Klein Curacao Sunset Cruise: Snorkel & Pink Lighthouse

Pink lighthouse, shipwrecks and a mile of white sand, reached by catamaran with lunch and drinks on board

A full-day catamaran cruise from Curacao to the uninhabited island of Klein Curacao includes a 1 hour 45-minute sail each way, time to swim and snorkel among shipwrecks, a BBQ lunch buffet with three salads and grilled meats, and an open bar with beer, wine and spirits. The return journey traces the coast at sunset. A guide speaks English, Spanish, German or Dutch. The boat carries a restroom and fits moderate fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise to Klein Curacao and sunset return

• Gather at Jan Thiel Beach pier
• Cruise 1 hour 45 minutes to Klein Curacao
• Explore island: lighthouse, shipwrecks, beach
• Enjoy BBQ lunch buffet on catamaran
• Cruise 1 hour 45 minutes back to Curacao
• Experience sunset cruise with drinks and music

The experience

The boat departs from Jan Thiel Beach pier and heads toward Klein Curacao's horizon, where the island's iconic pink lighthouse comes into view. The crossing takes 1 hour 45 minutes, long enough to settle in with a drink while the catamaran cuts through open water. Once you arrive, the day splits into what you choose: swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear shallows around the shipwrecks and ruins, sunbathe on the mile-long white sand beach, or walk out to the pink lighthouse standing in the middle of the island. There's no schedule pushing you between stops. The crew simply anchors and lets you move at your own pace.

Lunch happens on board: a BBQ buffet with three homemade salads (pasta pesto, kidney bean, couscous), three kinds of grilled meat (ribs, chicken, steak), bread and peanut sauce, plus skewers and sandwiches. The open bar runs through the day: sodas, juices, water, and spirits including Bacardi, Ron Barceló, vodka, Dewars, wine and beer. Soft drinks and beer come in multiple varieties. The bar is subject to stock and does not serve alcohol to anyone under 18.

The return sail retraces the coast of Curacao over 1 hour 45 minutes, timed to catch the sunset. The crew keeps the music and drinks flowing as you watch the light change across the water and the mainland shoreline. The full day runs 8 hours including travel time. Snorkeling gear is not included, so bring your own or rent it separately. A restroom is on board.

What’s included

• Catamaran transport from Jan Thiel Beach pier to Klein Curacao and back.
• BBQ lunch buffet with three salads, three kinds of grilled meat, bread, peanut sauce, skewers and sandwiches.
• open bar with sodas, juices, water, beer, wine and spirits (Bacardi, Ron Barceló, vodka, Dewars, AIX rosé).
• restroom on board.
• guide in English, Spanish, German or Dutch.

Before you book

Days and timesMondayDepartures at 10:30 and 11:00

Book up to4h before

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

GroupUp to 75

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BlueFinn Charters

Is this one for you?This is a shared catamaran cruise, not a private charter, so you'll travel with other guests and move as a group between the boat and the island. It suits anyone who wants a full day on the water with swimming and snorkeling built in, plus meals and drinks handled on board: no planning stops or bringing a cooler. If you prefer to snorkel with your own gear and explore at your own pace once you land, the long anchor window gives you that freedom. If you'd rather have equipment provided, you'll need to arrange rental separately before departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.

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.

What's the pink lighthouse on Klein Curacao, and can I actually get close to it?

The pink lighthouse is Klein Curacao's most recognizable landmark, standing alone in the middle of the uninhabited island. You can walk out to it during your time on the beach. The crew anchors the boat and leaves you free to explore.

Can I snorkel around the shipwrecks, or do I need to bring my own gear?

Snorkeling in the clear water around the shipwrecks and ruins is the main draw, but snorkeling equipment is not included in the cruise. You'll need to bring your own mask, fins and snorkel, or arrange rental separately before boarding.

How much time do I actually spend on Klein Curacao before heading back?

You have the full daylight hours on the island between the arrival and the return sail. The boat anchors for the afternoon, so the length of your stay depends on how long you want to swim, snorkel and explore the beach and lighthouse.

Is the BBQ lunch enough, or should I eat before the cruise?

The BBQ buffet includes three salads, three kinds of grilled meat, bread, peanut sauce, skewers and sandwiches, plus unlimited sodas, juices and water. It's substantial. Most travelers find it fills the day. Alcohol is available separately from the open bar.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or in peak fitness to book this?

The cruise suits travelers with at least moderate physical fitness. Swimming and snorkeling are optional (you can sunbathe or explore the lighthouse instead), but the boat does require you to board and move around a catamaran at sea.