Sweet Alice
Sweet Alice at Playa Forti
Playa Forti is situated at the far northwest end of Curacao, in the fishing village of Westpunt.
This scenic location, especially known for its incredible sunsets, is worth checking out. The dive site is known as “Sweet Alice”, located roughly 35 feet below the beautiful surrounding cliffs and just a short swim out from the beach at Playa Forti.
Park in the lot at the top of the cliffs and then take the stairs down to the water.
Dive or Snorkel Tip: The volcanic black sand can get very hot, so don’t forget your booties. Enter at the beach and swim straight out to the drop-off, about 150 yards from shore. It is recommended to do a surface swim to conserve air for your dive and for the return trip.
What to look for at Sweet Alice
Due to a good bit of boat traffic and mostly a sandy bottom, this is not a great snorkeling location. The reef starts at around 30 feet of depth and drops gradually to approximately 120 feet.
Dive Site Recommendations
- Dive Type: Shore
- Snorkel Site: Yes
- Experience Level: Open Water (Min)
- Depth: 0 -120ft (0 – 36m)
Special Notes
Due to recreational & commercial boat traffic, an inflated surface marker buoy is mandatory when shore diving. Consult a recommended Curaçao Dive Operator for additional details & recommendations.
Both directions are good, depending on the current. The currents are unpredictable but generally light. The fringing reef here is in good condition – you will find Sea Whips, Sea Rods, Cup Corals and wonderful Plate Corals growing along the gentle wall. Look for plenty of Morays, Spotted Drums, Hamlets and of course, Sea Turtles!
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