
Curacao
Historians still contend over which European adventurer first spied the largest island in the former Netherlands Antilles. Some historians claim the honor for Alonzo de Ojeda; other historians champion Amerigo Vespucci. Little does it matter; today's travelers are content to bask beneath sunny skies cooled by the trade winds. Lying some 40 miles off Venezuela, Curaçao boasts a landscape that is dramatic, stark, and volcanic. In contrast, Willemstad, the capital, seems a cozy Dutch haven with its neat row houses. And while those gabled and tiled roofs illustrate the island's heritage, the bright, pastel houses speak pure Caribbean. Islanders themselves reflect this same colorful contrast: over 50 different nationalities have come to call Curaçao their home.
Points of Interest
- Willemstad
- Fort Amsterdam
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
- National Park
- Hato Caves
- Ostrich Farm
- Snorkeling
- Beaches
Willemstad Trolley Train Historic Tour
- Willemstad
- Fort Amsterdam
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
All aboard! The trolley train meanders through colorful Willemstad, passing the cultural and historic highlights that make Willemstad one of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean.
Easy Activity
$44.95
Scenic Drive, Distillery & Aloe Vera Farm
- Willemstad
Make the most of your time in Curacao with a delightful 2.5-hour tour that takes in the best scenic highlights and includes visits to three iconic venues. Enjoy a panoramic drive through Willemstad then tour the island's Blue Curacao liqueur distillery, an aloe vera plantation and Chichi's Workshop for artisan crafts.
Moderate Activity
$49.95
West Side Scenic Drive & Beach Break
- Willemstad
Grab your bathing suit and get ready for fun in the sun on one of Curaçao's premier beaches.
Moderate Activity
$49.95
Curacao Highlights & Beach Break
- Willemstad
Discover the culture and history of the Dutch Caribbean on a comprehensive driving tour that winds through the old city of Curacao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at the Blue Curacao Liqueur Factory, then continue to the island's east side to enjoy several hours on a top-rated beach.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$49.95
Capital Highlights by Electric Bike
- Willemstad
Bike with pedal assistance through streets in Punda, Scharloo & Pietermaai that would otherwise be left unexplored.
Strenuous Activity
$54.95
Hato Caves & Willemstad Walking Tour
- Fort Amsterdam
- Willemstad
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
- Hato Caves
First, explore the underground depths of Hato Caves, then travel to Curaçao's lively downtown center for a guided city walk that features Fort Amsterdam and the Queen Emma Bridge.
Moderate Activity
$59.95
National Park, Museum & Scenic Country Drive
- Willemstad
- National Park
Celebrate Curaçao's natural beauty on a guided tour through its volcanic west coast. Visit an old labor house and museum, Boka Tabla National Park, Knip Beach, and the salt flats, home to pink flamingos.
Easy Activity
$59.95
Local Connections: Ostrich Farm, Workshop & Scenic Drive with Local Artist
- Willemstad
- Ostrich Farm
Experience a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the unique and amazing ostrich. A safari truck takes you through the corrals where you can touch and feed these giant birds.
Easy Activity
$59.95
Seaworld Explorer Semi-Sub & Scenic Drive
- Willemstad
Experience Curaçao by land and sea! Take a semi-submarine cruise for up-close views of the Caribbean Sea. Then, enjoy a highlights driving tour, including a tasting at the famed Blue Curaçao distillery.
Easy Activity
$64.95
Best of Curacao: Hato Caves, Willemstad & Curacao Museum
- Willemstad
- Hato Caves
A comprehensive tour of Curaçao takes you from city sights to countryside landscapes. Visit the Curaçao Museum, Hato Caves and Chobolobo, where the original Curaçao liqueur is distilled.
Moderate Activity
$69.95
Curacao Beach Tropical Express
- Snorkeling
Arrive at the beach in style, when you ride the colorful, hand-painted tropical bus to the pristine west coast of the island. Relax on a white-sand beach under the cooling shade of a lush palm, swim in the crystalline waters and discover the Technicolor marine life over a coral reef.
Moderate Activity
$69.95
Sunken Tugboat & Underwater Marine Park Snorkel
- Willemstad
- Snorkeling
Take a dive and go snorkeling at the Sunken Tugboat. Encrusted with corals and surrounded by an abundance of fish, it's the best-known dive site on the island. Later, take a narrated scenic boat ride along Curaçao's Gold Coast.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$74.95
Historical City, Hato Cave & Beach
- Willemstad
- Hato Caves
- Beaches
Take off on an adventure that offers a little bit of everything you're looking for on vacation-a sightseeing tour through historical Willemstad, a walk inside the magnificent Caves of Hato and free time to make a splash in the waters off one of Curacao's most beautiful and natural beaches.
Moderate Activity
$79.95
Curacao Cocktails with Amazing Views
- Willemstad
Enjoy an afternoon or evening out on the town as you explore Curacao amid its lively and colorful sights and sounds. Your friendly host will take you to three unique local bars for a signature drink, two cocktails and a glass of beer or wine.
Easy Activity
$79.95
Hato Caves & Mambo Beach
Two premier local attractions plus a comprehensive tour of Willemstad offer a fun-filled adventure with something for everyone. Explore the dramatic grottos, imposing stalactites and stalagmites, and underground waterfalls at the Hato Caves. Then enjoy 1.5 hours at sunny Mambo Beach and the adjacent shopping and restaurant district.
Moderate Activity
$79.95
Hato Caves, Willemstad, Museum & Ship Lunch Break
- Willemstad
- Fort Amsterdam
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
- Hato Caves
This ultimate tour of Curaçao takes you to a multitude of cultural, historic and scenic highlights, including the Hato Caves, colorful Willemstad and Fort Amsterdam. Lunch back on the ship.
Moderate Activity
$84.95
Made in Curacao
- Willemstad
Curacao's most unique homegrown products await your discovery on a three-hour adventure. Explore the iconic Blue Curacao distillery and sample the signature liqueur, then stop at an aloe vera plantation to uncover the healing properties of this centuries-old plant.
Moderate Activity
$84.95
A Taste of Curacao
- Willemstad
This colorful tour starts with a smooth ride in a comfortable air-condition bus, along the Renaissance Hotel, Rif fort and Queen Emma floating Bridge followed by spectacular view while crossing the Queen Juliana Bridge.
Moderate Activity
$89.95
Ultimate Island, Beach & Turtle Snorkel with Lunch
- Snorkeling
Explore Curacao by land and sea with an exciting excursion that combines sightseeing, a leisurely hike, photo stops and the chance to snorkel with the wild sea turtles in Fisherman's Bay. You'll travel past historical plantation houses, beaches, national parks and stop at the salt flats to see wild flamingos.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$109.95
Dolphin Encounter
- Willemstad
Shake "fins" with a dolphin at the Curaçao Dolphin Academy. A trainer will introduce you to these friendly mammals; then, you'll interact with your playful new friends. No swimming required.
Easy Activity
$179.95
Mini-4x4 Adventure & Beach Break
- Beaches
Explore the wild side of Curaçao on a caravan style off-road adventure. Traverse the island's untamed landscapes on an automatic buggy ride. Stop for photographs and see the blowhole at Watamula, located at the edge of the sea. Refresh at the end of the day with a refreshing dip at Cabana Beach.
Moderate Activity
$219.95
Dolphin Swim
- Willemstad
At this unforgettable opportunity to swim with dolphins in a natural lagoon, you'll experience an up-close-and-personal dolphin encounter when you get in the water with these fine "flippered" friends.
Moderate Activity
$309.95