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Dive Review of Ocean Encounters /Lions Dive] in
Curaçao/Willemstad

Ocean Encounters /Lions Dive]: "Love your Coral Reefs!", Dec, 2022,

by Jeanette Donato, NY, US ( 1 report). Report 12308.

Photos Submitted with this Report


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Cleaning algae off of staghorn coral trees Snail Hunting Curacao Classroom Damsel Fish protecting coral
Bearded Fireworm eating the coral- bad!

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations N/A Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments I went to Ocean Encounters to specifically take the PADI course on Coral Reef Renewal.
It was the best course I have ever taken. The instructor, Tripp, is excellent. Knowledgeable and friendly. Seeks to broaden the scope of reef renewal. In partnership with other programs/communities like this. This course on coral reef renewal was a real eye-opener. For me, it became less about diving for the thrill of it and more about diving with a real purpose. Very sad to learn just how bad shape coral all over the world is, very glad to meet some of the people working incredibly hard to bring it back.
I will be going back and volunteering next time. Do yourself a favor- if you are diving anywhere in Curacao head down to Lions Dive Resort and take the course. It's fascinating and taught in an enjoyable relaxing atmosphere. And when you are done- you really know you have done something for the ocean.

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 51-100 dives
Where else diving [Unspecified]
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas
Water Temp 80-82°F / 27-28°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility -75 Ft/ -23 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile ?
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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