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Curaçao Lionfish Derby

Curaçao Lionfish Derby - October 25

Join us for another exciting Lionfish Derby on Saturday, October 25 2025!
This year bigger than ever with also an Ocean & Conservation Market. So join and show us you are the best hunter of Curacao and invite your family and friends to come and see you receiving the first prize!

Game rules:

  • 2 tanks per diver

  • Dive all over the island

  • No boats

  • No solo diving

  • Dive within certification level

  • Winner takes it all - the organization buys your catch for ang12.50 per kg, the total amount of all hunters will go to the winner

  • 90% of total catch is the prize for most KG Lionfish

  • 10% of total catch is the prize for most Debris

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Diver Information

  • 8:30 a.m.: Arrive at Lionfish Caribbean @ Kura Hulanda with all your gear, tanks, hunting equipment, cooler, etc.

  • 8:35 a.m.: Welcome and briefing

  • 9:00 a.m.: Divers leave. Participants are allowed to dive all over the island (2 dives)

  • 4:00 p.m.: All fish must be brought in

  • 5:00 p.m.: Ceremony, prizes, and raffle drawing

  • 6:00 p.m.: Lionfish, Beers and Live music

  • All night: Happy Hour!!!

Your Fee Includes:

  • Goodie bag (with drink, snack, gadgets, presents, raffle tickets, and more)

  • Bags of ice

  • Happy Hour drinks

  • Dinner

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Participation Fee:

  • ANG 70 / $40 per person (Payment to be done minimum 3 days before the Derby, by bank transfer, or in the store)

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2024

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