Klein Curacao Day Trip: Catamaran, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch

Catamaran to Klein Curacao: Snorkel with Sea Turtles & Walk the Lighthouse

You board a catamaran in the morning with breakfast and an open bar, spend the day on an uninhabited island snorkeling with sea turtles and exploring a lighthouse and shipwreck, and return with a BBQ lunch included. Hotel pickup is available for a small extra fee, and all snorkel equipment comes with the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Klein Curacao island adventure

• Travel by catamaran to island
• Walk along white sandy beach
• Swim in crystal-clear water
• Snorkel with sea turtles
• Optionally visit lighthouse and shipwreck
• Relax in the shade
• Enjoy breakfast and open bar
• Have a delicious BBQ lunch
• Return to main island

The experience

So you're telling me the boat leaves at what time exactly, and yeah, that's the thing nobody mentions until you're already booked. Klein Curacao sits about 8 miles off the main island, and the catamaran gets you there in around 1.5 hours, which sounds longer than it feels because the boat actually moves. Irie Tours runs the operation, and they've got the stable catamarans dialed in for speed without making you grip the rails the whole way. Breakfast is waiting when you board, and the open bar starts right then too, so by the time you're pulling up to that white sand beach, you've already settled in.

The island itself is uninhabited, which means no vendors, no noise, no infrastructure. Just the beach, the water, and whatever you decide to do with your day. Most people head straight for the snorkel gear (included, masks and all) and get in the water looking for sea turtles, which show up regularly enough that you're not just hoping. The lighthouse is on the other side if you want to walk it, and there's a shipwreck over there too, but honestly, a lot of people just find a beach chair in the shade, order another drink from the open bar, and call it a win. The water is clear enough that you can see down without trying, and if you're lucky, dolphins pass through, not guaranteed, but it happens.

Around midday the crew fires up the BBQ lunch, which is the kind of thing that tastes better when you're on an island with no other options. You eat, you swim again, you maybe walk to the lighthouse if you've got the energy, and then the boat heads back to the main island. Hotel pickup is available for USD 15 per person roundtrip if you arrange it in advance: saves you figuring out how to get to the dock on your own. The whole day runs long enough to feel like a real escape but short enough that you're back before dinner.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup (if arranged), breakfast on board, an open bar throughout the day, snorkel equipment with masks and instructions, beach chairs, a BBQ lunch, and restroom facilities on the catamaran. The boat departs from the main island and returns the same day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Klein CuracaoGuide in English, Spanish or Dutch · 08:00

Klein Curacao AdventureGuide in English, Spanish or Dutch · 08:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Irie Tours

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a full island day without arranging your own boat, snorkel gear, or meals: the catamaran schedule and all-inclusive setup mean you show up and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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.

How long is the boat ride to Klein Curacao?

Around 1.5 hours each way on a stable catamaran.

What's included in the day trip?

Breakfast, open bar, snorkel equipment with masks, beach chairs, BBQ lunch, and restroom access on board.

Will I definitely see sea turtles?

Sea turtles are common in the snorkeling area, though sightings are not guaranteed. Dolphins occasionally pass through as well.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, the minimum age is 6 years. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Can I get hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup at selected hotels is available for USD 15 per person roundtrip. Contact the operator to arrange.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

Snorkeling is optional. You can spend the day on the beach, walk to the lighthouse and shipwreck, or relax in the shade.

Is this trip suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. It is otherwise suitable for all fitness levels.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Snorkel equipment and beach chairs are provided.