Curaçao island tour with snorkeling and turtle swimming

Flamingos, sea turtles and the island's wildest coastline in one morning

A guided island tour from Curaçao hotels and cruise ships that combines sightseeing stops with snorkeling among sea turtles. The route covers the Flamingo area, Shete Boka National Park's dramatic ocean cliffs, a snorkel session with turtles you can photograph, and Kenepa Beach for swimming and rest. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with soft drinks, water, banana cake and the operator's house-made rum punch. The tour runs 5.5 hours and operates in English and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Curacao island highlights tour

• Pick up from hotel or ship
• Visit flamingo area
• Explore Shete Boka National Park
• Swim with sea turtles
• Relax at Kenepa Beach
• Visit Blue Curacao factory or Netto Bar

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Shete Boka National Park Entry included 30m
2. Kenepa Beach Entry included 50m

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
• soft drinks and bottled water.
• banana cake.
• house-made rum punch.
• snorkeling with sea turtles.
• entry to Shete Boka National Park.
• time to swim at Kenepa Beach.
• visit to either the Blue Curaçao factory or Netto Bar.

Times

• Every day 09:00 09:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 7

Live guide English and German

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Curacao Dreams Travel B.V.

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The experience

You get picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and head straight to the Flamingo area to see the birds in their natural habitat. From there the route moves to Shete Boka National Park, where the island's wild ocean side opens up: dramatic rock formations and rough water that show you a completely different Curaçao from the calm bays. This is the sightseeing half of the day, and it sets up what comes next.

The snorkeling stop puts you in the water with sea turtles. You bring your own camera or phone to capture them, and the guide handles the logistics so you focus on what's in front of you. After the turtles, Kenepa Beach is where you swim and rest: the operator calls it the most beautiful public beach on the island, and it gives you time to dry off and settle before the final stop.

The last stop is either the Blue Curaçao liqueur factory (closed weekends) or Netto Bar, where you can taste the operator's own green rum recipe. Soft drinks, bottled water, banana cake and the house rum punch are included throughout the day, so you're not hunting for lunch or paying separately for refreshments. The guide speaks English and German, and children from age 4 are welcome.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

Yes. Cruise passengers can book this tour. At checkout you'll provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the operator can time the return to the dock.

What happens during the snorkeling part with the turtles?

You enter the water with the guide and swim among sea turtles in their natural habitat. You can photograph or film them, and the guide stays with the group to point them out and keep everyone safe in the water.

Is Kenepa Beach a swimming beach or just for looking?

Kenepa Beach is a full swimming beach where you get time to swim, relax and dry off after the snorkeling stop. It's part of the tour itinerary, not a quick photo stop.

What's included in the drinks and food?

The tour includes soft drinks (cola and sprite), bottled water, banana cake and the operator's house-made rum punch. Lunch is not included, but the refreshments and snacks carry you through the 5.5-hour day.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The snorkeling stop is guided, so beginners are welcome. The guide manages the group and the pace in the water.

What's the difference between the Blue Curaçao factory and Netto Bar stops?

The final stop is either the Blue Curaçao liqueur factory, where you taste the official liqueur, or Netto Bar, where you sample the operator's own green rum recipe. The factory is closed on weekends, so weekend tours end at Netto Bar instead.