The 9 Turtle Swims in Curacao That Earn Their Price

1.Swimming with Sea Turtles meets Sea turtle beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $99Our pick

From Willemstad, Patrick and Eddie take you by air-conditioned bus to turtle beaches near Daaibooi, then to Grote Knip and Landhuis Jan Kok. Swim in shallow water with wild sea turtles without touching or feeding them, and receive free GoPro photos and videos. Pickup, snorkeling gear, drinks, and transfers are included.

“Our hosts were awesome! We learned more about the island and its history from them than any other. We got to see flamingos and swam with turtles in two spots. Great day!”

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

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

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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3.Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $90

Spend about seven hours exploring Curaçao by open-air bus, with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Hato Caves, turtle snorkeling at Playa Piskado, beach time at Porto Mari, and a flamingo stop. Guides such as Marsha, Lady, Bob, and Kurt are praised for island history and humor. Bring a towel, lunch money, and patience for crowds.

“This was a great day tour- really felt like we saw the island and loved seeing sea turtles! The second beach was our favorite!”

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4.Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

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

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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5.Island Treasures: Caves, Turtles and Turquoise Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · from $85

Travel Curacao’s western coast with a local guide such as Anita, Ruth, or Naomi. Explore Hato Caves, snorkel near wild turtles at Playa Piskado, pause for flamingos, then relax at Playa Kalki with beach time, optional lunch, and access to the beach club pools.

“The trip was very well organized. Our guide was amazing , very informative and fun. Hato caves are definitely worth visiting, cute fruit bats living in the caves were an added bonus for us. Snorkeling was incredible , we swam with the turtles and saw many different kinds of fish. Restaurant at the beach had delicious lunch options , and lots of cocktails to choose from. Would definitely recommend as a half day adventure.”

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6.Swim with Turtles at Turtle Bay, Curacao: Boat, Blue Room Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · from $98

You’ll ride a small open speedboat from Marichi Pier to Playa Piskado, where wild turtles gather, then swim to the Blue Room Cave and relax at Daaibooi Beach. Captain Sam and crew member Paco have been praised for careful handling and friendly help. Expect rough open water, limited shade, and an underwater cave entrance for strong swimmers.

“The sea turtles were awesome to see but the staff really were extremely polite and helpful and made the trip so wonderful. They were very helpful and reassuring.”

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7.Curaçao Seabob in Playa Piskado Adventure with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $143

At Playa Piskado, Andy or Elliott teaches you to handle a Seabob, an underwater scooter that lets you glide beside sea turtles without scuba training. The private tour takes only 2 to 3 people, includes one photo and one video, and is guided in English, Spanish, German, or Dutch.

“This was the best experience I had in Curacao. The turtles & fish under the sea were so pretty & the guide was great. I definitely will be doing this experience everytime I’m here.”

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8.Curaçao: Waterbike Experience & Swim with Turtles Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $65Best value

At Playa Piskadó, you’ll pedal a stable waterbike along Curaçao’s clear coast with a local guide such as Jay, Quincy, or Wently. Expect an easy one-hour outing, sea turtles, coral reefs, rock formations, bottled water, life jackets, and free high-quality photos. Bring snorkel gear if you want to explore after riding.

“This was my favorite activity that I did in Curacao. Water bikes are so relaxing and fun. I felt so relax and calm peddling on the water. The tour guy was so Cool. I went swimming with Turtles right after. The Pier is a 20 second walk from the Water Bikes. You will see a man feeding the Turtles.”

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9.Turtle Swim at TurtleBay visit Flamingos & KnipBeach Safari Truck

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · from $82

Head west from Willemstad in an open-air safari truck, with snorkeling gear, snacks, soda, and alcoholic drinks included. Swim near sea turtles at Turtle Bay, stop at scenic Knip Beach, and look for wild flamingos. The flamingo sighting is never guaranteed, and some departures use a pickup truck or minibus instead of the advertised safari truck.

“This was a really good value, fun and relaxed trip. Thoroughly recommend it to any age. Guys where genuine friendly people trying to help you have a good time.”

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