Curacao: Private Beach Hopping & Snorkeling Tour with Pickup

Summary

Swim with turtles snorkel clear waters and jump cliffs in Curacao

You’ll swim with wild sea turtles at Playa Lagun, snorkel through crystal waters at Kenepa Beach, and unwind at Cas Abao — all with a local guide who knows Curacao inside out. Hotel pickup is included so you can focus on the beaches instead of directions. Expect laughter, salty hair, and those small moments that stick with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to see a sea turtle gliding right past my knees at Playa Lagun — honestly, I froze for a second, then just laughed underwater (which is not as graceful as it sounds). Our guide, Miguel, had already told us to keep an eye out for them, but it still caught me off guard. He’s lived here his whole life and seemed to know every rock and little cove by heart. The salt air mixed with sunscreen and something sweet from a beach shack nearby — maybe coconut? — stuck in my nose all morning.

We’d started the day getting picked up at our hotel, which was a relief because I’m hopeless with directions. Driving across Curacao felt like flipping through someone’s sun-bleached photo album: bright houses, goats wandering along the road, and those bursts of turquoise water you see in travel magazines (except real). At Kenepa Beach, the water was so clear I could see my own shadow on the sand below. There were kids jumping off the cliffs — one of them waved before taking the leap. I almost tried it myself but chickened out last minute. Maybe next time.

Miguel let us choose our stops since it’s a private beach hopping tour. We ended up at Cas Abao Beach for snorkeling — lots of tiny fish darting around coral that looked almost painted on. The sun got pretty fierce by midday; I remember lying back on the sand just listening to people chatting in Dutch and Papiamentu, gulls squabbling overhead. There was this moment where everything slowed down — no rush to move on, just salt on my skin and nowhere else to be.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Curacao beach hopping and snorkeling

• Swim with wild sea turtles
• Visit Kenepa Beach
• Swim and snorkel at Cas Abao Beach
• Explore another Curacao beach
• Visit cliff jumping beach
• Swim and snorkel at Playa Lagun
• Visit additional Curacao beach

Top questions

How long is the private beach hopping tour in Curacao?

The tour lasts a full day and covers several beaches around Curacao.

Are snorkeling equipment and hotel pickup included?

Yes, both snorkeling gear and hotel pickup/drop-off are included.

Which beaches do we visit during this tour?

The main stops are Playa Lagun, Kenepa Beach, and Cas Abao Beach.

Is this tour suitable for families or cruise ship passengers?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and cruise passengers can join by providing ship details when booking.

Can we customize which beaches we visit?

Yes, since it’s a private tour you can choose or combine activities based on your group’s preference.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere on Curacao, bottled water to keep you cool between swims, use of snorkeling equipment (so no need to pack your own), all local taxes covered up front, plus a friendly local driver-guide who’ll help plan your route or suggest favorite spots if you’re not sure where to start.