Sight guide · Curaçao
Visiting Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
A small sunken tugboat lies upright in about five metres of water near the Caracas Bay pier, covered with corals and fish.
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Quick answer
Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay is an experience in Jan Thiel, Curaçao. Allow 1–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Jan Thiel
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- active, nature, outdoors and off the beaten path
- Best months
- March–May
About Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
A small sunken tugboat lies upright in about five metres of water near the Caracas Bay pier, covered with corals and fish. It is reachable from shore and shallow enough for snorkellers, as well as being one of the island's best-known easy dives.
Tip: Go on a calm morning and with a dive or snorkel guide if you are unsure of the entry; the wreck is a short swim along the shore.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Jan Thiel, resort bay, beach club and villas on the southeast coast near Spanish Water.
Best time to visit Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Curaçao has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Handelskade and Queen Emma Bridge.
- No. 12 of the 14 sights in our Curaçao things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Curaçao.
If you like Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
- Christoffel National Park — Westpunt and Banda Abou, Half a day
- Shete Boka National Park — Westpunt and Banda Abou, 1–2 hours
- Playa Piskadó — Westpunt and Banda Abou, 2–3 hours
- Landhuis Chobolobo — Salinja, 45 minutes–1.5 hours
Staying near Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay
Stay in Jan Thiel ($$$) to walk here: resort bay, beach club and villas on the southeast coast near Spanish Water. All areas to stay in Curaçao.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay?
Plan 1–2 hours.
+Is Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay?
March–May for the most comfortable weather. Go on a calm morning and with a dive or snorkel guide if you are unsure of the entry; the wreck is a short swim along the shore.
+Do I need to book Tugboat wreck at Caracas Bay in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.