Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

This 8-day, all-inclusive adventure will take you to the Caribbean Island of Curacao, where the weather is sunny year-round. Together, with a small group, you will explore the island by land and sea. As a special guest of the Sea Aquarium, you will swim with dolphins, train sea lions, and feed sharks! Depending on your preference, we will teach you to be a confident snorkeler or SCUBA diver in a beautiful lagoon and then explore the magnificent coral reef. Just bring a curious mind; no special knowledge required. If you are already SCUBA certified, we will dive the reef while the others are learning. On land, you will enjoy hiking to breathtaking panoramas in the Mount Christoffel National Park and camping on the beach near a sea turtles nesting site.

Swim with dolphins

The Dolphin Academy offers us the rare opportunity to swim and play with beautiful bottlenose dolphins. Learn the science behind the smile! See pictures of the new baby dolphin!

Train a sea lion

Learn to train a sea lion in one of the most unique aquariums in the world. With a training specialist, get up-close and personal with these curious and playful animals.

Hand-feed sharks

From the safety of the Animal Encounters lagoon we will feed nurse sharks, lemon sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and vibrant tropical fish. The Sea Aquarium provides all equipment for snorkeling or SCUBA diving and of course, the fish!

Become a certified SCUBA diver

Learn to SCUBA dive in a natural lagoon. Take four ocean dives as part of your instruction and seven as a fully certified diver. With a PADI 5-star dive center We will enjoy 7 hours of diving skill lessons and explore Curacao 's unique wildlife and beautiful environment. All equipment is provided. Also included: unlimited shore diving and boat dives from a private 50-foot dive boat.

Already SCUBA Certified?

Tour Curacao's amazing reefs and shipwrecks with Jennifer (marine biologist and Divemaster) while the classes are in session. Or get an advanced certification for no extra charge.

Is snorkeling more your style?

Don't worry. If you would rather snorkel or if medical issues prevent you from SCUBA diving, we will discover the fascinating animal encounters lagoon and the coral reef together. If you have never snorkeled before, that's ok too--we will teach you all the tricks of the trade.

Beachfront resort

Enjoy pleasant nights at the Lions Dive & Beach Resort. A private beach, pool and gardens add to the tropical ambiance of this comfortable and friendly resort. Also enjoy the health club, pool, massage and beauty salon, restaurant and bar. The Lions Dive is a stone's throw from the Sea Aquarium.

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