
October 31 - November 7, 2026 - $1930
Listed price includes the dive package. It DOES NOT include round-trip air. Non-diver price is $1365.
The PSC is heading to the Caribbean Island of Curaçao!!! Join us for a week of fun in the sun that includes scuba diving, snorkeling, shopping, relaxing on the beach or pool, and island exploration.
The "C" in the ABC islands, Curaçao features historic settlements, rugged landscapes and plenty of fun in the sun. (Aruba and Bonaire are the other islands constituting the westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles).

Curaçao, an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Geographically, Curaçao is situated in the southern Caribbean, near the coast of Venezuela. Best of all, this semiarid island is sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic's hurricane season. Gentle trade winds keep temperatures in the mid-80s, so you can enjoy the outdoors year-round.
Curaçao's main port city, Willemstad, is what an old-world European city would look like if it had been dropped it in the Caribbean. The brightly painted Dutch colonial buildings reflect pinks, yellows and blues into the cerulean St. Anna Bay. Once you leave the city, the landscape shifts to a desert scene, with spiny aloe and mesquite sprouting from atop weathered limestone cliffs.

Mambo Beach, Curacao Sunset, and Hiking opportunities
Curaçao's real draw is the beach. Picture-perfect bays and coves flank the island, their turquoise waters lapping gently against powdery white sand. Curaçao's reefs teem with marine life, providing excellent underwater playgrounds for scuba divers and snorkelers.
Our trip package includes:
- Seven nights in LionsDive Beach Resort with daily breakfast.
- Five days of scuba diving.
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Round-trip airport transfers and hotel taxes.
LionsDive Beach Resort
Located just a short 20-minute drive from Hato International Airport, we will arrive at the beautiful white sandy beach of LionsDive Beach Resort Willemstad. The resort is located on a spacious yet quiet and shaded private beach, and is part of Mambo Beach, the longest white sandy beach in Curaçao. Just a few footsteps away we will discover Mambo Beach Boulevard with its wide array of bars, restaurants and shops. We will also find the Curaçao Sea Aquarium and Dolphin Academy, all within walking distance of the resort.
Guests are encouraged to explore all there is to offer on the resort, and also the beautiful surroundings, including weekly walking tours on the nearby Salt Pans, and spot flamingos.
The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities including an onsite dive shop (Ocean Encounters), a private beach with lounge chairs, four restaurants, two pools, a gym, spa, laundry service, and onsite car rental office. Snorkeling and diving are available from the beach.
Basic Trip Includes:
- 7 nights standard room accommodations at Lions Dive Resort
- Ground transfers and taxes
- Daily breakfast
- Free Wifi
Dive Package Includes 10 total dives ($565 value):
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- 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives
- 5 days of unlimited shore dives
- Tanks & weights
- Nitrox is available for an additional cost
- 6th day of 2-tank boat dives is available for an additional $100
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Lodging Options: We have a wide range of lodging options for you to choose from, at different price points. The trip price listed above is for double occupancy in a Resort View Room. You can explore the specific features and amenities of each room type, and take a video tour and explore the photo galleries, on the links below. All the rooms have high-speed Internet and are equipped with a spacious bathroom with rainshower, a large closet, a desk with a chair, a small fridge, a coffee maker, and an electric kettle. Central air conditioning, a ceiling fan and blackout curtains ensure your full relaxation.
- Resort View Rooms: Located amidst the tropical gardens, serene pools, or with scenic street views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony. Add $840 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.
- Ocean View Rooms: Located throughout the resort and featuring partial ocean views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony. Add $130 per person for double occupancy or $1090 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.
- Ocean View Deluxe Rooms: Wake up to breathtaking ocean views in the resort’s new ocean view deluxe rooms. Featuring elegant interiors and stylish décor, the rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a private balcony. Add $335 per person for double occupancy or $1495 for the single supplement.
- Ocean Front Rooms: The resort’s ocean front rooms offer spectacular sea views directly from your bed. Enjoy the unique experience of waking up to the tranquil sound of waves and an incredible sunrise. The rooms have cozy private balconies and are equipped with a king bed. Add $490 per person for double occupancy or $1810 for the single supplement.
- Beachfront Cabanas: Located directly on the stunning beaches, the unique beachfront cabanas offer unparalleled ocean views and direct access to the beach. Equipped with luxurious king or queen beds, the cabanas provide the perfect retreat for couples. Add $930 per person for double occupancy or $2680 for the single supplement.
If your preferred lodging choice isn't available, the trip leader will – after confirming with you – make an adjustment to your invoice.
Air Schedule: Everyone will need to secure their own air for the trip. U.S. airline carriers have not yet posted schedules and fares at this time (November 2025). When available, the itinerary booked by the trip leader will be posted below and shared with those already signed up. Estimated round-trip fare is $800.
| OUTBOUND: Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
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RETURN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Trip Leader's Itinerary
Membership Requirement:
Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip. The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council: Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip
Miscellaneous Trip Information:
Currency: Curaçao’s currency is the Caribbean Guilder (Cg), which was introduced on March 31st, 2025. The Cg is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of USD 1 = Cg 1.79 In addition, the US Dollar is accepted everywhere as legal tender and ATMs in Curaçao dispense both Caribbean guilders and U.S. dollars.
Power Outlets: Lions Dive Resort uses a 220-volt system, with Type F receptacles. You will need an adapter for our US-style 120-volt plugs. You can buy them in Curacao, but we recommend that you purchase some before the trip.
Trip Insurance: Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip. This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons. You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link. It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:
- The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate. You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
- The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip. If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
- If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
- If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan. You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.
DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (DAN): It is recommended that all divers on the trip purchase a DAN membership (not included in trip cost). In case of a dive accident, DAN membership can save you thousands of dollars. DAN membership alone does not provide coverage for costs of a dive accident; dive accident insurance must be purchased separately for each member if you choose. Please see the chart and link below for the levels of membership, associated costs, and detailed information about DAN. https://dan.org/
Payment Schedule:
| Curacao 2026 |
Initial Deposit
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May 15, 2026 |
September 1, 2026 |
Basic Trip
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$600 |
$600 |
Balance |
Single Supplement
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$400 |
$400 |
Balance |
We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment: You may pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction. You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings. Note: If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice. You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.
If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Tom (our club treasurer) at 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079. Indicate which trip, and what participant(s), it is for. Or give it to Tom at a club meeting.
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Tom Gallagher
gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
401-799-0340 (c)