🌴 Scuba diving in Curaçao is a fantastic option for divers seeking vibrant reefs, diverse marine life, and clear waters. Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean Island located outside the hurricane belt and offers a range of dive sites suitable for all experience levels.
The 9 Best Dive Sites in Curaçao
As rated on TheScubaDirectory
Directors bay, Curacao
Dive Type:
Boat Salt water Shore Snorkel site
Director’s Bay is perfect for divers as well as
snorkelers as it is easily accessible from the shore.
Known for its diverse marine life and macro photography
opportunities, this is a dive site not to be missed.
Keep a lookout for seahorses, frogfish, and eels!
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Superior Producer, Curacao
Dive Type:
Deep (80ft/24.5m) Salt water Shore Wreck
This 200 ft (60 m) cargo ship was sunk in 1977
and now rests in 100 ft (30 m) of water. Experienced divers
can enter the cargo holds and explore the interior of the
wreck including the wheelhouse.
The Superior Producer has become an amazing artificial
reef and is one of the top rated wreck dives in the Caribbean.
Watamula, Curacao
Dive Type:
Boat Current Drift Salt water Wall
One of the best boat dives in Curacao, Watamula
features stunning coral formations and a verity of fish
species. Watamula is typically done as a drift dive.
The name comes from the Dutch word for “water mill”,
referring to the two currents which meet at this site.
This can sometimes make the current direction unpredictable
so take caution when planning your dive.
Kokomo, Curacao
Dive Type:
Easy entry Salt water Shore Snorkel site
Kokomo beach is another great shore dive and popular snorkeling spot. There is ample parking as well as a beach side café. A great place to dive, snorkel, and relax.
📍 View Dive SiteBlue Bay Wall, Curacao
Dive Type:
Deep (80ft/24.5m) Salt water Shore Snorkel site Wall
Blue Bay Wall (Curaçao) – A classic Caribbean wall dive just off Blue Bay Beach, where a coral-covered reef slopes gently before dropping into a steep wall. The wall begins around 30–40 ft (9–12 m) and descends past 100 ft (30+ m). Easily accessed from shore with a short swim, the site offers abundant reef life, colourful corals, and plenty of fish
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Daaibooi, Curacao
Dive Type:
Easy entry Food vendor on site Restroom on site Salt water Shore Snorkel site
A relaxed and scenic shore dive on Curaçao’s west coast, known for its easy entry and calm conditions. Divers can expect healthy coral formations, sponges, schooling reef fish, and frequent turtle sightings, making it a great option for long, easy dives and underwater photography.
📍 View Dive SiteCaracas bay, Curacao
Dive Type:
Easy entry Food vendor on site Salt water Shore Snorkel site
Caracas Bay is a calm, shallow reef dive on Curaçao’s southeast coast, known for easy shore entry, mild conditions, and bright coral gardens. The site features a gentle sloping reef with sponges, hard corals, and abundant reef fish, making it ideal for beginners, training dives, and relaxed underwater photography.
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Playa Porto Mari, Curacao
Dive Type:
Easy entry Food vendor on site Restroom on site Salt water Shore Showers on site Snorkel site
One of Curaçao’s most popular shore dives, featuring a unique double reef separated by a sandy channel. The reef begins shallow at 15–20 ft (5–6 m) and slopes to 80–100 ft (24–30 m).
📍 View Dive SiteSmokeys, Curacao
Dive Type:
Boat Current Deep (80ft/24.5m) Drift Salt water
Smokeys is a lesser-known dive site around Curacao but is well worth the visit. Featuring fantastic visibility, a pristine coral reef, and opportunity to see larger marine life, make sure this hidden gem is on your dive list.
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