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…On e Water

Boating & Sailing
Enjoy the opportunity to set sail in the warm Caribbean
waters surrounding Curaçao. Many companies offer
complete packages. How about a sunset trip? Or a full day
at sea to Klein Curaçao? Visitors are sure to feel pampered
with on board barbecue lunches, the wind blowing
through their hair, and beautiful views of Curaçao.

Water Sports
Windsurfing on Curaçao is windsurfing as it was meant
to be…on a clear blue sea! Kiteboarding or kitesurfing is
the fastest-growing and most exciting water sport in the …Under Water
world. It’s a mix of windsurfing, wakeboarding, surfing
and parasailing. It’s also an extreme sport, so it is
important to get an introductory course before going Top Destination for Divers
solo. Funsport Curaçao provides lessons, from beginner Diving in Curaçao is easy. From shore diving to
to advanced, in a fun and safe way. Instructors are scheduled boat dives around the island, divers can’t stop
certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization talking about Curaçao’s underwater beauty. Near the
with standards recognized worldwide. Curaçao has diving spot “Lost Anchor,” at a depth of approximately
several professional organizations offering great kayaking 20 meters, you’ll find and old anchor, surrounded by
tours. Each one provides a wide choice in variety – the elkhorns, pavonas and fan corals in shallow water. e
Spanish Water with its many inlets, sea grass snorkel Mushroom Forrest and e Superior Producer are
spots, even full day or sunrise/ sunset trips along among Curaçao’s top dive sites.
Curaçao’s coastline.
A Selection of ree Premier Diving Areas
Curaçao is surrounded by fantastic dive regions,
though the most popular sites are located on the
south-west side of the island. ese stretch from the
West Point to the lighthouse on Cape St. Marie,
known as Banda Abao. e central region of Curaçao’s
diving area covers the strip between Bull’s Bay and
Bapork Kibra. e Curaçao Underwater Park is located
between the Sunscape Curaçao Resort and the East
Point.

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