Dolphin Scuba Encounter

Price: $295 per person

Availability: On request (typically 2:00 PM)
Duration: 1.5 hours (30 minutes in the water)
Group Size: Maximum 4 participants per dolphin
Minimum Age: 10 years
Location: Curaçao Sea Aquarium / Ocean Encounters

Experience Overview

Experience one of the most extraordinary underwater adventures in Curaçao with the Dolphin Scuba Encounter. Dive beneath the surface and enter the dolphins’ world, where you'll come face-to-face with these intelligent and fascinating marine animals in their natural lagoon environment.

Unlike traditional diving experiences, no scuba certification is required. Non-certified participants receive an introductory immersion course before entering the water, making this unique encounter accessible to both beginners and experienced divers.

What to Expect

Dive with Dolphins

Descend into the lagoon and experience a truly unique underwater interaction as dolphins approach you in their natural environment.

Up-Close Encounters

Observe the dolphins' movements, behavior, and physical characteristics from a completely different perspective. This underwater experience allows for close interactions that few people ever get to experience.

Introductory Scuba Training

Participants without a diving certification will receive a basic immersion course prior to the dive, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

Professional Guidance

The experience is conducted in partnership with Ocean Encounters, one of Curaçao’s leading dive operators, ensuring professional instruction and support throughout the activity.

Included

• Dolphin Scuba Encounter
• Introductory scuba lesson for non-certified divers
• Professional dive supervision
• Free admission to Curaçao Sea Aquarium

Good to Know

• Minimum age: 10 years
• No dive certification required
• Not accessible for pregnant women
• Check-in takes place at Ocean Encounters Dive Center, located next to Dolphin Academy
• Certified divers can rent a full set of dive equipment for a discounted rate of $40
• Professional photos are available for purchase after the experience
• All observers must pay the Curaçao Sea Aquarium entrance fee
• A minimum of 4 participants is required for the experience to operate; rescheduling may occasionally be necessary

What to Bring

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Diving gear or goggles (optional)
• Underwater camera (optional)