CURACAO 2023

Into Curacao:

• AS OF JUNE 5, 2022, THERE ARE NO COVID-19 RELATED MEASURES IN PLACE FOR INBOUND TRAVELERS.
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  Travelers:
  • All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) online prior to departure. The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao. To do so visit: dicardcuracao.com
  • Note: No COVID testing is required before traveling to Curaçao.
  • Please note: Check whether your travel insurance offers sufficient coverage for medical care abroad and any additional costs related to COVID-19. Please note that if you have to be quarantined or become ill during your stay and for example incur additional accommodation costs, these costs are for your own account if you are not sufficiently insured.

To Return to the US:

• (As of 12:01AM ET) on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.
• Use THIS LINK to access the CDC website and find the most recent US travel requirements.

Although not required for entry or return at this time, if eligible, it would be wise to hand carry your original paper copy with your other important documents. (ie. passport, cert card, paper copy of any independently purchased insurance policies, and your Digital Immigration Card (DI card) that is required for entry.)

Dive Accident Insurance:

Thankfully I have never had to use it, but have met some who have:

• DAN (Divers Altert Network) dive accident insurance is secondary but DOES follow through on reimbursement (even if you miss dive days on a trip due to medically tended issues i.e. Ear infection as often diver suffer from this you can be reimbursed for the missed dives.)
• Dive Assure Dive Accident Coverage is another secondary dive accident insurance that only works outside of the US. Choose between short term, or annual Dive Accident quotes.

Dive Travel Insurance:

If you are choosing to purchase private travel insurance, I have purchased several in the past 2 years since Covid-19 started. There are more out there as well, these are just ones I have experience with or have heard positive things about:

• DAN travel insurance. It used to not cover Covid-19 as a sickness, but now it does. Use this link to learn more .

Get a DAN TRAVEL INSURANCE QUOTE. Single Trip Quote/Annual Quote.

                                                            Please list New England Dive #2782626 as your referring dive center. 

• Dive Assure Travel Insurance This quote will also ask about a referral source, please choose New England Dive as your Dive/Travel operator.  
• TravelSafe Not specifically a dive travel insurance, but I used this one when covid was still a major travel issue coverage applies to medical, trip interruption, and property coverage. Get a quote.
• Generali Travel Insurance This travel insurance was suggested by a previous trip member. When needed came through smoothly for them.

• GeoBlue is by Blue Cross Blue Shield, I felt it was more of a catastrophe insurance, but cheap enough why not. It was comforting to have international medical coverage. Get a quote.

If you have specific questions about what’s included please call the insurance company direct to make sure you know what you are buying.

We do not require travel insurance for the trip. But do remind people that the trip is non-refundable, and dive/travel insurance is excellent to help you with the unexpected. Physically, Financially, & Medically world travel has been altered in numerous ways due to Covid 19.

Diver PACKAGE INCLUDES:

*7 Nights Accommodation (Run of the House “ROH” room class based on Double OCC.  *Additional fee applies to single occupancy and/or Room upgrades*.

*On-Island Airport/Hotel Transfers

*Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, Alcoholic & non-alcoholic Drinks.

*10  Boat dives (includes tank, weights & belt) 

*Unlimited use of tanks for shore diving.

*Lounge chairs and towels at pool and beach.

*Resort Entertainment & Amenities

*Non- Motorized watersports equipment

*Airfare if pre-purchased with New England Dive group airfare package.

*On-island transfers from airport to the hotel

Non-Diver PACKAGE INCLUDES:

*All of the above except diving.

10 AM Boat Dive Package

• Includes tank, weights & belt.
• It is highly suggested you travel with your own scuba diving equipment when partaking in a scuba specific travel adventure.
• If needed, all other equipment can be rented from New England Dive or from Ocean Encounters.
•  5-days 2-tk AM boat dives.

*Dive schedule subject to change according to dive destination operation protocol.  

*This dive schedule is included, but not mandatory. If you would like to sit out, then please let someone know so the boat does not wonder & wait. 

*If you would like to continue your skills with additional training please contact the crew at New England Dive to hear about opportunities available during your trip. (additional fees may apply.)

ENTERTAINMENT

MAKE A SPLASH

KIDS CLUBS

FAMILY FUN

• THERE ARE NO PAPER AIRPPLANE TICKETS, when we get closer to our travel date an email with an E-ticket will be sent to you. 
• At the bottom of the ticket there is an itty-bitty individual reservation number. This is the number you will need to link your reservation to your American Airlines Advantage app and receive notifications about your flight if you have not provided your AA Advantage # at the time of sign up. 
• There is no on-board entertainment on American Airlines. The American Airlines App is also how you will receive WiFi on the plane to use your own devices for entertainment. If you do not have a rewards account you can sign up for 1 for free here. 
• You are allowed 1-personal item that fits under the seat in front of you. (i.e. a purse or bookbag.) and 1-overhead carry on bag at no charge.

• American Airlines Baggage Policies: (Subject to change at will of American Airlines)

  • Checked Bags (1st= $30/ 2nd= $40)  Each Way 50lbs.
  • Carry-On Bags
  • Other Baggage Information

**An update to complete this information at the correct timestamp will be emailed to you in the future.**

Waivers must be completed within 30 days of our return date. During this time period this section will be updated with the appropriate waivers and you will receive an email containing the waivers needed and directions on how to fill them out. 

• Please use this link *________* (To be filled in within 30 days of travel).
• In the email you will receive, there may also be a Hotel Waiver and/or  Dive Waivers or links.
• Please fill out and return waivers 2-weeks prior to travel.
• There may also be a link to pay a reef tax. (More info and quotes to come.)

• THERE ARE NO PAPER AIRPPLANE TICKETS, when we get closer to our travel date an email with an E-ticket will be sent to you. 
• Notify banking and credit cards of international travel, so they do not freezer your funds thinking you were hacked when used abroad.
• PRINT AND HAND CARRY copies of any special insurances you may have purchased. (Just in case.) I DO NOT NEED COPIES OF THESE. They are yours. If you are a single traveler and need help, I gotch-you. Zip them into the lining of your suitcase so I know where to find them if you are not able to retrieve them yourself. I’ll ride with you as long as I can and/or notify your contacts for you. But none of us will need these, just nice to have them. (Knock on wood)
• Please keep a copy of your important Documents in paper form, as well as a photo of them in your email incase they get lost. 
• Bring your scuba certification card. It will need to be presented at orientation to the on-site dive operation.
• Print and hand carry your copy Digital Immigration Card that you filled out prior to travel.