About the Center
BLVD Divers, located in Willemstad, Curaçao, is a PADI, SSI, and TDI certified dive center dedicated to providing exceptional diving experiences in the region. With an island-wide network of dive centers, BLVD Divers ensures proximity to all divers, no matter their location on Curaçao. The center offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to professional levels like the Instructor Development Course, also covering technical and boat diving specialties.
BLVD Divers' facilities are designed for diver comfort, including lockers, WiFi, a bar, and accommodation. They also feature a swimming pool, a classroom, equipment rental, and a dive shop. For those seeking enriched air options, Nitrox fills are available. The center facilitates both boat diving and shore diving, and offers guided dives to explore Curaçao's finest dive locations, from east to west. This ensures that divers can experience the diverse underwater landscapes the island has to offer.
BLVD Divers is distinguished by its professional and multilingual team, committed to providing the highest level of service and ensuring 100% guest satisfaction across all programs. Their mission extends to marine conservation, as evidenced by their coral nursery project, where small coral fragments are cultivated for later outplanting onto the reef. This initiative underscores their dedication to sustainability and the health of Curaçao's marine ecosystems.
Available Courses
6 cursosDivemaster
The PADI Divemaster course at Dive Division represents the first professional step in your diving journey, offering a pathway to transform your passion into a career. As a PADI 5 Star CDC, Dive Division provides comprehensive training designed to elevate your diving and rescue skills, deepen your theoretical knowledge, and instill the leadership qualities expected of a professional diver. This program is meticulously structured to prepare you for the demands of the dive industry, serving as your essential gateway to professional opportunities. Throughout this intensive course, you will hone your personal diving techniques, master advanced rescue scenarios, and develop the competence to manage common underwater and surface-related issues. A significant part of the training involves assisting PADI Instructors with various courses and Discover Scuba Diving experiences, allowing you to learn directly from experienced mentors. This hands-on mentorship is crucial for building confidence and practical experience, preparing you thoroughly for the responsibilities of a Divemaster. The curriculum requires logging a minimum of 40 dives to commence and successfully completing 60 dives for certification. Dive Division's extensive network of five dive centers across the island offers a distinct advantage, exposing you to diverse real-world guest interactions and a variety of dive sites. This broad exposure ensures you gain practical experience in different conditions and with various diver levels. Furthermore, Dive Division supports aspiring Divemasters with loan agreements, enabling you to finance your training and gain valuable work experience while repaying the course costs. This unique approach makes pursuing a career in an exotic location, doing what you love, a tangible reality. Key responsibilities you will learn to manage include leading certified divers, assisting with student training, conducting effective dive briefings, and supervising dive activities. The course also delves into essential operational aspects such as dive site management, equipment maintenance, and understanding the business side of the dive industry. By the end of the PADI Divemaster program, you will be equipped with the leadership, practical skills, and industry knowledge necessary to excel as a dive professional.
Discover Scuba Diving
Dive Division in Curaçao offers the PADI Discover Scuba Dive, an ideal program for those curious about the underwater world without the commitment of a full certification. This introductory experience is designed to provide a safe and engaging first encounter with scuba diving. Participants will learn fundamental skills in a controlled environment before embarking on an open water dive. The program is structured to build confidence and comfort, ensuring a positive introduction to breathing underwater and managing scuba equipment. This experience focuses on practical application of basic diving principles. You'll begin with an instructor-led session covering essential skills such as mask clearing and buoyancy control in shallow water. This hands-on preparation is crucial for ensuring you feel secure and capable before venturing to the dive site. The goal is to familiarize you with the sensation of diving and the use of gear, setting a solid foundation for your first exploration of the reef. Following the skills development, you will participate in a supervised dive along Curaçao's vibrant coral reefs. This guided dive allows you to witness firsthand the rich marine biodiversity that makes this region a premier diving destination. Expect to see a variety of colorful fish, intricate coral formations, and potentially other fascinating marine life. The dive is conducted under the direct supervision of a PADI professional, prioritizing your safety and enjoyment throughout the excursion. Dive Division prides itself on a personalized approach, ensuring each participant receives individual attention. This makes the PADI Discover Scuba Dive a perfect way to try scuba diving and determine if it's an activity you wish to pursue further. It's a glimpse into the serene and captivating world beneath the waves, managed by experienced professionals in a welcoming environment.
Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course at Dive Division is your gateway to exploring the underwater world, offering the foundational certification for recreational scuba diving. This comprehensive program is designed to be completed over two days, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently dive independently to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). You will learn crucial techniques such as buoyancy control, mask clearing, and regulator recovery in a controlled environment before progressing to real-world diving scenarios. Dive Division conducts the open water dives for this certification at various dive sites around Curaçao. While the specific marine life and underwater terrain can vary, the waters around Curaçao are known for their vibrant coral reefs and diverse aquatic populations, offering a rich environment for your first certified dives. The course structure ensures you apply theoretical knowledge and confined water skills under the direct supervision of a PADI professional, building your competence and comfort beneath the surface. This foundational certification is globally recognized, allowing you to dive with a buddy at similar or lower certification levels anywhere in the world. Dive Division's experienced instructors are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, and memorable learning experience. The center offers instruction in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of international students. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, including knowledge reviews, skill demonstrations, and open water dives, you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification. This certification is the first step in a lifelong journey of underwater exploration, opening up opportunities for further training and diving adventures. Dive Division's approach focuses on building confidence and competence, ensuring you are well-prepared for future dives.
Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Dive Division is your next step to unlocking deeper and more diverse underwater exploration. Building directly on your Open Water certification, this program is structured around five key adventure dives. Two are mandatory: Deep Diving, which safely extends your depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet), and Underwater Navigation, crucial for mastering compass and natural reference skills. These dives are foundational for understanding the physiological aspects of deeper environments and enhancing your orientation capabilities. Beyond the core dives, you will select three additional adventure dives tailored to your interests and Dive Division's offerings. Popular choices include wreck exploration, drift diving, night dives, peak performance buoyancy control, or underwater photography. Your PADI instructor will guide you through the planning and execution of each dive, ensuring you gain practical experience in specialized diving techniques. This course is typically completed over two days, providing ample hands-on learning opportunities. Dive Division offers this PADI certification with instructors fluent in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning experience for a diverse range of students. The center's commitment to PADI standards means you are learning from a globally recognized and respected training agency. This advanced training will significantly boost your confidence and expand your diving horizons. Upon successful completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet). This qualification opens up a wider array of dive sites and experiences previously inaccessible. It's an ideal progression for any diver looking to gain more advanced skills and truly get the most out of their diving adventures in Curaçao and other global destinations. The skills learned are directly applicable to future diving endeavors, making you a more capable and versatile diver.
Instructor Development Course
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Dive Division is meticulously crafted to transition experienced divers into highly competent PADI Instructors. This intensive professional-level program, guided by a Gold Course Director, prioritizes the development of your teaching acumen. You will learn to effectively guide new divers into the underwater world, fostering a passion that can change lives. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through real-life teaching scenarios, ensuring you are well-prepared for the responsibilities of an instructor. The revised PADI IDC structure places a significant emphasis on hands-on teaching practice. Following the completion of digital e-learning modules, the course dedicates substantial time to practical workshops. These sessions cover knowledge development presentations, confined water teaching demonstrations, and open water teaching scenarios. You will refine your skill demonstrations, master risk management strategies, reinforce dive theory knowledge, and gain proficiency in PADI Standards and Procedures. Upon successful completion of the IDC, you will be ready to undertake the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This rigorous two-day assessment, administered by PADI staff, evaluates your readiness to teach. Passing the IE awards you the esteemed PADI Instructor rating. Dive Division offers comprehensive support and mentorship throughout this challenging yet rewarding process, aiming to equip you not only to pass the examination but to excel as a PADI professional. Dive Division further supports aspiring instructors by offering instructor internships and flexible loan agreements. These options allow you to gain invaluable experience and manage the financial aspects of the course effectively. This program is specifically designed for certified PADI Divemasters who are eager to advance their diving careers and share their profound enthusiasm for the marine environment with others.
PADI Rescue Diver Course
The PADI Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step for any serious diver looking to enhance their safety and preparedness. At Dive Division, this technically focused certification moves beyond self-preservation to equip you with the essential skills for accident prevention and management. You will learn to anticipate potential problems, recognize signs of distress in other divers, and respond effectively to emergencies. The curriculum emphasizes self-rescue techniques, assisting panicked or unresponsive divers, and administering emergency oxygen. This challenging yet highly rewarding program significantly expands your capabilities and confidence as a diver. This course is designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in stressful situations. Through a combination of knowledge development and practical exercises, you will master techniques for rescuing tired swimmers, assisting divers with equipment issues, and managing dive accident scenarios. Realistic simulations are a core component, allowing you to practice these vital skills in a controlled environment under expert PADI instructor supervision. The goal is to ensure you are prepared to act decisively and competently if a fellow diver requires assistance. As part of the PADI Rescue Diver certification, a current Emergency First Response (EFR) or equivalent CPR and first aid training is typically required or reviewed. This ensures your emergency medical response skills are up-to-date, complementing your dive rescue abilities. Successfully completing this course signifies a greater level of responsibility and competence, making you a more reliable and safer dive buddy. It is a prerequisite for most PADI leadership-level training, marking a significant milestone in your diving education. Dive Division offers this PADI Rescue Diver course in English, catering to a diverse range of international divers. The program structure involves both classroom sessions for theoretical understanding and practical, open-water scenarios. While specific dive sites are not detailed here, the emphasis is on applying learned skills in realistic conditions. The center's commitment to high standards ensures a thorough and effective learning experience, preparing you for the responsibilities that come with advanced diving certifications.
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Club members receive exclusive benefits including weekly club dives at various Dive Division locations, access to club-only events, a dedicated newsletter with the best deals on Curaçao, and discounts on dive equipment purchases (5%) and dive courses (5%). Members can also rent tanks for a reduced price of Nafl.13.00.
Started in 2020, the Dive Division Coral Nursery aims to restore Curaçao's reefs. Small coral fragments are grown in the nursery for 10-14 months until they are mature enough to be planted back onto the reef. The project involves coral nursery volunteers and has outplanted a significant number of coral fragments.
The two-day PADI Open Water Course introduces you to diving, covering everything needed to dive independently. It includes confined water sessions, e-learning modules, and open water dives, culminating in your PADI Open Water Certification. The course is designed to build confidence for diving.
Dive Division is a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center (CDC) offering a wide range of professional programs. This includes PADI Divemaster, PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), PADI Specialty Instructor, PADI MSDT Program, and PADI IDC Staff Instructor. They also provide Pro Internships and 'Zero to Hero' programs, turning beginners into dive professionals.
BLVD Divers is the retail specialist of Dive Division, located on Mambo Boulevard. It features the biggest dive retail store on the island, acting as a Suunto Experience Center. Customers can purchase necessary gear and accessories, and then enjoy a relaxing dive at the beach directly in front of the shop.
Yes, Dive Division offers photo and video packages to enhance your dive experience. Options include a Basic package with 5 underwater photos, a Photo + Video Package with 5 underwater photos and 20 marine life pictures plus a short video, and an 'All the Way!' package with more photos, video, and 24-hour delivery. Pre-booking is required.