Aerial view of the jan thiel beach, Our own house reef.

Jan Thiel

1,5 Hours
1 tank dive = $65 excl. equipment / $90 incl. equipment
2 tank dive = $100 excl. equipment / $125 incl. equipment
Jan Thiel is best known for the popular restaurants, bars and sandy beach, but the reef just off shore is a true hidden gem. Our dive centre has direct access to the water, where inside the bay lies the wreck of a sailing boat ‘Strea’ and our very own yellow submarine. Look carefully inside to find schooling fish and the occasional lobster.

Past the breakers is where the real magic starts; large coral colonies, colourful reef fish and the chance to see the best of what Curacao’s reefs have to offer. The shallow plateau is perfect for experiencing the reef in all it’s glory. For those who want to dive a little deeper down the gentle slope, you will be greeted by large colourful sponge structures and barracudas. Whether you choose to dive to the left, towards the picture frame or the right towards our own staghorn coral nursery you will be greeted by a lively and colourful coral reef.

Good to know:
Average depth: 8m
Minimum Certification: Great for all levels
Facilities: toilet, shower, dive center
(including retail and rental, space to set up and breakdown gear and rinse ranks), lockers, restaurants, easy parking and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

ARE THERE FACILITIES AROUND DIVE CENTER SCUBA DO?

Dive Center Scuba Do is located at Jan Thiel Beach, surrounded by the popular beach restaurants Koko’s, Tinto, Zanzibar and Zest. You are welcome to enjoy a day at the beach, while diving with us. There are also many small shops on the beach, for last minute convenience shopping and right around the corner there is a grocery store.

Kids as young as the age of 8 can start blowing bubbles by scuba diving in shallow water. PADI Seal Team is for kids ages 8 to 10. PADI Master Seal Team member is for kids age 10 and up. The first full course, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, is for kids age 10 and up. For all kids’ courses, prior parental approval is required.

In case you want to participate in a course but you take any medications or have a known medical condition, Dive Center Scuba Do needs to receive a special medical statement, signed by a doctor, stating that you are fit for diving. In all other cases, as long as you can answer all questions with a ‘no’ on the Medical Statement, you do not need medical clearance from a doctor. With your signature, you yourself affirm that you are healthy and fit for diving according to the guideline.

Yes, you can. You can start with the Discover Scuba Diving program. This is a half day introduction course where we show you the basics of scuba diving. If you liked the experience, you can continue with us for your PADI Open Water Diver certification!

We have a well-stocked rental area. As long as you can show us a proof of certification, we can rent you all the equipment you need to go out diving.

We always recommend to make a reservation upfront, we will make sure that we reserve a spot for you. Contact us by Email, Phone +5999 7679300 or WhatsApp +5999 525 0332

WHAT ARE YOUR DIVE TIMES?

We are very flexible, so we recommend that you contact our dive center to plan your dive, but generally our diving courses and guided dives start at 8:30 am and at 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm, depending on the distance from the dive site to Scuba Do.

From all the sites on Curacao we selected the top sites and these you will find on our weekly schedule. Have a look here for some of the sites.

At Dive Center Scuba Do we have DIN and INT tanks available for rent

In Curacao, we have great visibility in crystal clear warm waters. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving with visibility between 10 to 25 meters (32 to 82 ft)!

The sea is warm enough throughout the year. The water temperature goes from 26 °C (79 °F) in February and March, to 29 °C (84 °F) in September and October. During the whole year, you can dive in a 3-mm shorty, which is available for rent at Dive Center Scuba Do.