Awards and Accolades
Curacao's underwater beauty and many dive sites truly make it a diver’s paradise. It should come as no surprise then that both our wonderful island and Ocean Encounters, Curacao’s best dive operator, have had the diving world buzzing, all while wining various awards along the way.
Awards Won By Ocean Encounters
- One of the Worlds Best Dive Operators by Scuba Diving readers (2012)
- One of the Worlds Best Dive Operators by Scuba Diving readers (2011)
Awards Won By Curacao
- 'Favorite Caribbean Destination', as picked by the readers of About.com (2013)
- Readers Choice Award in the category 'Best Macro Diving' by Scuba Diving (2013)
- Readers Choice Award in the category 'Best Shore Diving' by Scuba Diving (2013)
- Readers Choice Award in the category 'Best Value of Diving Dollar' by Scuba Diving (2013)
- Readers Choice Award in the category 'Best Beginner Diving' by Scuba Diving (2013)
- Readers Choice Award in the category 'Best Macro Diving' by Scuba Diving (2012)
- 'Favorite Caribbean Destination', as picked by the readers of About.com (2012)
- 'Top 10 Destination', as picked by Frommers (2012)
- 'Honeymoon Hot Spot', as picked by Conde Nast Traveler (2012)
- 'Hottest Destination', as picked by AOL Travel (2011)
- 'Destination To Watch', as picked by Smarter Travel (2011)
Caribbean Dive Adventure
Ready to start your Caribbean dive adventure? Ocean Encounters has locations at various resorts on Curacao, including the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort and Hilton. Check out the many courses and special diving trips that we offer, for beginners and advanced divers alike.
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Check out our current rates and book your diving adventure now! Ocean Encounters even offers complete 'Sleep & Dive' packages, which include lodging, diving, airport transfers and meal plans.
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