Dive-site story
Located directly off the Marie Pampoen coastline in Willemstad, this accessible shore dive steps from the beach into a shallow plateau before descending along a healthy sloping reef wall. Hard corals, barrel sponges, and gorgonian fans blanket the slope, providing reliable shelter for macro critters and reef fish. Tarpon frequently cruise parallel to the breakwater, while southern stingrays forage in the sand flats near the shallows.
Convenient shore access straight off the beach into clear coastal waters
Healthy sloping drop-off decorated with sea fans, brain corals, and massive tube sponges
Frequent encounters with resident morays, scorpionfish, and passing schools of squid
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round, though winds are calmer and waters warmest in late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| TarponMegalops atlanticus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout SeahorseHippocampus reidi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
