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“We did a drift dive to Director’s Bay with Duikcentrum van de Ven. Absolutely beautiful, lots of different coral and around 70 reef squids!”
Fons, Richard and Daisy
Duikersgids · Barracuda Point · September 11, 2021
Barracuda Point, locally known as Punt’i Piku, is a lesser-known dive site on Curaçao's southeast coast. Located opposite the channel between Barbara Beach and Spanish Water, it offers a very different underwater experience from many of the island's shore dives.
This guided drift dive takes you from Barracuda Point to Director’s Bay. You follow a broad, shallow plateau with extensive coral fields and abundant tropical marine life.
By moving with the current instead of swimming back along the same route, the dive can last around 80 to 100 minutes, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the reef.
Well prepared for Barracuda Point. Before this longer drift dive, we first make a check dive at Caracasbaai or Tugboat. This allows us to assess your comfort, skills and air consumption before we start the Barracuda Point dive together.
The check dive is required and is not included in the price of the Barracuda Point guided dive.
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Barracuda Point is known for its broad, shallow plateau, extensive coral fields and varied marine life.
During the drift dive, we follow the current from Barracuda Point toward Director’s Bay.
A long guided drift dive from Barracuda Point to Director’s Bay, with an experienced instructor and a maximum of four divers per instructor.
Drift dive from Barracuda Point to Director’s Bay.
An experienced instructor guides the drift dive and adapts the pace to the conditions and the group. Each instructor takes a maximum of four divers.
With around 80 to 100 minutes underwater, this is a longer guided dive with plenty of time to explore the coral fields and marine life along the route.
Please note: a check dive is required beforehand. It is not included in the price below.
1 dive including full scuba gear
$150 • XCG 260 p.p.
1 dive with your own scuba gear
$140 • XCG 240 p.p.
Barracuda Point features a broad, relatively shallow underwater plateau with extensive coral fields. During the dive, we drift with the current toward Director’s Bay.
The average depth is around 5 metres (16 ft). The shallow profile helps make the longer dive time possible and gives you plenty of time to explore the reef and its marine life.
A long drift dive. Moving with the current allows for a long, relaxed dive across the extensive coral fields.
Barracuda Point combines a broad, shallow plateau, extensive coral fields and a natural drift toward Director’s Bay.
Instead of swimming back against the current, you move with it. This makes the dive comfortable and leaves more time to explore the reef and marine life.
The site is also well suited to wide-angle photography and to experienced divers who enjoy a longer, relaxed dive over an extensive reef.
Everything you need for a well-organized and professionally guided Barracuda Point drift dive.
We allow plenty of time for preparation so you can start this longer drift dive well prepared and relaxed.
At our dive center, we check your scuba gear together and go over the plan for the Barracuda Point drift dive.
We discuss the route, current, average depth, dive signals and the key points for the drift dive.
From the dive center, we drive to Barracuda Point and prepare for the shore entry.
We dive from Barracuda Point toward Director’s Bay, following the current across extensive coral fields and looking for marine life along the way.
After the dive, we return to the dive center, where there is time to talk about the dive, have coffee, tea or water, and update your digital logbook.
Dive time: around 80 to 100 minutes, depending on conditions, air consumption, your experience and the pace of the drift dive.
A glimpse of the coral, tropical marine life and underwater scenery at Barracuda Point.
A second SSI instructor joins specifically with a camera, while the instructor guiding your dive remains with the group and stays focused on guidance and safety.
Advance reservation required: subject to the availability of an additional instructor.
A guided dive should feel relaxed. That is why we deliberately work with small groups and personal guidance.
One Barracuda Point experience, together with reviews from other certified divers who have dived with us in Curaçao.
“We did a drift dive to Director’s Bay with Duikcentrum van de Ven. Absolutely beautiful, lots of different coral and around 70 reef squids!”
Fons, Richard and Daisy
Duikersgids · Barracuda Point · September 11, 2021
“They take their time, give you personal attention and make sure you get the most out of your dive. Great attention to safety and excellent knowledge of the dive sites. In one word: amazing!”
Bram Westerlaken
“I did three guided dives with Gerard and saw three fantastic sites. Gerard showed me something new and beautiful every time. He is a very friendly and calm instructor.”
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Find answers to common questions about Barracuda Point, the drift dive, the required check dive and practical arrangements.
Barracuda Point, locally known as Punt’i Piku, is a distinctive dive site on Curaçao's southeast coast.
The guided dive follows a broad, shallow plateau with extensive coral fields and abundant marine life toward Director’s Bay.
You may see extensive coral fields, tropical reef fish, sponges and other marine life.
What you see varies from dive to dive and depends on the conditions that day.
This dive uses the natural current to move from Barracuda Point toward Director’s Bay.
This allows us to cover a longer stretch of reef without having to swim back against the current.
Yes. A valid Open Water certification or equivalent is required for this guided dive.
The complete activity takes approximately 4 hours, including preparation, transport and the dive.
Dive time is approximately 80 to 100 minutes, depending on conditions and air consumption.
The average depth on this guided dive is around 5 metres (16 ft).
The exact depth may vary depending on the route and conditions that day.
Yes. A check dive is required before your Barracuda Point guided dive.
The check dive is not included in the price of the Barracuda Point guided dive.
During the check dive, we assess your comfort, diving skills, experience and air consumption.
This is important because the Barracuda Point drift dive lasts approximately 80 to 100 minutes.
The check dive usually takes place at Tugboat or Caracasbaai.
The exact location is chosen based on the conditions and the diver’s experience and circumstances.
You start at our dive center in Jan Thiel: Caracasbaaiweg 360.
From the dive center, we drive together to Barracuda Point.
Yes. You can book the guided dive with full scuba gear included.
Yes. Certified divers may bring their own underwater camera or GoPro on the Barracuda Point dive.
Make sure using your camera does not interfere with the dive and that you continue to pay attention to your buoyancy, buddy and surroundings.
Yes. With our Photo & Video Service an additional instructor joins the dive with a professional camera.
This allows your own instructor to remain fully focused on your guidance and safety.
The service must be reserved in advance because an additional instructor is scheduled specifically for your dive.
For the Barracuda Point guided dive, the special price is $59 / XCG 100 per dive.
Yes. Before diving, you complete the mandatory medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to one or more questions, a physician’s clearance may be required before you are allowed to dive.
Because we deliberately work with small groups and schedule an experienced instructor in advance, we recommend booking your Barracuda Point dive as early as possible.
This gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date.
The dive goes ahead when conditions are safe and suitable.
Our instructors assess the conditions and may adjust the route or dive site when necessary.
After your final dive, we require a minimum no-fly interval of 24 hours.
Explore the extensive coral fields and tropical marine life on a long, relaxed drift dive from Barracuda Point to Director’s Bay.
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