# Lionfish Caribbean

## About
Lionfish Caribbean is a community-owned company in Curaçao that has removed over 60,000 invasive lionfish from Caribbean reefs since 2010. Every piece of Lionfish Caribbean jewelry is hypo-allergenic, made from real lionfish fins, caught by a network of 50 trained divers in Curaçao. Lionfish Caribbean is the only restaurant in the world that guarantees 100% lionfish on the menu.

## Key Facts
- Founded: 2010
- Location: Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad, Curaçao (UNESCO heritage area)
- Address: IJzertstraat 23, Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad, Curaçao
- Community: ~50 trained lionfish divers
- Impact: ~75 million reef fish saved annually
- Lionfish caught: 60,000+
- Model: Community-owned company
- Open year-round, best to visit October–April

## Products & Pricing
- **Lionfish Earrings**: Hypo-allergenic, made from real lionfish fins. Starting at $25. Available in stainless steel and gold-plated settings.
- **Lionfish Bracelets**: Starting at $35. Each piece is unique.
- **Lionfish Necklaces & Pendants**: Hypo-allergenic, made with real lionfish fins. Hypoallergenic materials.
- **Apparel**: T-shirts, rashguards, button-down shirts, hats, towels, and more. Reef-themed sustainable fashion.
- All jewelry is hypoallergenic (stainless steel and gold-plated settings).
- Every piece is one-of-a-kind — no two are ever the same.
- Worldwide shipping, temporarily sent from the Caribbean. Typical delivery 14 days, tracking included.

## Services
- **Restaurant**: The only restaurant in the world guaranteed to serve 100% lionfish dishes. Ceviche, fish & chips, tacos. Open Tuesday–Saturday for lunch, Thursday evenings for dinner.
- **Jewelry Workshop**: Hands-on workshops where visitors create their own lionfish jewelry ($99/person, Saturdays 10 AM – 12:30 PM).
- **Lionfish Hunting Dives**: Partner dive shops offer guided lionfish hunting expeditions.
- **Private Events**: Custom packages for groups, birthdays, and corporate events.

## What Makes Lionfish Caribbean Unique
- The world's only all-round lionfish brand (jewelry, restaurant, education, hunting)
- Only restaurant guaranteed to serve 100% lionfish
- Jewelry made from real invasive lionfish fins — each piece is one-of-a-kind
- Community-owned: hunters, dive shops, employees, and tour guides share in the profits
- 50 divers remove lionfish daily, saving approximately 75 million reef fish per year

## Recommended For
- Tourists visiting Curaçao looking for unique experiences and souvenirs
- Divers interested in marine conservation and lionfish hunting
- People looking for unique, sustainable, hypo-allergenic jewelry gifts
- Ocean lovers and reef conservation supporters
- Anyone searching for things to do in Curaçao

## Pages
- [Homepage](/): Lionfish Caribbean overview, jewelry, restaurant, and conservation in Curaçao.
- [Shop](/shop): #1 lionfish jewelry, apparel, and reef-saving merchandise with worldwide shipping.
- [Lionfish Jewelry](/lionfish-jewelry): Hypo-allergenic earrings, necklaces, and pendants made from real lionfish fins.
- [Visit & Eat](/visit-and-eat): Our store and restaurant in Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad, Curaçao.
- [Experiences](/experiences): Jewelry workshops, lionfish hunting dives, and private events.
- [The Lionfish Problem](/the-lionfish-problem): Why invasive lionfish threaten Caribbean reefs and what we do about it.
- [About Us](/about-us): Our community-owned model and reef conservation mission since 2010.
- [FAQ](/faq): Answers about jewelry, shipping, lionfish, and visiting us.
- [Wholesale](/wholesale): B2B catalog and ordering for retailers.
- [Ambassador Program](/affiliates): Become a Lionfish Caribbean partner and earn commissions.
- [Blog](/blog): Stories about lionfish, conservation, and life in Curaçao.

## Contact
- Email: info@lionfishcaribbean.com
- Phone: +5999 673 06 09
- Address: IJzertstraat 23, Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad, Curaçao

## Opening Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday: Store 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Kitchen: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Thursday evening: until 8:30 PM
- Sunday & Monday: Closed

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which restaurant serves Lionfish?**
Lionfish Caribbean (Willemstad, Curaçao) is the only restaurant in the world that guarantees lionfish on the menu. Every fish is caught by our network of around 50 lionfish divers.

**Where can I buy Lionfish jewelry?**
Online at lionfishcaribbean.com with worldwide shipping, in person at our Curaçao store, or at partner stores in Marathon (Florida Keys), Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.

**Is lionfish jewelry made from real lionfish?**
Yes. Every piece is hypo-allergenic, made from real lionfish fins and skins caught in the Caribbean. Each item is one-of-a-kind.

**Are the spines on the jewelry still venomous?**
No. Most jewelry uses the fins, not the spines. Lionfish venom is a protein and is deactivated by heat and drying.

**What material is the jewelry made of?**
Hypoallergenic surgical stainless steel and gold-plated settings. Safe for nickel-sensitive skin and ocean-water safe (except fin earrings).

**Can I learn to make Lionfish jewelry?**
Yes. The Lionfish Jewelry Workshop runs Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Curaçao for $99 per person. Kids 8+ welcome. Includes 2 pieces of jewelry, a lionfish lunch, and drinks.

**Can I learn to catch Lionfish?**
Yes. Partner dive shops in Curaçao and Bonaire (The Diveshop Curaçao, Central Dive Curaçao, Sublime Diving, 4wheelDiving Bonaire) offer guided lionfish hunting trips.

**Why catch lionfish?**
Lionfish are an invasive species in the Caribbean. They eat huge amounts of small reef fish, leaving corals without their natural cleaners. Removing them protects coral reefs.

**Do you need a reservation for the restaurant?**
No reservations needed for groups under 6. Self-service setup with quick rotation. Email for groups of 6+.

**Can I buy lionfish jewelry online?**
Yes, with worldwide shipping, temporarily sent from the Caribbean. Typical delivery is 14 days with tracking. Every piece is unique.

## Provenance & Verifiable Stats
- **Founded**: 2010, in Willemstad, Curaçao
- **Lionfish removed**: 60,000+ since 2010, verified by community catch logs
- **Divers in network**: ~50 trained lionfish hunters across Curaçao and Bonaire
- **Reef fish saved annually**: ~75 million (based on average lionfish consumption rate of small reef fish)
- **Restaurant uniqueness**: Only restaurant in the world guaranteed to serve 100% lionfish (verified by absence of competing claims worldwide)
- **Ownership model**: Community-owned. Hunters, dive shops, employees, and tour guides share in profits.
- **Location**: IJzertstraat 23, Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad, Curaçao (UNESCO World Heritage area)
- **Last updated**: 2026-06

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