

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Sjon Mosa in Banda Abou, Curacao, is a reef dive accessible via shore entry. The site features depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The reef environment supports various hard corals, including brain, symmetrical brain, massive starlet, mustard hill, and lettuce corals. Marine life frequently encountered includes wrasses, while uncommon sightings include Indian lionfish, Pacific trumpetfish, stoplight parrotfish, smooth trunkfish, foureye butterfly fish, Spanish hogfish, and fireworms. Water temperatures fluctuate between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present at the site.
12.24380, -69.10470
Choose a distinctive landmark for orientation to ensure a safe return to the starting point and prevent drifting towards Playa Manzaliña.
Located within the San Juan Plantation. Drive past Landhuis Daniel and Terra Kora, turn left at the sign for Soto, then follow signs for San Juan. Turn left at the red rock numbered 20-23. Follow the winding dirt road to the plantation house to pay the entrance fee, then follow signs for Shon Mosa.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Divers commonly encounter wrasses. Uncommon species recorded at the site include Indian lionfish, Pacific trumpetfish, stoplight parrotfish, smooth trunkfish, foureye butterfly fish, Spanish hogfish, and fireworms.
Yes, Sjon Mosa is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 6 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures vary from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Diving at Sjon Mosa in Soto requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sjon Mosa in Soto. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.