Luxury motor yacht | All inclusive | Own Beach-house and facilities on the island
Sail on the luxury superyacht the Serendipity in just one hour to the uninhabited island of Klein Curacao with a pearly white beach and azure blue sea. Relax and enjoy the beach house of Miss Ann Boattrips which is fully equipped; plenty of shade, beach beds, tables, toilets and a freshwater shower.
This all-inclusive Klein Curacao Boat Trip includes a breakfast and during lunch you can enjoy an extensive BBQ with meat fresh from the grill, salads, fruit and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. The boat departs Santa Barbara Beach at 7:30 AM and returns around 5:30 PM.
Price adult € 120,- or $ 130,- | Price child (4-11 years) € 60,- or $ 65,- | Baby free (0-3 years)
Pay 20% deposit at booking. Remainder on the day of departure directly to the tour operator
Hotel transfer $13,- per person.
Luxury motor yacht | All inclusive | Own Beach-house and facilities on the island
With the Mermaid you can use a beautiful beach house with a watchtower and excellent catering including breakfast buffet, BBQ lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. All the necessary ingredients for a great day on Klein Curacao!
The Mermaid offers all the ingredients for a great day on Klein Curacao. The Klein Curacao specialist is one of the few providers that offers a beautiful beach house with a watchtower on the island. Here you will find beds, changing cabins, enough shade for everyone, a toilet and even freshwater showers. You can enjoy excellent catering including breakfast buffet, BBQ lunch and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Mermaid Boattrips has been sailing to this uninhabited island for over more than 35 years. Enjoy the pearly white beach and azure blue sea on this great island!
Price adult € 120,- or $ 130,- | Price child (4-11 years) € 60,- or $ 65,- | Baby free (0-3 years)
Pay 20% deposit at booking. Remainder on the day of departure directly to the tour operator
Hotel transfer from $13,- per person.
Beautiful Catamaran | All inclusive | Includes BBQ Buffet and Open Bar
Sail to Klein Curacao with the Apache or Black & White Catamaran from Bluefinn Charters. With a length of almost 25 meters, these Catamarans are the largest on Curacao. The journey to Klein Curacao takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From afar you can see the sun-drenched bounty island and the old iconic pink lighthouse. Upon arrival at Klein Curacao, the crystal clear water is perfectly calm for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Around noon the crew is ready to serve an extensive BBQ buffet with 4 types of meat from the grill (tasty smoked baby spare ribs, BBQ sausage, drumsticks and hanging tender), homemade fresh pasta pesto salad and kidney bean salad, bread and homemade Dutch peanut sauce! Enjoy drinks from the premium open bar: beer, wine, rum, vodka, whiskey, juices, soft drinks or water. As much as you want. The Catamarans depart from Zanzibar on Jan Thiel at 8:00 AM and return around 5:30 PM.
Price Adult $120,- | Price Child (4-12 years) $60,- | Baby free (0-3 years)
When booking only a small deposit of 20%. Remainder to be paid no later than 72 hours before departure by means of a payment link.
Hotel transfer $16,- per person.
Mini Catamaran | All inclusive | Small-scale with max. 23 people on board
This is the perfect Klein Curacao day trip if small scale appeals to you. With a group of up to 23 people on board you travel comfortably and relaxed to Klein Curacao on a beautiful mini Catamaran. This Klein Curacao day trip takes you to Klein Curacao in about 1.5 hours.
Once you arrive at Klein Curaçao, you can visit the historic lighthouse, see the old rusted shipwreck and of course snorkel with sea turtles. Around 12:30 you are expected back on the Topcat boat for a BBQ lunch incl. fruit and salads. And with Open Bar (besides water, juice and soft drinks also beer, wine, rum and vodka) it is also well catered for in terms of drinks. There are plenty of shady spots and beach beds on the beach and you can use 'floaties' to float in the water. The boat departs from the restaurant at the Caracas Bay roundabout at 7:45 AM and returns around 5:00 PM.
Price Adult $129,- | Price Child (4-12 years) $65,- | Baby free (0-4 years)
At reservation downpayment of 21% only. The remaining amount needs to be paid 72-hours before departure via a payment link.
Klein Curacao is a small, uninhabited, tropical bounty island with a pearly white beach, an azure blue sea, a spectacular reef and beautiful underwater world. This lovely island is located about 25 kilometers from Curaçao and is about 2 square kilometers in circumference. It is a must see when you are on vacation in Curaçao. The beach of this beautiful island is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The tropical uninhabited bounty island is known for its crystal clear water and snorkeling opportunities. The water is lovely and warm, crystal clear and you have visibility underwater up to 30 meters. The coral reef and fish are fantastic and your first encounter with a sea turtle is on the roll if you are lucky. It's almost magical when they pass you slowly swimming or when you see them calmly swimming to the surface to take a breath. Enjoy, watch, swim with them, make plenty of pictures and videos but never touch them!
Surface
Uninhabited island of about 2km2
Distance from Curacao
About 12 km from the most eastern point of Curacao
Sailing distance
Sailing distance is about 27 kilometers from Spanish Water
Why go?
Uninhabited tropical Bounty island with pearly white beach
What can you do?
Chill out, hike, swim, scuba dive and snorkel with turtles
Official website
visit-klein-curacao.com
History
It is not exactly known when the island was first discovered. Officially, the island was only put on the map in 1871 by John Godden, an English mining engineer. John Godden discovered that there was a lot of phosphate present on the island, left behind by all the birds that used Klein Curaçao as a breeding ground. Phosphate was at that time a very popular product and was used in Europe as an additive for cattle feed and fertilizer.
In fifteen years time, over ninety tons of phosphate were extracted and exported to Europe. The phosphate extraction changed the landscape of Klein Curacao and created a barren and empty uninhabited island. Thanks to a reforestation project by Carmabi, there is now some green to be discovered here and there.
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the island was used by the West India Company as a quarantine island for slaves. Before the slaves were brought ashore to Curaçao, the sick slaves were placed in quarantine on Klein Curaçao. Those who did not survive were buried on the island.
Klein Curaçao, like Curacao, suffers little from hurricanes. Unfortunately, there have been a few hurricanes in history that have left their marks on the island. The first was the hurricane in 1877. This hurricane destroyed the first lighthouse of the island. It was then decided to build a new lighthouse - the one that still stands today - in the middle of the island.
The island, with its beautiful white beach, is a well-known nesting place for turtles. Every year, sea turtles born on Klein Curaçao return to their birth beach to continue their species. Here you have a real chance of seeing turtles swimming while snorkeling.
Lighthouse
The number one thing to do is take a walk to the iconic pink lighthouse that stands in the middle of the island. The distance from the beach is perfectly walkable and a fun hike. You can enter the lighthouse but be careful. The Curaçao government has started renovating the lighthouse but it is still not 100% safe. The roof, stairs and second floor have been restored.
Because of the northeast wind and enormously strong currents that can occur around the island, the desire arose in the nineteenth century to build a lighthouse on the island. In 1849, the Prins Hendrik lighthouse was built on Klein Curacao. Although hurricanes are rare in this region, the lighthouse was completely destroyed during a hurricane in 1877. Because of its importance to shipping, the lighthouse was immediately rebuilt in 1877. After the Lighthouse was rebuilt again in 1913, the decay has started since then and the monumental ruin has emerged as we know it today. For the safety of shipping, the Klein Curaçao lighthouse was equipped with a LED beacon in 2008, which is powered by solar energy. These led lights blink twice every 15 seconds. In 2017, a start was made with the total renovation of the lighthouse.
Shipwrecks
Klein Curaçao is a flat island making it difficult to see from the bridge of a ship. This combined with the sometimes strong northeast wind and the very strong currents can make it very difficult for a captain to sail the ship past the island. Because of this, it is not surprising that it also went wrong a few times and as a result, the island has a few special sights that makes a walking around the island very enjoyable.
Because of the northeast wind and enormously strong currents that occur around the island, several ships have run ashore. The most famous is the oil tanker that ran aground in the 1980s, called the Maria Bianca Guidesman. The now rusty wreck has its final resting place on Klein Curaçao and is very slowly disappearing through the influence of the elements.
In 1934 another German freighter ran aground, the Magdalena. This gigantic ship was stuck for weeks but the rescue services finally managed to refloat the ship after digging it out by using a lot of manpower and several tugboats.
The most recent shipwreck is a French sailing yacht named 'Tchao' that ran ashore on April 1, 2007. On board the 'Tchao' were four people who were fortunately able to reach shore safely. Unfortunately the ship could not be saved because it had suffered too much damage. Therefore, it was left behind on Klein Curaçao. The shipwrecks are now a sight on the island and lend themselves perfectly as photogenic objects.
Especially in the high season it is wise to book in advance if you want to visit Klein Curacao. In high season, almost all boats are fully booked a week (or longer) in advance. It would of course be a shame if you just had to miss Klein Curacao if you didn't book it in time. And why wouldn't you? Due to the cancellation policy of all different boats and providers, you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours (or less) in advance.
There is only one way to discover Klein Curacao and that is by boat. The best way to experience Klein Curacao is to reserve a spot on one of the boats.
Nice Yacht from Miss Ann Boattrips
Nice Yacht from Mermaid Boat Trips
Catamaran of Bluefinn Charters
Catamaran of Irie Tours
Mini Catamaran from Breeze Boattrips
Superfast Powerboat
Klein Curacao is a beautiful little bounty island with a beautiful white beach and crystal clear azure blue water. You can enjoy yourself all day on Klein Curacao. Of course swimming, sunbathing and chilling, but you can also take a nice walk to the iconic lighthouse or to one of the shipwrecks. Or take a look at one of the turtle nests.
Klein Curacao is a small, uninhabited, tropical bounty island with a pearly white beach, an azure blue sea, a spectacular reef and a beautiful underwater world. This wonderful island is located about 25 kilometers off the coast of Curacao and is about 2 square kilometers in circumference. The beach of this beautiful island is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Although there are no mountains and trees on Klein Curacao, there is plenty to do and see. An excursion to Klein Curacao is mainly for swimming, sunbathing and chilling. It is therefore mainly relaxing, but there are also a number of sights such as the iconic pink lighthouse and the various shipwrecks.
The distance from Curacao to Klein Curacao is about 25km. Most boats that offer day trips take about 1.5 hours. The fastest boat is the Powerboat of Powerboat Caribbean. With the Powerboat you are on the beach of Klein Curacao for 45 minutes and that without getting seasick.
Alleen als je met de boten vaart van Miss Ann of Mermaid heb je toegang tot een toilet op het eiland zelf. Deze aanbieders hebben een eigen beach-house op het eiland met toilet en ook douche. Vaar je met een van de andere boten dan zul je gebruik moeten maken van de wc of toilet aan boord.
Klein Curacao is an uninhabited island without internet and without telephone coverage. So you can just leave your smartphone at home if you want to take pictures with it. Delicious right? Chill out and enjoy a day in peace without being disturbed by your phone.
A day trip to Klein Curacao costs around 110 euros per adult. Children up to 12 years old receive a 50% discount. It seems pricey, but then you get a fully catered day thrown into your lap including the crossing, a BBQ Lunch and an Open Bar with alcohol from 12:30 pm. Please note: the facilities and care differ per provider, so take a good look at the differences first.
Of course! If you already have a Padi certification, you can dive on Klein Curacao. It is really a dive for the more experienced diver. On the other hand you can also make an introductory dive. Then you obviously do not go deep or far, but it is really a top place to try diving for the first time. If you want to take diving gear with you, you must report this in advance to the relevant tour operator. At Miss Ann Boattrips you can immediately book your intro dive or 1-tank dive.
The sea between Curaçao and the paradisiacal Klein Curaçao can be really rough and wild depending on the weather. If you quickly suffer from seasickness, take a pill against seasickness and have breakfast in advance. You can experience seasickness with all boats with the exception of the Powerboat. With the Powerboat you will be on the beach of Klein Curacao in 45 minutes. Because the boat sails so quickly low over the sea, the risk of seasickness is nil.
There are various providers and boats that offer day trips to sail to Klein Curacao. Most boats leave around 8:00 AM and are back on Curacao around 5:00 PM. It is an average of about 1.5 hours sailing. You can go with a luxury yacht, with different catamarans or with a fast Powerboat. Caribbean Tours offers you a complete overview with all trips in a row. You can compare the trips and prices here and book directly.
It can do both. The prices (usually) do not differ and you pay just as much with an online ticket company as directly with the day trip provider. so you can easily book at Caribbean Tours. A Dutch reliable company with Thuiswinkel Waarborg Certification (the reliability certificate for webshops in the Netherlands) and we offer the lowest price guarantee. Expect excellent customer service that our customers rate with a 9.6 and 98% of our customers recommend us. In short: the place to book your tickets for Klein Curacao or other fun activities on Curacao.
TOGETHER FOR STRAY ANIMALS
Caribbean Tours is very committed to all stray animals that often have to live in harsh conditions on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. We care deeply about their fate and would like to do something to prevent this animal suffering. For this reason, we have selected a charity on every island where we operate. We have selected a foundation on each island that is committed to preventing animal suffering among dogs and/or cats. If you book a tour with Caribbean Tours, you will be asked during checkout whether you want to make a small contribution. A contribution with which the Kitten Rescue Curacao Foundation on Curacao can continue to work to prevent animal suffering among the kittens and cats. Click [hereif you want more information about this foundation.
