Dive-site story
Double Reef features an inner reef system separated from a deeper outer drop-off by a wide sand channel. Divers navigate across the sandy plateau to explore the steeper outer reef wall, where large gorgonian sea fans, encrusting sponges, and healthy hard coral formations flourish.
Two parallel reef systems separated by an expansive sandy valley
Frequent encounters with spotted eagle rays cruising the sand flat
Steep outer reef slope draped in deep-water gorgonians and tube sponges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Curaçao offers favorable diving conditions year-round, with the calmest seas typically occurring from late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow garden eelHeteroconger luteolus | Common |
Marine forecast
