Not for Beginner Divers :eek:
Smokey / Punti Sanchi
This reef is as close to virginal as can be found nowadays. One of the Caribbean's finest; it rivals the best of Belize, and has ensured Curaçao's immense popularity with diving enthusiasts. Its remote location over rough seas, off a completely undeveloped area of the island and inaccessible by land, has kept these sites well out of reach and therefore undisturbed and spectacular. Smokey, also called Punt'i Sanchi, is to the southeast of Newport on a cape with a wide shallow terrace.
Light Tower
A spectacular, exciting dive adventure. Divers looking for real adrenaline pumping dives will enjoy this one. Not for the faint at heart, because the Light Tower site is accessible only by boat and recommended only for experienced divers who have encountered rough wave action, strong currents and difficult boat entries and exits.
No Way
The sea and your common sense both say “no way,” but you are determined to challenge it. Even advanced divers whisper "No Way" when their boat pulls up at this exhilarating site. If you are brave and foolish enough to jump in, you will be rewarded.
Black Rock / Piedra Pretu
If you suffer from seasickness, you have two choices on this dive—don't go, or take non-drowsy, seasickness medication to ease the trip.
Black Rock, also called Piedra Pretu, makes a spectacular wall dive. The site has a lush shallow terrace and a steep, deep wall, which drops to about 37 m (120 ft) and then slopes off further to depths well beyond safe recreational dive standards.
Hell's Corner
If you are an advanced diver looking for some adventure and challenge, this could be the perfect dive site for you. Hell's Corner has no protection from the open ocean and large waves crash against the rocks on the shore, hence the name Hell's Corner.
Look for lots of brain corals, tube sponges, mushroom heads, large gorgonians, abundant fish life, schooling jacks, barracuda, sea turtles, lobsters, and spotted and green morays.
Barracuda Point / Punt'i Piku
Good-sized barracudas will sometimes follow you at a distance on your dive here, because you have invaded their home turf. Don't be concerned, they are just curious. Barracuda Point, also called Punt'i Piku, is just across the channel from Barbara Beach and near the mouth of Spanish Water, a newly developed area where many upscale homes have been built around the large, protected bay.
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