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🌎  Curaçao 🇨🇼

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📍  Tugboat Beach

✈️  Hato International Airport (CUR)

🚗  20.7 KM

⏱️  35 minutes

Tugboat Beach, near Caracasbaai in Curaçao, is renowned for its shallow, accessible tugboat wreck, perfect for both snorkeling and diving. Reaching the beach is straightforward, typically by car with parking available, or as part of organized excursions. While snorkeling the wreck can be enjoyed independently, divers (especially novices) often benefit from guided trips offered by local dive shops. Curaçao's tropical climate means the site is generally accessible year-round, though the drier season (February-June) often provides the calmest waters. Expect costs primarily for gear rental (approx. $20-30) or guided dive tours (ranging from $50-100+), as beach access itself is often free or part of a minimal entrance fee to nearby facilities. A typical visit for snorkeling might last 1-3 hours, while a diving excursion could take a half-day. This site boasts abundant marine life around the wreck, making it a vibrant underwater experience suitable for all skill levels.