Car Pile (The Dive Bus House Reef)

Curaçao Curaçao National Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Unique artificial reef made from sunken cars and a barge.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique experience centered around the "Car Pile," a sunken barge from the 1950s that was intentionally sunk in the early 1970s to create an artificial reef. The vehicles, now fully integrated into the reef structure, provide a fascinating underwater landscape. Expect to see moral eels navigating through car headlamps and the opportunity to take a reflection picture in the chrome bumpers. The dive begins at approximately 13 meters / 45 feet and becomes increasingly interesting as you descend. A long safety stop is easily achievable on the shallow reef surrounding the site. Access is via an easy, sandy entry point from The Dive Bus house reef, located near Pierbaai. Visibility will vary but offers a compelling dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefshore divebeginner friendlymacro photographywide angleartificial reef

Marine Life

moray eeltrumpetfishparrotfishfrench angelfishsergeant majorbarracudabrain coralgorgonian sea fanssponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Easy shore entry and shallow reef for beginners, with depth to 30m for more advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthsharp edges
Current Strength:

Mild

No reviews (yet)

Be the first to review

Current site
Nearby sites

Nearby Dive Sites

Explore other dive sites in the area