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Exclusive Curaçao Reef Scuba Dive: Mushroom Forest & Tugboat

Dive two of Curaçao's legendary sites — the eerie Mushroom Forest of sponge-draped coral pillars and the famous Tugboat wreck — with a private dive master on a small, expert-led boat for a truly world-class dive experience.

What to expect

The Mushroom Forest is one of Curaçao's most surreal dives: enormous star coral heads rising from the sandy bottom like alien monoliths, draped in orange sponges and circled by schools of creole wrasse. The Tugboat wreck nearby sits at a shallow 18 feet, encrusted with coral and alive with moray eels, spotted drums, and sergeant majors — perfect for both experienced and newly certified divers. Visibility regularly exceeds 100 feet. Surface for a cold Curaçao beer and a debrief with your dive master.

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Unique Diving Curaçao
USD 85–110 per person for a 2-tank dive; private guide from USD 150–180 per person
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Good to know

Bring your dive certification card. Trips depart from Caracasbaai or Jan Thiel — approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the cruise pier. Two-tank dives run 4–5 hours total; check your all-aboard time. Book at least 2 weeks in advance for private guide availability.

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