Ocean Encounters

14/06/2026

The ocean is blue. Our support is blue. 💙🇨🇼
Let’s go Curaçao! ⚽🔥

21/05/2026

🌊 Your Vote Makes Waves! 🐠
The 2027 Scuba Diving Readers' Choice Awards survey is now LIVE — and we need YOUR VOTE🙏 https://bit.ly/2027RCA

Year after year, it's YOUR support that has kept Ocean Encounters, LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao, and Curaçao among the Caribbean's top-ranked dive shops, dive resorts, and dive destinations. That means everything to us. 🙏

Now it's time to do it again! Cast your vote and help us shine a spotlight on the world-class diving experiences that make Curaçao so special.

👉 https://bit.ly/2027RCA
And don't keep it to yourself — share this with your fellow divers and let's show the world what Curaçao diving is all about! 🦈🪸

📋 Survey rules are included in the link. Thank you for diving with us, supporting us, and being part of everything we've built together.💙

CHATA - Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association, Reef Renewal Curaçao, Scuba Diving Magazine, Dive Curacao |

06/05/2026

What an incredible week on the water with the !
Together we removed 1485 lionfish from Curaçao’s reefs during our 5 days of diving! Thank you for your support, great energy, and for helping us protect our beautiful marine life 💙

We loved having you onboard and can’t wait for 2027!

27/02/2026

Reef Renewal Curaçao (RRFC) proudly announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report, marking a decade of transformative coral restoration work and a year of unprecedented growth. With the expansion of new coral genotypes, the installation of two additional nurseries, and record-breaking community support, 2025 stands as one of the most impactful years in the organization’s history.

💙 On March 3, 2026, Join the RRFC Webinar to celebrate World Wildlife Day by acting for Curaçao’s endangered coral reefs.
👇Join the RRFC Webinar
📝Date: March 3, 2026
⏱️Time: 1:00 PM (La Paz Time)
📍Location: Live on Zoom
👉Register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y6X–r-UR1Cskb_yVY_GEw

👇READ MORE 👇via Divenewswire
https://www.divenewswire.com/reef-renewal-foundation-curacao-celebrates-a-decade-of-progress-with-major-expansion-in-2025/

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Reef Renewal Foundation Curaçao (RRFC) proudly announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report, marking a decade of transformative coral restoration work and a year of unprecedented growth. With the expansion of new coral genotypes, the installation of two additional nurseries, and record-breaking ...

23/01/2026

We are proud to see Curaçao recognized as the Caribbean Dive Destination of the Year at the Caribbean Travel Awards 2026 — and also named Best Overall Dive Vacation Destination in the Caribbean by Scuba Diving readers!

At Ocean Encounters, we see every day how Curaçao’s incredible reefs, world-class shore and boat diving, and strong commitment to sustainable dive tourism make this island truly special. Through partnerships with Reef Renewal Curaçao, Green Fins, and PADI AWARE Foundation, we are helping protect the dive sites that support local jobs, businesses, and our island community.

👉 Dive into the full story and discover why Curaçao continues to lead the Caribbean in diving. Thank you Caribbean Journal, Dive Curacao and Divenewswire.

Written by Bryan Horne, Dive Curaçao Curaçao has been crowned Caribbean Dive Destination of the Year at the Caribbean Travel Awards 2026. The island offers over 70 world-class dive sites, calm shore diving, vibrant reefs, and an industry-wide commitment to sustainability that protects both marine ...

31/12/2025

Another year of unforgettable dives, smiles and ocean moments. Thank you for diving with us. Happy New Year from Ocean Encounters Curaçao! 🇨🇼🐬🐙

18/11/2025

Ban pa bai korsou! 🇨🇼

15/10/2025

We are proud and grateful! Curaçao, Ocean Encounters, and LionsDive Beach Resort have been voted among the Top 10 Best Overall Dive Vacation Destinations in the 2026 Scuba Diving Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards! 🙏💙 Thank you to all who voted 👇 come see it, feel it, and experience Curaçao for yourself!
https://www.divenewswire.com/curacao-ocean-encounters-and-lionsdive-beach-resort-win-big-in-the-2026-scuba-diving-readers-choice-awards/

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The Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao has once again earned its place among the elite of global dive destinations. In the 2026 Scuba Diving Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, Curaçao soared to new heights — reaffirming its reputation as one of the Top 10 Best Overall Dive Vacation Destinations i...

22/07/2025

🌊 From open water to pro:

these legends are now certified PADI Divemasters!
It’s been a journey full of bubbles, skills, laughs, and learning and you smashed it!

Huge congratulations to you all! 🎉

28/06/2025

Thank you for voting in 2025! We are excited to let you know that SScuba Diving Magazines 2026 Readers Choice Awards Survey is now live! ✅Survey Link👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCA2026?global_uid=[global_uid_value] | Voting Deadline: June 30th 2025

🙏Vote now for Ocean Encounters, LLionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao & CCuraçaoas the BEST Overall Dive Vacation Destination in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2026 Readers Choice Awards! 💙
👇Start planning your ultimate Curaçao dive vacation today!
https://www.oceanencounters.com/ultimate-curacao-dive-vacation/

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