Snorkeling Trips in Curacao, 11 Ways

1.Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75Our pick

Ride from Willemstad to Curaçao’s west coast with a local guide such as Naomi, Anita, or Ruth. Snorkel near sea turtles at Playa Grandi, swim at Kenepa Grandi, and stop to look for flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok. Masks, vests, water, and hotel or cruise-port pickup are included. This is a land tour by bus, not a boat trip.

“This was a combination of land tour of Curacao with a couple of beach visits one of which featured seeing various sea turtles. The guide Anita was engaging and quite knowledgeable of Aruba and history with many meaningful personal insights. She also provided background of the sights so necessary to appreciate what you were seeing! We found it was education which was so easy to take in on the whole. Nadine was the Co-Host and driver for this excursion and added to the whole experience. Both seemed to be very invested that you could appreciate Curacao's rich history and natural wonders!”

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2.Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend about four hours exploring Curaçao with guides Patrick and Sexy Eddie, or another assigned local team. Swim with sea turtles directly from the beach, with a life jacket, snorkel gear, drinks, and free GoPro photos included. The outing also includes a scenic beach stop and a short visit to see flamingos.

“Best turtle snorkel I’ve ever done. Tons of fish and several beautiful turtles. Highly recommend and will be back!”

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3.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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4.Snorkel and Beach Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $108

Ride an open-top 4x4 from Willemstad to Shete Boka, Playa Piskado, Grote Knip, and Cas Abao. You’ll snorkel with provided gear, often near sea turtles, and hear island stories from guides such as George, Mike, Alan, and Terrence. Hotel and port pickup are included, with optional lunch at Cas Abao.

“Our guide Terrance was very knowledgeable about the island. We had the best time with him. Loved the open air truck that we took to the park. Great day of snorkeling. I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $90

Cruise Spanish Water Bay to Caracas Bay for a half-day of snorkeling, a sunken tugboat, BBQ lunch, tropical drinks, music, and time to lounge. Irie Tours provides masks and onboard restrooms, with pickup from selected hotels and the cruise terminal for $15. Expect a relaxed outing for up to 50 people.

“I had some a great time. Everyone was friendly, drinks and food was good. Music was great. It was so much fun.”

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6.3H or 4H | Private Boat Trip | Swim, Board or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews

Join Bettina and Marc of Trip and Treat VIP Boat Tours for a private 21-foot boat trip from Kima Kalki Marina. Build your outing around snorkeling, swimming, sightseeing, or board sports such as wakeboarding and knee boarding. The Tugboat Wreck, Spanish Waters, Fort Beekenburg, and Santa Barbara Beach are possible stops, depending on your plans and sea conditions.

“Mark and Betina made the trip super fun for the whole family! Touring the Spanish waters, zupp boarding, and swimming. Couldn't ask for a better experience.”

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7.Snorkel Hopping Full Day Trip with F&B

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $120

Set sail from MOOD Beach in Curaçao at 10:00 a.m. with BlueFinn Charters for about five hours of snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and open-sea views. You’ll visit an overgrown sailboat wreck, the famous Tugboat, and the shallow waters of Caracas Bay. Dolphins are possible, but never guaranteed.

“The tugboat wreck was great! The lunch, drinks and crew made for a great day. The dolphin encounter was rough, unfortunately. A very neat idea, but super difficult in choppy water with too many other people and being required to hold on to a line that was too short for all the guests.”

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8.Snorkel Shore Trip with Scubaçao “East Point”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours snorkeling Curaçao’s Caracasbay peninsula with Scubaçao. Guides such as Ivanna, Emma, Juan, Quincy, and Jillian lead small groups to the Tugboat wreck and Director’s Bay, with equipment, transport, local stories, and a light picnic included. Expect rocky entries, a bumpy ride, and plenty of fish and coral.

“We had a prearranged meeting spot and time and it was easy to find and they were on time and very nice. When we got to their building they took the time to explain and get everything we needed and all the other staff was friendly and helpful. They took us to the sunken ship location first and there was an underwater photographer there who offered her services while we snorkeled. After we snorkeled there for a while we went to the 2nd location. Each location offered a variety of underwater life. They were both incredible!! When we were done snorkeling we went to a small beach and they had…”

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9.Curacao Snorkel Tour by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $220

Ride a two-person Seadoo GTI Jet Ski or custom aquaboat from Caracas Bay, following guides such as Chris or Lisandro along Curacao’s southern coast. You’ll visit Tafelberg lagoon, pause at the beach, and snorkel above a tugboat wreck where morays, lobster, scorpionfish, and colorful fish gather. Expect open-water riding, safety gear, drinks, and about three hours on the water.

“Our best excursion in years. We snorkeled over a shipwreck surrounded by colorful fish and toured an amazing cove filled with mansions and yachts by jet ski. It was a blast.”

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10.Snorkel Tour in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $90

Spend about three hours snorkeling from Curaçao’s southern beaches with a private guide and a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Esme, Dennis, Cas, Maurice, and Bob take you to two or more shore sites, point out fish and coral, and may add a fort stop. Equipment and water are included. Pickup costs extra.

“Family had a wonderful time with Bob! Would recommend to anyone wanting to snorkel in Curacao! Free pics and videos sent to you after excursion!”

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11.UTV Buggy and Snorkeling Tour in Willemstad Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Drive a two-person UTV from Sint Michiel across Curaçao’s dusty Hato plain, past wind turbines and a flamingo spot, to Kueba di Indjan, Boka Patrick, and Kokomo Beach. Guides such as Mario add local context and keep the pace lively. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and clothes you do not mind covering in dust or mud.

“Mario was awesome! Definitely recommend!! The ride itself was fun and the views are breathe taking!!”

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