Reliving Curaçao's Most Popular Diving News from 2022
The most popular diving news from Curaçao in 2022 was dominated by incredible stories about preserving and protecting nature including the islands beautiful underwater world! But the lead story of 2022 was much like the final article published at the end of the year! Curaçao has again been voted for the 3rd year in a row, by you, as one of the best overall diving destinations in the Caribbean for 2023!
This last year has provided hope, inspiration and optimism because it clearly shows that there is a dramatic shift happening for Curaçao. Not only because Curaçao is becoming one of more sought after Caribbean dive vacation destinations either! The progressive change makers, whether they are public or private sector stakeholders, are now advancing towards sustainable and responsible solutions for our Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Or… at least we hope so!
So, keep reading as we dive in to relive the most popular diving news from Curaçao for 2022! We will look forward to welcoming you to Curaçao in 2023 and to share even more great news from our heart here in the Dutch Caribbean!
Novo orçamento aprovado para proteger a natureza do Caribe holandês
Posted: February 21, 2022
Mais de 35 milhões de euros serão disponibilizados para a implementação do Plano de Política Natural e Ambiental (NEPP) no Caribe, Holanda. Este NEPP é um programa ambicioso para a natureza e o meio ambiente que se estende até 2030. Além da contribuição para a natureza, o acordo de coalizão também inclui um orçamento estrutural de 30 milhões de euros por ano para proteger a cultura e a natureza na Holanda caribenha. Isto pode ser utilizado para tratar de questões de longo prazo, como o tratamento de águas residuais e a eliminação de resíduos.
Curaçao is a Perfect Caribbean Vacation Destination
Posted: March 10, 2022
Curaçao Travel and Caribbean Vacation Review: Curaçao is not only a tropical island with amazing white sandy beaches and palm trees. Curacao is a perfect Dutch Caribbean travel destination that offers so much more. After spending two weeks on the island, Travander shares all of their best-kept secrets, adventures and recommendations.
Um agradecimento especial a Lois e Naomi, os rostos por trás do Travander, for choosing Curacao as their dive and vacation destination! For more than a decade they have been traveling and discovering the most popular vacation hotspots so we are certainly appreciative that they have added Curaçao to their vacation hotspot list!

Underwater Sculptures in Curaçao
Posted: April 13, 2022
Did you know that Curaçao has underwater sculptures? Another best kept secret of Curacao is the underwater sculptures located on the westside of the island. These wonderful pieces of contemporary art have come to life as artificial reefs and we highly recommend you to dive in for a visit!
“The sculptures create a habitat for marine life whilst illustrating humanity’s fragility and its relationship with the marine world.” Jason deCaires Taylor MRSS

The Freedom of Diving in Curaçao
Posted: June 3, 2022
Are you ready to experience unlimited diving freedom in Curaçao? Upon arriving at All West Apartments and Diving you will immediately feel a gentle “always summer” breeze that sways the palm trees against the beautiful backdrop of Westpunt Bay.
Em All West Apartments você pode respirar fundo, relaxar com sua bebida favorita e assistir ao mais incrível pôr-do-sol em Curaçao enquanto prepara seu plano de mergulho para os próximos dias. Aqui, você percebe instantaneamente olhando para além da água turquesa de andorinha que uma linha azul testemunha o quão acessível é a borda do recife próximo.
There maybe many “most popular” places like this around the world however, there is no other like All West Apartments where you have complete diving freedom while being completely off the radar!

LionsDive is the Best Eco Dive Resort in Curaçao
Posted: August 14, 2022
As scuba divers we are inherently passionate about protecting our blue planet. We love diving vacation destinations that respect the environment so we can, repeatedly, experience spectacularly healthy coral reefs full of color and life. But we also appreciate when the most popular dive resorts and their on-site dive shops are seriously committed to evolving a “GREEN MISSION”.
At LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao, an environmentally sustainable approach has been completely integrated into the daily resort operations and this is why they are one of the os melhores resorts de mergulho ecologicamente corretos no Caribe.
"Para manter as praias bem conservadas e bonitas por anos, o resort opera um mandato verde e ecologicamente consciente de oferecer reciclagem, conservação de energia e água e sustentabilidade através de uma variedade de programas"... LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao "está ciente de que o turismo só pode sobreviver em um mundo que não é apenas ambientalmente sustentável, mas também econômica e socialmente responsável".
Os principais operadores de turismo de mergulho sustentável de Curaçao tornam-se membros do Green Fins
Posted: October 6, 2022
A Reef-World Foundation lançou uma nova plataforma online, o Green Fins Hub, que ajudará os principais operadores de turismo de mergulho sustentável de Curaçao como membros Green Fins Digital a desenvolver as melhores práticas ambientais para o turismo marinho.
These leading sustainable dive tourism operators (Ocean Encounters, The Dive Bus, Scubacao and GO WEST Diving) in Curaçao have all become Green Fins Digital Members to reinforce the absolute need to create change in order to provide future generations with an opportunity for a healthy and sustainable environment, both above and below the waterline.
"O turismo marinho desempenha um papel importante na economia de Curaçao e à medida que a indústria cresce, é fundamental estabelecer abordagens práticas para proteger o ambiente marinho. Ao adotar Green Fins, os operadores de mergulho estão tomando medidas vitais para garantir que o mercado de mergulho de Curaçao seja gerenciado de forma sustentável para aumentar a resistência dos corais e da vida marinha às ameaças globais mais amplas e proteger os valiosos ecossistemas marinhos para as gerações futuras". disse JJ Harvey, Diretor da The Reef-World Foundation
Thank you for Reliving the Most Popular Dive News of 2022!
Start considering Curaçao for scuba diving vacation and we will look forward to sharing more great stories and articles in 2023!
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Our personalized approach maximizes your value, while maintaining a high level of quality and safety that will enhance your overall Curaçao dive vacation experience.