Willemstad, Curacao Port Adventures
All Inclusive Beach Resort & Aqua Park (CR30)
Beach and Water Adventures
$189.00* (ages 10 and up), $99.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
5 to 5.5 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Ocean, Pool, Water Park
Whatever water activity you enjoy, this all-inclusive package hits them all! Swim in the ocean, dip in the pool, or use the water park!
On this adventure you will…
Board your motorcoach and depart the pier on a 10-minute drive to your 5-star resort.
After a short ride, you will arrive at the resort, where your beach chair is waiting for you. Here you can relax on your beach chair with the Caribbean Sea in front of you, take a swim in the sea or in the swimming pool, or head to the waterpark!
Enjoy the All-Inclusive amenities, meaning unlimited food & beverages during your stay.
After enjoying the day at the resort, with a relaxed body and mind and a filled stomach, reboard your motorcoach for the return drive back to the ship.
Artwork, Liqueur and Amazonia Jungle Experience (CR31)
Cultural
$149.00* (ages 21 and up)
3 to 3.5 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Tasting for Liqueur
Enjoy a sample of the famous Curaçao liqueur.
On this adventure you will…
Board your motorcoach and drive to Serena’s Art Factory, home of the Chichi. Chichi is the Papiamentu word for ‘Big Sister’. She represents the eldest daughter of the family, who binds the family together in a loving and caring way. She is a much-appreciated female role model in the Caribbean community of today and a very live part of its colorful heritage.
At this workshop, the local artists make sculptures in these typical forms and the local women paint these sculptures in vibrant tropical colors. This way every sculpture is unique. At this short stop, you will get a good impression of the work of these Curaçao women and this particular Curaçao culture.
Next, head to Amazonia for “The Jungle Tour”, a 60-minute guided tour that takes you on a fun and mysterious adventure through the man-made Jungle of Amazonia. Enter an ancient temple filled with snakes, spiders and other reptiles, a city area with all kinds of different birds, including Luna, our dancing cockatoo and a jungle ruled by little monkeys!
The next stop on the tour is Chobolobo, the Dutch colonial country estate where the famous Curaçao liqueur is distilled. Created from the peel of the Valencia orange planted by the Spaniards when they discovered Curaçao, Chobolobo has been producing Blue since 1946. But it almost wasn't so. The different climate and soil conditions changed this juicy fruit into a kind of bitter, almost inedible produce. It was not until decades later that someone discovered that the peels of this orange contained an essential oil with an extraordinarily pleasing fragrance. During your guided tour of the distillery, you will gain a good understanding of the process and will have an opportunity to sample the liqueur and purchase bottles to take home.
Reboard your motorcoach for the return drive to the ship.
City Walking Tour (CR18)
$54.00* (ages 10 and up), $42.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
2.5 to 3 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Vibrant Seafaring Past
Discover more than 500 years of the island’s maritime history on a guided tour of the Curacao Maritime Museum.
On this adventure you will…
Begin your tour walking through the old Rif Fort, an early 19th-century fortress that now contains a colorful assortment of restaurants and shops.
Cross the harbor on the Queen Emma floating bridge. This recently restored man-made bridge was built in 1888 and is supported by 16 pontoons. It swings open to allow ships to access the port. (Note: if the bridge is open, Guests will cross the harbor by ferry boat.)
Walk past vibrant merchant houses on the quay of the harbor. This is a beautiful photo opportunity, as the houses reflect the quintessential mix of Dutch architecture and bright Caribbean flair.
Continue on to Fort Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1635 to guard the entrance to the harbor from enemy ships; it is one of the most important of Curacao’s 8 forts. This citadel was converted into the Governor’s Palace and the office of the Central Government of the Netherlands Antilles. At the rear of the courtyard is Fort Church, Curacao’s oldest Protestant church, which now also houses a museum.
Arrive at the Curacao Maritime Museum for a one-hour guided tour through 500 years of maritime history. The 18th-century colonial mansion that once occupied this space burned down in 1988 and was spectacularly restored in the maritime tradition of the original, but with a modern interior design, complete with a gangway, portholes and ship railings.
Conclude your tour walking through the Riffort shipping area. You may choose to return to the pier or remain in town and explore independently.
Coastal and Country Drive (CR20)
Nature
$50.00* (ages 10 and up), $40.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Dramatic Photo Ops
Be sure to bring your camera to capture the wild natural beauty of Boca Tabla National Park and Jan Kok salt lakes.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach and drive 30 minutes to the western side of the island.
Stop at Kas di Pal’I Maishi, the old post-slavery labor house and interactive museum. Here, your guide will explain life in Curacao from days past. Discover what the laborers did with the abundance of cactus plants that grow on the island, try on the traditional island headwear and learn how to carry a bucket on your head. Then enjoy a sing-a-song and dance demonstration.
Continue on to Boca Tabla National Park, where you’ll see the wild sea meet the coast as waves explode on rock formations. The power of the sea will amaze you and the unpredictable waves are stunning.
Take a short drive to West Point, where you can take in the beautiful view over the Caribbean Sea at Playa Forti.
Make a final stop at one of the island’s most beautiful beaches, with its unforgettable white sand and tropical fish swimming through the crystal-clear sea.
On the way back to the pier, enjoy a short photo stop at the salt lakes of Jan Kok, where flocks of flamingos tend to congregate.
Curacao Beach Break and Scenic Drive (CR23)
Beach and Water Adventures
$74.00* (ages 10 and up), $44.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
5 to 5.5 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Local Art and Beach Escape
Let all your cares melt away on this leisurely escape.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach and drive 30 minutes through scenic Curacao to Nena Sanchez Art Gallery.
The art gallery is located on the Jan Kok estate. Nena Sanchez is a local artist famous for her Dutch Caribbean sceneries with fascinating bright colors. The views are stunning from the hill this estate is built on. Reboard your coach and continue on to the beach.
Arrive at the beach where you will have 3 1/2 hours to sunbathe, swim, and soak up Curaçao’s spectacular seaside lifestyle. Cas Abao Beach, one of Curacaos most beautiful beaches, is known for its wide strip of white sands and warm, shallow waters.
Your day package includes the entrance fee, a complimentary beach chair, shower coin and a soft drink.
After enjoying and relaxing at the beach, reboard your coach and transfer approximately 45 minutes back to the ship.
Discover Curacao Island Tour (CR01)
$53.00* (ages 10 and up), $47.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Culture & Color
Drive past salt flats and flamingos to centuries-old grottos filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
In this adventure you will…
Begin with a 10-minute motorcoach drive to the Curacao Museum. The museum combines contemporary art with an exhibition of what Curacao was like during the mid-19th century.
Continue on a 20-minute drive past the salt flats and flamingos before arriving at the spectacular Hato Caves. The caves are a dramatic collection of centuries-old grottos filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal-clear pools.
Next, take a 20-minute scenic drive over the Queen Juliana Bridge and enjoy magnificent views to Punda (the colorful “city side”) and Otrobanda (the rustic “other side”).
Arrive at the Chobolobo Liqueur Factory and enjoy a taste of Blue Curacao liqueur and see how it is made.
Reboard the motorcoach and listen to your guide point out major points of interest as you drive through downtown Willemstad.
Conclude your tour. (Note: you can choose to stay in town or return back to the pier.)
Fascinating Curacao and Folkloric Show (CR25)
Cultural
$60.00* (ages 10 and up), $45.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Colorful Mansions & Historic Gardens
See Rif Fort Village, Fort Amsterdam, traditional merchant houses, the famous Queen Emma floating bridge and much more.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach and take a short drive to your first photo stop at Rif Fort Village. The coach affords a wonderful vantage point to the vibrant colonial-styled merchant mansions, Fort Amsterdam and the famous Queen Emma floating bridge, also known as the “swinging lady.”
Drive to Dinah Veeris Botanical & Historical Gardens. Here, your guide will lead you through this wonderful garden and point out a variety of trees and herbs and discuss their uses. Look for small cottages on the property for a glimpse into how people once lived on the island. After the tour, relax with a healthy botanical refreshment.
Head to the big palapa in the gardens, where a charming folkloric show will be held. Dancers in traditional costume will demonstrate the tumba and wapa, the rhythmic dances of the island. Enjoy an opportunity to join the dancers and learn some local songs, too.
Reboard the motorcoach for the 30-minute scenic drive back to the pier.
Fun Beach Express (CR16)
Beach and Water Adventures
$55.00* (ages 10 and up), $44.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Tropical Paradise
Breathe in the fresh ocean air while traveling past mountains, salt flats, plantation houses and more.
On this adventure you will…
Board the Beach Express, a colorful open-air bus, and travel 30 minutes to the west side, or “other side,” of Curacao, where nature reigns and the beaches are unspoiled.
Pass by historic plantation houses, panoramic mountain views, wildlife, salt flats and flocks of flamingos while your guide provides interesting facts about Curacao.
Arrive at a tropical beach for 150 minutes of fun and relaxation. Swim in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters, snorkel over colorful reefs or just relax on a beach chair under a palm tree—the time is yours to do as you please.
Reboard the Beach Express for the 30 minute drive back to the pier.
Ostrich Farm and Aloe Vera Farm (CR26)
Nature
$60.00* (ages 10 and up), $50.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Big Birds & Healing Succulents
Have fun touring an ostrich farm in a safari truck and viewing the peculiar behaviors of the fine feathered inhabitants.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach and take a short drive to your first photo stop at Rif Fort Village. The coach affords a wonderful vantage point to the vibrant colonial-style merchant mansions, Fort Amsterdam and the famous Queen Emma floating bridge, also known as the “swinging lady.”
Drive 30 minutes to the Curacao Ostrich Farm, where you’ll board a safari truck and tour the farm. Let the local guide regale you with facts and funny details about the impressive birds that inhabit this unique farm before making a 15-minute stop at the souvenir shop.
Continue on to the Aloe Vera Plantation Curacao, located a short distance away. Here, you’ll tour the farm and see how aloe juice is extracted out of the plants while your guide discusses its healing properties.
Reboard your motorcoach and head back to the pier, passing through the historic district of Scharlooweg along the way. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area was home to the island’s wealthiest citizens in the 19th century and contains stunning neighborhoods filled with stately old mansions.
Ostrich Farm and Sightseeing (CR28)
Nature
$59.00* (ages 10 and up), $48.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Big Birds & Historic Homes
See Rif Fort Village, colorful merchant houses, Fort Amsterdam, the famous Queen Emma floating bridge and much more.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach and take a short drive to your first photo stop at Rif Fort Village. The coach affords a wonderful vantage point to the vibrant colonial-styled merchant mansions, Fort Amsterdam and the famous Queen Emma floating bridge, also known as the “swinging lady.”
Drive 30 minutes to the Curacao Ostrich Farm, where you’ll board a safari truck and tour the farm. Let the local guide regale you with facts and funny details about the impressive birds that inhabit this unique farm before making a 15-minute stop at the souvenir shop.
Drive back to the pier, passing through the historic district of Scharlooweg along the way. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area was home to the island’s wealthiest citizens in the 19th century and contains stunning neighborhoods filled with stately old mansions.
Sea and See Island Tour (CR03)
$65.00* (ages 10 and up), $50.00* (ages 3 to 9), $50.00* (ages 0 to 2)
2.5 to 3 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
The Ocean on Display
Get up close with some incredible marine life aboard an undersea observatory.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach for a 20-minute ride to the Seaworld Explorer dock.
Upon arrival, board the air-conditioned semi-submarine. The vessel remains above the surface while its hull, the underwater observatory, is underwater.
Begin your 50-minute, narrated adventure as the vessel glides like a boat, providing underwater views similar to a submarine. Through large windows, you’ll encounter delicate colonies of coral that are thousands of years in the making and an underwater wall that drops sharply to depths of several hundred feet. You’ll also witness dozens of tropical fish, including yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors, parrotfish and queen angelfish.
Watch in awe as hungry fish are fed by hand from a diver right outside your window.
After exploring the waters, return to land and board a motorcoach for a panoramic tour of the island. You’ll crossover the 200-foot-high Queen Juliana Bridge and take in the picturesque views of the city and Queen Emma Bridge.
Continue on to Chobolobo Liqueur Factory and see where the famous Blue Curacao liqueur is made.
Reboard your motorcoach and head back to Willemstad as your guide points out major landmarks. Here, you can choose to either remain in town or return to the pier.
Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine (CR02)
$52.00* (ages 10 and up), $43.00* (ages 3 to 9), $39.00* (ages 0 to 2)
1.5 to 2 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Incredible Photo Ops
Be sure to have your camera ready when a diver feeds the fish right in front of your window!
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorcoach for a 20-minute ride to the Seaworld Explorer dock.
Upon arrival, board the air-conditioned semi-submarine. The vessel remains above the surface while its hull, the underwater observatory, is underwater.
Begin your 50-minute, narrated adventure as the vessel glides like a boat, providing underwater views similar to a submarine. Through large windows, you’ll encounter delicate colonies of coral that are thousands of years in the making and an underwater wall that drops sharply to depths of several hundred feet. You’ll also witness dozens of tropical fish, including yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors, parrotfish and queen angelfish.
Watch in awe as hungry fish are fed by hand from a diver right outside your window.
After exploring the waters, return to land and take the transportation back to the pier.
Spanish Water Snorkel Tour (CR04)
Beach and Water Adventures
$84.00* (ages 12 and up)
4 to 4.5 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
A Beautiful Wreck
Your vessel will carry you to prime snorkeling waters with a sunken tugboat and legions of colorful tropical fish.
On this adventure you will…
Begin with a 45-minute minibus ride across the Queen Juliana Bridge through one of Curacao’s most upscale neighborhoods, Jan Sofat. There, you’ll board the Miss Ann snorkel vessel which will take you to Caracas Bay and a sunken tugboat surrounded by tropical fish.
As the boat rocks gently at the sunken tugboat site, you’ll have 105 minutes to swim, snorkel or just relax.
After your underwater exploration, enjoy a complimentary rum fruit punch and local snacks served on board. Take time to relax on the boat and take a tour of the Spanish Water Bay area.
Cruise back to Willemstad and return to the pier.
Willemstad Trolley Train (CR15)
$44.00* (ages 10 and up), $30.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
1.5 to 2 hours
Willemstad, Curacao
Riding the Rails of History
Your trolley will pass the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the Floating Market and other exciting points of interest.
On this adventure you will…
Begin with a 15-minute van transfer and then board a trolley for a tour that takes you through historic Willemstad.
See many interesting sights including the Floating Market on Sha Caprilleskade, where Venezuelan merchants sell fish and vegetables from their boats.
Continue to Scharloo—formerly a residential neighborhood—savoring the sight of its picturesque, late 19th-century homes. Stop at Bolo di Bruit, known as the “wedding cake house” and the city’s most photographed building. Leaving Scharloo, pass the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral—also known as Pietermaai Cathedral. You’ll also see the Mikve Israel Emmanuel Synagogue from a distance. It’s the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere.
Behold Queen Wilhelmina Park, the scene of frequent cultural events, and Waterfort Arches, an imposing fortress that was the site of the Willem III Barracks.
Finally you’ll visit Fort Amsterdam, built in 1635 to guard the vital entrance to the harbor from enemy ships.
Continue back to downtown Willemstad and choose to remain in town or return to the pier.