Included
- Guided dive with an experienced local guide
- Conservation briefing + step-by-step supervision
- Tanks
- Lionfish removal equipment (used under supervision)
- Safe storage of catch (as permitted)
- Diving computer
Handpicked Curaçao experience
Guided Lionfish Removal Dive
Experience details
Age range
15+ (certified divers only)
Location
Willemstad, Curaçao
Duration
1 hour
Activity description
Trusted local pickJoin a guided reef-conservation dive focused on removing invasive lionfish—an important action that helps protect native reef life. You’ll dive with an experienced local guide who leads the session step-by-step.
This experience is designed for divers who want more than a sightseeing dive: real purpose, real skills, and a direct positive impact on the reef.
What you’ll do
- Meet your guide and get a full safety + procedure briefing
- Learn how lionfish impact the reef and why removal is necessary
- Enter the water and conduct a guided removal session (always supervised)
- Secure and store the catch safely
Important notes
- Lionfish have venomous spines—your guide will show safe handling procedures
- This tour follows local laws and permitted practices
- Conditions at sea can affect the route, duration, or whether the activity is possible that day
- No guarantee of catch (wildlife is unpredictable), but the conservation dive still goes ahead
Why travelers book this activity
A dive with real purpose: directly helps protect Curaçao’s reef
Learn a rare, useful skill guided step-by-step
Small-group feel and high safety focus
Unique experience beyond a standard fun dive
Great for divers who want impact + adventure in one trip
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This activity uses our standard cancellation policy shown before booking.
Available languages
English
Dutch
Papiamentu
What to bring
- Dive certification card (required)
- Swimwear + towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Dive computer (recommended)
- Motion sickness tablets (recommended)
Know before you go
- Certification required: Open Water (or equivalent). Bring proof of certification.
- You must be comfortable in open water and have recent dive experience
- This activity involves handling an invasive species with venomous spines—strict guide instructions must be followed.
- Route/site may change due to weather/sea conditions.
- No guarantee of catch (wildlife is unpredictable), but the conservation dive still goes ahead.
- Not recommended if you have serious medical conditions that limit diving (follow standard dive medical guidelines).
How your day unfolds
Your Curaçao itinerary
From the first briefing to the final stop, guests get a clear overview of what to expect during the experience.
Guided Lionfish Removal Dive
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Stop 1
Safety briefing + conservation overview (lionfish impact + removal protocol)
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Stop 2
Gear setup + buddy checks
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Stop 3
Guided shore dive
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Stop 4
Supervised lionfish removal session
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Stop 5
Safe storage of catch + debrief on results and reef observations
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Stop 6
Return, rinse gear, wrap-up
What travelers say about this activity
Real reviews from guests who booked this activity.
unforgettable experience
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Friends
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Professional, safe, and incredibly rewarding
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Couple
Miami, Florida, USA
Unique eco-dive you won’t find everywhere
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Austin, TX, USA
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Frequently asked questions
Everything visitors usually want to know before they go.
Do I need a diving license?
Yes. Open Water certification (or equivalent) is required.
Is this safe for beginners?
It’s suitable for certified divers, and the guide supervises every step. You must follow instructions closely.
Do we always catch lionfish?
No guarantee—wildlife is unpredictable—but the conservation dive still runs and you’ll learn the process.
Will the dive site be the same every day?
Not always. The location may change depending on sea conditions for safety and visibility.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour may be rescheduled or refunded depending on the operator’s weather policy.
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