HILTON CURAÇAO AND OCEAN ENCOUNTERS DIVING SIGN OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
Resort and Dive Center Promoting Special Dive Packages
Willemstad, Curaçao (May 5, 2008) – Hilton Curaçao and Ocean Encounters Diving announce the signing of an operational agreement, effective June 1, 2008. With this agreement, Hilton Curaçao and Ocean Encounters will offer guests a full arrange of scuba diving services and courses, as well as other watersports activities.
In celebration of this new partnership, Hilton Curaçao and Ocean Encounters Diving will offer our guests the opportunity to explore the beautiful Curaçao reefs with a special dive package. Starting at $879* per person double occupancy and $1,371* per person single occupancy.
Dive packages are available June 1 through Aug. 31, 2008 and include the following:
· Seven nights' accommodation for the price of six nights
· Ten dives/ five day dive package per person including one night dive, for the price of eight dives.
· Welcome cocktail upon arrival.
· Daily American breakfast
· Complimentary use of fitness center, sauna, and daytime tennis
· Complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown (excluding Sundays and holidays)
· Taxes and surcharges
Maritza Molina, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Curaçao commented, “We are thrilled to offer our guests Ocean Encounters’ professional diving services and provide them with the opportunity to explore the pristine reefs around our beautiful island – a must-do when visiting Curaçao.”
Christian Ambrosi, General Manager of Ocean Encounters Diving added, “With our on-site facility at the Hilton Curaçao we will be able to offer our first-class professional scuba diving services at a level they expect and demand. Ocean Encounters will also offer watersports activities, including water-ski and kayaks.”
The beachfront Hilton Curaçao, member of Hilton Worldwide Resorts, is located in Piscadeira Bay and boasts two white sandy beaches. Set on 23 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the resort is just ten minutes from Hato International Airport, and is five minutes from Willemstad, the island's business, cultural, and historical capital. This resort offers 196 guestrooms including 13 suites - all featuring private balconies with stunning island or ocean views. Hilton Curaçao features the ultimate spa experience at the Color of People Spa with ocean view treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and outside Jacuzzi. Additional facilities include a freeform infinity pool, two restaurants, two bars, casino, Livingwell Health and Beach Club, children’s pool and Kidz Paradise activity center.
Ocean Encounters, the island’s award winning and premier 5 Star PADI IDC and National Geographic Dive Center, with a fleet of five full size dive boats, will offer daily departures and weekly courses to Hilton Curaçao guests.
For reservations or further information, you may contact Hilton Curaçao at +5999-462-5000, or Ocean Encounters Diving at +5999-461-8131, info@oceanencounters.com or visit us at www.oceanencounters.com.