Full Coast Sea Safari

About seven and a half hours: departure at 08:30 from Marichi Pier (Punda), back around 16:00. The schedule covers three signature snorkel sites and four beaches at a relaxed pace, with a Caribbean lunch served on board mid-tour. Round trip by boat from Marichi Pier.

Marichi Pier in Punda, central Willemstad: about 10 minutes from the Mega Cruise Terminal by taxi, or a 15-minute walk across the Queen Emma Bridge. Arrive 20 minutes before departure for check-in and a short safety briefing. On the way east the boat also stops at Mambo Beach (10 minutes after departure) and Jan Thiel (15 minutes after departure): choose your stop when you book, and be there 20 minutes before the boat. On the way back the boat returns to Marichi Pier, also for guests who boarded at Mambo Beach or Jan Thiel.

Four west-coast beaches you can't reach by car (Kokomo, Playa Kalki, Grote Knip, Kleine Knip) plus extended snorkel time at each of the three signature sites. The Half Day hits the same Tugboat + Blue Room + turtles trio in 3.5 hours; the Full Coast adds 3.5 more hours of beach-hopping along the Westpunt coast. Choose Half Day if you only have a cruise stop; Full Coast if you have a free day.

Yes for both. Flotation vests are provided free; the snorkel sites are 5–10 m deep with calm leeward water, and the crew gives a short in-water orientation for first-timers. Non-swimmers can stay on the boat at each stop and still enjoy the beach landings. The Tugboat shipwreck is visible in 5 m clear water, even floating face-down with a vest works.

Children from 6 years welcome on the standard Full Coast Sea Safari. Ages 6–12 pay a child price. Under 6 on request: message us before booking and we decide case by case; a private charter gives the most flexibility (nap windows, shorter routes). The full day of about 7.5 hours is best suited to ages 8 and up; for younger kids the Half Day Safari is the lighter option. Junior snorkel gear is on board, but bringing a properly fitted child mask from home gives the best experience.

Seasickness is unlikely on this route, though nobody can promise it. The Rupert 50 is a heavy-duty offshore RIB: 5,500 kg on 14.2 metres, with a deep-V hull and 800 hp that keep her up on plane, skimming the crests rather than ploughing through them. The leeward (west) coast is sheltered from the Atlantic swell. If you are prone to motion sickness, take a non-drowsy tablet 30 minutes before departure and sit mid-boat, where the motion is smallest.

Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, flotation vest), bottled water and soft drinks all day, local Curaçao beer (Montana Blond + Amstel Bright), wine, hard seltzers, our signature Seafari cocktail, fresh snacks between stops, full Caribbean lunch on board, and the multilingual crew. You bring swimwear, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen: that's it. No surprise add-ons or upsells.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure: full refund. Within 24 hours, or a no-show, is non-refundable. If we cancel because of weather, mechanical issues, or safety: 100% refund or free reschedule, no questions asked. You'll get a phone call by 07:00 on tour day if conditions force a change.

Yes. The whole day is by boat: out from Marichi Pier in Punda and back to it. On the way east you can also board at Mambo Beach or Jan Thiel if you booked there. The Rupert 50 then runs the leeward coast from the Tugboat Wreck at Caracasbaai to the Blue Room (when conditions allow) and the turtles at Playa Piskadó near Westpunt, with beach stops along the way, and brings you back to Marichi Pier by sea.

Reef-safe sunscreen (mineral-based, not oxybenzone, protects the coral), a towel, sunglasses with a strap, and a light rain layer for the rare passing shower. Optional: an underwater camera or GoPro for the Tugboat and Blue Room. Skip cash and valuables: secure storage is on the boat but the day is wet. Snorkel gear, flotation vests, drinks, and lunch are all on us.