Snorkeling in Curacao: Sunken Shipwreck & RIB Boat

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · NL +1

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A sunken tugboat sits at 15 feet with coral grown thick and fish everywhere.

This snorkeling tour in Curacao combines sightseeing and underwater exploration aboard a fast RIB powerboat. You visit Punda's historic waterfront, snorkel a sunken tugboat shipwreck where coral has established and fish are abundant, and cruise through Spanish Water to see luxury homes and the Sandals resort. The RIB boat delivers speed and adrenaline — the operator describes it as a rollercoaster experience, not a leisurely float. A professional guide in English, Spanish or Dutch shares history and facts about the island; snorkel equipment, beer, soda and bottled water are included.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel and sightseeing tour in Curacao

Visit Handelskade in city center
See Queen Emma and Queen Juliana bridges
Take pictures and hear local history
Snorkel at sunken tugboat shipwreck
Cruise through Spanish Water area
Learn about multi-million dollar homes

The Experience

The tour starts at Punda, the city center of Curacao, where the Handelskade waterfront and the Queen Emma floating bridge dominate the view. Your guide will explain the history and point out the Queen Juliana Bridge towering above. If the bridge opens, the boat can enter the harbor — a moment that depends on timing but happens often enough that the crew watches for it. The RIB powerboat itself is the first sensation: it is built for speed, and the ride feels like a rollercoaster or horseback riding, according to the operator. This is not a gentle cruise.

The main event is the snorkel stop at a sunken tugboat shipwreck lying at 15 feet. Coral has grown over the wreck and fish are plentiful there; the drop-off beyond it is steep and dramatic. You enter the water with full snorkel gear provided, and the site is described as the best snorkel spot in Curacao. The crew stays professional and attentive throughout, and the whole experience lasts about two and a half hours from start to finish.

After snorkeling, the boat cruises through Spanish Water, a neighborhood of multi-million-dollar homes and the recently opened Sandals Royal Resort. The guide shares the area's history — it was named after the Spanish conquerors and once held military importance — and points out the homes of the wealthy. Beer, soda and bottled water are available throughout the tour to drink while you move between stops.

What’s included

Snorkel equipment.
beer, soda and bottled water.
a professional guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
stops at Punda's historic waterfront, the sunken tugboat shipwreck and Spanish Water.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Powerboat Caribbean

Is this one for you?The RIB powerboat is fast and built for adrenaline — if you want a gentle snorkel float, look elsewhere. Book this one if you want speed and thrill mixed with the snorkel stop and don't mind the ride being the main event itself.