Curaçao - Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao - page 252

DOLPHIN DIVERS
Piscadera Bay

462-8304; fax [phone]
This dive center, associated with the luxurious new Floris Suite Hotel, is
popular with German tourists, although the staff speaks English, as well
as other languages. The beach is located in the middle of the island, near
the World Trade Center and Willemstad.

OCEAN ENCOUNTERS
Lions Dive Hotel and Marina

461-8131; fax [phone]
www.oceanencounters.com
Associated with Lions Dive and Beaches Superclubs, the center is a PADI
5-Star Gold Palm facility. The custom-outfitted dive boats are never over-
crowded, ensuring personal attention and comfort for each diver. The staff
also assists with Animal Encounter at the adjacent Seaquarium.

HOLIDAY BEACH DIVERS
Coconut Beach, Otrobanda

462-5400; fax [phone]
www.hol-beach.com
The in-town location makes this dive center convenient for cruise passen-
gers and those who want to combine sightseeing and shopping with diving.

AQUARIUS DIVE CENTER
Trupial Inn, Groot Davelaar 5

737-2248 or 524-6998 (cell)
www.divecenteraquarius.com
Formerly Kontiki Diving, this center is run by Erik and Esther, who are
from Holland, so many of the divers are Dutch, and some are going
through their open-water certification. The staff is multilingual and
speaks English. All-level courses are available, as well as guided boat
dives.

TOUCAN DIVING
Kontiki Beach Club, Seaquarium Beach

465-3790; fax [phone]
www.curacao-toucandiving.com
Located next to Mambo Beach. The highly experienced staff speaks sev-
eral languages and organizes shore and boat dives to the top sites, includ-
ing the reef directly out from the adjacent Seaquarium.

Sailing
Steady trade winds from the east provide power for sailors.
Several sailing events take place on the island each year,
including the International Sailing Regatta (January,
www.curacaoregatta.com) and the Sami Sail Regatta
(April). See page 216 for details. The International Regatta