Playa Piskado Snorkeling Private SUV Tour with Turtles

Swim with turtles at Playa Piskado, explore nearby reefs, and choose your own stops

A private SUV snorkeling tour in Curaçao picks you up from your accommodation and takes you to Playa Piskado, where you enter the water with mask, snorkel and fins to swim alongside turtles. Your guide provides local knowledge while you decide whether to add stops at Playa Kenepa, Playa Lagun or Shete Boka National Park, and the itinerary stays flexible enough to include a meal at a local restaurant if you want one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private SUV tour with snorkeling

• Pickup from accommodation or cruise terminal
• Drive to Playa Piskado
• Snorkel with turtles at Playa Piskado
• Visit nearby beaches (Playa Kenepa or Playa Lagun)
• Optional lunch or snacks at local restaurant
• Return to accommodation or cruise terminal

The experience

If you've just arrived in Curaçao or have a free afternoon, a private snorkeling tour lets you skip the logistics of renting a car and finding your way to the best reefs. The SUV picks you up from your hotel or cruise terminal with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear already on board, and a route you can shape as you go. Playa Piskado is the main stop: a shallow, protected beach where turtles are common and the water stays calm enough for snorkelers of any level.

Once in the water, you're on your own with the mask and fins. The guide stays with the group and points out where turtles tend to gather. The reef here sits close to shore, so you don't swim far to find fish and coral. After Playa Piskado, you decide what comes next: Playa Kenepa and Playa Lagun are nearby alternatives if you want to try a second reef, or Shete Boka National Park if you'd rather see the dramatic northern cliffs and rock formations instead. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, which gives you time for two or three stops without feeling rushed.

Bottled water comes with the tour. If you want to eat, the guide can stop at a local restaurant, though that's on your own tab. The private vehicle means no waiting for other groups, no fixed schedule beyond your pickup time, and no strangers in the SUV. Just your guide and whoever you came with.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned SUV transportation with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal.
• snorkeling gear including mask, snorkel and fins.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking guide with local knowledge.
• customized itinerary so you choose which beaches or attractions to visit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by casador boat trips

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want to snorkel without renting a car or following a fixed group schedule. The private vehicle and flexible route let you spend as much time as you want at each stop and change your mind about where to go next.

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Top questions

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 water like at Playa Piskado for snorkeling?

Playa Piskado is shallow and sheltered, with calm water that suits all swimming levels. Turtles are regular visitors, and the reef sits close enough to shore that you don't need to swim far to see fish and coral.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this tour?

No. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, and your guide provides the gear and local insights. The shallow water and protected beach at Playa Piskado make it accessible for first-time snorkelers.

Can I visit more than one beach on the same tour?

Yes. After Playa Piskado, you can ask your guide to add stops at Playa Kenepa or Playa Lagun, or head to Shete Boka National Park instead. The itinerary is customized, so the route depends on what you want to see.

What happens if I want to eat during the tour?

Your guide can stop at a local restaurant if you'd like a meal or snacks. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so you pay separately at the restaurant.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours from pickup to drop-off, which gives you time to snorkel at Playa Piskado and visit one or two other stops without rushing.

Does the guide stay in the water with me while I snorkel?

Your guide stays with the group in the water and points out where turtles and fish are, but you snorkel independently with the mask, snorkel and fins provided.