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nake Bay - Just down the road from Boca Sami is Snake Bay. T he Crash - If you are really interested in finding the remains
of the old airplane that crashed here, it is best to take a guide
S This dive give you the opportunity to explore the reef further along. An old piece of a wing and a few other parts can still be rec-
ognized if you know what to look for, but most parts are now just
South. Directions: Due West of Willemstad, travel 2.4 km West on coral covered bits of metal. Just off to the left of Curaçao Marriott
Weg Naar Bullenbaai. Turn left to head to the Village of Boca Sami. Beach Resort and Parasasa Beach, debris from The Crash is scat-
When you reach the water, turn left and travel for about 1 km. tered between large sandy areas.

S ponge Forest - Colorful sponges adorn the sides of the sloping
wall allowing some great wide-angle photo opportunities.

S uperior Producer - The wreck of the Superior Producer has V aersen Bay - Vaersen Bay is also associated with the site
been gathering coral since 1977, in about 25-35 meters (80- known as Car Wrecks. The beach here is small and rustic. In
110 feet) of depth. It’s a worthwhile and relatively easy wreck dive, the three times we have been here, we’ve had the beach to our-
when the conditions are right. Directions: Found on the coastal selves! It is a good dive and worth the trip. Directions: Due West
highway of Pater Euwensweg in Otrobanda, just 1.1 km West of the of Willemstad, travel 4.9 km West on Weg Naar Bullenbaai.
inlet to the harbor area of Willemstad.