---
title: PADI Open Water Course in Curacao
lang: en
type: tour
city: Curaçao
country: Caribbean
price: 477
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 171
duration_minutes: 3180
languages: [de, en, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 18 (Scuba Diving)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/curacao/tours/padi-open-water-course-in-curacao/
---

# PADI Open Water Course in Curacao

**Guidekin's take:** Learn to dive through an open-water course with personal attention during training. Scuba equipment and bottled water are included, but lunch and private transport are excluded, and moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 171 reviews at €477 per person for 53h.

In our comparison: #4 of 18 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We work in small groups which allows us to give great personal attention and give that bit of extra that makes it a safe and unforgetable experience!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €477 per person
- Duration: 53h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Jan Thiel Diving
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Dutch
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.98 from 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 170 of 171.

- 5 stars: 170 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Use of SCUBA equipment

## Not included

- Lunch
- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Fri
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Scuba Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 18** | €477 | 2 days | 4.98 (171) | shared |
| [Discover Diving in Curacao](/caribbean/curacao/tours/discover-diving-in-curacao/?format=md) | €127 | 4h | 4.98 (931) | shared |
| [SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course](/caribbean/curacao/tours/ssi-open-water-scuba-diving-course/?format=md) | €499 | 2 days | 4.99 (129) | shared |
| [Private VIP Discover Scuba Diving in Curaçao](/caribbean/curacao/tours/private-vip-discover-scuba-diving-in-cura-ao/?format=md) | €111 | 3h | 4.98 (195) | private |

Ranked #4 of 18 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €499, median €116; typical length 3h 15m. 4 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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