Snorkeling is one of my favorite vacation activities. So much so, that when I am planning a getaway, one of my top priorities is that snorkeling is an option! Growing up in Miami, I think I was snorkeling before I was doing multiplication…being out in the water has always been a way of life. While in Curaçao on a complimentary press trip in February, I got to explore Curacao in a totally different way…underwater! I was so inspired by the experience that I began thinking about this 7 Reasons Why You Should Go Snorkeling in Curacao post on the flight home!

7 Reasons Why You Should Go Snorkeling in Curacao

1. You Can Explore Curacao’s Blue Room. 

The first place we snorkeled was in Curacao’s Blue Room, formerly referred to as Boka Fluit (whistle mouth). You can’t really tell that there is a cave from the water, as it’s really almost an underwater cave.

Once you dive down into Curacao’s Blue Room, you’ll pop up on the other side to find that it’s perfectly named: it’s a blue room. The waters are perfectly turquoise and the light reflecting beneath the waters make the walls appear blue as well.

The water is crystal clear, and the bottom is covered in perfectly white sand, which lends to optimum visibility.

You may even see a school of fish!

Snorkeling in Curacao’s Blue Room is an experience unlike any other. You feel completely isolated and disconnected from reality, but of course, in a good way.

It’s just you, the fish and the surreal blue enveloping you…

2. You Can Go Cliff Diving After You Snorkel!

After you’ve exited the Blue Room, climb up on the coral rock and dive into the beautiful blue waters! The heights aren’t high enough to present a danger, and you’ll still get the experience of cliff diving without the risk!

3. The Water in Curacao is Oh So Warm. 

While there are some beautiful snorkeling areas in many parts of the world, Curacao has a steady, year-round temperature in the 80s. That means that the waters are always perfect for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving!

4. You Don’t Have to Worry About Sharks. 

I love snorkeling back home in Florida, but let’s face it, sharks are a real danger. While we haven’t had a shark attack in Miami for as long as I can remember, we know that they’re out there…and they sometimes strike as close as Fort Lauderdale.

Curacao hasn’t had a recorded shark attack as far back as I could find, and from speaking to the locals, it seems the only have the occasional nurse shark, which we all know is harmless.

I can’t tell you how relaxing it was to snorkel without having to look over my shoulder!

5. Tropical Fish Abound in Curacao. 

I love fish. I love going under the water’s surface and submerging myself into their world.

If you stay still long enough, they seem to forget you’re there and swim right around you!

6. You Might See Sea Turtles!

I have always been fascinated with sea turtles. While we have quite a bit here in Miami, and I do see them while fishing in the Florida Keys, I’ve never seen one while snorkeling. As we began making our way back to the boat to end our snorkeling experience with Go West Diving, there was a sea turtle swimming around the marina and he swam right near me!

I was so excited…and SO HAPPY that I’d brought along my Waterproof Case for the trip! {fyi, that’s an affiliate link!}

7. You can Snorkel at Any Beach in Curacao. 

No matter where you go, the waters of Curacao are crystal clear and teaming with sea life. Heading to Curacao and don’t have the funds to book a snorkeling excursion? No problemo!

Bring a snorkeling mask and fins from home – or even just a mask if you’re tight on funds or space in your luggage – and go snorkeling at any beach you wind up on.

Of course there are many more reasons why you should add snorkeling in Curacao to your agenda…can you think of any?

For guided snorkeling and scuba diving excursions, go check out the Go West Diving website, they were kind enough to host me while I was in Curacao!