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Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)

Vaersenbaai, or Kokomo as most divers know it, is one of those Curaçao shore dives that just keeps giving. The easy entry from the beach means you can gear up at your own pace, then it’s a short kick out to the buoy line. Descend there and you'll find the bottom littered with old car wrecks, a surprisingly atmospheric scene. It’s not just a pile of metal though; these wrecks are absolutely buzzing with life. We've spent ages poking around the rusting chassis, finding everything from sharpnose puffers tucked into crevices to schools of snapper schooling overhead. Keep an eye out for the goldspot gobies, they're always a delight to watch. The reef slopes down to about 19 meters, so it’s a great spot for newer divers, but even experienced folks will find plenty to explore. We’d suggest going in the morning before the beach gets too busy; it’s just a bit more serene down there. Visibility averages around 23 meters, making for some excellent photo opportunities among the submerged vehicles.