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PADI Discover Scuba Dive

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Curacao, Curacao

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Overview

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience (or Intro Dive) is just what you’re looking for. And the beautiful Dive Bus reef is the perfect place to do it.

The Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) experience is a quick, easy and fun introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world, followed by an amazing dive.

What's Included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All Instruction and PADI materials

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Goetoeweg
    Willemstad, Curaçao

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    In a short, fun session in our open air classroom, your Dive Bus instructor will take you through the clear, simple PADI Discover Scuba Dive Participant Guide (included) which covers the scuba dive equipment you’ll be using, basic scuba skills, safety guidelines and information about some of the hundreds fish and corals you'll be seeing.

    Once you're geared up, it's a short walk into the shallow water of the bay, where you’ll breathe underwater for the first time. It's easier than you might think and most folks find it easier than breathing through a snorkel.

    After learning a few basic dive skills and getting used to your equipment you'll head straight out for your Open Water Dive! Your dive will last up to 1 hour, although it will feel like 5 minutes...
    Which is why you'll probably want to book a Repeat DSD right away!

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Please note that for all PADI dive courses, including the Discover Scuba Dive, you need to check the medical questionnaire before booking, in case you need to be signed off by your doctor. Please take a minute to check this out on our website to avoid any possible disappointment.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?

    A: No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device. Read more Mar 2022

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-119320P5

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    • All Fees and Taxes
    • All Instruction and PADI materials

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Please note that for all PADI dive courses, including the Discover Scuba Dive, you need to check the medical questionnaire before booking, in case you need to be signed off by your doctor. Please take a minute to check this out on our website to avoid any possible disappointment.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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