

Best for beginner divers, Up to 40m, shore entry, mild current.
Director's Bay is a historic site in Willemstad and South Coast, Curacao, featuring a reef and wall topography that descends to 40 metres. Accessible via a shore entry, the site is suitable for beginners and experiences mild currents. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, Stoplight Parrotfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Striped Parrotfish, groupers, Smooth Trunkfish, Blue Tang, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Christmas Tree worms. French Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Fairy Basslet, and Queen Angelfish are also recorded here. Water temperatures range from 26C to 29C throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic and depth limits while exploring this coastal location.
12.06495, -68.86004
When diving to the Tugboat wreck, ensure you have arranged transportation back due to air limitations.
The site is located on the Caracasbaai Peninsula. It can be accessed by boat or shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Stoplight Parrotfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Striped Parrotfish, groupers, Smooth Trunkfish, Blue Tang, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Christmas Tree worms. Less frequently, you may spot French Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Fairy Basslet, and Queen Angelfish.
Yes, Director's Bay is suitable for beginners, offering a shore entry and mild currents.
The site features a reef and wall that reaches depths of up to 40 metres.
Director's Bay is accessed via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is suitable for both divers and snorkelers.
Diving at Director's Bay in Willemstad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Director's Bay in Willemstad. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Director's Bay in Willemstad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.