Important Diving Information

Important information to keep in mind when booking your dive

• All Divers
  • All divers need to show proof of certification from an internationally recognized recreational diving Agency.
  • You may be asked to show your logbook in addition to this.
  • Everyone must sign the Ocean Encounters Waiver prior to any diving activities.

• Junior Open Water Divers
  • Junior Open Water divers between the ages of 10-15 must be accompanied by a certified parent or legal guardian in the water during diving.
  • 10-14 year old Junior Open Water Divers are limited to 40 feet on all dives..

• Junior Advanced Open Water Divers
  • Junior Advanced Open Water divers must be accompanied by a certified parent or legal guardian in the water during diving.
  • Junior Advanced Open Water Divers may dive to a maximum depth of 70 feet

• Last Dive – Welcome Dive Policy
  • For safety reasons, all divers are required to do a welcome dive from shore prior to boat diving.
  • If the date of last dive was 18 months to 5 years ago, a refresher course is required.
  • If your last dive was 5-10 years ago, a scuba review course is required.
  • If your last dive was over 10 years ago, a resort course or a full certification course is required.
  • You may be asked so show your logbook for verification.

• Experience and Certification Courses
  • All education requires the completion of a medical questionnaire and may require clearance from a doctor.
  • We recommend that all persons participating in experience and or Certification courses have medical clearance from a doctor prior to arrival. This form can be downloaded here.

• Dive Site Schedule
  • Ocean Encounters Diving has a set weekly schedule for dive sites from the different facilities.
  • We work hard to maintain our schedule. However there are factors that may preclude us from visiting specific sites.
  • This may be because of weather, sea state, safety, Curacao Port Authority orders.
  • We cannot guarantee availability at all dive sites .

• Safety & Conservation of Our Marine Environment
  • Ocean Encounters endorses safe diving practices and expects environmental conservation during all dives.
  • Ocean Encounters provides one Divemaster for every 11 divers on our boats. Their primary concern is your safety and the environment. Please pay attention to their briefings.
  • Make sure to complete a safety stop of three minutes at 15 ft/5 meters prior to surfacing from all dives.
  • Solo Diving is not allowed under any circumstance.
  • No Dive Gloves are allowed at any time on any dive.
  • Zero Contact Rule in relation to the flora and fauna is in effect in all dives!!