Dive Review of Dive Charter Curacao/Hilton in
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Dive Charter Curacao/Hilton, Apr, 2009, by Bruce Moores, KY, USA ( 1 report). Report 4764.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	We found Dive Charter Curacao (www.divechartercuracao.com) while looking for operators who cater to smaller groups. We interacted via email with Niels Jorissen, owner of DCC and he was very accomodating. He thoroughly answered all our questions before we left on the trip. When we arrived, we felt like we already knew him. The operation is professional yet relaxed. We never felt rushed or pressured in any way. We met at different locations each day where the boat was launched and were able to dive some of the most remote sites that other operators typically do not dive. There is a max of 8 divers on the boat and they provided lunch, beverages and fruit each day. One day we were the only 2 divers on the boat. A divemaster was in the water with us on each dive but primarily for safety reasons. We were free to stop and take pictures and take our time without having to stay right with the divemaster. Neils, Kevin and Dennis were great fun. They helped us get our gear on and assisted us getting back on the boat. The coral formations were amazing and different from most places we've been. On the north side of the island we were drift divins, the next day we went to Klein. We also dove East Point which was very beautiful. Lots of turtles and green morays at East Point. West Point was also nice. Watamula had beautiful coral formations and of course Mushroom Forest and the Blue Room at the end of the dive was outstanding. The first day we arrived, we dove with Ocean Encounters. There were 20 people on the boat and it was very crowded. They did at least break into 2 groups. When getting back on the boat, OE did not take off your tank and you had to walk to an empty spot on the boat in full gear. The seas were not exactly calm which made it even more challenging. The dive staff at OE at the Hilton were very friendly and helpful but we did not have the same experience on the boat. Our experience with Dive Charter Curacao could not have been any better. We highly recommend Dive Charter Curacao and hope to bring a group to rent out the entire boat next time.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Bonaire, Cozumel, Grand Bahama, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Florida Keys, Jamaica
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy	Seas	surge
Water Temp	79-80°F / 26-27°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	75-100 Ft/ 23-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters	N/A	Large Fish	N/A
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Dive Charter Curacao/Hilton in Curaçao

Dive Charter Curacao/Hilton, Apr, 2009,

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Dive Review of Dive Charter Curacao/Hilton in
Curaçao