Stella Maris (Ocean Encounters House Reef)

Curaçao Curaçao National Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

all levels

House reef with coral nurseries and a steep drop-off.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located just off the beach at LionsDive Beach Resort. It’s a fascinating dive with a rich history, having been created as an artificial reef using a sunken freighter that ended up deeper than initially planned – approximately 150 meters (450 feet). Upon entering, divers will find a shallow plateau to their right, characterized by a diverse range of both soft and hard corals. This plateau is also the site where the Coral Restoration Foundation established its initial coral nurseries. You’ll discover several restored Elkhorn and Staghorn corals thriving in the sandy areas and along the wave breakers. The dive continues with a gradual drop-off beginning at 8 meters (25 feet), which then transitions into a steep slope extending well beyond 50 meters (180 feet).

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

coral reefwall divewreckturtleshore divecoral restoration

Marine Life

Elkhorn coralStaghorn coralParrotfishAngelfishMoray eelTrumpetfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow plateau for beginners, steep drop-off for advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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