Curacao: Saturday Night Karaoke & Bar Hops with Local Drinks

Summary

Curacao nightlife tour with karaoke, beach bars, and local flavors

You’ll jump straight into Curacao’s nightlife with drinks on the bus, happy hour at Janthiel Beach, karaoke at Tap Maar Club (don’t skip the stew beef), and dancing at Mambo Beach under neon lights. Includes hotel pickup so you can let loose—and maybe even surprise yourself by singing along.

What’s the experience like?

Honestly, I almost missed the bus because I couldn’t find my other sandal—classic. But somehow that set the tone for the night: a little messy, a lot of fun. The driver just grinned when I jogged up (sandal in hand), handed me a plastic cup of rum punch, and said, “Welcome to Saturday.” I didn’t know anyone yet but by the time we rolled into Janthiel Beach for happy hour, everyone was talking like old friends. The air smelled like salt and sunscreen and something fried drifting from a nearby shack. Our guide—Ramon—kept cracking jokes about Dutch tourists trying to salsa.

The main keyword here is “Curacao Saturday Night Fever Karaoke & Bar Hops,” but honestly it felt less like a tour and more like being out with locals who actually want you around. At Tap Maar Club (which apparently has been there since ‘84), we squeezed into a booth under these old beer signs. Karaoke started up—someone did “Dancing Queen” in Papiamentu and the whole place lost it. I tried to order “Pan ku Karni stoba” in my best accent; Li behind the bar laughed so hard she nearly dropped my beer. The bread was soft, stew beef rich and peppery—I still think about that sauce.

By the time we reached Mambo Beach, my voice was mostly gone from singing along (badly) on the bus. There were locals dancing barefoot in the sand, music thumping out over the water, neon lights flickering off people’s sunglasses. I got talked into trying a “Cherry on a Blue Lagoon”—it’s sweet and blue and tastes like summer if summer had a color. We all stood around watching waves crash under club lights until someone realized it was way past midnight… then nobody really cared what time it was anymore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening bar and beach tour

• Start at Janthiel Beach happy hour
• Enjoy DJs and live banda music
• Visit Tap Maar Club for karaoke
• Try local bread with stew beef
• End at Mambo Beach with drinks
• Have a Cherry on a Blue Lagoon cocktail

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Curacao nightlife tour?

Yes, complimentary pickup from Willemstad area hotels is included.

How many bars or clubs do we visit during the tour?

The tour includes three stops at popular bars and clubs across Curacao.

What drinks are included on this Curacao bar hop?

You get complimentary rum punch on the bus plus shots (beer, cocktail or non-alcoholic) at two bars.

Is karaoke available on this Curacao nightlife experience?

Yes, karaoke takes place at Tap Maar Club during the second stop of the tour.

Are there any local foods to try during this tour?

You can try "Pan ku Karni stoba," which is bread with stew beef—a local favorite—at Tap Maar Club.

Where does the Curacao Saturday Night Fever tour start?

The evening kicks off at Janthiel Beach for happy hour before moving to other venues.

Is public transportation available near the meeting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby if needed.

Are there any health restrictions for joining this nightlife tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your night includes hotel pickup from Willemstad area hotels, three lively stops at top Curacao bars and clubs, shots (beer, cocktail or non-alcoholic) at two venues, welcome rum punch on board the bus—and plenty of music and laughs along the way before heading back late.