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🇳🇱 Curacao

Curaçao is a Caribbean island dive destination in the North Atlantic/Caribbean Sea, known for warm water, generally good visibility, and a mix of shallow reefs and deeper drop-offs along the coast. Many dives are done from shore or short boat rides, with coral gardens, rocky walls, and sheltered coves where conditions can feel calmer. Wreck diving is also part of the local profile, including the famous Antilla wreck. Because trade winds can vary, surface conditions may be choppier than the underwater experience, so it’s worth asking your dive center what the sea state looks like that day. The island is typically a year-round option for divers looking for easy planning, plenty of spots for multiple skill levels, and reliable day trips from main coastal areas such as Willemstad and Sint Michiel.

Essential information for traveling in Curacao

About Curacao

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Curacao
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+599

Practicalities

Currency
XCG
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUR AUA BON SXM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

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