Klein Curaçao

Uninhabited, flat sand cay about 6.5 miles off Curaçao's eastern tip with boat-accessible reefs on its east, north and west sides; a Ramsar site and SPAW-protected. Dive Curaçao lists a coral arch (Tarpon Bridge) with tarpon, turtles and nurse sharks.

Facts

• Region: Curaçao – Willemstad, South Coast & East
• Area: East & Klein Curaçao
• Depth: 5–40 m
• Level: advanced
• Current: strong
• Type: reef, wall, boat
• Coordinates: 11.989, -68.66 (approximate)
• Highlights: uninhabited island, nesting sea turtles, reef drop-off, tarpon, nurse sharks
• Unverified: Dive-site positions around the island are not published; coordinate is an estimate beside the island.
• Tips: Only with a licensed operator (1.5-2 h boat each way, no facilities), always with a local divemaster. Currents can be moderate to strong. The coordinate is a rough estimate west of the island; dive-site positions are not published.

Sources

• https://www.divecuracao.info/scuba-diving-in-curacao/top-10-dive-sites/
• https://www.divecuracao.info/scuba-diving-in-curacao/curacao-diving-guide/
• https://www.divecuracao.info/scuba-diving-in-curacao/curacao-diving-guide/klein-curacao/
• https://scubarank.com/caribbean/curacao/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klein_Cura%C3%A7ao