Private Sailing Curacao: 48-ft Yacht, Snorkeling & Fuik Bay

Fuik Bay is accessible only by boat, and this charter takes you there anchored and alone.

A private four-hour sailing charter on Curacao's Spanish Waters and Caribbean Sea aboard a 48-ft yacht, exclusively reserved for your group. You cruise to the sheltered Fuik Bay, snorkel in calm waters among mangroves and marine life, relax on deck with food and drinks, then sail back under canvas if conditions allow. The captain and crew host the experience personally.

The experience

The boat leaves the marina with a scenic cruise through Spanish Waters, passing the St. Barbara area before heading into open Caribbean Sea toward Fuik Bay. That bay sits accessible only by water: a calm, sheltered natural anchorage where the yacht holds position at swimming distance from shore. You spend the bulk of the charter here: snorkeling in the shallows to spot tropical fish, starfish, rays and sometimes sea turtles in their natural habitat, or simply unwinding on deck between swims.

Food and drinks anchor the day. Mediterranean-style tapas arrive as a sharing platter (vegetarian options available on request), paired with bottled water, soft drinks, beer, hard seltzers and a selection of white, rosé and sparkling wines for travelers 21 and over. The crew provides snorkel masks, towels, floaties and sunscreen. A bathroom sits on board. This is a private charter: your group alone, no other passengers.

The sail back to harbor is the finale. If weather allows, the crew raises the genua sail for a smooth passage across the Caribbean, timed to catch the golden hour and coastal views. The experience runs four hours total. Complimentary transfers from Sandals Royal Curaçao Resort (next to the marina) are included. Transfers from other hotels or the cruise port are available on request for a fixed rate.

What’s included

• Experienced captain and crew.
• complimentary transfers from Sandals Royal Curaçao Resort.
• private use of the 48-ft sailing yacht exclusively for your group.
• bottled water, soft drinks and refreshing beverages.
• Mediterranean-style tapas sharing platter with vegetarian options on request.
• snorkel masks, towels, floaties and sunscreen.
• on-board bathroom.
• beer, hard seltzers and a selection of white, rosé and sparkling wines for guests 21 and older.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (6 to 90 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Maxie Sailing

Is this one for you?This is a private charter, so your group sails alone: no other passengers, no crowds. Choose it if you want the flexibility to spend as long as you like snorkeling in Fuik Bay or relaxing on deck, with the captain and crew personally hosting the experience from start to finish.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Dutch.

What will I see while snorkeling at Fuik Bay?

Fuik Bay's calm, sheltered waters hold tropical fish, starfish, rays and sea turtles in their natural habitat. The mangroves near shore create habitat for marine life, and the bay's protected position keeps the water clear and gentle for swimming and exploring.

Is this charter suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the experience suits all physical fitness levels. The crew provides floaties and snorkel gear, and the bay's calm anchorage and on-board bathroom make it family-friendly.

What happens if the weather doesn't allow sailing back under canvas?

The return to harbor is timed to be peaceful either way. If conditions don't permit raising the genua sail, the yacht motors back, but the crew still aims for the golden hour and coastal views on the journey home.

Does the charter include alcoholic drinks?

Yes, for travelers 21 and older. The crew serves beer, hard seltzers, and white, rosé and sparkling wines. Travelers under 21 receive non-alcoholic drinks instead.

How many people can fit on the yacht?

The 48-ft sailing yacht is exclusively reserved for your group. A minimum of two persons is required to book. Larger groups fit comfortably aboard.