Beach Days in Curacao: 7 on the Shortlist

1.All West Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend about seven hours touring Curaçao’s west coast with guides such as Bob, Tammy, Marsha, or Sylvian. Visit Shete Boka National Park, Grote Knip, Cas Abao, and Playa Piskado, with time to swim, snorkel, spot turtles and flamingos, and hear about Curaçao’s history and daily life. Pickup and onboard drinks are included.

“Tour was extremely informative and hit a lot of great beaches and other sites along the western side of the island. It was tough to get a lot of time in each place but on a tight schedule it works as well as it can. Bobs tips at each location were really helpful to have the best time at each place without some of the “unknowns” like food lines, keeping your stuff handy, rental chairs, etc. Definitely family friendly. My kids loved it. Bring snacks as the tour is long and food isn’t always accessible.”

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2.Beach Hopping Curacao; UTV/Buggy All Inclusive Semi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · from $155

Ride with a guide such as Erwin, Disney, or Karina to Curaçao’s west-coast beaches. Expect a guide-driven UTV, snorkeling gear, drinks, local lunch, and stops that may include Porto Mari, Daaibooi, Kokomo, and a flamingo viewpoint. This is a relaxed sightseeing ride, not a self-drive buggy tour.

“This tour was so much fun! Our guide, Karina, was friendly and knowledgeable about the island. She took us to some wonderful beach snorkeling sites and stopped at the flamingo sighting! We had a great time riding in the UTV with her as our driver. We got to spend the day with another delightful family and had a delicious lunch getting to know one another. Great day!”

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3.Island Treasures: Caves, Turtles and Turquoise Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · from $85

Travel Curaçao’s western coast with a local guide such as Anita or Ruth. Visit the hot, bat-filled Hato Caves, snorkel near wild turtles at Playa Piskado, pause for flamingos, then spend two hours at Playa Kalki with turquoise water, beach access, and optional lunch.

“We went to a different beach because the original beach is very smelly and has it a lot of dead fish. We were very happy that we did not go to the beach! We did see turtles! The cave was my favorite other than the amazing pool by the second beach that we went to. It overlooked the ocean and was just gorgeous. Our tour guide was AMAZING and had lots of history to share including her own family experiences here on the island. Great Great Grandma was a slave here. Just a phenomenal guide!”

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4.The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $155

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring Curaçao with a private driver-guide such as Juan, Ray, Shu, or Lee. Shape the day around beaches, snorkeling, caves, flamingos, cliff views, or local food. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and snorkeling gear are included, with time to swim at your own pace.

“Do it. But do a little research beforehand about what you want to see - you can go just about anywhere.”

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5.Beach Trip Along The West Coast Of Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $131

Spend about eight hours aboard BlueFinn’s 75-foot catamaran, sailing from Mood Beach to two quiet West Coast beaches. Swim, snorkel, and relax while the crew serves grilled meats, salads, and an open bar from midday. Captain Christian and First Officer Justin have helped make past trips especially memorable.

“It was the perfect way to spend the day. 😀 Do yourself a favor, and book this activity. The entire staff was so much fun, professional, and good energy. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a good time.”

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6.5 Hours ATV mini Jeep style Beach Hopping Tour in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 41 reviews · from $125

Drive a small Jeep-style ATV around Curacao with a guide, stopping for flamingos, beaches, snorkeling, cliff jumping, Mambo Beach, and Willemstad. Guides such as Richard, Kevin, and Mariana have led tours, but vehicles are compact and open to sun, heat, road traffic, and dust. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and realistic expectations.

“Initially it was difficult to find the tour. It was not labeled well. The pictures make the jeep look a little spacier than it is. If you do not have short legs, you will not be comfortable in the back. If you do have short legs, you may still not be. The tour guide was great. She was Very attentive and knowledgeable. The views were beautiful and stops were ok. The pre packed snacks were a little sketchy. Quite a bit of rocks on the beaches, so bring water shoes. Would I do this ride again? I probably would not, but it was an experience. Water was foggy with sea…”

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7.Curaçao ATV Westpoint beach hopping & off-road adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Take a 3-hour guided ATV ride from Playa Forti through Curaçao’s cactus country and rough west-coast trails. You’ll visit Grote Knip, Watamula Hole, Boka Tabla, and turtle-filled Playa Grandi. Guide Wentzy adds island history along the way. Helmets and bottled water are included, but pickup is not.

“It was dark but adventurous and beautiful, a definite must do while in curacao. There were other options and I'm certainly glad l chose this particular option.”

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