Klein Curaçao: Full Day Boat Trip with Beach House & Lunch

Summary

Swim turquoise waters explore shipwrecks relax in shaded comfort

You’ll board a boat from Curaçao for a laid-back day trip to Klein Curaçao, where you’ll have access to an exclusive beach house with shade, showers, and cold drinks. Swim or snorkel in crystal-clear water, explore shipwrecks and an old lighthouse with a free walking guidebook, then dig into a fresh buffet lunch before relaxing again—leaving you with that rare sense of calm only empty islands seem to give.

What’s the experience like?

“If you spot a turtle before breakfast, it’s good luck,” our captain said with a grin as we left Curaçao behind. I wasn’t sure if he was joking, but I kept my eyes peeled anyway — the sea was so clear it felt like we were floating above blue glass. The boat ride out to Klein Curaçao took about two hours, and honestly, I didn’t mind the time. There was coffee brewing below deck and the salty wind made everyone’s hair wild. Some folks napped, others just watched the horizon get emptier and emptier until finally that tiny sliver of white sand showed up. It looked unreal from a distance.

Stepping onto Klein Curaçao felt like landing somewhere nobody had been in ages — except for our guide Maritza, who seemed to know every shell and every story about the place. She pointed out the old pink lighthouse right away (“It’s not haunted… probably,” she laughed), and handed us a little booklet with walking routes for exploring shipwrecks or turtle beach if we wanted to wander off later. But first: breakfast under this big thatched roof patio at their beach house. The shade was heaven after all that sun on the water. My toes dug into cool sand while I sipped juice and tried to decide if I’d swim or just sit there forever.

I ended up doing both — floating in water so clear you could see fish darting around your ankles, then drying off in one of those lounge chairs with a plate of grilled chicken and corn from the buffet lunch (the ribs were gone fast; lesson learned). At some point I tried snorkeling for maybe ten minutes before giving up because I kept laughing at how awkward my mask looked in selfies. A couple next to me booked massages up in this little tower overlooking everything; they said it was worth it just for the breeze alone.

By afternoon, most people wandered off to check out shipwrecks or climb around the lighthouse ruins — I followed Maritza’s advice and walked barefoot along the tide line instead. The shells here are weirdly perfect, almost too pretty to be real. On the way back I realized how quiet it gets when everyone’s spread out across such a small island; you can actually hear palm leaves rattling above the patio. That silence sticks with me more than anything else from that day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day trip to Klein Curaçao

• Travel from Curaçao to Klein Curaçao
• Swim in crystal clear water
• Visit historical lighthouse
• Collect shells on the beach
• Sunbathe on white sand beach
• Explore underwater world by snorkeling
• Relax at exclusive beach house
• Optional massage at watch tower

Top questions

How long is the boat trip from Curaçao to Klein Curaçao?

The boat ride takes about two hours each way between Curaçao and Klein Curaçao.

Is food included on the Klein Curaçao day trip?

Yes, breakfast is served on arrival and there’s a buffet lunch at the beach house.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Coffee, tea, juices, and soft drinks are included throughout your stay.

Can I use snorkel equipment on this tour?

Yes, snorkel gear is provided for guests at no extra cost.

Is there shade or shelter on Klein Curaçao?

You get exclusive access to a large thatched-roof beach house with plenty of shade.

Are restrooms available during the trip?

There are restrooms both onboard the boat and at the beach house on Klein Curaçao.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and infants can join with adult supervision.

What else can you do besides swimming?

You can walk to see shipwrecks or visit the old pink lighthouse using a free booklet guide.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip boat transport from Curaçao with coffee and tea onboard; breakfast upon arrival at Klein Curaçao; exclusive use of a shaded beach house complete with restrooms, changing rooms, freshwater shower, lounge chairs; snorkeling equipment; juices and soft drinks all day; buffet lunch featuring grilled meats and salads; plus a complimentary walking guidebook for exploring highlights like shipwrecks and the lighthouse before heading back in late afternoon.