What level of diving experience is required for Cornelius Bay?

Cornelius Bay is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Cornelius Bay?

At Cornelius Bay, divers commonly encounter: sea turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks, moray eels, lobsters.

Where is Cornelius Bay located?

Cornelius Bay is located in Curacao, in the Curacao region (coordinates: 12.0837, -68.8931).

Cornelius Bay Diving - Curacao, Curacao

Cornelius Bay is a beginner-friendly shore dive in Curaçao. This sheltered bay offers calm, clear waters with a gently sloping reef ideal for relaxed diving. The reef features diverse Caribbean coral formations with sea fans, brain corals, and colorful sponges providing habitat for parrotfish, angelfish, and schools of Creole wrasses. The sandy patches between coral heads host garden eels and flatfish, while cleaning stations attract larger fish for grooming. Cornelius Bay's protected setting and easy conditions make it a popular choice for training dives and a comfortable reef exploration for divers of all levels.