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Scuba diving in pristine water's off the western tip of Curacao.

Diving by day; resort by night: Frequently-Asked Questions about Deep Blue

Enjoy relaxed scuba diving and snorkeling in the blue waters of Curacao, from the comfort of a lovely gay-friendly tropical resort.

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Contents:

• How deep are the dives on your Deep Blue Tour
  
• What other costs will I have?
  
• I'm traveling alone. Will everyone else be in couples?
  
• Can I talk with someone who's previously traveled with you?
  
• Is a wetsuit necessary?
  
• How many dives will I get to do?
  
• Can I get insurance for dive trips?
  
• How long should I allow between my last dive, and my flight home?
  

How deep are the dives on your Deep Blue Tour
The diving on Curacao's West End is spectacular. Beautiful beds of soft and hard corals are all within about 20 minute boat rides. We usually do two dives in the mornings, with optional afternoon and night dives on the house reef right off the pier. The diving is rarely deeper than 80 feet, as the reef drops off quickly once it passes that point. Most of the coral and fish life stays in the 50-80 ft range anyways.

What other costs will I have?
Instruction, dive equipment rentals, photo equipment rentals, and souvenirs or personal items purchased on Curacao or from our dive shop are your responsibility.

Crew gratuities are not included. These represent a significant part of the crew's compensation, and we suggest a 10% tip at the end of the trip, which will be divided among the crew, if you feel they made it a great trip. We're confident you will.

I'm traveling alone. Will everyone else be in couples?
Most of our trips draw more single travelers than couples. When couples do join us, it's usually because they're looking forward to interacting with a gay group; if they wanted a holiday by themselves, they wouldn't have signed up to travel with us. Furthermore, the activities included with our trips serve as natural ice-breakers. Within a day, you'll be traveling with friends.

You don't need to pay the single supplement if you're traveling alone. We'll be happy to match you with a roommate. Pay the single supplement only if you want a bedroom to yourself.

Can I talk with someone who's previously traveled with you?
We encourage you to do so.

Our website includes a full page of comments from past travelers. Most of them have volunteered to talk about their experiences with future potential travelers. Please call for the names and phone numbers of references in your area.

Is a wetsuit necessary?
It's highly recommended, at least in the winter months. You might be able to do a single dive or two in these waters without needing a wetsuit. But over the course of a week, you want the extra thermal protection.

How many dives will I get to do?
We offer an average of two morning dives daily for five days. However, there may be situations, such as sea conditions or tide changes, which will prevent us from doing so.

Tanks, weights and air fills are included. (Additional charges apply for Nitrox.)

Can I get insurance for dive trips?
We recommend you contact DAN, the Diver's Alert Network, which has several programs available for scuba divers, including medical insurance. Their TravelAssist program even covers emergency medical, travel, and personal assistance for non-diving as well as diving needs. You can call them at 800-446-2671; or see the Diver's Alert website.

How long should I allow between my last dive, and my flight home?
Dive safety experts suggest a minimum of 24 hours between your last dive, and any high-altitude flights. Only two dives are scheduled for the last full day, ending at 11:00 a.m. So you could schedule a flight after 11:00 a.m. on the next day (the day the trip ends), without losing any dives.

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