OVERVIEW

Spend hours relaxing however you please on Mambo Beach, a manmade waterfront setting known as much for its restaurants and shops as its unspoiled stretch of sugar-white sand. It won’t take long to reach the beach, which will give you all the more time to enjoy its generous amenities. If you wish to do nothing more ambitious than lie back in a beach chair and bask in the sun, feel free. Or find your own slice of paradise in the shade of a coconut palm. Breakwater just offshore shelters the sea, leaving it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. But the allure of Mambo Beach extends far beyond its turquoise waters. A boardwalk runs behind the beach, so if you are looking for a snack or an ice-cold tropical drink, go no farther. There are plenty of choices. One-of-a-kind shops and boutiques are equally abundant, especially for swimwear and casual clothing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours at Mambo Beach doing almost anything you please.
• Bask in the sun, swim in the sea and stroll the boardwalk behind the beach.
• Dine on your own or just drop by a beach bar for a favorite drink.
• Shop for casual clothing and beachwear in the waterfront boutiques.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Take a ride to one of the local beaches of Curaçao to cruise to Turtle Bay and snorkel its crystalline waters where sea turtles are frequently spotted. On the way there, the crew will describe the characteristics of Curaçao’s most commonly seen marine biodiversity including turtles. Although these species are endangered due to factors such as loss of nesting habitat, pollution and poaching, sea turtles can still be spotted off some of Curaçao’s beaches. Snorkeling near one of these magnificent creatures as it gracefully swims by is an experience that you will not soon forget. The crew will offer instruction on how best to behave in the water when close to a sea turtle. The waters are also teeming with tropical fish, many of them incredibly colorful.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Snorkel the waters off Curaçao and discover the diverse marine life.
• Listen to commentary from the crew explaining the threats to these endangered species.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Ride through southern Curaçao in a 4-wheel-drive Jeep that can easily handle the island’s rugged terrain. You will pass Willemstad’s historical waterfront and the 19th-century Queen Emma pontoon bridge on the way to Koraal Tabak, the starting point for the off-road adventure. Once your small group of no more than 16 settles into the Jeep, you will follow a trail through Curaçao’s gorgeous interior and on to a spectacularly scenic lookout point on the coast that is only accessible by an off-road vehicle. Continuing on to the other side of the island, you will eventually come to the remains of Fort Beekenburg, which the Dutch built in 1703 to protect Caracas Bay. The fort’s circular tower is made of stones shipped from the Netherlands as ballast. Once you reach Director’s Bay, you can swim and snorkel off the secluded beach. The waters are typically crystal-clear and teeming with colorful marine life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a higher level of personal attention on this small group tour.
• Ride through wonderfully scenic areas only accessible in an off-road vehicle.
• Gaze out over the gorgeous seas that rim Curaçao’s northern and southern coasts.
• Stop at an early 18th-century Dutch-built fortress on the Caracas Bay Peninsula.
• Spend free time swimming and snorkeling off Director’s Bay.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a panoramic drive around Willemstad with stops to see how Blue Curaçao liquor is produced and to spend hours relaxing at the beach. Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage site acclaimed for its colonial architecture and European-style layout, and you will see many of its attractions. Among them are the Queen Emma pontoon bridge and High Street Otrabanda, a former neighborhood of stately homes that wealthy Jewish merchants built in the 1800s. After Crossing the Juliana bridge you will Passing through ‘’ The Old Jewish Neighborhood’’ befor heading to,the island’s namesake liqueur is made from a variety of orange only found on Curaçao, and you will see how it’s made at Landhuis Chobolobo. You will be spending a few hours of free time at Mambo Beach. Besides being one of the most spectacular stretches of sand on the island, the beach is lined with an array of restaurants and shops, so there is truly something for everything.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Race through the wilds of Curaçao in a 4-wheel-drive Utility Terrain Vehicle designed for adventure and spend free time on a sheltered beach. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will ride off caravan-style in a 2-person UTV. The off-road terrain will constantly change as you traverse everything from a volcanically formed mini-desert with orangish sand to vast salt plains where flamingos may be spotted. At times, you will ride between windmills and along the Caribbean Sea in areas where the waves are often thunderous as they crash against the island’s rocky northern shore. Stops will be made along the way, during which you might switch drivers or simply enjoy the moment to take in the gorgeous scenery. You will also pause to explore the Voice of St. Anthony Cave, a geological wonder that was once below sea level. Free time follows at laid-back Daaibooi Beach.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride off-road through some of Curacao’s most rugged terrain in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle.
• Drive the Utility Terrain Vehicle, ride along as a passenger and switch places if you wish.
• Race across a mini-desert, between windmills and along the rocky northern coast.
• View the stalagmites and stalactites in a cave that was once underwater.
• Relax on Daaibooi Beach with the opportunity to swim in the shallow sheltered sea.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes. Closed toe-shoes are a must for guests operating the vehicle.

Snorkel the turquoise waters of Curacao and relax however you please on this beautiful stretch of sand. You will likely see an ever-changing parade of marine life, which is just one of the reasons that this is one of Curaçao’s most popular snorkeling sites. You may spot brightly colored queen triggerfish, red-striped squirrelfish and brilliant blue tangs. Spiny lobsters are often seen hiding among the coral reefs and on occasion hawksbill turtles swim by. The biodiversity is spectacular with marine species ranging from large white-spotted eagle rays to the teeniest of sea horses. It will be easy to find a comfortable depth for snorkeling because the sea floor slopes gently from the beach. If you wish to rest while snorkeling, feel free to lounge about the beach and stroll along the shore.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Behold the underwater wonders while snorkeling of Curacao.
• Marvel at the marine biodiversity, the schools of colorful fish and perhaps even a sea turtle.
• Relax on the Beach as an alternative to snorkeling the entire time.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Create your own natural sunscreen using aloe vera leaves and try out your newly made product while relaxing on Mambo Beach. On the way out of Willemstad, you will pass some of the capital’s most iconic attractions, including the brightly painted colonial buildings in the affluent Otrabanda district and Queen Emma Bridge, which spans St. Anna Bay. Upon reaching a farm in Curaçao’s interior, you will join a workshop and learn hands-on how to make a sunscreen spray from the aloe vera leaves that you will harvest in the fields. Rich in antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties, aloe vera can naturally hydrate and revitalize your skin, especially after sun exposure. You will have the chance to test your handmade sunscreen during free time at Mambo Beach. Besides being a beautiful stretch of sand, the beach is lined with restaurants and shops, so there is more to do than bask in the sun.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Make your own sunscreen spray from aloe vera leaves that you harvest at a farm.
• Discover some of the benefits of aloe vera, including its many healing properties.
• Spray on your sunscreen and head for Mambo Beach on the outskirts of Willemstad.
• Bask in the sun, swim in the sea and take advantage of the nearby shopping and dining.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests that use a cane/walker, have limited mobility issues or for companions of those guest that have booked mobility equipment tour.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Settle in for an enlightening drive around Willemstad and pause at landmarks that best showcase Curaçao’s capital city. What better place to start than at Landhuis Chobolobo, the distillery that produces the island’s namesake Blue Curaçao. You will enjoy tastings and see how the liqueur is made from a variety of orange only found on Curaçao. Aloe also flourishes on the island as you will discover at a farm that cultivates this fleshy succulent with healing properties. You will also have the chance to shop for products that contain aloe such as lotions, shower gels and anti-wrinkle creams. Following lunch on your own at the seaside restaurant Brisa Do Mar, you will continue down the coast passing vast salt pans on the way to Jan Thiel Beach. Afterwards, you will stop in Handelskade, where you will see the iconic row of brightly colored Dutch colonial buildings featured on most every postcard.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Settle in for a scenic drive through Willemstad and view some of its defining landmarks.
• Pause at Landhuis Cholbolobo to see how orange-flavored Curaçao liqueur is made.
• Visit an aloe farm and shop for cosmetics and other aloe-based products.
• Admire the coastal scenery while driving past the salt pans and Jan Thiel Beach.
• Snap photos of the colorful Dutch colonial building that have become a Willemstad icon.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a scenic drive through Dutch-influenced Willemstad before heading up to the northern tip of Curaçao to enjoy its natural wonders. Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage site acclaimed for its colonial architecture, so there will be plenty to see. The focus will shift to natural beauty on the way to Shete Boka National Park, where you will follow an easy hiking trail to the coast. The thundering surf has created blowholes in the craggy rocks that spew water high into the air. The waves have also carved out a cave in the limestone that is well worth a look. The water is calmer in Knip Lagoon, an idyllic setting for you to enjoy at your leisure. Feel free to take a refreshing swim or simply relax on the beach. Wild flamingoes are the attraction in Curaçao’s salt ponds, where you will likely see them feeding on small crustaceans in the shallows. Knip Beach (also known as Grote Knip) has been recognized as one of the world's best beaches.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through downtown Willemstad and admire its colonial architecture.
• View landmarks such as the Scharloo street, wedding cake building and the oldest synagogue in the Americas.
• Spend free time enjoying the beach at Knip Lagoon as you please.
• Watch for flocks of flamingos feeding in the salt ponds along the western shore.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a tour through the historic section of Willemstad in the evening, when temperatures are cooler and the city lights are wonderfully radiant. First, during your scenic drive, stop at an amazing viewpoint overlooking the city near a historical fortress for some great pictures and a toast with a Blue Curaçao, a sweet liquor, made from Laraha oranges grown on the island. Then, continue with a nice and cool evening walking tour and meander along and pass a collection of colorful, Dutch-inspired homes overlooking the canals. This colonial architecture and the district’s European-style layout earned Willemstad a UNESCO World Heritage site designation. Even so, the architectural highlight may well be Fort Amsterdam as it was constructed in 1634 and a cannonball from a conflict with England is still lodged in one of the walls. You will also walk on the unique 19th-century Queen Emma pontoon bridge whose colorful arched lights shine brilliantly on the water at night. Finally, stop for a fun photo at The orange Dushi sign, which is another icon; the word means “sweet” in Papiamentu, the official language of Curaçao. For those who like to stay longer for a nice drink or dinner, you’ll have the option to be dropped off at a nice local bar and restaurant area.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Willemstad’s atmospheric Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. .
• Snap photos at Fort Amsterdam, the Queen Emma Bridge and the iconic Dushi sign.
• Enjoy the nighttime ambiance when the lights of Old Town shine radiantly.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
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Meander through one of Willemstad’s finest open-air markets as a prelude to a liqueur sampling and a tropical lunch made with local ingredients. Along the way, you will pass the Queen Emma pontoon bridge and the Governor’s Palace, two attractions that reflect the prominent Dutch-influence on the island. While walking through the market and the adjacent Marshe Bieuw food court, you will see locals’ food shopping and dining on signature dishes. Curaçao is also known for its namesake liqueur, which is made from an orange only found on the island. You can sample it at Landhuis Chobolobo, a 19th-century estate and distillery. You will delve even deeper into Curaçao’s cuisine during lunch at the Greenhouse, a local favorite restaurant that overlooks Mambo Beach. Chances are, you will have seen many of the ingredients in your meal at the market and food court. You will also make a stop at a local souvenir store.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse an open-air market and food court full of signature Curaçao foods and dishes.
• Pause at Landhuis Cholbolobo distillery for a taste of orange-flavored Curaçao liqueur.
• Dine on tropical cuisine at the Greenhouse restaurant overlooking Mambo Beach.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Explore a cave with terraces that indicate eons of different sea levels and relax on a beach that rims a beautiful stretch of sea on the other side of the island. Hato is Curaçao’s largest cave and features several tiers, the highest of which you will reach by climbing 49 steps. Once inside this elevated marine limestone cave, you will see seemingly endless stalactites and stalagmites that are illuminated for dramatic effect. Many of them are named for their shapes, including the Sea Tortoise and the Sleeping Giant. You may also spot petroglyphs that the indigenous Arawaks carved in the rocks about 1,500 years ago. Upon emerging, you will head for the south side of Curaçao to enjoy free time on Mambo Beach. One look and you will instantly know why this stretch of sand is so popular. It is an idyllic seaside setting with a collection of shops and restaurants as a backdrop.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Marvel at the geological formations within the limestone Hato Caves.
• Stretch out in the sun on Mambo Beach and take a refreshing swim in the Caribbean Sea.
• Take advantage of the fine shopping and dining at Mambo Beach, if you choose.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.