Turtle Swims in Curacao: 9 Picks, Priced

1.Swimming with Sea Turtles meets Sea turtle beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join guides Patrick and Eddie for a small-group trip from Willemstad to Daaibooi Beach, where wild sea turtles swim in shallow water. Snorkel gear, drinks, transfers, and GoPro photos are included. You will also visit Grote Knip and stop at Landhuis Jan Kok to see free-living flamingos.

“Absolute waste of time. We waited one hour and no one showed up. Very disappointed. Book with caution.”

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

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

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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3.Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $90

Spend about seven hours touring Curaçao by open-air bus with guides such as Marsha, Bob, Lady, or Kurt. Visit Hato Caves, snorkel near sea turtles at Playa Piskado, look for flamingos, then enjoy two hours at Porto Mari Beach. Hotel pickup, water, entrance fees, and guiding are included, but lunch is not.

“Kurt was great along the tour. Very funny and informative. Would book again!! The beaches that he brought us to was amazing and clean. Plenty of water and beer provided by Irie Tours!”

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4.Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

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

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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5.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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6.Swim with Turtles at Turtle Bay, Curacao: Boat, Blue Room Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · from $98

You’ll cruise from Marichi Pier to Playa Piskado for turtle snorkeling, swim toward the partly submerged Blue Room Cave, and relax at Daaibooi Beach. Captain Sam, Paco, or May may lead the boat. Expect a small group, included snorkel gear, drinks for adults, and a very bumpy ride in open water.

“Extreme thrill seekers only and I’m serious! This boat is going to beat the absolute snot out of you and is not for the faint of heart, those with back/neck problems, or people looking for a casual relaxed boat ride. The sea you will go through is Read more”

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7.Curaçao Seabob in Playa Piskado Adventure with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $143

At Playa Piskado, Andy or Elliott from Curaçao Seabob teaches you to handle a Seabob, a small underwater scooter that lets you glide beside sea turtles, fish, coral, and an underwater statue. The private one-hour outing is limited to two or three people and includes one photo and one video.

“AMAZING !!! Elliott gave great instructions and pointed out variety of things in the water . Can’t wait to see the pics and videos . I can’t wait to do it again .”

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8.Curaçao: Waterbike Experience & Swim with Turtles Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $65Best value

At Playa Piskadó, guides Jay, Quincy, and Wently show you how to pedal a stable waterbike along Curaçao’s clear west coast. Expect a small-group outing with coral views, rock formations, turtle sightings near shore, bottled water, life jackets, and free photos. Snorkeling gear is not included.

“Jay and Quincy were fabulous and we would highly recommend this activity to everyone!!! Totally unique and fun...”

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9.Turtle Swim at TurtleBay visit Flamingos & KnipBeach Safari Truck

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · from $82

Head west from Willemstad in an open safari truck, with snorkeling gear, snacks, soda, and alcoholic drinks included. Swim near sea turtles at Turtle Bay, stop at scenic Knip Beach, and look for wild flamingos near a salt lake. Flamingos are not guaranteed, and some trips use a pickup truck or minibus instead of the advertised safari truck.

“It was a small group. First spot with turtles too crowded. Flamingos wasn’t worth the time, could have skipped. Last beach beautiful”

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