Klein Curaçao: Full Day Boat Trip & Beach House Access

The boat anchors off Klein Curaçao at mid-morning, and the island is yours for the day

You board a boat in Curaçao, spend the full day on Klein Curaçao's uninhabited island with exclusive use of a beach house, snorkel the reef, walk to the lighthouse, eat a hot lunch, and return by late afternoon. Everything (gear, food, shade, transport) is arranged, so you arrive with nothing but a towel and sunscreen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day trip to Klein Curaçao

• Depart from Curaçao Punda or Otrobanda
• Arrive and anchor off 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

What’s included

Breakfast on board the boat, round-trip transport to Klein Curaçao, exclusive access to the beach house with thatched-roof patio and picnic benches, snorkel gear and beach lounge chairs, a hot buffet lunch (chicken, spare ribs, beef burgers, corn, salads, fruit), coffee, tea, juices and soft drinks throughout the day, freshwater shower and restroom facilities, and a free walking tour booklet of the island with directions to the lighthouse, shipwrecks, and turtle beach.

Times

• Every day 06:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 75 1 private ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Mermaid Boat Trips

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The experience

The Mermaid leaves the dock early, and after a couple of hours on the water you're standing on white sand with nothing but a pink lighthouse and shipwrecks in the distance. Klein Curaçao is uninhabited: no vendors, no crowds, no noise except the reef. The boat crew has already set up the beach house, a large thatched-roof shelter with picnic benches, cold drinks waiting, and snorkel gear stacked by the door. You get the whole day to move between the water, the sand, and the shade without having to think about logistics.

Breakfast is served on board before you arrive, so you're not hungry when you step onto the beach. The snorkeling here is the real draw: the reef runs close to shore and the water is so clear you can see the bottom from the surface. Colorful fish, sea turtles, and coral formations are all within a few meters of the sand. If you'd rather not snorkel, there's a walking trail to the lighthouse, or you can just lie on a beach chair and watch the water change color as the sun moves. A free booklet guides you to the shipwrecks and turtle beach if you want to explore on foot.

Around midday, lunch arrives at the beach house: chicken, spare ribs, beef burgers, corn, salads, fruit. It's a proper buffet, not a sandwich, and it's included in the price. Coffee and tea are always available, and juices and soft drinks come throughout the day. If you want a massage, the crew can arrange one in the watch tower while you're there, though you book it on the spot. The restrooms and freshwater shower are right there, so you can rinse off the salt whenever you need to. The whole setup means you're not managing your own supplies or timing. The boat handles it, and you just move between swimming and eating and sitting in the shade for nine and a half hours.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 Curaçao?

Around two hours each way. The full trip is 9 hours and 30 minutes, including travel time and the day on the island.

What's included in the price?

Breakfast on board, lunch at the beach house, snorkel gear, beach chairs, use of the beach house shelter, restrooms, freshwater shower, drinks (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks), and a walking tour booklet of the island.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The reef is close to shore and the water is shallow and clear. Snorkel gear is provided, and you can go at your own pace or stay in the shallows.

Is there shade on the beach?

Yes. The exclusive beach house has a large thatched-roof patio where you can sit, eat, and rest out of the sun.

Can I bring my own snorkel gear?

Snorkel gear is provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

There's plenty to do: sunbathing, walking to the lighthouse and shipwrecks, collecting shells, or just relaxing in the shade.

Can I book a massage?

Yes, massages are available in the watch tower on the island. Book on the spot when you arrive.