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Curaçao Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • There are more than 40 underwater landscapes for snorkelers to explore off the shore's of Curaçao.
  • Tugboat, named for the sunken vessel, is a popular snorkeling spot. The site is a boat ride from the island; trips are available through several outfitters.
  • Moray eels, angelfish, and a variety of coral are guaranteed sights, while dolphins, sea turtles, and migrating pilot whales make occasional appearances.

Curaçao Overview

Curaçao (Coo-ra-sow), together with Bonaire, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, and Saba, is in the Kingdom of the Netherlands as part of the Netherlands Antilles. Just 56km (35 miles) north of the coast of Venezuela, Curaçao, the "C" of the Caribbean's Dutch ABC (Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire) islands, is the most populous of the Netherlands Antilles. Visitors come for its distinctive culture, warm people...

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Lions Dive & Beach Resort Curacao
Bapor Kibra z/n
Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles
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Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club
Playa Kalki 1 Westpunt
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
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Marriott Curacao Resort
Piscadera Bay
Willemstad Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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National Curacao Underwater Park
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 5.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Established in 1983, this 1,500-acre national... Read More
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Curacao Sea Aquarium
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Bapor Kibra z/n, Sea Aquarium Beach
Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 7.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Curacao Sea Aquarium offers educational programs... Read More
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Distance: 9.1 Miles (from destination center)
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Curaçao Vacation Rentals

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Bungalows in a Tropical Resort on Curacao!
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, Wireless Internet Access
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Bedrooms: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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