with free registration and transportation, Curaçao Dive Festival begins this year on Saturday, May 24 and has a busy calendar of events until Friday, May 30. the waters surrounding the island of Curacao are home to over 80 kilometres of pristine coral reefs and many species of tropical fish, sponges, sea turtles, seahorses, eels and dolphins. In addition to year-round water temperature of 78-83 ฐF, the dive sites of Curacao featuring some the best underwater visibility in Caribbean Sea, ranging anywhere from 80-140 meters. As there are more than 60 unique sites where divers and snorkelers can enjoy amazing and landscape conditions, Curacao is able to cater for sports enthusiasts of all interests and skill levels of water. As a result, Curacao is regularly named as one of the best diving and snorkelling destinations worldwide, including a top-three ranking from the esteemed Magazine. During Scuba Diving Curacao Dive Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to visit many more exclusive dive sites of the island. One of the most popular dives for visitors and local residents is the forest of mushrooms, a large field of huge coral formations located near the cliffs of the North-Western coast of Curacao. The dive starts at a depth of about 40 meters and runs several hundred meters in the Caribbean Sea, reaching a depth of 60 meters. Cited as one of the best diving in the Caribbean Sea, the forest of mushrooms is a must for all diving enthusiasts visit see.The Curacao dive Festival participants could also want to experience one of the great wreck dives on the island. The best example-the top producer-lie in a vertical position standing on a shelf of sand to about 100 feet of water near the main pier of Willemstad. After spending nearly 30 years beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea, this jar 200 feet now boasts a wide range of colorful corals and sponges. Moreover, as the ship has recently been made safe for recreational diving, visiting divers will be able to swim through the ship's bridge with many species of tropical fish. Although this dive is generally recommended only for advanced divers, experienced operators in Curacao dive will be on hand during the Festival of Curacao dive to help visitors experience safe and exciting dives.Each day of the Curacao Dive Festival begins with a guided dive into one of the best sites of the island. Like all participating dive centers visit different sites each morning, visitors will have a lot of choices when you create a week-long dive. Based on your interests and experience of diving, guides to the Curacao Dive Festival will be able to suggest the best sites and help you enjoy the treasures of the Caribbean. The morning dive trips depart daily at 8 and return to their Hotels around 14 visitors.Starting at 16 each day during the Festival of Curacao, visitors can participate in a number of scuba training workshops and seminars. Led by diving experts from around the world, these workshops will include information on everything from health and first aid for divers for the kinds of life found in waters of Curacao. To 17 every day, participants can enjoy creative activities such as painting and cultural presentations by local artists. As for the other events of the Curacao Dive Festival, the afternoon workshops are offered free of charge and are open to all participants of the festival. In the evening, visitors can also meet fellow divers at the exclusive event and BBQ happy hour, enjoy a beach movie presentations or even play cards in poker tournament of the Curacao Dive Festival. more impressive, as registration of the Curacao Dive Festival is free, visitors can participate in all events or just enjoy some diving tours throughout their week on the island. Furthermore, as the festival also provides free transport for all events, participants do not even need to worry about getting. Although the party is only in its third year, the Festival of diving Curacao has already become one of the best diving events in the Caribbean due to his attention at the global level-and free-recreation. When this may Curacao, register for the Festival of Curacao diving in one of the island's dive shops and enjoy a thrilling week under water.