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The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
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1. PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR Best way to get to know Curacao!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Your group will be accompanied by a friendly local guide, who will take you to the most amazing spots. Stops mentioned above are an indication off all the unique experiences Curaçao has to offer. Because each trip is completely tailored, you decide the route and the duration of every stop. Options; Beach hopping, Swimming, Snorkeling, also with sea Turtles, Christoffel- and Shete Boka National park, Flamingo sighting, Piggy Beach, visiting old Plantation houses, Colonial monuments & architecture, Souvenir shopping, Blue curaçao tasting, Ostrich farm, Cavers and Blow Hole. You name it and we will add it to your customised Tour. Pretty much a complete Private Tour with a Customised itinerary according to your preferences so you can explore the island by way of activities you want to do and sights you want to see. Our Tours are ideal for everyone; Families, couples and groups of all ages.
Inclusions: Transportation , Customised Island Tour, Private Local Guide, Bottled water, Use of Snorkeling gear & Towels, Hotel or Cruise Pick-up / Drop-off, Local Taxes, Fuel Surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By E6048DXsabined
Nicole is a great host! She can tell you everything about Curacao. We went to swim with the turtles, we saw the flamingos, had a relaxing time on the beautiful beach and a lunch with a great view!!
2. Rent a Guide in Willemstad - Customize your Private Tour
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Experience a unique excursion by renting a guide and vehicle for the day and create a tour to your own! The rental will be for up to 7 hours and does not include entrance fees or food and beverage. Snorkel masks will be provided for at no additional cost and fins can be provided if shoe sizes are known in advance. Renting a guide allows you flexibility, exclusivity and full freedom on what you like to do and see. Some of the amazing sights you can enjoy include several stunning beaches, a tour of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shete Boka island, and the Salt Lakes of Jan Kok. Pick up and drop off is included from your hotel in Curacao.
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees/admission ticket, National park fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Cruisinbob
This was my third time with this company, since my family was with me we booked a private tour to specific spots. Super easy communication and payment, our wonderful driver "Patricia" was waiting when our ship arrived. Great day in seeing so many spots, beaches, turtle swimming, cliff jumping and on and on. Did not waste time and were taken to a wonderful place on the beach fro lunch. excellent reputable and reasonable out. .
3. PRIVATE BEACH-HOP TOUR Most relaxed Tour on Curacao!
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Your group will be accompanied by a friendly local guide, who will take you to the most amazing spots. During your Private Trip we will provide a customised Relaxed Beach Hopping Tour based on all your needs and interests. Each trip is completely tailored to your choice of beaches; * Playa Kalki * Playa Piskado * Playa Grandi * Playa Forti * Playa Kenepa Grandi * Playa Kenepa Chiki * Playa Jeremi * Playa Lagun * Boca Santa Cruz * Cas Abao * Playa PortoMari * Daaibooi Beach You name it and we will add it to your customised itinerary. Our Tours is ideal for everyone; Families, couples and groups of all ages. For the best relaxation it is recommended to choose max 3 beaches and stay there for about an hour. We will also make a lunch stop.
Inclusions: Transportation , Private Local Guide, Bottled water , Hotel or Cruise Pick up / drop-off, Snorkeling gear & Towels, Local taxes, Fuel Surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By bunnyhatgis
I visited Curacao for a day as part of my Southern Caribbean Cruise with Norwegian Epic in December 2019. I had originally planned to rent a car and explore independently but eventually decided on a private tour instead. And I am very happy to have done so! Nicole was our guide and she was just great! I exchanged a number of emails with her before the trip and she carefully listened to our preferences and put together a perfect itinerary for the day. We had two great snorkelling stops, chances to spot wildlife from flamingos to pigs to iguanas, delicious (vegetarian) lunch with a view and opportunities to experience some of the more remote corners of the island. As requested, Nicole took us back to Willemstad for some exploration by foot in good time before it was time to return to the ship. Nicole even added a shopping centre to the itinerary for some emergency shopping after I managed to break my flip-flops during the trip. All through the day, Nicole was very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and it was a great pleasure to talk to her. I would highly recommend Samurai Curacao for day trips in Curacao. Read more about the excursion (and the cruise!) on my blog Hopping Around the Globe in Style.
4. Curacao Private Tour and Activity Experience (4 up to 15 people)
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Choose your own adventure on this fully-customizable tour of Curacao. Beginning with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, meet your private guide and discuss what you’d like to do for the day. Whether your group wants to focus on art and architecture, history, natural landmarks, or beaches and snorkeling, you have a wide range of activities to choose from. Your guide is also happy to suggest an itinerary. Visit amazing spots around the island, driving not only in the city but also on off-road routes so that you get to see the amazing treasures of Curacao. Whether you want an island tour, beach hopping, nature tours or even visiting caves, this tour is for you! A combination of several activities is also possible! This tour is custom made depending on the preference of your group.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Private customized tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions:
Reviewed By sazizizi992
Wow! I felt like I saw most of the island in one day! I started with a 5:30 AM hotel pickup to hike Christoffelberg, and then we visited Shete Boka park. We stopped at multiple beaches, saw sea turtles and flamingos, and drove through downtown Willemstad. Ray was great, and as an island native, he was able to explain much about the history and culture of the island. He was very accommodating and professional, willing to stop for pictures, allow as much time at stops as desired, and overall very pleasant company. I was glad I did this tour in the beginning of my trip, because he provided food recommendations as well as suggestions for other tours and things to do on the island. We even stopped to get coconuts at the end of the tour, and I was back at the hotel by mid-afternoon. You will miss out if you don't do this tour.
5. Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
A must do combination tour of the famous Hato Caves and beaches in one tour! Highlights: - Hato Caves, explore the caves with a 1 hour guided tour. - Playa Piskado, always wanted to swim with sea turtles? Now you have to chance to swim and snorkel with these amazing sea animals. - Playa Porto Mari, this beach is has been declared one of the most beautiful beaches of Curacao. Time to relax, swim and snorkel.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Beer, Entrance fee, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Lunch, Beach chairs
Reviewed By oburgos267
Take this tour if want to enjoy the beach, snorkeling, swimming, nature, history...if you don't care about any of that, then don't go. I'll recommend to take a little bluetooth speaker if you want to hang out the beach instead of the catamaran. There was No entertainment on the island, it was very relaxing. We fell in Love with Curaçao, but our trip to Klein was the " cherry on top". Disclaimer: this review is based on my husband & I experience. 1st: the bus was on time 2nd: everything was organized before getting on the catamaran. 3rd: the crew was so nice, Juice, Flavio and the captain, I think his name was Tariq,I forgot his name. 4th: if you don't know how to swim you'll have to get on a "dinghy" to go on shore. 5th: wear some good beach shoes/flip-flops to walk around. 6th: Please put on sunscreen! , Don't forget your waterproof camera or cover for your cellphone. We had our own snorkeling equipment, but if you don't have any they'll have some too. They'll provide a small breakfast, lunch and Drinksss!! I don't recommend having a big breakfast incase you'll get sea sick. The ride there could be a lil rough,but nothing crazy, We were standing all the way there. But I think it's better if you'll sit because I've the catamaran is moving it's hard to walk around.Coming back it was so Relaxing..we sailed! Other than that, overall is a nice experience, I will definitely will do it again, once I'll learn how to swim so I'll be able to swim with the the turtles. Again Don't forget to wear sunscreen! *** The crew does a good job so try to bring some cash with you for the tip***
6. Snorkel with Sea Turtles - The Best way to spend a day in Curacao!
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Our aim is to professionally accommodate our guests, go the extra mile and be the highlight when visiting Curaçao. Just bring your camera, swimwear and vacation mood and we will take care of all the rest during your Tour with us. Let us take you on a unique Tour snorkeling with Turtles. Grab this chance to experience these beautiful creatures up-close. And after enjoying the sea turtles, we will take you for a quick stop at the Flamingo Sanctuary, where you can admire these Pink Beauties in their natural habitat. Tour start time 9:00am or 2:00pm Turtle beach is a regular beach where you can simply enjoy yourself. Participants are not obliged to swim with turtles. There is a pier where you can see the turtles swim beneath you. So entering the water is not a must.
Inclusions: Transportation, Friendly Local Guide accompanying you along the trip , Usage of Snorkling gear & Towels , Bottled water, Hotel or Cruise Pick up / drop-off , Fuel Surcharge , Local Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By E6048DXsabined
Nicole is a great host! She can tell you everything about Curacao. We went to swim with the turtles, we saw the flamingos, had a relaxing time on the beautiful beach and a lunch with a great view!!
7. 2 Tank guided shore dive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Every morning we go out on a 2 tank dive trips by car and we dive more or less all dive sites that are reached from shore. The lovely wreck of the Tugboat, abounded corals at Directors Bay, the almost alien environment of the Carpile or would you like to join on a full day trip towards the West side of the island? You name it, we can take you there. Expect to see stunning coral reefs with a large variety of reef fish, turtles, lobsters, rays and other creatures. All the trips are with small groups with lots of personal attention so you will not be bored and will become more experienced and will have more confidence in the thing we love: diving on Curacao!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Round-trip private transfer, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Photos and videos from your dive made with our GoPro
Exclusions: Gear rental
Reviewed By 94jellieb
Feel very save here, perfect expirience. Maurice & Dennis did a perfect and professional job. Thanks Guys!
8. The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Visit amazing spots around the island, driving not only in the city but also on off-road routes so that you get to see the amazing treasures of Curacao. Whether you want an island tour, beach hopping, nature tours or even visiting caves, this tour is for you! A combination of several activities is also possible! This tour is custom made depending on the preference of your group.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, Local taxes, Private customized tour, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By sazizizi992
Wow! I felt like I saw most of the island in one day! I started with a 5:30 AM hotel pickup to hike Christoffelberg, and then we visited Shete Boka park. We stopped at multiple beaches, saw sea turtles and flamingos, and drove through downtown Willemstad. Ray was great, and as an island native, he was able to explain much about the history and culture of the island. He was very accommodating and professional, willing to stop for pictures, allow as much time at stops as desired, and overall very pleasant company. I was glad I did this tour in the beginning of my trip, because he provided food recommendations as well as suggestions for other tours and things to do on the island. We even stopped to get coconuts at the end of the tour, and I was back at the hotel by mid-afternoon. You will miss out if you don't do this tour.
9. Perfect Day Tour - Small Group!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
Perfect Day Tour - OUR BEST TOUR. • Pick up from the hotel/ship. First stop will be the Flamingo area. There after we will visit the Shete Boka National Park. At the next stop, we are going to snorkel with the turtles. You can take picture and/or film them. To relax after the snorkeling, we lie down on the most beautiful public beach on the island, Kenepa beach. The last stop of the tour will be either the liqueur factory (Blue Curacao) or the Netto Bar (self-made green rum) Included: soft drinks/bottle of water, cake and Sevi’s famous Rumpunch (own recipe) Visit our two websites!!!! Curaçao Dreams Travel
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Bottled water, Free sea turtles picture GoPro 8, Rum punch (selfmade), Soft drinks ( Cola, Sprite ), Banana cake from our neighbor!
Exclusions: Entrance National Park
Reviewed By Offspring_girl
We did the flamingo-snorkel-and beach tour a couple of days ago and we were totally satisfied. The guides, Sevi, Patrick and Eddy made sure everyone is having a great time! Snorkeling with turtles was a huge dream of ours and it was awesome! There were so many turtles and Patrick took beautiful underwater photos of the animals. The guides were helping us after the tour, too. Traveling these corona days are not always easy, but they helped us with some useful information.
10. The Curacao Full Day Private Tour Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 117 reviews
All tours are custom made depending on the preference of each group. From island tour, beach hopping to nature tours or even visiting caves and lots more. A combination of these is also possible. So just let us know your lifestyle and we will create a tailored tour to your specific preferences. Visit amazing spots around the island with your own private tour, not just the typical island and city tour but, also on off-road routes so that you get to see the amazing treasures of Curacao. Whether you want an island tour, beach hopping, nature tours or even visiting caves, this tour is for you! A combination of several activities is also possible! This tour is custom made depending on the preference of your group.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Private customized tour, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By jonihires
Based on the Trip Advisor reviews, I contacted Around Curacao to set up a private tour for our party of 8 adults for the day our cruise was in port. Andy and his staff were so wonderful with all the details of our booking and the communication with me before our cruise. I had detailed instructions as to where we would meet our guide, Lypson. He was waiting for us when we arrived and that begin an amazing 6-hour tour of the beautiful island of Curacao. We swam with sea turtles, saw beautiful beaches, discovered the rich history of the island and enjoyed visiting with Lypson...who also sang for us! It was a great tour and something we would have never been able to get on a ship excursion. I highly recommend Around Curacao. Enjoy your tour and thank you, Lypson, for a great day! Your friends from Texas!
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