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Dive one, and right onto a baitball! Sorry, I don’t take pics...

My buddy is likely not gonna make the trip, but I am scheduled to arrive Marazul Tuesday afternoon and staying until the 16th. PADI Assistant Instructor, Enriched Air Certified (but not necessary to dive Nitrox) with over 400 dives. This will be my 5th trip to the island and I know the shore...

Not helpful. I’ve been to the island several times.

I would love to dive the East Side with a small operation, but only am available Feb 13, 14 or 15 which doesn't jive with Dive Charter's schedule. Just me, I am a very experienced diver. Any recommendations?

The way I interpret the requirement is the test must be done within 48 hours of departure from city of origin, in my case Peoria, Illinois. Not within 48 hours of the actual flight into Curacao. Someone please correct me if I wrong, but once they put you on your initial flight, the airline is...

Not looking good for February 8 departure for me. Due to the surge, its taking a minimum of 72 hours to get the results of a PCR test here. Im not good at math, but if Curacao requires a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure, im SOL.

Yep, we were on island same time last year, but you stay much longer. We are booked February 8 to 18. Please, please, please...

That's what im counting on. Please keep us up to date with your thoughts and insight. Happy New Year!

What is the potential for lockdown? Maybe we should chip in for a compressor.

Curacao is much more shore dive friendly than Grand Cayman. We stayed near Bonnie's Arch on GC. Shore diving was good, but it is a pretty lengthy swim to the buoys where the best diving is and there can be a bit of a current. Boat diving on GC was expensive and not particularly impressive.

Regular magnifying glass worked?

Can't say enough about the professionalism displayed by Blue Island Divers, December 5th thru 10, 2021. Took care of inexperienced divers, while still catering to more seasoned clientele. Heaps of bottom time. Reef stewards. Great captain. Fun shop too.

FYI, only an antigen test is acceptable to enter USA from Curacao. $20 versus the $90 I forked over. Doh!

They ain't screwing around down here. Down the throat and way up the nose for that PCR test. But such good diving and empty beaches. The locals are so cool, as are the snow birds. Thanks Curacao.

No worries, I am on Curacao!

on Curacao?

Interesting, I assumed your departure city was that in which you flew into Curacao from, in your case MIA. Also, good to get confirmation that test to reenter is 3 calendar days versus 72 hours. But I thought it too had to be the deep test, not just antigen, and that cost $100 USD plus. Now...

I do not see this stated as a requirement to entry on their website.

Does anyone have recent experience here? How is the overall safety in supermarkets, dive shops, etc. I am aware of the entry and exit requirements, just want to have as much knowledge as possible as I do not want to be denied boarding my return flight to the US. Thanks

I appreciate the information. However, I still have the problem of being a solo diver. Hoping somebody has the time and inclination to join me. Gotta book the flight today, or let it go...