About us

Jan Thiel Diving is a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort located in front of Livingstone Jan Thiel Beach Resort on Curaçao,
Our award-winning center offers you all kind of different activities: shore dives, boat tours, snorkel trips, PADI dive courses and specialties,
adventure tours, Klein Curacao trips and island tours. We can arrange anything for you!

As the shore dive specialist of Curacao, we will take you to all dive sites around the island. This is typical Curacao diving; we drive you to
one of the 60+ shore diving sites, we walk in and start diving! All in small groups and with the personal attention you deserve.

Whether you're looking to try your first Discover Scuba Dive, earn your PADI Open Water certification,
or become a PADI Divemaster, we’ve got a course for you.
Not into diving? No problem. We also offer snorkeling, boat tours, fishing trips, daytrips to Klein Curacao, and more.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become Curaçao’s most trusted and inspiring dive center, known for our personal service, professional expertise, and commitment to marine conservation. We aim to take a great role in protecting the coral reefs and raising ocean awareness through education, innovation, and responsible tourism.

Our Mission

At Jan Thiel Diving Curaçao, we aim to provide every diver— from beginners to experts— with a safe, personal, and unforgettable underwater experience. We share our passion for the Caribbean Sea through high-quality guidance, professional equipment, and a warm, welcoming approach. Our mission is to connect people with the unique beauty of Curaçao’s underwater world, while honoring nature, sustainability, and the local community.

Mission and vision

At Jan Thiel Diving, we are leading to promote marine conservation on Curaçao with our monthly Dive Against Debris® cleanups. We use our community of local divers, but also tourists, and professionals to inspire action, spread awareness, and keep our reefs clean.

Vibrant reefs

As part of the Dive Division Sustainability Pledge, we:

Conduct regular underwater cleanups at adopted dive sites,
Sell and promote only reef-safe sunscreen, such as {brand}, available right in our shop
Minimize waste by avoiding single-use plastics
Educate divers on sustainable diving practices

Meet Our Team

Meet the Jan Thiel Diving team, here to make your diving experience in Curaçao one to remember.
Our small, experienced team speaks English, Dutch and German, and will make you feel at home in our diveshop family.
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you're in safe, friendly, and expert hands.

If you would like to join our team visit the Jobs page