Tug Boat

One of Curaçao's best-known snorkelling spots is located at Caracasbaai. Here you will find Tug Boat, often called Tugboat Beach, where a small sunken tugboat lies on the seabed. The wreck has since grown into an artificial reef that is home to all kinds of fish and other marine life. That makes this spot especially interesting for anyone who loves exploring the underwater world.

A shipwreck full of marine life

The tugboat lies at a depth of about five metres, not far from the shore. Because it lies relatively shallow, in favourable conditions you can also see the wreck while snorkelling from the water surface.

The wreck, overgrown with coral and sponges, provides shelter for various species of tropical fish. You can see reef fish, among others, moving between the metal parts. With a bit of luck you may also encounter other marine animals, but which animals you see differs from visit to visit.

The wreck has become a fragile habitat. Therefore, do not touch the structure or the coral, and keep a sufficient distance from sharp or damaged parts.

Snorkelling from Tugboat Beach

The beach at Tug Boat is small and has a rocky bottom. From the shore you can enter the water and swim to the snorkelling location. Conditions can change, so it is important to take current, visibility and any boat traffic into account.

At Tugboat Beach there is a beach bar and you can make use of sun loungers. Snorkelling and diving activities are also offered. If you do not have your own snorkelling gear, you can ask about the options for renting equipment.

More to do at Tugboat Beach

In addition to snorkelling, creative activities are also offered at this location, including painting driftwood souvenirs. This allows you to combine a visit to the wreck with a relaxed afternoon by the sea.

By rental car to Tug Boat

From Willemstad, follow the Caracasbaaiweg towards Jan Thiel. Then drive past the area around Fort Beekenburg to Tugboat Beach. The last roads can be unpaved and uneven.

You can park here and then walk to the beach. If you like, combine Tug Boat with Director's Bay or a visit to Fort Beekenburg. For snorkelling enthusiasts, this is one of the most recognisable underwater locations in Curaçao.