Mushroom Forest

With a name like Mushroom Forest, I'm sure you can imagine what to expect. This boat dive transports you to an extraordinary location. To say that this dive is one of the greatest, most unusual underwater sites you'll see in any place in the world is an understatement.

When you dive underwater in the Mushroom Forest, you'll be faced with an exotic scene that stretches as far as the eye can see. The amazing view of blooming mushrooms will be enhanced by the excellent visibility, modest depth, and warm water. The coral formations around here are distinctive and resemble mushrooms, yet they come in a variety of hues and attract a variety of fish species.

Try to count the number of different varieties of coral you may observe on this dive. Some of the more easily recognizable growths are boulder coral, staghorn coral, soft sponge corals, and whip corals. Reef fish abound, as do turtles and moray eels that hide in cracks and crevices in the intricate coral reef formations.

• Location: inside the Santa Cruz Plantation, is one of the most famous places for Scuba Diving in Curacao.