Dutch-antilles diving holidays, with the Dutch-antilles experts.

The Dutch Antilles are a group of charming islands located in the Caribbean Sea; and as one of the better diving destinations, they will allow you to discover a wide diversity of underwater flora and fauna. The Dutch Antilles tropical climate and warm weather all year round make it a perfect place for your next diving holiday. They are world renowned for their excellent scuba diving and are consistently rated among the best diving locations in the world. Prepare to witness some of the most bizarre and fantastic aquatic life that will certainly take your breath away. Divers are treated to a unique experience with some of the most beautiful underwater life on the planet including sharks, rays, eels and giant sea turtles.

Average temperature for the ABCs year-round is a perfect 28°C (82°F). High noon is a bit warmer and at night it can get breezy, but mostly you’ll be fine in shorts and T-shirt. The islands are fairly dry, averaging a little over 1in (2.5cm) of rain per month. Much of this falls from September to early December. The islands usually miss the Caribbean hurricane season. As always, when you go depends on how cold you are. If you just have to warm up December to April, then you can join the crowds during high season. Otherwise, the islands are more accessible and rates much cheaper other times of the year. The high season for cruise ships runs October to April. Outside of these times the port towns can be almost sleepy.

You can pay for just about everything in US dollars on the ABCs. Sometimes you will get change back in US currency, other times you will receive it in Aruba florins (Afl) or Netherlands Antillean guilders (NAf or ANG) on Bonaire and Curaçao. The Netherlands Antilles Guilder is tied to the US Dollar. Most ATMs on Aruba and Curaçao let you withdraw currency in US dollars. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. Most major currencies, including US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros, are easily exchanged. ATMs are located around the island. In Netherlands Antilles travellers checks are accepted by all banks and most hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, you are advised to take travellers checks in U.S. dollars.