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★★★★★
“Personal attention is at the heart of everything here. No large groups and very clear explanations. These are people who truly love diving. I did two guided dives myself and received excellent guidance on both.”
Simon Kpm
During this guided dive you will explore the beautiful Boca Simon reef on the south coast of Curaçao.
Boca Simon is a quiet shore dive with a beautiful, relatively untouched reef rich in marine life. This dive site is often overlooked by mass tourism.
That gives you the chance to explore the reef in peace, with personal guidance and a pace adapted to your experience and the conditions that day.
First dive with us? Before diving Boca Simon, we first do a mandatory check dive at Caracasbaai or Tugboat. This check dive is not included in the price of the Boca Simon guided dive.
Boca Simon is a hidden dive site on Curaçao’s south coast: a quiet shore dive with a beautiful, relatively untouched reef full of marine life.
This site is often overlooked by mass tourism, so you can explore the reef in peace and quiet.
During the guided dive we keep the pace relaxed and provide clear guidance. The route is adapted to your experience, certification level, air consumption and the conditions that day.
Choose a private guided dive with your own party or a Classic guided dive in a small group. Both options include calm, personal guidance.
Private with your own party.
Your SSI guide is dedicated to your party only. No other divers are added to your group.
The pace and guidance are adapted to your experience and preferences, so you can enjoy the Boca Simon reef at ease.
1 dive including full equipment
$86 • XCG 153 p.p.
1 dive with your own equipment
$74 • XCG 132 p.p.
Small group with a maximum of four certified divers.
You dive in a small group with guidance from an experienced SSI guide.
We keep a relaxed pace and provide clear guidance throughout the dive.
1 dive including full equipment
$74 • XCG 130 p.p.
1 dive with your own equipment
$75 • XCG 110 p.p.
Everything you need for a relaxed and well-guided dive at Boca Simon.
At the dive center we assemble the dive set together so we know everything is working properly.
Then we calmly discuss the dive and the conditions. Underwater we keep the pace comfortable so you can relax and fully enjoy the reef.
We take our time with the preparation so you can start your dive relaxed.
At our dive center we assemble the dive set together and check that everything works properly. Then we calmly go over the dive plan.
We discuss the dive route, maximum depth, conditions and the most important hand signals so you enter the water well prepared.
After the briefing we drive together to Boca Simon on Curaçao’s south coast.
We enter the water calmly and explore the Boca Simon reef. Underwater we keep a comfortable pace and take time to enjoy the marine life.
Afterwards we return to the dive center. There is time to talk about your dive and update your digital logbook.
Underwater: approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on conditions, air consumption, your certification level and the pace of the group.
Would you like photos and videos to remember your Boca Simon dive? With our Photo & Video Service an additional SSI instructor joins the dive specifically to take photos and videos.
Your own guide stays with you or the group for guidance and safety, while the additional instructor focuses on taking photos and videos.
Advance reservation required. We schedule an additional instructor specifically for this service, so the Photo & Video Service is subject to availability.
Real experiences from certified divers who joined us for guided dives in Curaçao.
“Personal attention is at the heart of everything here. No large groups and very clear explanations. These are people who truly love diving. I did two guided dives myself and received excellent guidance on both.”
Simon Kpm
“They take their time with you, pay attention to you and make sure you get the most out of your dive. They focus on safety and the guest and know the dive sites very well. In one word: amazing!”
Bram Westerlaken
“I did three guided dives with Gerard and saw three fantastic sites, where Gerard showed me new and beautiful things every time. He is a very friendly and calm instructor.”
Bartus72
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Still have questions about Boca Simon, the dive site, guidance or practical details? Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Boca Simon is a quiet shore dive on the south coast of Curaçao.
The site has a beautiful, relatively untouched reef with varied marine life and is less visited by mass tourism.
Boca Simon is known for its beautiful reef and varied marine life.
What you see varies from dive to dive and depends on the conditions and season.
Boca Simon can be suitable for newly certified divers, depending on conditions and experience.
During our guided dive we take your experience into account and provide clear, calm guidance.
Yes. For our Boca Simon guided dive you need at least a valid Open Water certification is required.
The total activity takes approximately 3 hours, including preparation, transportation and the dive.
We are underwater for approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on conditions, air consumption, certification level and group pace.
Yes. The route and depth are adapted to your certification level, experience, air consumption and the conditions that day.
Yes. With our VIP Guided Dive you dive privately with your own party.
No other divers are added to your group, and the guidance can be fully adapted to your pace, experience and preferences.
Yes. Boca Simon can be booked as either a VIP Guided Dive or a Classic Guided Dive guided dive.
With a Classic Guided Dive you dive in a small group with a maximum of four divers.
Yes. A check dive is mandatory before you make a guided dive at Boca Simon.
The check dive is not included in the price of the Boca Simon guided dive.
The check dive usually takes place at Tugboat or Caracasbaai.
The location is selected based on the conditions and the diver’s situation.
You start at our dive center in Jan Thiel: Caracasbaaiweg 360.
From the dive center we drive together to Boca Simon.
Please bring swimwear and a towel with you.
We provide the required dive equipment when you choose the option including equipment.
Yes. You can choose a guided dive including full dive equipment.
Yes. As a certified diver, you may bring your own underwater camera or GoPro during the Boca Simon dive.
Make sure your camera does not interfere with your diving and that you continue to pay sufficient attention to your buoyancy, buddy and surroundings.
Yes. With our Photo & Video Service an additional instructor joins with a professional camera.
This allows your own guide to focus fully on your guidance and safety.
The service must be reserved in advance because we schedule an additional instructor for it.
For a VIP guided dive, the service costs approximately $56 / XCG 100 per dive.
For a Classic guided dive, the service costs approximately $84 / XCG 150 per dive.
Yes. Beforehand, you complete the mandatory medical questionnaire If you answer one or more questions with yes, we need a valid physician’s clearance is required.
Because we deliberately work with small groups and private dives, it is best to book your Boca Simon dive as early as possible.
This gives us the best chance of keeping your preferred date and time available.
The dive goes ahead when conditions are safe and suitable for diving.
Our instructors assess the conditions and can adjust the route or dive site if necessary.
Allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and a flight. Plan your dives well before departure.
Explore Boca Simon’s beautiful reef and varied marine life during a relaxed guided dive. Choose a private dive with your own party or a small Classic group.
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