Sandals Royal Curaçao

Dive Overview

Diving in Curaao offers a diverse and captivating underwater experience, catering to divers of all preferences and skill levels. The island boasts a fringe reef that encircles its shores, providing a multitude of dive sites to explore. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, Curaao's calm waters and excellent visibility offer ideal conditions for underwater exploration.

One of the highlights of diving in Curaao is the opportunity to encounter vibrant and healthy coral reefs. These thriving ecosystems are home to a stunning array of marine life, from colorful reef fish to mesmerizing invertebrates. As you descend beneath the surface, you'll be greeted by an underwater paradise teeming with life and color.

[Read More: Curacao Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

At Sandals Royal Curaao, guests are treated to a luxurious selection of accommodations tailored to suit every taste and preference. From charming bungalows nestled amidst lush tropical gardens to expansive suites with private pools and stunning ocean views, there's something for everyone.

Food & Drinks

At Sandals Royal Curaao, dining is an unforgettable experience, offering a diverse array of international cuisines prepared by master chefs in a romantic setting. From the freshest seafood to the flavors of the orient, guests can embark on a culinary journey around the world, with impeccable service and authentic flavors at every turn. The resort boasts 8 exquisite restaurants, including Butchs for steak and seafood, Zuka for Latin fusion, and Pietra for Italian cuisine, among others. Additionally, guests can enjoy premium liquors and unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines exclusively for Sandals Resorts, along with Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend coffee, renowned as the finest in the world. Adding to the dining experience, Sandals Royal Curaao introduces a unique feature with 3 beachside food trucks, a first for Sandals Resorts. These trucks offer traditional Curaao fare, Spanish tapas, and Asian fusion dishes, providing guests with a casual and delightful dining option by the sea.

• Butchs - Steak & Seafood
• Zuka - Latin Fusion
• Strand - Seafood
• Kanaal - Caf
• Aolos - Mediterranean
• Gatsu gatsu - Sushi
• Pietra - Italian
• Vincent - Modern European
• Toteki* - Traditional Curaao Fare
• La Palma* - Spanish Tapas
• Kishi* - Asian Fusion

*Food truck

Dive Information & Itineraries

Diving In Curaao Dive Sites

Diving enthusiasts at Sandals Royal Curaao have a wealth of captivating dive sites awaiting exploration beneath the island's crystal-clear waters. From the stunning Eel Valley on the east side of Santa Barbara Resort to the sponge-covered slopes of Booby Trap, divers can immerse themselves in a diverse underwater landscape. For those seeking adventure, the Double Reef offers a spectacle of small brain corals and sun anemones, while Shipwreck Point provides an aquarium-like experience with its healthy reefs teeming with marine life. Beacon Point beckons intermediate to advanced divers with its impressive pillar coral formation, while Klein Curacao promises an extraordinary dive trip where underwater wonders abound. Famous sites like Mushroom Forest, known for its coral formations resembling mushrooms, and Superior Producer, rated as one of the Caribbean's best wreck dives, offer unforgettable experiences for divers of all levels. From the bustling Snake Bay to the serene Director's Bay and the intriguing Lost Anchor, each dive site presents a unique opportunity to explore Curacao's underwater paradise.

Dive Center Information

Sandals Royal Curaao Dive Center Overview

At the Sandals Resorts, guests can experience the Caribbean's most comprehensive scuba program, whether they're seasoned enthusiasts or new to diving. Each resort boasts a top-rated scuba diving operation, featuring a custom fleet of Newton Dive Boats, a PADI certified staff, and top-brand dive equipment. Sandals is renowned for its commitment to quality and safety, having facilitated over 100,000 PADI certifications across its all-inclusive dive resorts in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Grenada, and Barbados.

Ranked among the top 5 operations in the Western Hemisphere by PADI, Sandals offers daily scuba diving included for certified divers. Guided dives explore depths ranging from 20 to 100 feet, with opportunities for single or double tank dives. The resort's Newton dive boats are specifically customized to enhance the diving experience, while all equipment, from tanks to masks, is of the highest quality.

Practical Information

• Electricity: 220V
• Time zone: UTC-4
• Languages: Dutch & English
• Accept Credit Cards?: Yes (Visa, Mastercard & American Express)