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We're building a community of friends, that love to travel and dive, to Caribbean and South Pacific destinations, and more. If you love to travel and dive, please check us out, and join our meetup. We'll have local happy hours to meet and socialize, but our goal is to travel to great tropical destinations, to dive, and build friendships, and create fun memories together. I'll find the best values on the planet, then provide the absolute best information and service, so we'll want to do it again, and again, every year. And, with other dive & travel meetup groups in Colorado Springs, and Denver, you can be sure we are a very active group. If I just described you, and this sounds interesting to you, please join us.
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Ocean Encounters at Curacao - LionsDive Resort
LionsDive Beach Resort Curacao, Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad, CWWe are returning to Curacao, for the best dive operator, Ocean Encounters, and the best dive resort on the island, LionsDive Beach Resort.
About Diving in Curacao with Ocean Encounters
With four custom dive boats, Ocean Encounters is ready to make your perfect dive vacation a reality especially because they have quick access to some of the Caribbean’s most pristine and dramatic reefs!
All this, and it’s set on the island of Curaçao—still a well-kept secret. This Dutch island sits right next door to Bonaire, and delivers the same underwater experience—mountains of brain, stony and elkhorn corals home to seahorses, frogfish and turtles galore—along with a vibrant downtown.The main city of Willemstad is like Amsterdam with palm trees, dishing up nightlife, upscale dining, shopping and a mix of Spanish and Portuguese architecture honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The list of activities available on Curaçao is long, and includes mountain biking, golf, casinos and spas, as well as enjoying white-sand beaches. It’s an ideal destination for divers traveling with non-divers, or for divers wanting to add in more to their next getaway.
Accommodations at LionsDive Resort
Our Ocean View rooms are located throughout the resort and feature partial ocean view. These rooms are equipped with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. The rooms can accommodate up to two adults and two children (up to 18 years old). All Ocean View rooms have a shared terrace or balcony.About the Room
LionsDive Beach Resort offers 27 Ocean View rooms. The rooms are equipped with either a king-size bed (180 cm) or two queen-size beds (160 cm). All rooms have a spacious bathroom with rainshower, a large closet, a desk with chair and a small fridge. The air conditioning, ceiling fan and blackout curtains ensure you will relax to the fullest. Baby essentials are available upon request at no extra charge. Lastly, the rooms feature a coffee machine, electric kettle and in-room safe.Restaurants & Bars
The only thing more delicious than our mouth-watering dishes is the company you'll keep at one of our top-rated restaurants in Curaçao. Whether you're catching a beach breeze with friends for some casual dining, indulging in fresh sushi delivered daily, or enjoying a romantic dinner, we have a dining option to suit every appetite and preference! Savor exceptional cuisine while basking in the tropical ambiance of our luxurious resorts.- Hemingway – If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere with relaxed ambiance, look no further than Hemingway Beach Bar & Restaurant.
- Chili – You’ll find all your favorites in one place – like fresh cocktails, several beers, and delicious BBQ and fish skewers. Come Chill with us oceanside.
- Nemo – The fresh ingredients and flavors meld perfectly with those from Asia. Try delicious sushi and Japanese dishes at Nemo.
- Piazza – Come to Piazza for a unforgettable Italian meal! Whether you’re in the mood for lunch or dinner, we offer delicious Italian food.
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Coral Restoration in Curacao (optional for this week)
Reef Renewal Curaçao (formerly known as Coral Restoration Foundation Curaçao) is a non-profit organization dedicated to to enhancing populations of threatened coral species across Curaçao and educating the public on the importance of the oceans.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7iX7rwOAtI
Cost for PADI Coral Restoration Specialty – priced individually at $250
Complete Dive Package at LionsDive Resort Includes:
- 7 nights Ocean View Rooms (Double Occupancy)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- 5 days of 2 tank morning boat dives
- 5 days unlimited air for shore diving
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All applicable taxes
Dive Package at LionsDive Resort does not Include:
- International flights Denver (DEN) to Curacao (CUR)
- Scuba training
- PADI Coral Restoration Specialty $250
- Rental dive gear
- Nitrox (optional)
- Crew gratuities
Complete Dive Package Pricing for Ocean View Rooms – starting at $1725
Prices are per person in USD, based on double occupancy. For single or upgraded rooms (they have Ocean View Deluxe, and Ocean Front Rooms), please inquire for rates, non-diver rate, subtract $565.
For the most complete trip details and pricing, please go to the webpage at, https://coloradodivetravel.com/trips/caribbean/curacao/curacao-ocean-encounters-at-lionsdive-beach-resort-august-8-15-2026/
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Deposit: $300 to reserve your space (deposit is non-refundable)
Final Payment: Balance is due on June 5, 2026Passport requirement – must have 6 months remaining until expiration date upon return to USA.
For all dive trips, consider purchasing travel insurance, and dive accident insurance. Both are highly recommended, and are made available to purchase!
** AIRFARE SOLD SEPARATELY **
If interested, please contact Andy Skuntz, at Colorado Dive + Travel Adventures, email to askuntz@yahoo.com, or call at 719-322-6941.
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Best of the Solomon Islands aboard Bilikiki
honiara, Honiara Airport, Lungga, SB### Welcome to Bilikiki
In the midst of the South Pacific, the Solomon Islands is part of the coral triangle and home to some of the best, least visited scuba diving in the world. There is an amazing diversity of marine life, dive sites and experiences, all a short flight from Australia or Fiji. Bilikiki Cruises has been running liveaboard scuba diving trips and cruises in the Solomon Islands for over 25 years. Our experienced crew know the best dive sites that the Solomon Islands has to offer, so come on a diving trip in the Solomons in comfort and style!
The Solomon Islands
the Solomon Islands are a remote, beautiful chain of nearly 1000 tropical islands. They are just south of the equator, a 3-hour flight northeast from Australia and 4 hours northwest from Fiji. They are home to nearly 600,000 people most of who still live traditional, community-based lives in villages far from the modern world.Diving in the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands are home to some of the best reefs in the world and the diving is spectacular, diverse and colorful, there is not just one type of diving but an array of different habitats and ecosystems. There are pelagic and critters, wrecks, caves, amazingly healthy coral gardens, sand slopes, mangroves, walls and sea mounts. There is no ice diving but pretty much everything else is covered!DIVE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Shared cabin for 9 nights, double/twin cabin, ensuite bathroom
- 8 days diving, 4-5 dives per day (incl. 1 night dive); with guide, 12-liter tanks, weights
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Free Nitrox
- Return airport transfers (within 3 days of the trip)
- Marine Park & Port Fees and local taxes
- Village visits are arranged during the surface intervals.
DIVE PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
- International Flights
- Diving rental equipment
- Scuba Training
- 15 liter or other sized tanks
- Alcohol, soft drinks and juices (except dinner)
- Gratuities
COMPLETE PRICE - $6480 per person, based on double occupancy. For single occupancy, please make an inquiry, then we would need to have a discussion about a possible single booking?
For complete trip details, visit https://coloradodivetravel.com/trips/pacific/solomon-islands/explore-the-solomon-islands-aboard-bilikiki/
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Deposit: $1500 to reserve your space (deposit is non-refundable)
Subsequent Payment: $1500 is due on September 1, 2025
Final Payment: Balance is due on June 1, 2026Passport requirement – must have 6 months remaining until expiration date upon return to USA.
For all dive trips, consider purchasing travel insurance, and dive accident insurance. Both are highly recommended and are made available to purchase!
To purchase DAN dive accident insurance, scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the DAN banner link, Join DAN Today!, then follow the prompts on DAN’s website.
** AIRFARE SOLD SEPARATELY **
Prices are per person and based on double occupancy and items specified. Space is subject to availability, price subject to change without notice and not guaranteed until deposit is received. Cost for airfare cannot be guaranteed until paid and ticketed.
Some restrictions may apply. All payments via the PayPal invoice can expect 3.5% (5% International) to be added to the final invoice for all payments made via the invoice. This fee covers the cost of PayPal. Venmo (to @Andrew-Skuntz), Zelle, and checks are always welcome.
If interested, please contact Andy Skuntz, at Colorado Dive + Travel Adventures, email to askuntz@yahoo.com, or call 719-322-6941.
Trip flyer, terms/conditions, and trip application will be provided. Once application is complete, return to Andy via fax or email, then an invoice for deposit will be provided.
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