Curacao Sunset Cruise: Catamaran, Open Bar & Spanish Water Bay

Summary

Curacao evenings glow on Spanish Water Bay as the catamaran drifts past Table Mountain and city lights with open bar and snacks

You’ll feel Curacao’s evening come alive as you sail past Spanish Water Bay’s mansions and Table Mountain on a relaxed sunset cruise. Enjoy an open bar and local snacks while your guide shares stories and points out landmarks. If conditions are right, catch Willemstad glowing from St. Anna Bay before heading back under a sky that feels bigger than you remembered.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever try to balance a tiny plate of snacks while the wind keeps flipping your napkin?” That’s how we started, laughing at ourselves as the catamaran pulled away from the dock near Spanish Water Bay. The light was already going all golden-orange, and our guide — I think his name was Jairo — waved us over to try something called ‘pastechi’ from the finger food tray. I probably got more crumbs on my shirt than in my mouth, but whatever. There was this salty tang in the air, and you could smell sunscreen and maybe someone’s cologne mixing with it. Not fancy, just real.

The boat moved slow at first, gliding by these wild-looking mansions tucked behind palm trees. Jairo pointed out Table Mountain in the distance (it really does look flat up top — he joked it’s where they play dominoes). We sipped cold drinks from the open bar — rum punch for me, soda for my friend who doesn’t drink — and watched pelicans dive after fish. I didn’t expect how quiet it would get out there except for laughter and that soft slap of water against the hull. At some point I just leaned back and let myself drift a little too, you know?

Later we headed toward St. Anna Bay. If the sea’s calm enough (it was for us), you get this view of Willemstad from way out on the water — all those pastel buildings looking kind of dreamy in the last sunlight. Someone started playing music quietly on their phone; not loud enough to bother anyone, just enough to make it feel like a party you stumbled into by accident. There’s something about sharing that moment with strangers who suddenly feel less like strangers… I still think about that view sometimes when I’m stuck in traffic back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset cruise with drinks and views

• Board luxurious catamaran
• Sail through Spanish Water Bay
• Enjoy open bar and finger food
• View mansions and Table Mountain
• Sail to open sea for sunset
• Navigate towards St. Anna Bay
• Experience Willemstad harbor by sea

Top questions

How long is the Curacao sunset cruise?

The sunset cruise lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Is hotel pickup included for this sunset catamaran tour?

Pickup is available at selected accommodations and the cruise terminal for USD 15 per person roundtrip.

What drinks are included in the open bar?

The open bar includes alcoholic beverages as well as soda/pop.

Are snacks or food provided during the cruise?

Yes, finger foods and snacks are included during the cruise.

Is this Curacao sunset cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the catamaran is wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join this sunset cruise?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller onboard.

Does this tour visit St. Anna Bay every time?

The route toward St. Anna Bay depends on weather and sea conditions; it's included if possible.

Where does the Curacao sunset cruise depart from?

The cruise departs from Spanish Water Bay in Curacao.

What’s included

Your evening includes an open bar with both alcoholic drinks and sodas, plenty of finger food snacks to graze on as you sail past Spanish Water Bay landmarks like Table Mountain, plus restroom access onboard for comfort throughout. Pickup is available at selected hotels or the cruise terminal for an extra fee if you want everything sorted ahead of time.