Nestled in the heart of Curaçao and close to the island’s historical and cultural sites, beautiful beaches and local attractions, Ocean Encounters, located at LionsDive Beach Resort, is perfect for divers visiting this charming Dutch Caribbean Island. The resort’s location on Mambo Beach provides easy access to restaurants, shopping and nightlife in the island’s capital, Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A stunning location and unmatched convenience are only part of what makes the resort and dive center so beloved by guests. What truly sets them apart is the dive staff’s dedication to creating unforgettable experiences – going above and beyond to connect with each guest and tailor every detail to their preferences.
This commitment to stellar customer service and a quality experience paid off in this year’s Readers Choice survey: Together, Ocean Encounters and LionsDive won 13 awards, more than any other Curaçao dive resort or operation. Ocean Encounters stood out for its friendly, professional and customer service-oriented staff—our readers ranked the operation among the top three for the Caribbean and Atlantic region for Quality of Staff, Dive Boats and Facilities, while LionsDive earned a top three ranking for Quality of Resort.
Courtesy of Ocean EncountersOcean Encounters plans stunning, memorable dives.
This is a Caribbean dive vacation of your dreams. Everything at LionsDive, which reflects a colorful Dutch Caribbean architectural style, is just steps away from your room. The entire resort is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. Guests can sunbathe or walk on Mambo Beach, exercise at the new gym, spa, and choose among three pools and four restaurants. The resort has oceanfront suites, beachfront cabanas, spacious two-bedroom apartments perfect for families and groups, and even a luxury two-bedroom penthouse with panoramic ocean views. In 2024, the resort added 28 deluxe ocean-view rooms with elevator access to the dive shop.
Ocean Encounters’ dive shop, a premier PADI Five Star dive operation, has a fleet of six custom dive boats, each impeccably maintained for comfort, safety and accessibility. The boat crew provides exceptional service: carrying diver’s gear to the boat, setting up their gear if they want help, changing tanks between dives, and assisting them in and out of the water. Each day, the dive boats whisk divers to the reefs, walls and wrecks just minutes away from the dock. With over 70 dives on the southern coast, Ocean Encounters will take you to the best sites on the east side, only accessible by boat. The resort’s fringing house reef, located within the Curaçao Marine Park, is easily accessible right from the beach. In 2015, the dive center furthered its commitment to conservation by launching the Reef Renewal Curaçao initiative, dedicated to protecting and restoring the island’s natural ecosystem.
Courtesy of LionsDive Beach ResortLionsDive Beach Resort is designed for convenience and comfort.
If you’re planning your next dive vacation, the staff at Ocean Encounters will spoil you and ensure your trip is filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Unplug and Unwind
Located on the beach at the water’s edge, the Spa at LionsDive Beach Resort offers signature services. Skilled therapists provide massages and treatments, including relaxation massages, facial treatments, and herbal manicures and pedicures. There are a number of spa packages, including a deluxe spa day where you’ll be treated to a massage, manicure and pedicure, facial treatment, beach day pass and glass of prosecco.
Reimagined Dive Center
In the next 6 to 8 months, the Ocean Encounters dive shop will undergo a complete renovation, further enhancing its commitment to exceptional customer service.
2026 Readers Choice Awards
The resort and dive operation combined for 13 awards in multiple categories, including making the Top 10 Best Overall Dive Resort and Best Overall Dive Operation lists.
Contact Info
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