Tugboat and Reef Snorkel

Sunken Tugboat and Reef Snorkel in Curacao Fort Beekenburg
Price: $80.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Water/Beach, Active
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided A beverage and a snack is included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing your swimsuit under comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes. A towel, sunscreen (biodegradable preferred), and sunglasses are also suggested. As the beaches are rocky, closed heel fins will be provided. Guests can also bring water shoes to protect their feet.
Restrictions All participants must be able to swim and must be a minimum of 6 years old. A waiver must be signed to participate.

Tugboat and Reef Snorkel

See the sights of Curacao by land, and then snorkel over a reef and then a sunken tugboat on this sightseeing and snorkeling combo tour!

After being picked up at the pier, you will visit the East of Curacao, which is Curacao's most residential area. After showing you the historical city of Willemstad, you will depart for a beautiful nearby bay with calm water and great snorkeling opportunities. A shallow terrace runs between 15 and 25 feet (4.5 and 7.5 meters) deep with healthy coral, diverse fish, and even some well-camouflaged seahorses. The reef area is the perfect nursery for small colorful fish that call it home. After drying off and re-hydrating with complimentary juice and water, you will head toward a historic site: Fort Beekenburg, originally built to protect Caracasbaai from pirates and enemy nations. The trail offers a good view of Barbara Beach across the expansive harbor of Spanish Water.

Next on your Curacao tour, go snorkeling over a picturesque sunken tugboat in calm and protected waters. The fully intact 30-foot wreck sits upright in 20 feet of water; the wheelhouse is only five feet beneath the surface. After three decades below the waves, the skeletal hull is totally encrusted with coral and Christmas tree worms. The area is also teeming with tropical fish, all amenable to being photographed. After drying off and heading back to shore, you will be dropped off at the ship.