Scuba diving in Curacao

Curacao is a small island just north by the Venezuelan coast. With its two sister islands Aruba and Bonaire and the three islands located near Puerto Rico, St. Eustatius, Saba and St. Martin, Curacao is the tropical side of The Netherlands.
Island Curacao is relaxing and exciting and it is blessed by magnificent weather all year round. The sun is hot, but there are constant trade winds to keep you cool. The people are colorful, friendly and lively. When you'll explore Curacao you'll find rugged nature, cactus, rocky coastlines, secluded bays, scenic roads, nature parks, old country houses, folk dances, festivals, carnivals, sailing trips, sports, tennis, horseback riding, fishing and the list could endless continue....

Dive resorts from Caribbean

Because Curacao is a tropical island in Caribbean Sea it has much to offer for all vacationers that love scuba-diving. Although it's less known for its underwater world than Bonaire, Curacao has a lot of similarities. Most of diving resorts can be reached from shore, so you don't need to rent a boat. Not far away from the shore you can practice plenty of easy diving, but you can also enjoy deeper dives, such as diving to the wreck of an oil tanker named "Superior Producer". Also, you'll find there the place called "Off the Road", which is a site filled with wrecks of cars and trucks from the 1960s. More advanced dives can go over 100 feet. The visibility is generally very good in this waters, ranging from 80 to 120 feet. Around Curacao you can enjoy good wall dives and you can see many turtles, rays, barracuda, spotted drums, shrimp, and lobster.
Some of the best dive resorts from Curacao are: Cornellius Bay, which has a beautiful wall and healthy coral, Diver's Leap, a site with lots of nooks and crannies, Sandy's Plateau, one of the favorite diving places, Nieuwport, featuring rich sea life, The Lost Anchor, where you'll see a sheer wall with a beautiful plateau, Jan Thiel, located in front of the resort with the same name, The Small Wall, where you can see some really big green morays, Beacon Point, where is located the largest pillar coral formation in Caribbean, Porto Marie, the most beautiful beach on the island, Mushroom Forest, considered to be a 'Worlds Best Dive Spot" by Sport Diver Magazine.

Dive Klein Curacao

Klein Curacao is a small island located 20 miles east of Curacao. Here you can enjoy a tank dive, swimming, snorkeling or just relax on the soft white sand beach. Klein Curacao is also known for its turtle population and the silky softness of its sand. It's one of the best destinations for an excellent scuba diving vacation in Curacao and even in Caribbean.