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Dive Right In to the 2019 Annual Curaçao International Dive Festival!

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The 2019 Annual Curaçao International Dive Festival is focused on building an atmosphere that will both educate and foster the enjoyment of sharing the amazing underwater experiences located right here on Curaçao.  This Festival’s aim is to also highlight what Curaçao has to offer as a world class scuba diving and vacation destination.  Join us for a full schedule of fun activities designed around adventure, education and conservation, and check back often as more events will be added!

Dive into the Blues of Curaçao for the Festival’s opening night!

On September 30th, 2019 the Annual Curaçao International Dive Festival kicks off, diving into the many shades of “blue’s” that surround and embody the uniqueness of our Dutch Caribbean island!

Join us, to immerse yourself into “Blues Monday” brought to you by the Avila Beach Hotel and sponsored by Blues Restaurant Curacao, the Coral Restoration Foundation Curacao, Ocean Encounters Diving and PADI.

Dive into the Sustainable Curaçao Marketplace!

The community of Curacao are true leaders in the fight to protect what we love… They realise that conservation cannot be done in isolation – it takes the collaborative efforts of all to really make change,” Project AWARE, a global movement for ocean protection.

Gather together on Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 to meet local artisans and entrepreneurs dedicated to conservation and to sustainable tourism initiatives across Curaçao brought to you by Jan Thiel Beach, sponsored by Koko’s, SCUBA DO Dive Center, Bluefinn Charters and Project AWARE.

Dive into the Ultimate Beach Party!

Rounding out the 2019 Curaçao International Dive Festival would not be complete without a beach party at one of the Best Caribbean Beaches For 2019, that made Forbe’s Ultimate List!

With its clear turquoise water, waving palm trees and white sandy beach, the ultimate Caribbean beach party will come alive to provide you with a lasting impression of why Curaçao is a world class vacation and a must dive destination for 2019 in the heart of the Dutch Caribbean.

Join us on Friday September 4th, 2019 at Cas Abou, brought to you by Cas Abou Beach and sponsored by B Diving and Watersports, Stream2Sea and Caribbean Organic Beauty.

Now, Dive Right In and register today for the 2019 Annual Curacao International Dive Festival.  The registration fee includes a “sustainable tourism welcome package” and admission to all the main events of the festival.  The fee also assists us to continue our organization, conservation, education, and other work related to sustainable tourism initiatives.

To support this Festival, the Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) Dive Task Force has also launched DIVE FESTIVAL 2019 Specials providing you with dive travel savings!

Dive Right In and feel it for yourself! Discover Curaçao, a world class Caribbean destination where conservation meets adventure!

For more information visit the website by clicking here.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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