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Animal Encounters

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ADVENTURE
  • Feed nurse sharks
  • Close encounters with tropical fish
  • Full-day admission to Curaçao Sea Aquarium

What you'll do

Step into one of Curaçao's most unforgettable marine adventures. During the Animal Encounters experience, you'll snorkel through a crystal-clear lagoon filled with hundreds of colorful tropical fish while discovering one of the island's richest underwater ecosystems.

The absolute highlight is the shark feeding experience. Standing safely behind a protective acrylic panel in the water, you'll hold a fish in your hand as impressive nurse sharks swim right up to you to take their food. It's an incredible up-close encounter that few places in the world offer and one you'll never forget.

Along the way you'll also come face to face with graceful southern stingrays, schools of tropical fish and other fascinating marine life, all while learning more about Curaçao's underwater world from experienced guides.

Your ticket also includes full-day admission to the Curaçao Sea Aquarium, giving you plenty of time to explore the aquarium before or after your adventure.

What's included?

Included

  • Guided Animal Encounters snorkeling experience
  • Professional guide Snorkeling equipment
  • Fish feeding experience
  • Close encounters with tropical fish, nurse sharks and stingrays
  • Full-day entrance to Curaçao Sea Aquarium

Not included

  • Hotel transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Photos

Good to know

  • Includes full-day admission to Curaçao Sea Aquarium
  • Participants must be at least 8 years old
  • You must be able to swim confidently and feel comfortable snorkeling in deeper water
  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Wear swimwear and bring a towel.
  • Cameras and underwater action cameras are welcome

Same price as the operator

Dushi Guides never adds a markup. You pay exactly what the tour operator charges. We earn our commission from them, not from you.

We’re here for you

From the moment you book until the end of your vacation, our local team is here to answer your questions and share personal tips and advice.

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Payment details

  • Full payment is required to confirm your reservation.
  • Your reservation is securely processed through the official Sea Aquarium Curaçao booking system. After completing your booking, you will receive your confirmation directly from Sea Aquarium Curaçao.
  • Your Animal Encounters experience includes full-day admission to Sea Aquarium Curaçao, allowing you to explore the aquarium before or after your scheduled experience.
  • If you have any questions before or during your visit, the Dushi Guides team is always happy to assist you.

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"What an unforgettable experience we had today, swimming with stingrays and feeding the sharks"

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Common questions

Is this experience suitable for beginners?

Yes. You don't need snorkeling experience, but you must be comfortable swimming. Professional guides are with you throughout the experience.

Will I really feed the nurse sharks?

Yes. You'll safely feed the nurse sharks from behind a protective acrylic panel while standing in the water. It's one of the highlights of the experience.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a dry set of clothes. An underwater camera is also recommended if you have one.

Is the activity suitable for children?

Children from 8 years old are welcome, provided they are confident swimmers and comfortable in deeper water.

Still have questions? Our local team usually replies within minutes on WhatsApp.