Try breathing underwater for the first time in Jan Thiel Bay with a guided, shore-entry Discover Scuba Diving session. In three relaxed hours you’ll learn basics, practice safety drills, and explore a shallow house reef rich in turtles and colorful reef fish.
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The surface of Jan Thiel Bay sits like a waiting page — warm, glassy, and flecked with motion as palms glance in the trade wind. You walk off a sandy shore, kit snug, and feel the first inhale of compressed air: the reef below immediately claiming your attention. Corals fan and boulder outcrops create rooms of color where parrotfish and cleaner wrasse inspect newcomers.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic swimming ability; comfortable treading water and light exertion required
Wildlife
History
Jan Thiel Bay sits on Curaçao’s limestone coast; the island’s Dutch colonial past shaped coastal development, while fishing and salt-production once dominated the shoreline.
Conservation
Curaçao’s reefs face warming and pollution pressure; support conservation by using reef-safe products, avoiding contact with coral, and following local dive center guidelines.
Reserve your spot on the Discover Scuba Diving Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use only reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and avoid applying heavy lotions right before entering the water.
Practice equalizing before descent
Swallow or gently Valsalva frequently on descent to avoid ear discomfort and end the dive early.
Stay hydrated and light on alcohol
Drink water before your dive and avoid alcohol the day of to reduce the risk of dehydration and decompression issues.
Communicate with the instructor
Confirm hand signals and emergency procedures during the briefing so you feel confident in the water.
Swimsuit
Wear under your wetsuit or change into it on site for comfort during gearing and entry.
Towel
Useful after the dive and while staying on the beach waiting for briefings or transport.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects both your skin and sensitive coral ecosystems from harmful chemicals.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated before and after the dive helps reduce ear and sinus issues and fatigue.