About The Dive Bus PADI 5 Star Dive Center

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, so check out the photos and video of The Dive Bus dive center, to the right, to see what we do, where we do it and how we do it.

There's more info here about what we do and how we do it, and check out Trip Advisor to see what folks just like you think of what, where and how we do it ...

Location

The Dive Bus is just across the road from Pierbaai Beach, Marie Pampoen ("marree pampoon") and Breezes / Sunscape Hotel. We're also close to Curacao Seaquarium, Lions Dive Hotel, Royal Resort, Boase Resort and the Avilla Beach hotel.

Click on the map (to the right) to find us on googlemaps and here for info about The Dive Bus pick up and drop off service.

The Dive Bus moved here in August 2010. We outgrew our previous little Hut on the beach and expanded into this larger location right across the road. Now we have heaps more space and privacy, and a lot more facilities, whilst still just a stone's throw from our beautiful house reef...

*** You may see other dive 'operations' on the beach where we used to be. It is NOT The Dive Bus, nor are they connected to us in any way! ***

The Dive Bus house reef

We're extremely lucky to have two of the best shore diving sites in Curacao as The Dive Bus house reef, no more than two minutes' easy swim out from the beach. Other Curacao dive operators bring their divers from miles around to dive Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile but our divers and snorkelers only need to cross the road ...

Opening hours

The Dive Bus is open from 8.30am(ish) to 5.00pm (ish) every day (mostly). Changes to this are posted on The Dive Bus blog, which is also on the home page of this website.

Facilities on site at The Dive Bus

• Dive, snorkel and souvenier retail shop
• Bathroom
• Shower
• Rinse tank
• Drying rack
• Gearing up area
• Classroom
• Dive site map
• Shaded briefing / de-briefing areas
• Secure place to leave valuables
• Plenty of places and spaces to chill out
• Private, off-road parking

Independent divers and snorkelers are also VERY welcome. The facility fee ($5 per person) gives you access to all of the above, and is free with a spend of $25 per person (that's a brand new and very fun Dive Bus t-shirt....)

Snorkelers, non-divers and Independents

Snorkelers, non-divers and indies (no guides required, only facilities and briefings) are very welcome at The Dive Bus. A facility fee of$5 per person gives you access to all the above facilities - and waived with a spend of $25 per person (on, let's just say, a very cool fun Dive Bus t-shirt....!)

You're welcome to chill out at the Dive Bus or on the sandy beach at Pierbaai, and there's easy snorkeling and swimming inside the sheltered bay, or the reef is a short swim away. More info here.

Schedule

Whatever activity you're doing with The Dive Bus, check in for the morning sessions is usually 8.30 - 8.45am; afternoon sessions around 1.30pm (check when you book).

We'll do our best to schedule your activities around your requirements and timescales (particularly for cruise ship passengers, for example), subject to whatever other activities have been pre-booked. To guarantee availability, we strongly recommend that you book in advance!

Lunch and drinks

Water is complimentary and snacks and drinks (including cold beer for after diving's done!) are available on site. For lunch, feel free to bring your own or eat at the two local restaurants on the beach across the road.

Whatever you decide, just relax and enjoy :o)