{"id":1434,"date":"2026-02-07T21:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T21:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2026-02-07T21:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T21:42:40","slug":"snorkeling-curacao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/es\/lugares-para-snorkelear-en-curacao\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkeling Curacao: Las 10 mejores playas y lugares para hacer snorkel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Snorkeling is an enjoyable and reasonably easy sport. Easy because with sound equipment and some basic training, anyone, whether a swimmer or non-swimmer, who does it correctly can enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And besides all the fun, it has various other benefits: It strengthens the muscles, has cardiovascular benefits, and improves joint mobility. However, conditions such as strong currents, heavy shore breaks, and high winds make it <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/es\/el-pez-mas-peligroso-para-comer\/\">dangerous<\/a> for snorkeling, so before going in, first assess the water and check with lifeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snorkeling Curacao:<\/strong> Did you know one of the best snorkeling spots in Curacao, Tugboat, borrowed its name from a <strong>shipwreck on the beach?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are many snorkeling spots in Curacao, and knowing which one to pick can be challenging. So to make it easier for you, we&#8217;ve listed the 10 best snorkeling spots in Curacao, outlining why each made it to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao.png\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Curacao The pristine Grote Knip beach is among the best spots of Curacao\" class=\"wp-image-5523\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao.png 800w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-The-pristine-Grote-Knip-beach-is-among-the-best-spots-of-Curacao-209x157.png 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling in Curacao: The pristine Grote Knip beach is among the best spots of Curacao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snorkeling Curacao: Top 10 Snorkeling Spots &amp; Best Beaches in Curacao for Snorkeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We conducted extensive research and curated this list of Curacao&#8217;s best snorkeling spots, outlining why each made it to the list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine which spots qualify to be considered a top snorkeling spot, we considered various factors such as snorkeling depths, impressive shoreline cliff structures, underwater sights, and safety, making suitable snorkeling destinations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found some of these destinations going over and beyond by having a fascinating history tied to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Snorkeling in Curacao: Playa Porto Mari<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Playa Porto Mari Cura&ccedil;ao 4K Snorkeling\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_rMrO-O9V_6M\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrMrO-O9V_6M%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rMrO-O9V_6M\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M10S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-09-01T23:30:57Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_rMrO-O9V_6M\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrMrO-O9V_6M%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Playa Porto Mari Cura\u00e7ao 4K Snorkeling<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rMrO-O9V_6M\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrMrO-O9V_6M%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Porto Mari Cura&ccedil;ao 4K Snorkeling\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Shot at the South side of Playa Porto Mari in Curacao. GoPro 8 in 4K.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Located on the northwest of Curacao, Playa Porto Mari has a sandy seedbed, turquoise-hued sea surrounded by coral patches and<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchineel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> manchineel trees.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most popular snorkeling spots adored by tourists and locals alike, mostly drawn by its double reef, which makes for exciting underwater activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has two main snorkeling trails that delight swimmers who enjoy passing by Reef Ball clusters. These efforts to restore the double reef offshore have been met with great success, making for a delightful underwater experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset.png\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Curacao Playa Porto Mari at Sunset\" class=\"wp-image-5524\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset.png 800w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Porto-Mari-at-Sunset-209x157.png 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling in Curacao: Playa Porto Mari at Sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first trail, snorkelers can go as far as the raft, with the more seasoned swimmers heading further out to deeper waters. This trail is accessed from a jetty in the middle of the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second trail starts on the left side of the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the restaurant is Porto Mari Sports, where you can get snorkeling gear. Murals of the bay (by Suus Krediet) and a printed map of the trails are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Explore Curacao\u2019s sister island Aruba and other <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/es\/destinos-de-snorkel-en-el-caribe\/\">Caribbean Snorkeling<\/a> Spots too:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/snorkeling-in-aruba-best-spots\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1398\">Best beaches to snorkel in Aruba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-the-caribbean\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1385\">Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Snorkeling in Curacao: Playa Lagun<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Playa Lagun 2019 [4K]\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_rIgyX607lwU\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrIgyX607lwU%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rIgyX607lwU\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT4M23S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-11-30T21:31:53Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_rIgyX607lwU\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrIgyX607lwU%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling CURACAO Playa Lagun 2019 [4K]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rIgyX607lwU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrIgyX607lwU%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Playa Lagun 2019 [4K]\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Snorkeling Playa Lagun in Curacao. Although this is a popular snorkeling spot in Curacao, we just found it &quot;okay.&quot; It was a beautiful area though. Video taken in October 2019. \ud83d\udccdSee more of our Curacao adventures here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLy2OOGcCjI28ACISzX2brf_TZeM136H3k Thank you for watching! Please * SUBSCRIBE * to see all of our adventures and never miss a video! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sandgravityadventures We appreciate our subscribers and any love and support of our lil channel! \u270c\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc20 EQUIPMENT USED: GoPro Hero7 Black with a Backscatter Flip7 filter and edited in Final Cut Pro X on a MacBook Pro.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Playa Lagun, located on a fishing village along Curacao\u2019s West Coast, is a narrow cove that looks splendid with its rocky cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a popular snorkeling spot drawing many to swim with the sea turtles, sometimes present in the mornings as they hide along the sea beds. Wrasse, butterflyfish, green moray eels, snappers, and parrotfish are some of the many fish and sub-aquatic marine life you can find there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing.png\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Curacao Playa Lagun is famous among locals for Snorkeling diving and relaxing\" class=\"wp-image-5525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing.png 800w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snorkeling-in-Curacao-Playa-Lagun-is-famous-among-locals-for-Snorkeling-diving-and-relaxing-209x157.png 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling in Curacao: Playa Lagun is famous among locals for snorkeling, diving and relaxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, schools of juvenile silverfish hiding in the cove from bar jacks and trevallies can take your breath away.&nbsp; There is also a wide range of fish and sub-aquatic marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily access Playa Lagun by public bus or rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Snorkeling in Curacao: Grote Knip<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Grote Knip Cura&ccedil;ao Snorkeling 4K\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_t2Mz0YeRcXQ\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ft2Mz0YeRcXQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t2Mz0YeRcXQ\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT4M21S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-08-30T18:15:12Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_t2Mz0YeRcXQ\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ft2Mz0YeRcXQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Grote Knip Cura\u00e7ao Snorkeling 4K<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/t2Mz0YeRcXQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ft2Mz0YeRcXQ%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Grote Knip Cura&ccedil;ao Snorkeling 4K\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Snorkeling around the north side of the cliffs. The highlight was seeing some small squid. Shot on GoPro 8 in 4k.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Grote Knip, also known as Knip Beach or Playa Kenepa Grandi, is an exquisite beach located on the north-western end of Curacao, two miles south of Westpunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a breath-taking view many consider as deserving of making a postcard out of it, nestled in a cove with a perfect view of the turquoise sea and fishing boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a fun getaway with your <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/es\/los-mejores-barcos-para-divertirse-en-familia\/\">family<\/a>, Grote Knip is the ideal spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you snorkel along the cliff\u2019s sidewalls, you can enjoy observing a wide range of colorful fish species. You might even spot small sharks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a snack shop on the beachfront where you can relax and get a bite after your excursion. They have beach chairs for rent and even serve hamburgers and French fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/top-10-snorkeling-spots-in-the-world\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1379\">Top 10 snorkeling Spots in the World (Most Lively)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-the-caribbean\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1385\">Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean: 20 Incredible Spots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-spots-in-florida\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1442\">Best Snorkeling Spots in Florida: 19 Places You Can\u2019t Miss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Snorkeling in Curacao: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalsnorkeling.com\/snorkeling-little-knip-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klein Knip<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Klein Knip Cura&ccedil;ao 4K Snorkeling\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_ds1XD-4w9u8\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fds1XD-4w9u8%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ds1XD-4w9u8\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M42S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-09-11T01:16:46Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ds1XD-4w9u8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fds1XD-4w9u8%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Klein Knip Cura\u00e7ao 4K Snorkeling<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ds1XD-4w9u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fds1XD-4w9u8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Knip Cura&ccedil;ao 4K Snorkeling\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Shot at Klein Knip on GoPro 8 in 4K\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Klein Knip, also known as Playa Kenepa Chiki or Little Knip Beach, is a pristine rural beach along Curacao&#8217;s west side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers breathtaking views and turquoise water but with fewer people around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bay&#8217;s left side are some huge boulders, and you can view amazing underwater life, including patches of<a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/marine-life\/corals-and-other-invertebrates\/elkhorn-coral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> elkhorn coral<\/a> and various colorful Caribbean fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Klein Knip also has hard and soft coral, unique sponges, and a great many fish. Near the boulders are schools of sweepers, blue-green Chromis, barracudas, cowfish, blenny, and damselfish. There generally aren&#8217;t turtles, but it&#8217;s possible to find some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-resorts-in-mexico-riviera-maya\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1426\">9 Best Snorkeling resorts in Mexico: Scenic Riviera Maya (Must-Visit)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/snorkeling-in-cuba\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1175\">The 10 Most Beautiful Snorkeling Spots in Cuba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/snorkeling-in-california\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1412\">10 Extraordinary Snorkeling Adventures in California<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Snorkeling in  Curacao: Playa Forti<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling Playa Forti\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_6U-gxhU2Jlg\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6U-gxhU2Jlg%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6U-gxhU2Jlg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1M41S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2016-02-14T16:32:57Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_6U-gxhU2Jlg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6U-gxhU2Jlg%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling Playa Forti<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6U-gxhU2Jlg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6U-gxhU2Jlg%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling Playa Forti\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"We celebrated my 40th birthday at Playa Forti. Neat little beach with some great snorkeling: http:\/\/curacao.for91days.com\/a-birthday-celebration-at-playa-forti\/ -------\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Playa Forti, also known as Sweet Alice, is a stony beach located in Westpunt. It\u2019s nestled between Westpunt high cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a reef that drops gently with a stunning array of marine life, mainly sponges such as elephant ear sponges and tube sponges, sea whips, sea rods, cup corals and plate corals, morays, hamlets, spotted drums, and sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no wonder that although this snorkeling spot has boat traffic you&#8217;d think would repel snorkelers, they don&#8217;t seem to mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This snorkeling spot has a gently sloping rocky bottom and is renowned for its breath-taking sunsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-spots-in-central-america\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1429\">Top 10: Best Snorkeling Spots in Central America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-places-to-snorkel-in-mexico\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1393\">Incredible Snorkeling Spots in Mexico That You Just Have To Experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-cancun\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1410\">10 Snorkeling Destinations in Cancun To Visit This Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Snorkeling in Curacao: Klein Curacao<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling At Klein Curacao\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_tzkWPh2sekM\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtzkWPh2sekM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tzkWPh2sekM\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT2M54S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2016-02-25T23:18:29Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_tzkWPh2sekM\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtzkWPh2sekM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling At Klein Curacao<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tzkWPh2sekM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtzkWPh2sekM%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling At Klein Curacao\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"We took a catamaran over to Klein Curacao from Curacao. What a ride! Rough sea. But it was totally worth it. These fish where fed by the crew and then later on we got to swim with sea turtles. More info on our Curacao Travel Blog: http:\/\/curacao.for91days.com\/a-trip-to-klein-curacao\/ -------\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Klein Curacao is a small coral island (about 6 miles long) located on the main island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about 10 miles southeast of the main island, and to get there, you must take a bus, a ride worth taking to a destination where you get on a boat trip with plenty to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see various tropical fish such as Sergent major, juvenile blue tang, and bluehead wrasse. And although Klein Curacao\u2019s seabed is more on the dull side with some seagrass, making it less inspiring, it\u2019s awash with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snorkeling-report.com\/species\/chelonia-mydas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> green sea turtles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the many turtles found on this small island, it&#8217;s well known as the perfect spot to swim with green sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/grand-cayman-snorkeling\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1406\">11 Best Snorkeling Experiences in the Grand Cayman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-indonesia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1418\">Snorkel the Reefs and Islands of Indonesia: Our Best Snorkeling Spots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/hawaiian-snorkeling-spots\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1386\">These 12 Hawaiian Snorkeling Spots Are Pure Paradise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Best Snorkeling in Curacao: Tugboat<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Tugboat 2019 [4K]\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_-tNXmvgIPpQ\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-tNXmvgIPpQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-tNXmvgIPpQ\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M54S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-12-08T15:51:52Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_-tNXmvgIPpQ\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-tNXmvgIPpQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling CURACAO Tugboat 2019 [4K]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-tNXmvgIPpQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-tNXmvgIPpQ%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Tugboat 2019 [4K]\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Snorkeling Tugboat in Curacao. Quick but fun snorkel! Video taken in October 2019. \ud83d\udccdSee more of our Curacao adventures here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLy2OOGcCjI28ACISzX2brf_TZeM136H3k Thank you for watching! Please * SUBSCRIBE * to see all of our adventures and never miss a video! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sandgravityadventures We appreciate our subscribers and any love and support of our lil channel! \u270c\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc20 EQUIPMENT USED: GoPro Hero7 Black with a Backscatter Flip7 filter and edited in Final Cut Pro X on a MacBook Pro.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Located off Caracas Bay Island, Tugboat is a popular snorkeling spot in a sheltered shallow bay on the island&#8217;s southwestern coast, rich in marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, it got its name from a wreck found there. You can head out into the water starting from the beach&#8217;s southern end to see the wreckage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tugboat has a downside; because it\u2019s adjacent to an industrial area, the beach is not set in an attractive backdrop. However, it makes up for the lack of beauty with the rich marine life and shipwreck found in it and is a snorkeling spot sought out by many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponges, coral, sea fans, and countless bright reef fish such as grunt, butterflyfish, and parrotfish are some of the rich marine life found on the sheltered bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spot is accessible by car, so you need not pay to access it unless you prefer a boat trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/snorkeling-thailand\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1387\">10 Must-Visit Snorkeling Spots In Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/iconic-puerto-rican-snorkeling-destinations\/\">Top 10 Most Iconic Puerto Rican Snorkeling Destinations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-fiji\/\">Plan Your Next Snorkeling Getaway to Fiji<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/snorkeling-in-the-dominican-republic\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1402\">Top 10 Best Spots for Snorkeling in the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Curacao Snorkeling: Kokomo Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"SNORKELING 1 - KOKOMO BEACH - CURA&Ccedil;AO ATTRACTION\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_KqqY3v3FFSw\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKqqY3v3FFSw%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KqqY3v3FFSw\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M35S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-02-26T19:39:07Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_KqqY3v3FFSw\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKqqY3v3FFSw%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">SNORKELING 1 - KOKOMO BEACH - CURA\u00c7AO ATTRACTION<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KqqY3v3FFSw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKqqY3v3FFSw%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"SNORKELING 1 - KOKOMO BEACH - CURA&Ccedil;AO ATTRACTION\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Plong\u00e9e en apn\u00e9e 1 - Plage de Kokomo - Cura\u00e7ao Attraction Coordonn\u00e9es GPS: 12.160800, -69.004584 Je vous pr\u00e9sente un aper\u00e7u de notre premi\u00e8re plong\u00e9e en apn\u00e9e \u00e0 la plage de Kokomo. Nous avons pu observer plusieurs esp\u00e8ces de poissons tropicaux, des coraux color\u00e9s ainsi que de belles plantes aquatiques. L&#039;eau de la mer \u00e0 Cura\u00e7ao est non seulement chaude, mais d&#039;une limpidit\u00e9 sans pareil. ******************************************************************** AUTRES VID\u00c9OS : https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlRroQCNvchvAvgcK1j6fKwTPUIg0oirb ABONNEZ-VOUS \u25ba https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/SouthAngelVideo?sub_confirmation=1 SUIVEZ NOUS : \u2022 BLOGGER \u25ba http:\/\/southangelvideo.blogspot.ca\/ \u2022 INSTAGRAM \u25ba https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annestrasbourg\/ \u2022 FLICKR \u25ba http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anne_strasbourg\/collections\/ \u2022 TWITTER \u25ba https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnneStrasbourg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Kokomo Beach, found on Vaersen Bay, is a beautiful cozy beach with underwater coral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a rich marine life you\u2019ll appreciate, including coral, parrotfish, and various tropical fish species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dropping into the water with your snorkeling gear can sometimes be challenging. Here, to make it easier, there\u2019s a dock complete with stair ladders. There are also chaise lounge chairs available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kokomo Beach boasts various other facilities such as a dive shop, massage tent, and a restaurant with diverse scrumptious meals for a more relaxing and memorable beach day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-snorkeling-in-belize\/\">Belize is a Premier Snorkeling Destination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/best-resort-snorkeling-dominican-republic\/\">Best Snorkeling Resorts in Punta Cana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/islamorada-snorkeling-spots\/\">Best Snorkeling Spots in Islamorada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Snorkeling in Curacao: Directors Bay<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Directors Bay 2019 [4K]\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_xXANWtFpqQM\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FxXANWtFpqQM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXANWtFpqQM\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT5M30S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-12-13T01:27:34Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_xXANWtFpqQM\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FxXANWtFpqQM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling CURACAO Directors Bay 2019 [4K]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xXANWtFpqQM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FxXANWtFpqQM%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Directors Bay 2019 [4K]\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Snorkeling Directors Bay aka Direkteursbaai in Curacao. This snorkel\/dive site had some of the healthiest coral we saw while snorkeling in Curacao. The healthier coral was a bit deeper and on the slope of the wall. It also took a bit more effort to get to by car than the some of the other areas. But it\u2019s a must snorkel spot in Curacao! Video taken October 2019. \ud83d\udccdSee more of our Curacao adventures here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLy2OOGcCjI28ACISzX2brf_TZeM136H3k Thank you for watching! Please * SUBSCRIBE * to see all of our adventures and never miss a video! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sandgravityadventures We appreciate our subscribers and any love and support of our lil channel! \u270c\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc20 EQUIPMENT USED: GoPro Hero7 Black with a Backscatter Flip7 filter and edited in Final Cut Pro X on a MacBook Pro.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Directors Bay, located between the infamous Tugboat wreck and Small Wall, is a historical institution on Curacao Island that&#8217;s a favorite spot for snorkelers, beachcombers, and divers alike.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tidbit on Directors Bay; it was once accessible only to the Dutch Shell Group directors and the Dutch Royal family as their private haunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, the public can now enjoy this exciting spot with its unique marine life, including flounders, sea horses, frogfish, and eels. Also present is several stunning corals and sponges mostly found on an old rotting fence beneath the bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directors Bay also has novel creatures that reside there \u2013 an octopus who actually considers the underwater ruin his private dwelling, and a sea snail named Flamingo Tongue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Snorkeling in Curacao: Santa Martha Baai<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Santa Martha Bay - Mareni Beach 2019 [4K]\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_ufALpKx6un4\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FufALpKx6un4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ufALpKx6un4\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT5M10S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-10-18T03:38:40Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ufALpKx6un4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FufALpKx6un4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Snorkeling CURACAO Santa Martha Bay - Mareni Beach 2019 [4K]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ufALpKx6un4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FufALpKx6un4%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling CURACAO Santa Martha Bay - Mareni Beach 2019 [4K]\" width=\"420\" height=\"216\" title=\"\"><br \/>Ver este v\u00eddeo en YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Snorkeling Santa Martha Bay aka Santa Martha Baai aka Mareni Beach at the abandoned Sunset Waters Resort. Water clarity was not the best here so we didn&#039;t get to explore it as much as we wanted to. Many of the reefs were dying with fishing line wrapped around many of the ones that were still thriving. Video taken in October 2019. \ud83d\udccdSee more of our Curacao adventures here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLy2OOGcCjI28ACISzX2brf_TZeM136H3k Thank you for watching! Please * SUBSCRIBE * to see all of our adventures and never miss a video! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sandgravityadventures We appreciate our subscribers and any love and support of our lil channel! \u270c\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc20 EQUIPMENT USED: GoPro Hero7 Black with a Backscatter Flip7 filter and edited in Final Cut Pro X on a MacBook Pro.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Santa Martha Baai lies close to Soto Village, and it&#8217;s famous for a spectacular view of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has incredible underwater visibility. This is especially so to its left due to the wind and wave action from left to right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Martha Baai or Bay&#8217;s shores are somewhat shallow and calm and are therefore free from boulders or other obstructions. This contributes primarily to its being an ideal snorkeling spot no matter the level of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parrotfish and trunkfish are the sea life you\u2019re likely to see in this snorkeling spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(You might also be interested in reading about the <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/insmoothwaters.com\/grand-cayman-snorkeling\/\">Best Snorkeling Destinations In The Caribbean<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Other Cura\u00e7ao Snorkeling Spots Worthy of Mention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Playa Cas Abao<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playa Lagun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Klein Knip (also known as Little Knip Beach or Playa Kenepa Grandi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playa Grandi (also known as Alice in Wonderland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playa Kaiki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(Looking for more snorkeling destinations near Curacao? Try reading our article on Best Snorkeling Destinations in Aruba)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snorkeling in Curacao: Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That wraps it up. For the most exciting snorkeling experience with excellent depths, amazing underwater life, and interesting shoreline cliff structures marine life, the best snorkeling spots in Curacao listed above have you covered. We hope you find this information helpful in choosing your next snorkeling destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snorkeling is an enjoyable and reasonably easy sport. Easy because with sound equipment and some basic training, anyone, whether a swimmer or non-swimmer, who does it correctly can enjoy it. And besides all the fun, it has various other benefits: It strengthens the muscles, has cardiovascular benefits, and improves joint mobility. 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