Elvin's Plane Wreck
Fascinating airplane wreck dive with vibrant corals and marine life.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is a fascinating wreck – the Fokker Fairchild 27, an aircraft that once served as an island hopper between the ABC Islands. It was donated to All West Apartments 7 Diving and Go West Diving in 2006 and now serves as a unique attraction on Curacao’s west end. The plane rests on a sandy seabed, surrounded by vibrant hard coral formations. Divers frequently encounter turtles, ocean triggerfish, lobsters, porcupinefish, nurse sharks, and green moray eels. A large school of ‘bogas’ (likely referring to small reef fish) is also regularly observed in the area. This offers a diverse underwater experience for certified divers.
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Maximum depth of 30 meters requires more than basic certification and good buoyancy control around the wreck.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
