In Curaçao you can actually snorkel almost everywhere. Our island is surrounded by a natural aquarium. From the east side (banda ariba) to the west side (banda abou) there are many beautiful beaches where you can go snorkeling. To make it easy for you, we have created a list with our favorite beaches for snorkeling.
SNORKELING AT PLAYA KENEPA CHIKI
A TREASURE OF COLORFUL FISHESPlaya Kenepa Chiki is a tiny beach at the west coast of Curacao. It’s an intimate and quite beach. Perfect for a relax holiday. Once snorkeling here, you will forget the time and will keep on snorkeling! Curious about Playa Kenepa Chiki?
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SNORKELING AT PLAYA LAGUN
Spotting TURTLES IN OUR NATURAL COVE?Playa Lagun is one of our favorite snorkel sites, because it is surrounded by high cliffs. Playa Lagun is a paradise to dive and to snorkel. There is a great chance that you can spot a turtle haunting on our beautiful and colorful fishes. Are you interested in more information about snorkeling and diving at Playa Lagun?
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SNORKELING TO THE BLUE ROOM CAVE
A BEAUTIFUL UNDERWATER ADVENTUREAt 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. Curious about the Blue Room Cave?
THE TUGBOAT
THE PLACE TO BE FOR SNORKELING AND DIVING!On the southeast side of the Caracas Bay, there has been an old tugboat wreck, the famous Tugboat, for more than 20 years. Every day this special site is visited by divers and snorkelers. Do you also want to see how colorful the underwater world of Curaçao can be?
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DIVING AT THE DIRECTORS BAY
... Where you can spot the seahorses!A bit further after the Tugboat is the Director’s Bay, a well-known dive site. Underwater cliff covered with beautiful corals and sponges. A natural aquarium where you can spot seahorses!
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KLEIN CURAÇAO
For divers and snorkelers who needs to relaxYou’re on holiday to relax and you want to discover the most peaceful place on Curacao? Then you must visit Klein Curacao, it’s located about 10 kilometers south-east of Curacao. In the water of Klein Curacao, you can enjoy the quietness of the nature, the colorful fishes and corals. At this beautiful island you can get the peace of mind you’re looking for. Klein Curaçao is a must visit! Ready for this unforgettable experience?
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