11 Snorkelling Trips in Curacao Worth Booking

1.Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75Our pick

Ride from Willemstad to Curaçao’s west coast with a local guide such as Naomi, Anita, or Ruth. Snorkel near sea turtles at Playa Grandi, swim at Grote Knip, and stop to look for flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok. This 4 to 5-hour land tour includes transport, equipment, water, and hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“Naomi was a great tour guide, she gave us total island information including history and present. The beaches (both) were awesome. If I would have been feeling better, I would have snorkeled at both. I went into the water at the first beach and the turtles came over to me, quite curious. I got a few good pics.”

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2.Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $99Top rated

Patrick and Eddy take you by air-conditioned vehicle from Willemstad to a beach where sea turtles gather in shallow water. You get about an hour with snorkel gear, a life jacket, drinks, and free GoPro photos. The half-day also includes a beach stop, flamingos, and local history, with no boat ride required.

“This was an amazing excursion I’d highly recommend it to anyone. Our driver Edwin and guide Patrick were great!”

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3.The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $155

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring Curacao by private vehicle with guides such as Juan, Ray, Shu, or Lee. Set your own mix of beaches, snorkeling, caves, turtles, flamingos, history, and local food. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and snorkeling gear are included, but meals are not.

“This was a great way to spend the day exploring the island. We told Ray, our guide, a few places that we would like to see and he took us to a few extra spots along the way and shared a lot about the island. Ray also made sure that we had lunch reservations at a beautiful restaurant on the water, and made sure we had everything that we needed all day long. This was a great experience, worth the money, and I am so happy we booked it!”

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4.Snorkel and Beach Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $108

Spend about six hours exploring western Curacao by open-top 4x4, with guides such as George, Mike, Alan, and Terrence sharing island stories along the way. Visit Shete Boka National Park, snorkel at Playa Piskado, stop at Grote Knip, then spend two hours at Cas Abao Beach. Gear and hotel or port pickup are included.

“Our guide Terrance was very knowledgeable about the island. We had the best time with him. Loved the open air truck that we took to the park. Great day of snorkeling. I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $90

Cruise from Caracas Bay through Spanish Water Bay, snorkel near a sunken tugboat, then relax over a BBQ lunch and open bar. Irie Tours provides masks and snorkels, a restroom, sun lounges, music, and a friendly crew. The $90 half-day trip suits beginners and experienced snorkelers who want time on the water without giving up a full day.

“Orson was a fantastic host! Everyone was friendly, informative and made this experience fun! Would definitely book with these guys again!”

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6.3H or 4H | Private Boat Trip | Swim, Board or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews

Join Bettina and Marc of Trip and Treat VIP Boat Tours for a private three or four-hour outing from Kima Kalki Marina. Cruise Spanish Waters, snorkel around the Tugboat Wreck, swim, sunbathe, or try wakeboarding and board sports. Your group chooses the pace, with gear, water, boat, and crew included.

“Bettina and Marc were absolute professionals they knew all the best site La to snorkel and wake board. They took extra care and went above and beyond. Don’t hesitate and book with them!!”

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7.Snorkel Hopping Full Day Trip with F&B

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $120

Spend about five hours aboard BlueFinn Charters from Mood Beach, visiting three Curacao snorkeling sites. You’ll swim over a sailboat wreck, the famous Tugboat, and shallow Caracas Bay, with gear, BBQ lunch, snacks, soft drinks, and an open bar included. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Snorkeling around the sunken ship was great especially because the sea is soo clear. The other thing is when they fed the fish and the large schools of varied different kinds was very colorful. Don't forget to bring your towel, even though it's Read more”

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8.Snorkel Shore Trip with Scubaçao “East Point”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours snorkeling two of Curaçao’s best shore sites with Scubaçao guides such as Quincy, Jillian, Emma, or Juan. See the coral-covered Tugboat wreck, swim among fish at Director’s Bay, hear island stories, and enjoy a light picnic. Pickup is available, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“We happened to be the only ones on the tour. Staff very kind, patient and helpful during the entire tour. Very knowledgeable about the area. Wonderful snorkeling to see the sunken tug boat, fish, coral and reefs. I would highly suggest this tour to others. Very well organized and great picnic on the water. Thanks again!!!!”

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9.Curacao Snorkel Tour by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $220

You’ll pilot a two-person Seadoo GTI Jet Ski or custom aquaboat along Curacao’s southern coast with a local guide. Expect open-water riding, a beach stop at Tafelberg lagoon, and snorkeling above a tugboat wreck in Caracas Bay. Guides such as Chris and Lisandro have earned praise for safety and helpful underwater footage.

“Our best excursion in years. We snorkeled over a shipwreck surrounded by colorful fish and toured an amazing cove filled with mansions and yachts by jet ski. It was a blast.”

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10.Snorkel Tour in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $90

Spend about three hours snorkeling from Curacao’s south and east coasts with a private guide, visiting two or more shore sites such as Tugboat and Director’s Beach. Guides including Cas, Esme, Dennis, Maurice, and Bob provide gear, water, local insight, and help spotting fish, coral, turtles, squid, and more. Pickup costs extra.

“Great experience. Our guide took great care of our group and provided so much information about the area and the fish. Added bonus was a trip to see old fort near snorkeling site. Saw lots of colorful fish. Great communication prior to trip with multiple emails and a phone call to confirm timing.”

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11.UTV Buggy and Snorkeling Tour in Willemstad Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Drive a UTV from Sint Michiel across Curacao’s Hato plains, stopping at Kueba di Indjan, Boka Patrick, a flamingo spot, and Kokomo Beach. Guides such as Mario lead the route, with snorkeling gear, bottled water, and bandanas included. Expect dust, bumps, big sea views, and a 25-minute swim stop.

“We booked this on a whim and it was a great way to see the island - with adventure and beautiful views! The guides were genuinely nice and made sure we were having a wonderful time - thank you! Highly recommend for the experience and value!”

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