Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters

Excellent house reef for beginners and snorkelers in Curacao.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the house reef of Lions Dive and Beach Resort, easily accessible directly from the shore. Located within the Curaçao National Marine Park, it offers a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving. As a house reef, navigation is straightforward, typically following the reef line at shallow depths, making it ideal for self-guided dives after an initial briefing.

Divers can expect to see a vibrant array of hard and soft corals and sponges in various colors. The reef is teeming with diverse marine life including numerous parrotfish, angelfish, stingrays, and snapper. It provides a rich ecosystem for observing typical Caribbean reef inhabitants.

The site is suitable for diving year-round, with consistently warm waters and generally good visibility. It's particularly recommended for beginner divers and snorkelers due to its calm, shallow conditions. Freedivers will also find the gentle depths and abundant marine life appealing for breath-hold exploration.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, shore accessible, and calm conditions make it ideal for new divers and snorkelers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean

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