Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

Price list diving and dive training in Curaçao


View all rates for our SSI courses, specialties and guided fun dives here

Important

  • Prices per person, including 6% or 9% OB

  • Price indication: prices may vary slightly due to exchange rates

  • Prices in XCG and USD

  • Dives available as VIP Private or Classic Group Dive (max. 4 divers per instructor)

  • For all dives/courses a medical statement is required

  • Age and certification requirements vary by program

Intro dive for beginners

VIP Intro Dive (private)

Classic Intro Dive

Number of participants:

private, only your group

Guidance:
1 dedicated instructor, full attention

Number of participants:
maximum 4 people

Guidance:
instructor divides attention, calm pace

Price one dive

$ 100

XCG 178


Price two dives (Tugboat & Caracasbaai)

$ 190

XCG 338

Price one dive

$ 89

XCG 160

Price two dives (Tugboat & Caracasbaai)

$ 173

XCG 310

Main advantages:


✔ Completely private
✔ All time for explanation and practice
✔ Diving at Tugboat or Caracasbaai

Main features:


✔ Small group
✔ Professional guidance
✔ Fixed group pace

SSI dive training

Start diving today

SSI Basic Diver | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Basic Diver


Diving without full certification


Learn the basic skills and make multiple guided dives.

VIP Price
$ 420



Classic Price

$ 370

SSI Scuba Diver | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Scuba Diver


Your first step toward independent diving


Learn to dive independently under instructor supervision.


VIP Price
$ 659



Classic Price

$ 605

SSI Open Water Diver | Behaal Jouw Duikbrevet | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Open Water Diver


Learn to dive safely and independently


Obtain a worldwide recognized dive certification and dive independently to 18 meters.

VIP Price
$ 472

XCG 825

Classic Price

$ 450

XCG 785

SSI Referral Diver | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Referral Diver


Complete your dive training on vacation


Already completed theory and pool sessions?

Finish your open water dives with us.


VIP Price
$ 400

XCG 700

Classic Price

$ 377

XCG 605

SSI Scuba Skills Update | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Scuba Skills Update


Refresher dives


Refresh your skills if you haven't dived for a while and get back in the water with confidence.


Classic Price

$ 235

XCG 415

SSI Expierenced Diver Test  | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Experienced Diver Test


Recognize your dive experience


Have experience but no official certification? Have your knowledge and skills assessed.


Classic Price

$ 230

XCG 659

SSI dive training for advanced divers

Deepen your skills and dive with more confidence

SSI Advanced Adventurer | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver


Expand your experience and skills


Explore different specialties and grow as a diver.


VIP Price
$ 460

XCG 800


Classic Price

$ 410

XCG 716

Night Dive Surcharge per person:
$ 30 / XCG 50

SSI Deep Diving | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Deep Diving


Dive to 40 meters


Learn safe deep diving, gas management, and how to handle greater depths.


VIP Price
$ 390
XCG 695

Classic Price

$ 350
XCG 624

SSI Photo & Video | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Photo & Video


Capture your underwater adventures


Learn to take better underwater photos and videos and get more from your camera.


VIP Price
$ 256

XCG 455


Classic Price

$ 235

XCG 415

SSI Full Face Mask Diving | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Full Face Mask Diving


Dive with extra comfort


Learn to dive with a full face mask and experience more comfort and communication underwater.


Classic Price

$ 300

XCG 525

SSI Navigatie | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Navigation Specialty


Find your way underwater


Learn to navigate with compass and natural landmarks.


VIP Price
$ 256
XCG 455


Classic Price

$ 235
XCG 415

SSI Computer Diving | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Computer Diving


Dive safer with your dive computer


Better understand your dive computer and learn to plan safer dives.


Classic Price

$ 235

XCG 415

SSI Equipment Techniques  | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Equipment Techniques


Know your dive equipment inside out


Learn maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe use of your own equipment.

Classic Price

$ 170

XCG 300

SSI Perfect Buoyancy | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty


Float effortlessly underwater


Improve your buoyancy, protect the reef, and dive relaxed.


VIP Price
$ 256

XCG 455


Classic Price

$ 235
XCG 415

SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility


Discover the ocean in the dark


Learn safe night diving and how to handle limited visibility.


VIP Price
$ 286

XCG 510

Classic Price

$ 265

XCG 460

SSI Wreck Diving | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Jan Thiel | Curaçao

SSI Wreck Diving Specialty


Discover sunken ships


Learn to safely explore wrecks and discover the stories underwater.


VIP Price
$ 256

XCG 455

Classic Price

$ 235

XCG 415

SSI emergency training


Learn how to act safely in underwater emergencies

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue


Learn to help yourself and others underwater


Recognize stress, prevent accidents, and learn to act appropriately in emergencies. An essential course for every serious diver.


VIP Price
$ 405

XCG 780

Classic Price

$ 375

XCG 670

SSI React Right | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI React Right


Be prepared for any emergency


Learn first aid, CPR, AED use, and oxygen administration. This training is the foundation for safe diving and is often combined with Stress & Rescue.


Classic Price

$ 190

XCG 355

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue + React Right


VIP Price
$ 590
XCG 1065

Classic Price

$ 550

XCG 980

SSI ecology program


Protect the ocean while learning to dive

SSI Sea Turtle Ecology | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Sea Turtle Ecology


Learn all about sea turtles and their conservation


Without dive - Theory Only
$ 115

XCG 200

Including Dive

$ 172

XCG 300

SSI Marine Ecology | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Marine Ecology


Discover ecosystems and biodiversity underwater


Without dive - Theory Only

$ 115

XCG 200

Including Dive

$ 172

XCG 300

SSI Fish Identification | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Fish Identification

Recognize fish species and enrich your dives


Without dive - Theory only
$ 115

XCG 200

Including Dive

$ 172

XCG 300

SSI Shark Ecology | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Shark Ecology

Understand sharks and their role in the ecosystem


Without dive - Theory only
$ 115

XCG 200

SSI Coral Identification | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Coral Identification


Learn to recognize and protect coral species


Without dive - Theory only
$ 115

XCG 200

Including Dive

$ 172

XCG 300

SSI Manta & Ray | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Manta & Ray Ecology


Discover mantas and rays


Without dive - Theory only
$ 115

XCG 200

Guided fun dives


Discover the most beautiful dive sites of Curaçao with an experienced guide

These dives are for certified divers and are guided by an instructor. All rates shown are per dive and no discount is given for booking multiple dives.


Note: the first guided fun dive always takes place at the Tugboat or the Caracasbaai

Fixed starting locations


Ideal for first guided dive, check & introduction dive for new guests.

VIP gidsduik bij Tugboat Curaçao met privé gids

Tugboat


Dive at the famous Tugboat wreck. Discover colorful coral reefs and tropical fish.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Privé VIP gidsduik bij Caracasbaai Curaçao

Caracasbaai


Explore the rich reefs of Caracasbaai with a great chance to see colorful tropical fish and turtles.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Other dive locations

Privéduik bij La Palapa met kleurrijke koraalformaties en tropische vissen. Spot regelmatig schildpadden

La Palapa


Explore colorful coral formations and tropical fish at La Palapa. Regularly spot turtles during your dive.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Privéduik bij Directeursbaai, ooit de zwemplek voor Shell-directeuren

Directeursbaai


Once the swimming spot for Shell directors. Dive over coral, rocks, and sand flats with historic shark nets.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Driftduik Directeursbaai naar Tugboat

Directeursbaai → Tugboat


Drift dive from Directeursbaai to Tugboat. Dive along a steep wall full of colorful sponges and tropical marine life.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Gidsduik Marie Pampoen

Marie Pampoen


Dive at Marie Pampoen and discover the unique Car Pile wreck. Explore the artificial reef of car wrecks full of tropical marine life.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Duiken bij Jan Thiel | Curacao

Jan Thiel


Enjoy the vibrant reefs at Jan Thiel. Discover soft coral fields and schools of tropical fish.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Boca Simon


Boca Simon is a quiet hidden gem on the south coast of Curaçao.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 86
XCG 153

Classic Price

$ 75
XCG 130


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 74
XCG 132

Classic Price

$ 63
XCG 110

Special dives

Verken het plateau van Barracuda Point met grote koraalvelden en veel zeeleven tijdens de drift naar Directeursbaai.

Barracudapoint


Dive time: 80–100 minutes


Explore the shallow plateau of Barracuda Point with large coral fields and see lots of marine life during the drift to Directeursbaai.


Including equipment

Classic Price

$ 150
XCG 260


Excluding equipment

Classic Price

$ 140
XCG 240

Nachtduik Caracasbaai

Night Dive Caracasbaai


Discover the reef at night and see animals that remain hidden during the day, such as lobsters, shrimp, and sleeping fish.


Including equipment

VIP Price
$ 111
XCG 198

Classic Price

$ 100
XCG 178


Excluding equipment

VIP Price
$ 96
XCG 170

Classic Price

$ 85
XCG 150

SSI Dive Professional Training

SSI Science of Diving | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Science of Diving


Theory for better divers


Learn dive physics, physiology, and decompression theory.


$ 225

XCG 400

SSI Dive Guide | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Dive Guide (NON-PRO)


The first step toward professional diving
Learn to guide, plan, and organize dives without professional status.


$ 885

XCG 1,515

SSI Divemaster | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Divemaster (PRO)


Start your professional dive career


Work as a professional diver, guide certified divers, and support instructors.


$ 1,080
XCG 1,915

SSI Assistant Instructeur | Duikcentrum van de Ven | Curacao

SSI Assistant Instructor


Your path to a professional dive career


Learn to teach and assist experienced instructors.


$ 1,205

XCG 2,140

Rent dive & snorkel equipment

Rent Dive & Snorkel Equipment (Per Day)

These prices are fixed daily rates for individual rental per day. The complete rental terms can be found on our rental page.

Complete Dive Set & Main Items

Complete dive set:
Regulator, BCD with integrated weight pockets, Shorty, Shoes, Fins, Mask + Snorkel, Dive bag, Weights and including 1 tank (excluding dive computer)

$ 45

XCG 80

BCDs and regulators

BCD with integrated weight pockets

$ 13

XCG 22

Regulator (INT-regulator)

$ 15

XCG 25

DIN Adapter

$ 11

XCG 20

Tank & Weights

Tank (INT)

$ 10

XCG 17

Weights (lead)

$ 5

XCG 8.50

Clothing & Basic Equipment

Shorty

$ 10

XCG 18

Mask / Snorkel, Booties & Fins

$ 24

XCG 42

Mask & Snorkel

$ 9

XCG 15

Fins

$ 9

XCG 15

Booties

$ 9

XCG 15

Dive Computer

Dive Computer

$ 10

XCG 18

Clothing & Basic Equipment

Shorty

$ 10

XCG 18

Mask / Snorkel, Booties & Fins

$ 24

XCG 42

Mask & Snorkel

$ 9

XCG 15

Fins

$ 9

XCG 15

Booties

$ 9

XCG 15

Light and other items

Dive light

$ 11

XCG 20

Dive box

$ 2.75

XCG 5

Unlimited tank & weights

How does it work?

Rent tank & weights per person

Maximum 3 tanks per day

Excluding dive equipment

3 Days

$ 85

XCG 150

4 Days

$ 115

XCG 200

5 Days

$ 145

XCG 250

6 Days

$ 175

XCG 300

7 Days


$ 205

XCG 350

8 Days

$ 230

XCG 400

9 Days


$ 260

XCG 450

10 Days


$ 290

XCG 500