Research Dive - become an underwater explorer
We take the world of deep sea exploration even further with this dive. For over 10 years, deep sea research has been taken place at our location, in collaboration with institutes from all over the world like the Smithsonian, Naturalis and NIOZ. This dive experience is like no other where you get to go on the sub that is used for specifically research only, the Curasub.
Become an underwater explorer by scouting the seabed up to 1000ft where go to the bottom of the ocean and look for new species. We will show and share with you current research that is ongoing, as well as recent discovered species that can only be seen at these depths. At depths of 1,000ft, the ocean will reveal its unique organisms and other life forms you've never seen before.
Get into the front-seat of an ocean researcher and if you're lucky we even let you play with the manipulator arm or take new species with us. Dive duration is 2 hours.
After completion of the dive you we'll sing you up for our explorers club and keep you posted on futher research and discoveries taking place.
This is a limited program and is now available in July.
About your Experience
Arrival times
8:30 am | 1:00 pm
Duration
2h
Depth of dive
Approx. 1,000 ft
/ 300 m
Minimum age
Good to know
- We start with a briefing about our safety procedures, share general information about our submarine dives and what you to expect during the dive.
- No special training is required.
- Following the safety briefing, participants will be escorted to our 5-seater submersible, and boarding will take place, under the supervision of an experienced submersible pilot with local knowledge.
- There’s no noticeable pressure difference once you are aboard the submersible.
- You can bring your own camera and make your own pictures
- Temperatures will remain moderate. We advise you to wear comfortable clothes such as t-shirt and shorts. Please avoid wearing a dress or skirt.
- Not recommended for participants who are claustrophobic or with other serious medical conditions. If in doubt, please contact us.
- A 100% deposit is required in advance of each dive booking
- Ask us about our special packages for companies, large groups, and local rates
Research Dive
A journey through untraveled depths
- Ages 8+
- No training required
- Price per person
- Pictures included; top-side & from inside the sub