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Diving in Curaçao

THE BEST PLACES TO DIVE IN CURAÇAO

Curaçao is a must-see destination for divers, snorkelers and marine life lovers. This is because there are approximately 65 locations in Curaçao. Divers can explore incredible underwater worlds which I will summarize below:

top producer

The Superior Producer is the most popular wreck in the Dutch Caribbean. The Superior Producer sank in 1977 at the entrance to Otrabanda harbor. The ship was originally bound for Isla Margarita. As they left the port, some of the cargo began to slide because of the rough seas. The ship tilted and no matter how hard they tried to break the fall, it sank and descended to about 30 meters. Noticing that there was no way to prevent the sinking, efforts were focused on towing it to better sink away from the area where other ships transit. This 30 meter (165 feet) wreck is covered with corals and sponges, numerous colonies and species of gorgonians. No wreck diving experience is required to dive this site. The closest point to the surface is at 18 meters.
Important:
You can only dive here when there are no cruise ships docked. You will have to check with the dive school or on the Curacao Ports Authority website.

watamula

Watamula comes from the Dutch word “watermolen” which means water mill. Therefore, this place is characterized by containing many streams that can flow in the form of a circle. It is located on the west side of Curaçao and is only accessible by boat. On both sides of this beautiful hard coral reef are two sandy areas filled with large soft corals. The huge hard coral reef starts at 5 m and gradually descends to 20 m, where it becomes a sandy bottom. It is very common to see giant sponges, triggerfish, as well as chub, moray eels, turtles, porcupine fish and eagle rays.

KALKI BEACH

(Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)

One of the most beautiful dive sites in Curaçao, Kalki Beach, also called Alice in Wonderland, is a perfect place to spend a day at the beach with divers, snorkelers and sun lovers. The name “Kalki” refers to the limestone of the surrounding cliffs. The swell is usually calm and with little current, although sometimes the current can be strong and unpredictable. Green moray eels, lobsters and mushroom-shaped coral formations can be seen, as well as a wide range of colorful reef fish.

MUSHROOM FOREST

(Mushroom Forest)
Often chosen as Curaçao’s number one dive site, the Mushroom Forest gets its name from the mushroom-shaped hard coral formation that harbors an abundance of marine life. The coral heads have been eroded at their base by natural factors and have formed narrow columns that resemble the shape of mushrooms and function as perfect hiding places for small marine reef creatures.

TUGBOAT

Located at a depth of only 5 meters, this popular destination for divers and snorkelers was literally named after the tugboat that accidentally sank some thirty years ago. It is currently covered with coral tube sponges and is home to fascinating blue parrotfish and yellowtail snappers.

BLUE ROOM

In the Blue Room Cave, something magical happens between the sun and the water, transforming the underwater cave into a blue room. It is a special natural phenomenon.

The cave is a blue illuminated cave in Curaçao. You can dive or snorkel in the cave in an almost surreal blue environment. It is uniquely illuminated because sunlight can reach the interior of the cave only through the underwater entrance, as it passes through the clear blue water on its way up.

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