Blue Bay the Wall - Curaçao Southeast

Dream Maker, for us, is one of those sites that just feels good. It’s right on the point of the main reef, and you start super shallow, sometimes just 3 meters, which is fantastic for a relaxed entry or if you’ve got a confident snorkeler with you. We especially love the maze of crevices and swim-throughs here, perfect for poking around and seeing what’s hiding. You can easily spend an entire dive just exploring the overhangs, watching the resident blacktip and whitetip reef sharks cruise by, or spotting a green or hawksbill turtle resting under a ledge. The real draw, though, is how much there is to see if you take it slow. We’ve found ornate ghost pipefish tucked into the soft corals more than once – a real treat. And the coral diversity is great; you get big stands of staghorn coral, delicate starflower coral, and patches of vibrant fire coral. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, the adorning dwarfgoby and threadfin cardinalfish are always milling about. It’s a site that rewards patience, whether you're into wide-angle shots of the reef sharks or getting up close for a macro of a nudibranch. For divers of most experience levels, it's a calm, captivating dive.

Location
Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.135000, -68.987400
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Spanish Water Inner Bay Park

Best Time to Dive in Curaçao Southeast

The warmest water temperatures in Curaçao Southeast occur in October, averaging 29.7°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.0°C
  • February: 26.6°C
  • March: 26.8°C
  • April: 27.0°C
  • May: 27.6°C
  • June: 28.0°C
  • July: 28.2°C
  • August: 29.0°C
  • September: 29.5°C
  • October: 29.7°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 28.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Curaçao Southeast

Nearest Dive Centres to Blue Bay the Wall

Marine Life in Curaçao Southeast

Home to 322 recorded species including 259 reef fish, 24 hard corals, 7 other, 6 crabs & lobsters, 5 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Blue Bay the Wall

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 22 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories