Walk through the most historical district of Willemstad on your own, with your local guide. All of the attractions are near the beautiful waterfront in an area that UNESCO declared a World Heritage site for being an outstanding example of a colonial trading settlement. See Fort Amsterdam, which the Dutch built in 1634. The Dutch influence will be apparent most everywhere you walk, including lush Queen Wilhelmina Park. Named for the Netherlands’ longest reigning monarch, the park offers a wonderfully serene setting. Jo Jo Correa Square is another popular gathering place, especially for those wanting to relax while shopping.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter.

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

Travel through Dutch-influenced Willemstad on foot and by bus and pause along the way for photos of the most revealing landmarks. From Rif Fort, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the harbor with the option of standing atop the 19th-century defensive walls. A vantage point nearby will present a different perspective of Willemstad and a tasting of sweets that will complement the local liqueur that you will be offered at the fort. Stop at historical attractions such as the oldest synagogue in the America's and the "wedding cake building" in the historical "scharloo"; home to the first "nouveau riche". It’s the unusual street art that makes this outing even more special. You can expect to see rainbow-colored stairs, a two-story mural of a naked chicken and the iconic sign that simply says Dushi, a Dutch and Papiamentu word that means anything from “good looking” to “delicious” to “nice.” Afterwards, you will have time to shop. How dushi is that?

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain an understanding of the local culture by walking and driving through Willemstad.
• View landmarks such as the Scharloo street, wedding cake building and the oldest synagogue in the Americas.
• Admire a slew of street art that includes murals, rainbow-colored stairs and the Dushi sign.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Enjoy a selection of wine and cocktails thoughtfully paired with Dutch cheeses along with an intriguing tour of the historic section of Willemstad with, a UNESCO World Heritage site acclaimed for its colonial architecture and European-style layout. The guide will point out landmarks along the way and elaborate on their historical significance. At the first venue, which is a beautiful historical mansion with an amazing Oceanview, you will be served three wines, each with its own characteristics. The wines will be chosen to complement the selection of hors d’oeuvres, which will likely include well-known favorites such as Edam and Gouda. At the second historical venue that has a beautiful view on the harbor, you will sample a favorite local cocktail rather than wine. After a demonstration of the of the cocktail making, you will receive a recipe and it will time for some tasting. You can expect to be served a different selection of local bites which will nicely be paired with the cocktail, which will enhance your appreciation for Dutch-influenced products.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Enjoy an enlightening tour through Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Sample wines and a cocktail paired with hors d’oeuvres, such as Dutch cheeses.
• Discover a bit about the historical venues that have been chosen for the tastings.

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