Playa Kalki, better known by its dive-site name Alice in Wonderland, sits at Curacao's northwestern tip near Westpunt and is widely regarded as the island's best shore diving and snorkeling site. It's the house reef of Go West Diving, and a $5 facility fee covers use of a lift that moves gear (and people who need it) between the parking lot and the water, plus access to lockers, bathrooms and showers. The reef here starts close to shore and drops into a wall, genuinely excellent for both snorkelers and divers, though the site can get choppy on windier days.
Best time
Calmer in the morning; wind and chop can pick up later in the day at this exposed western point.
Swim safety
Reef wall close to shore suits confident swimmers and snorkelers best; conditions can get choppy, check with the dive shop on windy days.
Parking
On-site paid facility ($5), covers the lift, lockers, and bathroom/shower access.
Shade
Some natural or rentable shade available.
Features
- Curacao's top-rated shore dive/snorkel site
- Reef wall close to shore
- On-site dive shop
- Lift access for gear
Best For
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Experienced swimmers
Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Toilets
- Dive school
- Lift for gear between lot and water
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