Snorkeling in Curaçao: Turtles, Flamingos & Beach Lunch

Swim alongside turtles, then chase flamingos across salt flats

A shared snorkeling tour of Curaçao's western beaches with a live English or Dutch-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and six hours of swimming, wildlife spotting and beachside lunch. You'll snorkel at Playa Piskado with turtles, relax for an hour at Kenepa Beach with a fresh coconut drink, then unwind at Cas Abao before passing the Salt Flats where flamingos sometimes gather. Snorkel gear, lunch, beach chair and shower access at Cas Abao are included. No prior experience required.

The experience

You're picked up at your hotel and driven west through Curaçao's countryside toward Westpunt. The first stop is Playa Piskado, where you enter the water with snorkel gear already in hand and swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat. The gear stays with you for the rest of the day: no rental hassle, no separate transaction.

From there, the route moves to Kenepa Beach for an hour of open swimming and floating. A fresh coconut drink arrives while you're still in the water. The real anchor of the day is Cas Abao Beach, known on the island for its unparalleled setup: you get a beach chair for the afternoon, a shower coin to rinse off salt, and time to absorb the place without rushing. On the return drive, you pass the Salt Flats of Jan Kok: a stark, geometric landscape where flamingos sometimes appear in the distance, though sightings are not guaranteed. Lunch is woven into the day (included in the price), and the tour sequence can shift depending on conditions and timing.

The whole outing runs six hours. No snorkeling certification or prior water experience is necessary. Bring your own swimwear, towel, dry clothes and sunscreen. Everything else (the snorkel equipment, the chair, the shower access, the food and drinks) travels with the group.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear for the day.
• lunch and fresh coconut drink.
• beach chair and shower coin at Cas Abao Beach.
• hotel pickup and return.
• a live guide in English or Dutch.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Curaçao Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this shared tour if you're new to snorkeling or prefer a guided pace that stops at multiple beaches. You'll move with a group rather than self-navigate, and the set schedule means no decisions about where to go next.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years): free; 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.

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

No prior snorkeling experience is required. Snorkel gear is provided and you'll have time to get comfortable in the water at Playa Piskado before moving to the other beaches.

What exactly happens at Cas Abao Beach?

Cas Abao is the longest stop of the day. You get a beach chair to use for the afternoon, a shower coin to rinse off after swimming, and time to relax and take photos. It's the most developed beach on the route.

Will I definitely see flamingos?

Flamingos gather near the Salt Flats of Jan Kok, which you pass on the return drive, but sightings are not guaranteed. You may spot them in the distance, or the flock may be elsewhere that day.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

Snorkel equipment, lunch, fresh coconut water, a beach chair at Cas Abao, a shower coin, and hotel pickup are all included. Bring your own swimwear, towel, dry clothes and sunscreen.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included, except for hotels on the west side of Curaçao. Confirm your hotel location when booking.