Open Water Dolphin Dive

Price: $295 per person

Day: Thursday
Arrival Time: 1:15 PM
Duration: 1.5 hours (30 minutes in the water)
Group Size: Maximum 10 participants
Minimum Age: 12 years
Minimum Height: 1.30 m (4.3 ft)
Location: Curaçao

Experience Overview

Experience one of the most exclusive dolphin encounters in the Caribbean as you dive alongside dolphins in the open sea. This extraordinary adventure takes you beyond the lagoon and into Curaçao’s crystal-clear waters, where dolphins leave their familiar surroundings to meet divers along one of the island’s most beautiful coral reefs.

What makes this experience truly special is that the dolphins are completely free to choose how they interact. Every encounter is different, offering a rare opportunity to observe their natural behavior in the wild. Whether they are playfully swimming alongside the group, investigating divers up close, or hunting fish along the reef, the dolphins decide how the experience unfolds.

What to Expect

Dive with Dolphins in the Ocean

Explore Curaçao's vibrant underwater world while waiting for the dolphins to join you in their natural marine environment.

Natural and Unscripted Encounters

Unlike traditional dolphin programs, there are no predetermined interactions. The dolphins remain in control, creating an authentic and unpredictable wildlife experience.

Explore a Beautiful Coral Reef

Dive along one of Curaçao's stunning reef systems, home to colorful corals, tropical fish, and diverse marine life.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

Witness dolphins displaying their natural behaviors, from social interaction and playful curiosity to hunting and exploring the reef.

Included

• Open Water Dolphin Dive experience
• Professional supervision and guidance
• Free admission to Curaçao Sea Aquarium

Good to Know

• Minimum Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) is required
• Minimum age: 12 years
• Minimum height: 1.30 m (4.3 ft)
• Not accessible for pregnant women
• A full set of dive equipment can be rented through Ocean Encounters for $40
• Professional video footage is available for purchase after the experience
• The activity requires a minimum of 2 participants and may occasionally be rescheduled if minimum numbers are not met

What to Bring

• Bathing clothes
• Towel
• Underwater camera (optional)