This dive site, Fuikbaai / Newport, is a boat-access-only wall dive in Curaçao. Divers typically drop near the navaid, then explore a discharge pipe, heading against any present current. It's considered a normal wall dive with interesting man-made features and topography.
The coral formations at around 40 feet (12 meters) just east of the discharge pipe are noted for collecting lionfish, making it a popular spot for lionfish culling. Expect to see typical Caribbean reef fish and various hard and soft corals along the wall, providing shelter for smaller marine life.
The best time to visit Curaçao for diving is generally year-round due to its consistently warm waters. Divers visiting Fuikbaai are encouraged to bring a spear and lionfish zookeeper for collecting dinner, contributing to the local ecosystem by removing invasive lionfish. This site is suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers due to its manageable depth and interesting features.
