The Dive Bus - GUESTBOOK & REVIEWS

GUESTBOOK + REVIEWS

GUESTBOOK & REVIEWS

Many thanks to all the Dive Bus folks who take the time to email us, post a review or write in the Guestbook at the Hut about their experience with The Dive Bus Curacao. We really appreciate it.

Below are this year's comments, as well as links to previous years, popular Review sites and the Dive Bus facebook page for more photos and comments. Send us yours by email! Enjoy :o)

Forum: tripadvisor.com

Review posted: 13 April 2010

Reviewer: krisv5

Superb!

Made 10 dives with The Dive Bus gang last week. Diving with them is like diving with your friends and buddys back home (except for water temperatures and so, of course, if you are from Belgium like me ;o) ).

You really get the feeling of hanging out with a a bunch of friends rather than being another custome! And with driving with them to the different shore dive spots, you actually get to see the real life on Curacao! And no standard dives of only 45 minutes or so, but adaopted to your demands and experience.

Thank you once again for an excellent diving week!!!

Forum: tripadvisor.com

Review posted: 1 April 2010

Reviewer: Ultimulletwarrior

Fantastic dive operation!

I dove with The Dive Bus over two days and went on a snorkelling trip one other day. Mark and Suzy are fantastic - as well as everyone else there. They only took out small groups which is ideal.

I had a great time and I can't wait to return.

Sent: March 26, 2010

My wife and I just returned from our short 4 day vacation in Curacao. I wanted to send you guys a sincere thanks for the superior diving and service. My pregnant wife got sick of me talking about my dive.

I dove the Tugboat with Ocean Encounters the day after I dove with Mark and Kevin. Let's just say that I felt "divers remorse". The divng and service was just not on the same level at all.

As much as I wanted to extend our stay on Curacao to be able to book more divers, it gives me a good reason to come back.

Thanks again,

Derek

(USA)

Sent: Saturday, March 20

The day I spent with Mark, my Dad and Earl the third, was my best dive experience ever!!! Mark's attention not only to us but to the sea and what's in it, made for an incredible dive.

The fish and creatures he pointed out were amazing. The scenery underwater was gorgeous. We even saw a sea horse! And I was never a fan of reefs and corals - who cares - but now I have a whole new appreciation after seeing the beauty of them there.

I have to admint that after a couple of bad dives on trips prior, I was gun shy to do a two tank dive (and that was my first one). Mark's calmness and comfort with the water somehow found its way to me. I loved the two dives.

What was also nice was relaxing, having lunch and talking between the dives. We chatted about what we saw underwater, what courses to do next, ife in general etc. It was a fantastic day.

I was disappointed that we waited until Wednesday of our second week to dive with The Dive Bus. Should have done it the first week so we could do more dives with them. I'm not really a fan of going to the same island twice for vacation but Mark sold me on Curacao and diving there and I would go back in a heartbeat, and would really like to do my Advanced divng with him. That's how great I think he is and how the Dive Bus is run!!

For those who are looking into The Dive Bus - go for it! Do not hesitate. Do not have any reservations - book now! They are super! And if you do hook up with them, maybe you'll be lucky enough to dive with Earl IV. RIP Earl III - you were a great rubber chicken!

Missing diving with The Dive Bus,

Karen

(Canada)

Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010

Thanks a lot for everything - stil enjoying the good times we had.

Greetings from a very cold Amsterdam!

Leon,

(Netherlands)

Sent: 3 March 2010

Just wanted to say thanks again for helping me get my Open Water certification. I had so much fun with you!

After completing the certification, I was able to get in 4 more dives with my friends during my stay - 2 shore dives and 2 boat dives (Tugboat and Directors Bay). All were incredible and I couldn't have done it without you!

And next time we're in Curacao, we'll ALL be diving with you. Most definitely!

Take care!
Colin
(Canada)

Sent: Mon, Mar 1, 2010

I wanted to thank you guys for a great diving time. I will be doing a presenation at our dive club and will promote you as the only Dive Bus to take.

I am really thankful for arranginng the east end dive - truely an awesome place! My vote is that Watamula is by far the better of the two sites (Mushroom Forest), however the east point dive was every bit as spectacular as Watamula. Those and the Superior Producer were three of the nicest dives I've done.

Thanks to Camilla for getting my daughter shaken out - she did well on the dives.

Best regards, good luck and safe diving,

John
(USA)

Forum: tripadvisor.com

Review posted: 23 Feburary 2010

Reviewer: Garthfis

The Dive Bus is THE BEST!

My wife and I just returned from an 8 day trip to Curacao. We stayed at Breezes and did some dives with Ocean Encounters at Breezes and some with The Dive Bus.

We LOVED our dives with The Dive Bus! We had individual attention, the dive site was outstanding, our divemaster Camilla was great and they really catered to us in every way.

If you are staying at Breezes skip diving with the snotty people at Ocean Encounters and do your diving with The Dive Bus. They really love what they do and it shows in every aspect of their operation.

Sent: 22 Feb 2010

Okay... sitting here after having shovelled snow for the last 3/4 hour - how do I write how wonderful my holiday was with you guys???

Just wanted to pass on my thanks and priase for this past week, having just returned from an amazing week in Curacao, made all the more enjoyable by all of you at The Dive Bus. It was awesome.

I was the travel agent for the group of nearly 70 people from Tim's Diving Supplies. In typical fashion, I forgot about booking my own stuff but Suzy to the rescue! Everything was firmed up in a matter of a few short emails, and on arrival I was greeted with a warm and welcoming smile!

The week went off without any real problems which was truly a feat extraordinare considering the size of the group we dropped on you. Everyone at The Dive Bus went the extra mile to make the week what it was: truly one of the best diving weeks I've had. it was as if we were part of the family.

I will DEFINITELY be referring all of my colleagues to you for their clients, as the service was just top notch! All too often we fail to take the time to give and only to complain, so hats off to a top notch outfit!

Thanks to Mark for a great dive on the Superior Producer - it was a fantastic end to a great week.

Thanks to all of you for everything. If you're ever in need of a snow holiday, I'll swap spots with you! Hoping to be back again in the near future.

Laura
(Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Canada)

Sent: 21 Feb 2010

Sandy and I really enjoyed our dives with you. It was the best diving we did in Curacao and I can't recommend you enough to anyone who wants to do some shore diving.

The individual attention was great and Camilla was an outstanding divemaster.

Garth
(USA)

Forum: tripadvisor.com

Review posted: 20 Feburary 2010

Reviewer: priceisright

Great dive operation serving amazing dive sites. Small, personal attention

Mark & Suzy are a very nice husband-wife team with a unique concept for a dive operator -- on an island known for great shore diving, pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the best dive sites.

They definitely know what they're doing -- trips tend to be small and the diving on Curacao is phenomenal (best soft coral we've ever seen). We'll definitely be back!

Sent: 19 Feb 2010

We absolutely enjoyed "The Dive Bus" experience and service.

Having been fortunate to dive all across the Caribbean, The Dive Bus rates right among the tops.

Already saw the photos you posted on Facebook, reminiscing the days they were taken. I will try to post some of the underwater photos of the beautiful marine life of Curacao, taken by yours truly:) on your Facebook page.

Many thanks again
Mike

(Tim's Diving Supplies, Canada)

Sent: 16 February 2010

We arrived back in Canada very early yesterday morning. Back to reality and planning the Ice Diving course for March 13 & 14. Today is a light snow and a warm +2C. If this keeps up, we won't have ice in March.

We can't 'tank' you enough for making our holiday a memorable one. We have seen your wonderful pictures on your website and we're sure you're resting up from your Canadian experience.

Dive safely,

Phil & Maureen

Tim's Diving Supplies, Canada

Sent: 16 February 2010

Just thought I would let you know that my cert card was waiting for me when I got home!

I also wanted to thank you all again for going WAY out of your way for me whilst I was down there. I really do / did appreciate it. You guys were great.

Thanks again, all my best

Niki (The Snorkel Lady!)

Canada

P.S. There is snow on the ground here and it is cold! Yuck!

Sent: 9 February 2010

My dive was aaaaaaaaaaaaaweesome, you know the under water signal, ha ha ha.

See you soon back in Curacao soon. I will be back for the Christmas season for sure but I may also swing by in September with some friends. Have a wonderful day.

All best

Gary

(USA)

Sent: 2 Feb 10

The dive trip was the best I have ever been on!

It was awesome to see the colors and the creatures. We don't have those things here in Lake Erie or Lake Ontario. Underwater visibility here is considered terrific if goes 10 feet! No bright colors, only brown and green. Good ship wrecks up here in the lakes though.

I'm glad you were so gracious and friendly when my friend Jerry did his certification dives. They way your staff presented themselves gave me confidence to schedule a trip with the dive bus. I'm a beginner diver and Fokker really did an excellent job catering to my inexperience and instilled the confidence I needed for the dive. I felt safe with him all the way. Excellent man you have.

Thank you,
Bob

(USA)

Sent: 1 Feburary 10

Thank you for your note. It was great hearing from you, it brought back so many good memories. It was wonderful to be able to get Joe certified while we were there, thank you so much for your help. The pictures are great.

Every chance that I get I'm promoting your operation in Curacao. It would be nice to do a trip with Scuba 2000 to Curacao and of course diving with The Dive Bus. It would likely result in you hearing "GREAT DIVE EH!!!!" about 10 times a day. But that's the way we talk eh.

Diving with you was nothing but great fun while we learned new things about diving and the underwater world around Curacao. You are able to keep it light and fun and make every customer feel like they're the only one. Never once did I feel rushed or herded about, except maybe from my own family, ha ha.

I've attached a couple of photos. If you want to use them please feel free. Let me know if you are unable to open them and I can resend them via Facebook or something.

Cheers
David and The Gang

(Canada)

Sent: 28 January 2010

It was great to see you guys again, and we had a great time diving with Camilla!

Look forward to hearing from you guys and really looking forward to diving with you guys again.

Fred & Stacy

(USA)

Sent: 26 January 2010

Just wanted to say thanks for the great shore dives. Mark, Camilla and Fokke, thanks for 6 great dives. (Thanks for your smiling face also, Suzy).

Loved the shore diving, no ralphing on a bouncy boat!

Also thanks to Camilla for showing me my first seahorse!!!

Can't wait to get back.

Merrill

(USA)

Sent: 22 Jan 2010

I had a wonderful time at the DIVE BUS. Your welcome was warm and you made me feel like I was visiting old friends. Diving with Mark was awesome, he explained our dive in advance along with his hand signals and was most patient with me as I got comfortable diving again.

And for sure, Mark knows that reef like the back of his hand. We saw so much that first dive - moray eels, reef squid, a large school of blue tangs, as well as the usual colorful fish. I saw more soft corals on your reef than any other reef I've dived in the Caribbean - Cozumel, St Thomas, St Maarten included.

I loved all the sponges and Elk coral and Stag coral. It was a most memorable dive. And then after our second dive - and seeing that red FROG fish - and just relaxing over a couple of POLAR BEERS and chatting with Mark and yourself, really relaxing.

I hope to get back soon and I will most certainly dive with you again! May blue skies and sunshine follow you every day!

Tony
(USA)

Sent: 8 January 2010

Dear friends

Thanks you for the good dives we had. I had a very good time.

Camilla's guiding was excellent and the pictures are very nice.

When i return to Curazao you can be sure i will dive with you again.

Thanks again and regards,

Fernando

(Venezuela)

Forum: tripadvisor.com

Review posted: 4 January 2010

Reviewer: Dive_Cat10

The Dive Bus is a MUST!

I spent Christmas 2009 on Curacao. I signed up to dive with The Dive Bus since Curacao is famous for shore diving.

I strongly recommend diving with this outfit. They keep their groups small - 6 to 8 divers.

The dive instructors are great. I stayed at the Marriott and they picked me up and dropped me off - all in all, my vacation was fabulous.

The dive sites on Curacao are beautiful! Don't miss out on a great dive - these guys are wonderful.

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