Tugboat Beach – Caracasbaai

About

Tugboat Beach is a small coastal access point at Caracasbaai beside the well-known shallow Tugboat wreck. The current beach operation offers a beach bar, loungers, snorkel equipment and water activities, while the wreck just offshore is used for snorkeling and diving.

Caracasbaai, Willemstad

Tips

• Swim out to the tugboat wreck – one of the best snorkel spots on the island
• Very calm and protected water
• Popular with local divers in the late afternoon
• Combine with a sunset here for a perfect day
• The wreck is so shallow you can almost touch it while snorkeling
• Go in the morning when the fish are most active
• Free to visit – no fees

Hours

Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

How to get there

Drive east from Willemstad toward Caracasbaai, about 20 min. Turn at the Caracasbaai sign.

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