

Best for beginner divers, 3-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Sun Reef in Banda Abou, Curacao, features a diverse topography including a reef, wall, and artificial reef structures. The site is notable for a reef conservation project utilising the BioRock method in the shallows. The reef edge begins at approximately 10 metres, dropping to depths exceeding 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can navigate both left and right, aided by underwater markings. The site is accessible by boat and suitable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Marine life includes lettuce coral, brain coral, greater star coral, wrasses, goatfish, cardinalfish, and occasional sightings of French angelfish and Indian lionfish.
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The dive center is located in Boca St. Michiel, providing quick access to over 60 dive sites on the island.
Half of the dive sites in Curacao are easily accessible from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers may encounter lettuce coral, brain coral, greater star coral, wrasses, goatfish, cardinalfish, sea hares, soft coral, long-spined sea urchins, slippery dick, French angelfish, and Indian lionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though boat access is required to reach the reef.
The site ranges from 3 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to access Sun Reef.
Divers should be cautious of jellyfish, lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Diving at Sun Reef in Willemstad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Sun Reef in Willemstad. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sun Reef in Willemstad. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Sun Reef in Willemstad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sun Reef in Willemstad typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.