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For a full day, pick a day trip to Klein Curaçao, from € 125 per person with food and drinks. To snorkel along Curaçao's own coast, the Westpunt Catamaran Snorkeltour on Sunday is the relaxed choice and the Snorkeltrip met de Powerboat on Tuesday the fast one. For a short trip at the end of the day, pick the Sunset Tour Catamaran.
For a week, one long and one short boat trip is a good balance. Checked on September 27, 2026.
Boat trips in Curaçao compared
| Boat trip | When | Duration | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Curaçao day trip | Daily, varies by boat | Full Day | Almost everyone, first-timers | From € 125 p.p. |
| Westpunt Catamaran Snorkel Tour | Sunday 9 am, Mood Beach | Full Day | Snorkelers and relaxers | € 125 p.p. |
| Snorkel Trip with the Powerboat | Tuesday 10 am | About 7 hours | Active travelers, up to 10 | € 165 p.p. |
| Sunset cruise by catamaran | Friday and Saturday 5:30 pm | About 2.5 hours | Couples and friends | € 70 p.p. |
| Fuik Boat Party Curacao | Sunday 1 pm, Spanish Water | About 5.5 hours | Groups of friends | € 85 p.p. |
| Tiki boat rental Spanish Water | Daily between 8:30 am and 2 pm | 4 hours | Families and small groups | € 239 per boat |
| JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water | Daily | About 1 hour | Speed lovers | € 120 per jet ski |
| Amphibious Bus Tour Curaçao | Thursday through Sunday | About 2 hours | Families, non-swimmers | € 70 p.p. |
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If snorkeling is your main goal, also read the best snorkeling tours in Curaçao.
Day trip to Klein Curaçao
Klein Curaçao is an uninhabited island with a white beach, a lighthouse and a shipwreck, about 1.5 hours away by boat. There is no ferry, so you go on an organized day trip with food, drinks and time to swim and snorkel. You often see sea turtles there, though it is never guaranteed.
The boats differ in travel time, shade, food and vibe. Klein Curacao Mermaid Boat Trips (€ 134) is an all-rounder with a beach house, Klein Curacao Bluefinn Catamaran (€ 125) a large catamaran with an open bar, and Klein Curacao Powerboat Caribbean (€ 150) gets there in about 45 minutes. All options on Klein Curaçao and side by side in Klein Curaçao trips compared.
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Westpunt Catamaran Snorkeltour: calm along the west coast
Westpunt Catamaran Snorkel Tour leaves on Sunday at 9 am from Mood Beach; check-in is at 8:15 am. You sail a full day along the west coast and snorkel at Cas Abao and Kokomo Beach. Breakfast, a BBQ lunch and an open bar are included, alcohol from noon.
Kids aged 5 to 12 pay less. Hotel pickup is not available. A great second boat trip if you have already done Klein Curaçao.
Snorkeltrip met de Powerboat: fast and in a small group
Snorkel Trip with the Powerboat sails on Tuesday at 10 am and takes about 7 hours, with up to 10 people on board. You choose whether to board at Marichi Pier, Zanzibar on Jan Thiel or Mood Beach. You snorkel at the Blue Room, at Playa Piskado with its turtles and at Kokomo Beach.
A BBQ lunch, water, soft drinks, beer and wine are included. The boat is fast and can slam on the waves, so this trip is not suitable if you have trouble walking. Kids aged 6 to 11 pay less. More about the turtles in seeing sea turtles in Curaçao.
Sunset Tour Catamaran: short and relaxed
Aboard the Sunset cruise by catamaran you sail on Friday and Saturday at 5:30 pm from Mood Beach, for about 2.5 hours. You lie in the nets while the sun goes down, with an open bar and small snacks. Kids aged 5 to 12 pay half.
Since your day stays free, it fits on any day, including at the end of your vacation. More evening options, such as a private boat or the Klein Curaçao Sunset Cruise, in the best sunset cruises in Curaçao.
Fuik Boat Party: partying in Fuik Bay
Fuik Boat Party Curacao leaves every Sunday at 1 pm from the Spanish Water fishing harbor and takes about 5.5 hours. In Fuik Bay, boats tie up together for music, swimming and dancing. A BBQ lunch, snacks, soft drinks, a bottle of champagne and a bottle of local rum are included, as are floats and snorkel masks.
Hotel transfer is available for a fee. It is not the best choice for a quiet family day; traveling with friends, see Curaçao with a group of friends.
Tiki boat: skipper yourself on Spanish Water
Tiki boat rental Spanish Water is a round boat with a sunshade that you drive yourself across the inner bay for 4 hours. You do not need a boating license. You depart between 8:30 am and 2 pm and the price is per boat, for 6 people.
Because the water in the bay is calm, it is a good choice with kids or if you get seasick easily. More ideas in Curaçao with children. Prefer a boat with a captain just for your group? See Rent a luxury private boat (from € 579 per boat).
Jet ski on Spanish Water
JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water takes about an hour, 45 minutes of it on the water behind a guide. You do not need a boating license; the driver must be at least 16 and a passenger can ride on the same jet ski.
It is a short activity that is easy to combine with a beach afternoon at Jan Thiel. All jet ski tours at a glance in jet skiing in Curaçao.
Amphibious bus: on the road and into the water
Amphibious Bus Tour Curaçao first drives through Willemstad and Pietermaai and then sails straight onto Spanish Water without changing vehicles, about 2 hours in total. It leaves Thursday through Sunday at 10 am and 1:30 pm from the Waaigat parking lot by The Movies in Punda.
You simply stay seated and do not get wet, so it is an easy choice for families and for anyone who does not want to swim. It is not suitable for serious mobility issues.
How to choose and plan your boat trips
- One boat trip: choose Klein Curaçao, the most complete day.
- Two boat trips: combine a long day with something short, such as a sunset tour, the Tiki boat or the jet ski. See Curaçao in 7 days.
- Seasickness: the crossing to Klein Curaçao is the roughest; the Tiki boat and the sunset tour are the calmest. Take a remedy about an hour beforehand.
- Fixed days: many trips do not sail every day. Plan the boat first and the rest around it, and book ahead; see booking excursions in advance.
- Bring: reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, a cap and a light layer for the way back.
Frequently asked questions about boat trips in Curaçao
What is the best boat trip in Curaçao?
For most people a day trip to Klein Curaçao: sailing, beach, snorkeling and food in one day. For something shorter, pick the Sunset Tour Catamaran or the Tiki boat.
Which boat trip is best for snorkeling?
Klein Curaçao, the Westpunt Catamaran Snorkeltour on Sunday and the Snorkeltrip met de Powerboat on Tuesday, which also stops at the Blue Room and Playa Piskado.
Which boat trip is fun with kids?
The Tiki boat, the Amphibious Bus and the Sunset Tour Catamaran, where kids aged 5 to 12 pay half. On Mermaid to Klein Curaçao, kids up to age 3 travel free.
Which boat trip suits a group of friends?
The Fuik Boat Party on Sunday for a party, the Tiki boat to skipper together, or a private boat just for your own group.
Should you book boat trips in advance?
Yes. Many trips sail on fixed days and have limited space, especially Klein Curaçao and the Powerboat with up to 10 people.
Will you get seasick on a boat trip?
It depends on the person and the day. The crossing to Klein Curaçao can be rough; on Spanish Water the water is calm. Take a remedy beforehand if you are prone to it.
Do you need a boating license for the Tiki boat or the jet ski?
No. You need no license for either; on the jet ski the driver must be at least 16.
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