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Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters is a beginner-friendly shore reef at LionsDive.
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A shore house reef inside Curacao National Marine Park with easy resort access, a gentle slope, and snorkel-friendly shallows.
About Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters is a shore-access house reef at LionsDive Beach Resort inside Curacao National Marine Park. The reef starts shallow on a gentle slope and opens into a deeper plateau, so beginners and snorkelers can stay comfortable while the outer reef adds more structure. Easy resort-based access, healthy coral, and regular reef fish and rays make it a dependable all-levels dive.
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Research Estimate At Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters?
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Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 36m
Depth Note
The reef starts on a shallow plateau around 8m and slopes into the 12-36m band.
Best Season
Year-round, with clearer water in the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Warm, clear water with a gentle reef slope and steady easterly currents.
Safety & Access At Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use an SMB because of boat traffic, and keep to the shore-diver check-in process.
Access Restrictions
Shore access is limited to paying guests, and shore divers must check in before entering.
Legal Notes
The site is inside the marine park and access is managed through the resort dive operation.
Local Intel For Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as suitable for newer divers on a house reef.
Freediving
The shallow reef can work for confident freedivers in calm conditions, but the site is mainly a scuba and snorkel reef.
Snorkeling
Explicitly described as a good spot for snorkelers.
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Wildlife at Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
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Recent Logged Visits At Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
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Stella Maris / Ocean Encounters Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
onecaribbeanusa.com · Tourism
Tourism overview for the shore-access reef and its marine life.
www.divecuracao.info · Guide
Guide page with depth band, coral nurseries, and reef-current context.
www.oceanencounters.com · Operator
Official shore-dive page for resort access, check-in, and house-reef support.
www.scubadiving.com · Magazine
Curacao-wide diving overview with year-round conditions and clear water context.
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