Goby Divers and Watersports N.V.
Piscaderaweg, Willemstad, Curaçao, Willemstad, CUW
Sobre el Centro
Goby Divers and Watersports N.V., ubicado en Willemstad, Curazao, es un centro de buceo reconocido por agencias certificadoras líderes como PADI, SSI y IANTD. Ofrecen una amplia gama de cursos para todos los niveles, desde Descubrimiento de Buceo hasta especialidades técnicas avanzadas como Buceo con Rebreather y Buceo con Sidemount. También se incluyen especialidades como Buceador Profundo, Buceador Nocturno y Fotógrafo Submarino Digital.
Las instalaciones de Goby Divers incluyen vestuarios, un bar para relajarse después de las inmersiones, alquiler de equipos completos y cargas de aire (incluido Nitrox). El centro facilita el acceso a sitios de buceo tanto desde la costa como en barco, y organiza inmersiones nocturnas. La comodidad de los clientes es una prioridad, con servicio de traslado desde el aeropuerto y la posibilidad de realizar inmersiones de referencia (check-out dives).
El centro se distingue por su profesionalidad y por un equipo apasionado por el mundo del submarinismo y el buceo técnico. La oferta de cursos es muy completa, cubriendo desde la formación inicial (Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver) hasta niveles profesionales (Dive Master) y cursos de primeros auxilios (EFR).
Los clientes pueden disfrutar de una experiencia completa en Curazao, con opciones de buceo para todos los intereses, incluyendo la fascinante inmersión nocturna fluorescente. Goby Divers utiliza su propio barco para acceder a puntos de buceo exclusivos, complementando así la oferta de buceo desde la costa, que es muy popular en la isla.
Cursos Disponibles
20 cursosDiscover Scuba Diving
Bautismo de buceo para quienes desean tener su primera experiencia bajo el agua con la supervisión de un instructor profesional.
Open Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Advanced Open Water
Curso avanzado de buceo que amplía las habilidades del buceador con inmersiones de especialidad incluyendo profundidad y navegación.
Enriched Air Nitrox
Especialidad Nitrox para bucear con mezclas de aire enriquecido, permitiendo tiempos de inmersión más largos.
Deep Diver
Especialidad de buceo profundo para explorar con seguridad hasta 40 metros de profundidad.
Night Diver
Especialidad de buceo nocturno para descubrir la vida marina en condiciones de baja visibilidad.
Wreck Diver
Especialidad de buceo en pecios para explorar restos hundidos de forma segura y planificada.
Underwater Photography
Especialidad de fotografía submarina para capturar imágenes del mundo subacuático.
Introduction DSD
Experience the underwater world with Goby Divers' Introduction DSD program, priced at $135.00 USD. This introductory dive is designed for individuals curious about scuba diving without the commitment of a full certification. Under the direct supervision of a certified instructor, you'll explore the vibrant marine life of Curaçao. The program includes a brief theoretical session covering essential scuba principles, safety guidelines, and equipment usage. Following this, you'll practice fundamental skills in shallow water before embarking on an open water dive at a suitable site, often a shallow reef or sandy area, ensuring a comfortable and engaging introduction to the aquatic environment. The waters around Curaçao offer a consistently pleasant diving experience throughout the year. Average air temperatures hover around 28-30°C (82-86°F) from March to October, with sea temperatures remaining stable around 27.6°C (81.7°F). This makes it an ideal location for beginners to acclimate to breathing underwater and observing marine life. While November sees a peak in rainfall at 95mm, other months generally experience less than 40mm, providing ample opportunities for clear underwater visibility and enjoyable dives. Goby Divers, a center certified by IANTD, PADI, and SSI, offers instruction in multiple languages including Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. This multilingual approach ensures that participants from diverse backgrounds can comfortably understand the safety briefings and skill demonstrations. The focus is on providing a safe and enjoyable introduction, making the transition into the aquatic environment as smooth as possible for every guest. This experience is perfect for travelers, families, or anyone seeking a memorable first dive. You will learn basic scuba skills and experience the unique sensation of breathing underwater. The dive is conducted at a maximum depth suitable for beginners, ensuring comfort and safety. It's a chance to witness colorful fish, coral formations, and the general tranquility of the underwater world, all under expert guidance from Goby Divers' professional team.
Referral (check-out dives)
Complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification with Goby Divers' Referral (check-out dives) course in Curaçao. This program is specifically designed for students who have successfully finished their theoretical knowledge development and confined water training at another dive center. You will perform the essential open water dives under the guidance of experienced Goby Divers instructors, allowing you to finalize your certification in the vibrant waters of Curaçao. The course focuses on applying your existing skills in a real diving environment, ensuring you become a confident and competent diver. Curaçao offers exceptional conditions for completing your certification dives, with water temperatures averaging around 28°C (82.4°F) throughout the year, as indicated by climate data showing minimal variation from 27.6°C in January to 30.3°C in September. This consistent warmth makes for comfortable diving experiences. The clear visibility typical of the Caribbean allows for excellent observation of the diverse marine life and underwater topography that Curaçao is known for. You will conduct your dives at various sites, accessible by shore or boat, showcasing the island's rich aquatic ecosystems. Goby Divers is a PADI-certified dive center, ensuring that your final certification dives meet the highest international standards. The team is multilingual, offering instruction in languages including Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, catering to a diverse range of international students. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the focus on completing essential skills suggests a commitment to personalized attention. Completing your certification dives here provides a fantastic opportunity to experience diving in a new and exciting location. This referral course is an efficient pathway to certification, ideal for travelers or individuals with limited time. By completing your required open water dives with Goby Divers, you gain valuable experience in Curaçao's renowned dive sites and officially earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The instructors are dedicated to making these final dives a highlight of your trip, providing insights into local marine life and dive site characteristics. This course unlocks the door to future diving adventures worldwide.
Rescue Diver Course
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Rescue Diver Course at Goby Divers, priced at 475.00 USD. This advanced certification is designed to equip you with the crucial skills needed to prevent and manage dive emergencies, significantly enhancing your confidence and competence as a diver. The curriculum focuses on self-rescue techniques, recognizing and responding to stress in fellow divers, emergency management protocols, and effective rescue signaling. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application in both confined and open water, Goby Divers' experienced instructors will guide you through realistic scenarios, ensuring you are well-prepared for potential underwater challenges. This course is a vital step for any serious diver aiming to improve safety awareness and preparedness. Training takes place in the vibrant dive sites of Curaçao, offering a realistic and engaging environment for mastering these life-saving skills. The waters around Curaçao maintain a pleasant temperature, averaging around 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with monthly variations as detailed in the climate data. For instance, January sees air temperatures of 27.6°C, while September can reach up to 30.3°C, ensuring comfortable conditions for your training. The course emphasizes proactive thinking, making you a more reliable dive buddy and a safer individual underwater. As a PADI-certified center, Goby Divers adheres to the highest standards of diver education. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the focus on realistic scenarios suggests a commitment to personalized attention. The course prepares you for more advanced training, such as the Divemaster program, and is highly recommended for all divers seeking to deepen their understanding and ability to handle challenging situations. Completing this course is a significant milestone in your diving journey, building upon your existing skills and opening doors to further specialization. Key topics covered include assisting panicked divers, responding to unresponsive divers both underwater and at the surface, and managing equipment-related issues. The curriculum is structured to build upon your existing diving knowledge, transforming you into a more capable and responsible member of the dive community. By mastering these rescue techniques, you not only enhance your own safety but also contribute to the overall safety of your dive group, making every future dive a more secure and enjoyable experience.
EFR (Emergency First Responder)
The Emergency First Responder (EFR) course at Goby Divers provides critical skills for managing medical emergencies, both in and out of the water. This specialty certification is designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge to act decisively when faced with a crisis. The curriculum covers essential primary and secondary care techniques, including patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants, and the proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants will also learn how to manage injuries such as severe bleeding, shock, and spinal trauma, utilizing barrier devices for personal protection during rescue breathing. This course is a fundamental step for anyone looking to enhance their safety preparedness. It is a mandatory prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver certification, highlighting its importance in advanced diver training. However, the EFR certification is highly recommended for all divers and even non-divers who wish to be ready for unexpected situations. Goby Divers emphasizes hands-on training in a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every student gains practical proficiency and the assurance to intervene effectively. Learning these life-saving skills can make a significant difference in an emergency. The EFR certification is valid for two years, after which refresher courses are available to maintain current competency. The training provided by Goby Divers focuses on real-world scenarios, preparing individuals to respond calmly and competently. This practical and vital course is an investment in personal safety and the well-being of others. While specific dive site details for this course are not provided, Goby Divers operates in an area with consistent sea temperatures averaging around 27.6°C throughout the year, with air temperatures also remaining warm. This climate is conducive to year-round training. The center offers courses in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, catering to a diverse international clientele. The EFR course is priced at 205.00 USD, representing excellent value for the life-saving skills acquired.
Dive Master
Embark on the PADI Divemaster course at Goby Divers, your first step into professional scuba diving in Curaçao. This program is designed to transform you into a capable leader, ready to supervise dive activities and assist PADI Instructors with student divers. You will gain extensive knowledge in dive theory, refine your water skills, build stamina, and master problem-solving techniques essential for dive leadership. The curriculum includes organizing and guiding dives, managing dive logistics, and developing a deep understanding of dive site assessment. Curaçao offers an exceptional training environment, with water temperatures consistently around 27.6°C to 30.3°C throughout the year, making it ideal for extensive in-water training. While specific dive site details for the Divemaster course are managed by the Goby Divers team, the island is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, providing ample opportunities to practice your newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios. The climate data shows minimal rainfall from March to October, averaging between 9.8 mm and 38.1 mm, ensuring optimal conditions for your course progression. Goby Divers is a PADI-certified center, ensuring the highest standards of training and safety. The team is multilingual, offering instruction in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, catering to a diverse international clientele. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the emphasis on leadership development suggests a personalized approach to training, allowing ample one-on-one guidance. The center's commitment to professional development is evident in its PADI certification. To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, you must hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification and a PADI Rescue Diver certification, along with an EFR Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You will also need at least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 to complete it. Goby Divers provides a comprehensive learning experience, equipping you with the foundational skills and confidence needed for a career in the dive industry. This course is the prerequisite for aspiring PADI Assistant Instructors and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Elevate your underwater experience with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course at Goby Divers. This course is meticulously crafted to refine your buoyancy control, transforming your dives into smoother, more efficient, and significantly more enjoyable explorations. Mastering buoyancy is not just about comfort; it's a cornerstone of safe diving, enabling effortless hovering, optimized air consumption, and crucial protection for the delicate underwater environment. Goby Divers, a PADI-certified center, ensures you receive expert instruction to achieve this vital skill. The curriculum focuses on fine-tuning your weighting and buoyancy adjustments through practical application. You will complete two dives dedicated to honing skills such as maintaining a stationary hover, executing controlled ascents and descents with minimal effort, and achieving neutral buoyancy across various conditions. Furthermore, you'll learn to configure your equipment for optimal balance and trim, a key element in advanced diving techniques. This hands-on approach, guided by experienced Goby Divers instructors, provides personalized feedback to help you reach peak performance. Achieving superior buoyancy control directly translates to reduced air consumption, thereby extending your bottom time and allowing for deeper engagement with the marine world. Equally important, it minimizes the risk of accidental contact with coral reefs or the seabed, a critical aspect of responsible diving and marine conservation. The instructors at Goby Divers are committed to imparting this knowledge, ensuring you become a more accomplished and environmentally conscious diver. This specialty is highly recommended for all certified divers, regardless of experience level. While specific dive site details are not provided, the tropical waters where Goby Divers operates typically offer excellent conditions. The sea temperature averages around 27.6°C year-round, making it comfortable for extended dives in a wetsuit. This consistent warmth, combined with the focus on buoyancy, allows divers to concentrate on technique rather than environmental discomfort. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course is an investment in your diving future, unlocking greater confidence and capability on every subsequent dive.
Side Mount
Unlock a new dimension of underwater exploration with the Sidemount specialty course at Goby Divers. This unique configuration places your cylinders alongside your body, offering enhanced buoyancy control and maneuverability, a technique originating in cave diving and now popular for recreational and technical pursuits. The course includes one confined water session and three open water dives, focusing on proper equipment assembly, configuration, and management. You will learn to achieve perfect balance by trimming your weight system and gear, manage gas supply by switching cylinders as planned, and effectively respond to sidemount-specific challenges. Goby Divers offers training for both recreational and technical sidemount diving levels, preparing you for greater comfort and efficiency underwater. The waters around Goby Divers provide an excellent training environment, with sea temperatures averaging a comfortable 27.6°C throughout the year. This consistent warmth, with air temperatures also remaining pleasant, allows for enjoyable dives across different months. While specific visibility data is not provided, the region is known for its diverse marine life, offering opportunities to encounter various species during your open water dives. The course structure, with multiple dives, ensures you gain practical experience in this specialized configuration. Goby Divers is a certified training center with multiple agencies, including IANTD, PADI, and SSI, ensuring a high standard of instruction. They cater to a diverse international clientele, offering courses in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian. This multilingual approach ensures that divers from various backgrounds can participate and receive instruction in their preferred language. The price for this specialty course is $354.00 USD, reflecting the specialized training and equipment knowledge imparted. This Sidemount specialty is an ideal progression for certified divers seeking to enhance their comfort, flexibility, and buoyancy control. It's a fantastic way to experience a different style of diving that can significantly improve your overall diving efficiency and open up new possibilities for future exploration. Mastering sidemount techniques can be particularly advantageous in overhead environments or when dealing with tight spaces, making it a valuable addition to any diver's skill set.
Tec Side Mount Diver
Elevate your diving capabilities with the Tec Side Mount Diver course at Goby Divers. This advanced technical certification is designed for experienced divers seeking to master sidemount configurations for deeper exploration beyond recreational limits. Building upon foundational sidemount principles, this program trains you for complex dive profiles, often involving multiple gas mixes and essential decompression procedures. The course focuses on the specific techniques and equipment requirements crucial for technical sidemount diving, preparing you for dives exceeding 40 meters. During this certification, you will gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical application in challenging dive environments. Goby Divers' experienced technical instructors will guide you through advanced gas planning, decompression theory and practice, and effective management of complex dive profiles. The inherent flexibility and ease of managing multiple cylinders make the sidemount configuration particularly well-suited for the demands of technical diving, enhancing both safety and efficiency for deeper wrecks and wall explorations. This rigorous training is a significant step for technical divers aiming to expand their operational range and explore deeper underwater landscapes. The sidemount configuration offers distinct advantages in managing multiple cylinders, streamlining your setup for more demanding dives. Goby Divers is a certified training facility for IANTD, PADI, and SSI, ensuring a high standard of instruction and recognized certification. With sea temperatures averaging around 27.6°C year-round, the diving conditions in the region are consistently favorable for extended training sessions. While specific dive site details are course-dependent, the curriculum is structured to provide hands-on experience in environments that simulate the challenges of technical sidemount diving. The program emphasizes mastering the skills necessary to confidently plan and execute dives to depths greater than 40 meters, ensuring you are well-prepared for advanced technical exploration.
Advanced Nitrox Diver
The PADI Advanced Nitrox Diver course offered by Goby Divers in Curaçao is designed for certified Open Water Divers seeking to expand their technical diving capabilities. This certification allows for dives utilizing enriched air nitrox to depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), serving as a critical stepping stone for further advanced technical certifications like Trimix. You will gain a thorough understanding of diving with nitrox at greater depths, focusing on managing oxygen toxicity and the effective use of multiple gas mixes. The curriculum includes advanced dive planning, comprehensive decompression theory and techniques, and specific emergency procedures tailored for technical diving scenarios. This program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring you are well-prepared for deeper exploration. Goby Divers' technical instructors will guide you through the intricacies of decompression planning, gas switching protocols, and managing dive profiles that necessitate staged decompression stops. The primary objective is to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely venture beyond standard recreational diving limits. This certification is particularly valuable for divers aiming to explore deeper wrecks, sheer walls, and other challenging technical dive sites within Curaçao's rich underwater environment. Curaçao offers an exceptional training ground for technical diving, with water temperatures consistently around 27.6°C to 30.3°C throughout the year, providing comfortable conditions for extended dives. While specific visibility data isn't provided, the island is renowned for its clear waters and vibrant marine life, making it an ideal location to practice advanced diving techniques. The course structure at Goby Divers ensures a focused learning experience, allowing ample time for mastering complex skills. As a prerequisite, you must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent and be at least 12 years old. While specific equipment requirements are detailed upon enrollment, the course typically involves specialized technical diving gear, including redundant air sources and decompression computers, which Goby Divers can assist with. This certification is a foundational requirement for those aspiring to pursue further technical diving education and explore the deeper, more complex dive sites Curaçao has to offer.
Normoxic Trimix Diver
Goby Divers offers the Normoxic Trimix Diver technical certification, designed for experienced divers aiming to explore depths beyond 40 meters (130 feet). This advanced course focuses on the safe planning and execution of dives using trimix, a blend of helium, oxygen, and nitrogen. You will learn to calculate optimal gas mixes, understand decompression theory and techniques for deep dives, and master gas management and emergency procedures. The curriculum involves extensive theoretical study and practical application through multiple open water dives, ensuring competence at extreme depths. This certification is ideal for those seeking to push their limits and explore Curaçao's deepest wrecks and walls. Curaçao provides an exceptional training environment for technical diving. The water temperature remains consistently pleasant, averaging around 27.6°C (81.7°F) throughout the year, as indicated by climate data. This allows for comfortable diving conditions during the practical sessions. The island's underwater topography, featuring dramatic walls and historical shipwrecks, offers challenging yet rewarding sites for advanced dive planning and execution. The clear waters typically provide excellent visibility, further enhancing the learning experience. This technical course is supported by Goby Divers' highly experienced technical instructors. The center is certified by IANTD, PADI, and SSI, offering a high standard of training. While specific details on instructor-to-student ratios, dive boats, or facility specifics are not provided in the input data, the center's commitment to advanced diver training is evident. The course structure emphasizes a thorough understanding of dive physics and physiology, crucial for managing the complexities of deep trimix diving. To enroll in the Normoxic Trimix Diver course, a strong foundation in advanced diving principles is required. Participants should possess a solid understanding of dive physics, physiology, and advanced dive planning. This certification serves as a significant step for experienced technical divers looking to expand their operational depth capabilities and explore more challenging underwater environments. It unlocks access to deeper dive sites and more complex wreck penetrations, building upon existing technical diving skills.
Digital Underwater Photographer
Elevate your underwater adventures with the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty course offered by Goby Divers in Curaçao. This course is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to capture stunning images beneath the waves, regardless of your camera's complexity. Whether you're using a compact point-and-shoot or a professional DSLR setup, you'll learn to harness its capabilities to document the vibrant marine life and breathtaking landscapes of Curaçao. The curriculum delves into essential aspects of underwater photography, including camera and housing selection, optimal lighting techniques, effective composition, and color correction strategies. You will gain practical knowledge on camera setup, choosing appropriate settings for various conditions, and the proficient use of lighting accessories such as strobes and video lights. The training combines theoretical knowledge development with hands-on application during dives, ensuring you can translate what you learn into beautiful photographs. During the practical sessions, you will engage in multiple dives to hone your skills in diverse underwater environments. The focus will be on achieving clear, well-exposed, and aesthetically pleasing images, with direct feedback and guidance from Goby Divers' experienced instructors. This specialty certification is ideal for divers eager to preserve memories of their underwater explorations or simply share the beauty they encounter with others. Mastering underwater photography significantly enhances the overall diving experience, providing lasting visual records of your journeys. Curaçao offers a fantastic backdrop for this course, with water temperatures consistently around 27.6°C to 30.3°C throughout the year, making for comfortable diving conditions. While specific visibility data isn't provided, the region is known for its healthy reefs and abundant marine life, offering ample subjects for your photographic practice. The PADI certification ensures a globally recognized standard for your new skills, and Goby Divers, a PADI-certified center, provides a structured learning environment. The course price is set at 300 USD, reflecting the specialized training and expertise you will receive.
Fluorescent Night Dive
Experience the ocean's hidden spectrum with Goby Divers' Fluorescent Night Dive specialty course. This unique program takes night diving beyond the ordinary, revealing a vibrant, bioluminescent world invisible to the naked eye. You will learn the fascinating science behind fluorescence in marine organisms and how specialized equipment unlocks these secret colors. The course includes theory sessions and two open water night dives, providing hands-on experience with blue lights and filters. During your dives in Curaçao, you'll explore reefs teeming with life that glows under specific wavelengths. While the provided data doesn't specify exact dive sites for this specialty, Goby Divers is known for its excellent locations. The sea temperature in Curaçao averages around 27.6°C year-round, making for comfortable diving conditions during your fluorescent night explorations. This consistent warmth supports a rich marine ecosystem. Goby Divers offers this specialty certification through IANTD, PADI, and SSI, demonstrating their commitment to high training standards. The center provides all necessary specialized equipment, including the blue lights and filters essential for observing fluorescence. Their expert guidance ensures you can effectively set up and use this gear to its full potential, making the most of your underwater discoveries. This course is ideal for certified divers seeking a visually stunning and novel experience. It builds upon your existing open water skills, allowing you to witness a different dimension of marine life. After completing this specialty, you'll be equipped to seek out and appreciate these fluorescent displays on future night dives, adding a magical element to your diving adventures. The $175 USD price point makes this extraordinary experience accessible.
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Prices include tax and air tanks, but exclude equipment. Snacks and selected soft drinks are included when more than one dive is booked. Free transportation is provided within a specified area.
Prices include tax and air tanks, but exclude equipment. Snacks and selected soft drinks are included. Free transportation is provided within a specified area.
Reservations cancelled 48 hours or less are subject to a 100% penalty.
Goby Divers offers PADI, SSI, and IANTD courses, including Introduction DSD, Open Water Course, Advanced OW Course, Rescue Diver Course, EFR, and various specialties like Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Enriched Air Diver, and Side Mount. They also offer technical diving courses and rebreather training.
Yes, Goby Divers offers free transportation between your hotel/accommodations and the dive locations (boat or shore) within a specified area. A small additional fee may apply for transportation beyond this area.