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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to Klein Curacao on a spacious motorboat. This is your ticket to paradise, where you can relax at the beautiful beach house or go and explore the island!

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Beach house, 360° Watchtower, Breakfast, BBQ Lunch, Soft Drinks, Snorkel Gear, Walking Tour

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Transfer service, Alcoholic beverages, Scuba Dive 🫧

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Approx. 9.5 hours

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Cruise Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

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Adults: USD 140 | Kids: USD 70 | Infants: Free

Secure your booking Pay only 20% deposit at booking. The remainder needs to be paid directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. Transfer service is available from $5 per person.

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  • Travel to Klein Curacao on a Motorboat
  • Start your trip with a cruise through beautiful Spanish water
  • Keep an eye out for dolphins on your way to Klein Curacao 🐬
  • Climb the 360° view watchtower for panoramic island views
  • Menu of the day: dive, snorkel, swim, hike, explore, or simply relax

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At 06:45 AM, your adventure begins as you check in at the Fisherman's Pier. Yes, it's an early start, but trust us, you're in for a day full of excitement and adventure during your trip to Klein Curacao. Once you've checked in, find a comfy spot on the boat and kickstart your morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea. You'll receive a brief but informative introduction, and then it's – off to Klein Curacao! The spacious motor boat glides through the waters for about 1 hour and 30 minutes before you arrive at Klein Curacao.

As soon as the boat drops anchor, you can choose to take a refreshing swim to the beach or hop aboard a little motorboat (dinghy) that'll shuttle you to shore. While you find a nice spot in the shade of the beach house, the dedicated crew jumps into action, preparing a delicious breakfast buffet to kickstart your day. After enjoying your morning meal, it's time to discover the island. Mermaid has created an excellent Walking Tour guide for exploring the island, filled with interesting facts. Stroll over to the iconic lighthouse or explore the remnants of shipwrecks along the north shoreline. Keep an eye out for the island's unique residents, like curious lizards and scuttling crabs 🦎🦀 In the afternoon, a delicious and extensive BBQ lunch awaits you in the beach house. The buffet has something for everyone, with options like chicken (Halal), spare ribs, burgers, salads, and fruits. Take your pick, find a cozy spot in the spacious beach house, or opt for one of the roomy picnic tables in the shade. Vegetarian options are also on the menu, and if you require a gluten-free option, please let us know in the booking comments when booking, so that they can take this into account. The well-stocked bar includes a variety of beverages like soft drinks, fruit juices, beer, wine, rum, and vodka, with alcoholic drinks available at reasonable prices. After lunch, you can continue to enjoy all that Klein Curacao has to offer. Whether you feel like taking a refreshing dip in the crystal clear water (who knows, you might even spot sea turtles) or prefer lying on your beach bed with a cool drink, it's all up to you. At approximately 3:30 PM, it's time to say goodbye to this paradise. The journey back is a pleasant boat ride, with the sun setting on the horizon. You'll arrive back at the Fisherman's Pier around 5:00 PM, bringing an end to your wonderful day trip and leaving you with beautiful memories. Wanna Scuba Dive? 🫧 We've got you covered! If you're an experienced diver with your own gear, you can join – at no extra charge. The crew can drop you off at two exciting sites for a drift dive. Don’t forget to mention this in the booking comments. Don't have your own equipment or experience? No problem! The in-house dive instructor is here to provide expert-guided dives. Just make sure to follow the instructions in the confirmation mail.

What’s included

  • Round-trip to Klein Curacao
  • Private Beachhouse
  • 360° view watchtower
  • Enough beds, hammocks and shade
  • Unlimited soft drinks and juices
  • Fresh fruit
  • Snorkeling gear 🤿
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Big floating mat
  • Restroom facilities
  • Freshwater shower

Available at an extra cost

  • Scuba Diving
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Transfer Service

What to expect

A well organized trip to Klein Curacao with a very friendly and experienced crew. Enjoy a fully catered day complete with breakfast, BBQ and refreshing drinks.

Meeting point

The Fisherman's Pier at Caracasbaaiweg (or your reserved pick-up location) Boat departure time: 07:00 AM

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Know before you go

  • Please be at the boat 15 minutes before departure
  • Transfer service available at extra cost (fixed addresses only)
  • Vegetarian meals available if requested in advance
  • Have cash on hand for any additional services
  • Mermaid boat trips is wheelchair accessible
  • You have the option to take a dinghy to shore

Travelers tips

  • Be sure to pack your camera for stunning shots
  • A must-see: the iconic lighthouse and shipwreck
  • Climb the 360° view watchtower for an amazing view
  • Bring your towel and water-friendly shoes
  • Don't forget your sunscreen, hat and UV shirt
  • Consider bringing motion-sickness pills or bands
  • Book quickly as spots are filling up fast!

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The Mermeid cruise starts at 6.45am from the pier Caracasbaaiweg. Look on the map.

Klein Curaçao lies 15 miles off the southeast point of Curaçao and is just a two-hour boat trip from  Spanish Water . The Mermaid, a sturdy sea-going vessel, awaits passengers at the Fishermen’s Pier every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday mornings at 6:45am. Five times a week, the Mermaid takes people out to the island of Klein Curaçao for a perfect day by the sea.

When you climb aboard the Mermaid, you’ll be greeted with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Captain Cor and his crew create a great atmosphere that makes you feel welcome on board!

The Mermaid sets sails along the southern coast of Curaçao. From the boat you’ll see Fuik, Duivelsklip and Oostpunt, a completely inaccessible region of Curaçao that has been set aside as a wildlife preserve.Sometimes dolphins swim alongside the boat. Then the Mermaid turns southward and heads out into the blue sea, towards Klein Curaçao.

From a distance, you can see Klein Curaçao’s landmark lighthouse and a shipwreck that was lodged on the beach many years ago. As the boat approaches the coast, you’ll see a few huts, which are used by the local island fishermen. But mostly, you’ll see endless beaches of white sand, waiting to be explored by you.

Once the Mermaid has anchored off shore, you’ll want to take a swim in the crystal clear turquoise water. Take a stroll and visit the historical lighthouse or collect shells on the beach. Lie out on a beach chair and catch some rays of sun with beautiful women in colorful bikinis.

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Diese Tour haben wir auch persönlich getestet. Wir hatten im Test die Mermaid und dann noch die Konkurrenz. Aber der Testsieger für uns war die Mermaid. Ihr habet auf Klein Curacao ein privaten Bereich nur für die Gäste der Mermaid inkl. Liegen und das wichtigste Sonnenschirme. 5 von 5 Sternen. Patrick & Sevi

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Am Tag 9 ging es mit der Mermaid nach klein Curacao. Das sehr frühe Aufstehen lohnt sich, denn die weißen Sandstrände, die Unterwasserwelt, einfach alles ist atemberaubend. Wir waren mit dem Service auf dem Schiff und auf klein Curacao sehr zufrieden, das Essen schmeckte köstlich und die Toiletten waren sehr sauber. Auf der Insel kann man mal richtig abschalten und die Seele baumeln lassen. Wir sind froh, dass wir auch diese Tour gemacht haben und das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist hervorragend.

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Klein Curacao | Mermaid

  • Departure from Fishing Harbour
  • Beach house with beach beds
  • Breakfast buffet + BBQ lunch
  • Soft drinks free, alcohol for sale
  • Sails Sunday through Friday
  • Trip of 10 hours
  • Hotel pickup optional

With Mermaid to Klein Curacao. A household name for many, they have been the Klein Curacao specialist for 35 years. Their spacious beach house with observation tower, excellent catering and professional crew are also worth mentioning.

Klein curacao with mermaid sunday through friday, 07:00 – 17:00, largest boat to klein curacao, unique observation tower, beach house with plenty of shade.

Good to know : You may bring your scuba gear for free. Please do notify us in advance and you must be a practiced and certified diver plus bring your own dive buddy.

Mermaid Klein Curacao lighthouse

  • 13 yr. or older: US$ 140 p.p.
  • children 4-12 yr.: 50% discount
  • children up to 3 yr.: free (do register)

When booking a deposit of US$ 28 p.p., the rest you pay only at check-in (cash in NAF, EUR or US$).

Transportation

Mermaid offers hotel pickup service from many (medium) sized accommodations in town, plus Blue Bay and Kunuku Aqua Resort. Rate US$ 5 to US$ 18 p.p.; see list in booking form. If you come to the Fishing Harbour by your own (rental) car, you can park for free opposite the entrance to the harbour.

What does Klein Curacao with Mermaid look like?

At 06:45 check in at the Fishing Harbour. So the alarm has to go off early, but then you have a wonderfully long day ahead of you: Mermaid offers the trip with the longest stay on Klein Curacao. After checking in, you can find a spot on the boat and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea right away. There is a brief explanation and then a quick departure, off to Klein Curacao! The large motor vessel takes 1.5 hours to get to Klein Curacao. Once the boat has anchored you can swim to the beach, or get into the motor boat that will take you right into the surf. As you look for a nice spot on a beach bed in the shade at the large beach house, the crew goes for a delicious breakfast buffet. After breakfast, explore the island. See the dilapidated lighthouse or washed-up shipwrecks, or marvel at the lizards and crabs you’ll find all over the island. By the end of the morning you will see the crew working hard again for the delicious and extensive bbq lunch. Slide in for the buffet including chicken, spare ribs and burgers, salads and fruit; feast! If you have dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or halal): let us know and it will be arranged. You will be sitting in the large beach house, in the shade at spacious picnic tables. The bar is also prim: soft drinks, fruit juices, beer, wine, rum, vodka available (alcoholic at a tidy extra cost). After lunch you can relax and enjoy Klein Curacao again. Take a dip in the crystal-clear sea (who knows, you might run into sea turtles) or lie back on your beach bed with a drink. Unique at Mermaid: At the beach house, Mermaid also has a beautiful observation tower. This really is a must for stunning photos (Instagram-worthy!). At 3:30 p.m., unfortunately, it is already time to leave. The return trip is a delightful cruise, riding the waves with the sun. Around 5 p.m., the boat will dock again at the Fishing Port and this beautiful day trip is unfortunately over. But you are certainly a beautiful memory richer.

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Want to take a live look at what it’s like on Curacao at Mermaid? You can do so with the livestream that allows you to view the current situation on Klein Curacao 24/7.

Comfortable beach house

One of the perks of the Klein Curacao trip with Mermaid is their beach house:

  • Large beach house with plenty of shade
  • Neat toilets
  • The only watchtower on Klein Curacao
  • Multiple palapas (umbrellas) so that not everyone is close together
  • Showers (fresh water)
  • Spacious seating areas for breakfast and lunch
  • A beach bed all day long just for you
  • Changing cubicles
  • Professional kitchen for elaborate BBQ lunch

This tour is conducted by Mermaid Boat Trips. If you book this tour, you enter into the agreement with them; Mermaid Boat Trips is the responsible party for the execution and quality of the tour.

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Far away from the hustle and bustle of Curacao’s Punda and Otrobanda districts lies a remote, coral island with white sand beaches, crystal clear water, a spectacular reef and colorful sea life. The flat, wind-swept island of Klein Curacao (Little Curaçao) is a mecca for divers, snorkelers and sunbathers.

Klein Curaçao lies 15 miles off the southeast point of Curacao and is just a two-hour boat trip from Spanish Water. The Mermaid, a sturdy sea-going vessel, awaits passengers at the Fishermen’s Pier every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday mornings at 6:45am. Six times a week, the Mermaid takes people out to the island of Klein Curacao for a perfect day by the sea.

When you climb aboard the Mermaid, you’ll be greeted with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Captain Cor and his crew create a great atmosphere that makes you feel welcome on board.

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If you’re headed to Curacao for vacation, you should absolutely consider adding in a boat trip to Klein Curacao, an uninhabited island that sits about 15 miles south.  It’s hands down one of the best tours and most unique days you can spend in Curacao.

(Pop over here first if you need help pronouncing Curacao , then come right back.)  

Some of my favorite Caribbean days have been spent exploring remote beaches and small islands . If I’ve learned one thing in my extensive Caribbean travels, it’s that the feeling of being shipwrecked in paradise – truly away from it all – can really help you feel grounded. That’s exactly how you’ll feel on Klein Curacao, which means little Curacao.

Take this adventure, and you’ll spend the day on a long stretch of deserted beach that rivals the best beaches in all the Caribbean.  But a Klein Curacao trip takes a little planning, and mental preparation, so we’re here to make it easy for you.

There are several companies that offer Klein Curacao tour packages – but not all are created equal.  The boats are different, with varying inclusions and travel times, and so are the facilities once you arrive on the island. So how to choose?  

This article rounds up the top Klein curacao boat trip providers to help you pick the right one. It also gives you an overview of what to pack and what to expect during your Klein Curacao trip.

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How to get to Klein Curacao

By boat!  Curacao has some incredible attractions , but this is one of the most unique for sure. You’ll take a full day charter over to the deserted island.  You have a few choices, all highlighted below: motor yachts, small catamaran, large catamaran, or small powerboat.  

How to choose your boat tour provider for your Curacao day trip?  A few things vary from boat to boat.

First, the travel time takes anywhere from 40 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the boat you choose.  

Second, the departure times vary too, ranging from 6:45am to 9am.

And third, so do the facilities! Only a few tour operators have a beach house on the island, for example. Some offer open bar, others do not.

We encourage you to browse your options, see what’s available, and pick your priorities!

Trip to Klein Curacao

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Klein Curacao Boat Trip Overview: What To Expect

If you’re heading to Klein Curacao, get ready to start early in the morning.  Your full day adventure will start with a boat trip that lasts about 1 to 2 hours each way depending on your boat (unless you take a fast powerboat, which is a 40 minute option). Given the trip length, selecting a comfortable boat is critical.

A very important thing to remember: The seas can get a bit rough, especially on the way there, so make sure to take some seasickness medicine before you set off. You don’t want to spend the whole trip feeling queasy, or worse yet getting sick overboard.

Boat trips to  Klein Curacao  leave so early in the morning, you’re likely to be hungry when you arrive. Luckily, the best boat tours include either breakfast sandwiches on the boat, or a buffet breakfast on arrival.

Once you arrive at Klein island Curacao, get ready for an amazing beach with crystal clear water.  The white sand on the Klein Curacao beach is post-card perfect; the water the kind of turquoise of summer dreams. Soak up the sun, take a dip, and relax on the soft sand. It’s beach paradise – and the calm, shallow waters are great for kids.

Another important thing to know: You’re going to be at the beach, in the sun, all day .  There are only two tour providers that have beach houses on the island, which offer shade, showers, and a comfortable, cool place to take a break from the sun.  For that reason alone, we think Miss Ann and Mermaid Boat Trips are the two best boat trip to Klein Curacao options.

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Snorkeling fans will be amazed too. You’ll see all sorts of cool stuff right off the beach here, with the water clear enough to see the fish from the surface. The conditions are fit for teaching kids to snorkel , and you’re likely to see sea turtles.  

If you’re not into exploring, get a beach massage while the rest of your friends or family is underwater!

While you’re exploring, don’t forget to check out the abandoned Klein Curacao lighthouse and shipwreck. They are each about a 10-15 minute walk, so make sure to wear shoes. These neat sights give you a glimpse into the island’s history.

Speaking of exploring: Don’t expect to have cell phone reception or Wi-Fi on Klein Curacao. Plan this boat trip to Klein Curacao on a day when you can really unplug and enjoy the peacefulness of nature. We highly recommend bringing a portable charger for your phone so you don’t run out of battery while you’re trying to capture the beauty of the island.

A BBQ lunch will be included in your trip, too, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your own food. The best boat trip to Klein Curacao providers will also include water and non-alcoholic beverages. Many include rum punch and beer too.  Just make sure you know what’s included when you book.

Finally, you’ll wrap up your day with a sail back to Curacao.  Most boats leave around 4pm, getting you back by dinner time.  You’ll climb into bed happy, tired, and having made some incredible beach memories on Klein Curacao.

Best Klein Curacao Boat Trips

1. miss ann boat trips.

For a guaranteed good time on your day trip to Klein Curacao, book your trip with Miss Ann Boat Trips !  Miss Ann was one of the first companies to take visitors to Klein Curacao, and they’ve been doing it for the better part of 40 years.  

Miss Ann stands out above the rest for two main reasons: First, their luxurious power yachts gets you to Klein Curacao in one hour, about half an hour faster than most competitors.  And second, Miss Ann is one of only three Klein Curacao boat trip operators that has a full service beach house on Klein Curacao!  

Type of Boa t: Motor Yacht

Length of Trip to Klein Curaca o: 60 minutes

Departure Time: 7:30 am

Departure Point: Santa Barbara Beach

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday and Sunday

Inclusions: Buffet Breakfast, BBQ lunch, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Beach House, Snorkels and Masks, Guided Snorkel

Pricing: Starting at $130 US per person (kids 4-12 half price)  

“Had a super fun day today. Crew is nice and everything is well arranged. Diving was really great. Recommended!!” – Ilona   (Read more reviews )

Miss Ann’s beach house has toilets, changing rooms, and freshwater showers to clean off at the end of the day. The beach house has swings that kids and adults both will love. And, most importantly, plenty of shade.

Beyond the beach house, you can expect the same things from Miss Ann as the other Klein Curacao day trip providers: Breakfast and a BBQ lunch with meat, salads, corn on the cob, and fruit. Non-alcoholic drinks are included, but Miss Ann does not offer an open bar included in the price. (If that’s a top priority, go with Island Routes for the ultimate all-inclusive luxury boat day).

Now that you’ve booked your Klein Curacao excursion, don’t miss our other Curacao resources: 

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2. Island Routes

Island Routes is a tour provider in the Caribbean that works with luxury travel advisors to ensure their clients get a top notch experience. Their boat trip to Klein Curacao is a bit pricier than other options listed here, but you get what you pay for with a more exclusive experience.  

Arrive at Klein Curacao in style on a small super yacht rather than a big boat.  (Watch  the video here  to see the yacht). 

The Island Routes day trip to Klein Curacao includes breakfast, lunch, and premium open bar starting at 12pm.  You’ll have access to a trendy beach house, with swings and shade.  If you want to splurge on something a little different from what most people are booking, Island Routes is your gal. 

Type of Boa t: Small Yacht

Departure Time: 7:00 am

Departure Point: Sandals Royal Curacao

Schedule: Tuesday-Sunday

Inclusions: Beach House, Breakfast, BBQ lunch, Open Bar, Snorkels and Masks, Guided Snorkel

Pricing: Starting at $177 US per person

→ Island Routes is best booked through a travel advisor at no cost to you – CONTACT US TO BOOK

3. Mermaid Boat Trips

Mermaid Boat Trips to Klein Curacao – like Miss Ann – has been running boats to Klein Curacao for decades, and the crew knows their stuff.  You’ll see their beach house as you approach, as it has a watchtower offering one-of-a-kind views over Klein Curacao island.

Length of Trip to Klein Curaca o:  90 minutes

Departure Time: 6:45 am

Departure Point: Fisherman’s Wharf

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday and Friday

Inclusions: Buffet Breakfast, BBQ lunch, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Beach House, Snorkels and Masks, Walking Tour

Pricing: Starting at $130 US per person (kids 4-12 half price)

“What a wonderful day we had on May 29 on Klein Curaçao.The boat trip was relaxed and well taken care of…Only Mermaid has its own beach club on Klein Curaçao with sunbeds, toilets, changing cabins, snorkel gear and a shower.” – Cindy (Read more reviews )

Beyond the beach house and stellar reputation, Mermaid Boat Trips has all the standard amenities offered in day trip to Klein Curacao tours: buffet breakfast, lunch, beach beds, showers, changing cabins, lots of share – and a walking tour of the island to boot.

Breeze Boat Trip Klein Curacao

4. Breeze Boat Trips

Some people just love catamarans. If that’s you, and you’re willing to give up the bigger beach house on Klein Curacao in favor of your preferred boat, consider Breeze Boat Trips.  They have more than 800 5-star reviews on Viator, and everything is included!

Breeze runs small catamaran tours to Klein Curacao seven days a week, with a max of 23 persons.  (Much smaller than the other catamarans that run trips to Klein Curacao). Local guides, breakfast, lunch, open bar – and some floating mats for total relaxation.  The journey is a little longer than some competitors due to the boat’s size, but the time on the boat will be a blast.

Type of Boa t: Small Catamaran

Length of Trip to Klein Curaca o: 90 minutes

Departure Point: Village Marina & Apartments (near Tugboat Beach)

Schedule: Daily

Inclusions: Breakfast, BBQ lunch, Open Bar, Snorkels and Masks, Floating Mats, Beach Shade

“ We had a wonderful time! The crew made the experience a lot of fun. Beautiful island, lots of history, and great sights. Highly recommended ! “ – Typhanie M.   (Read more reviews )

Guests consistently rave about the great crew and amazing food.  Note that lunch will be on the boat, not on land. And, if you’re traveling with a group, you can also book a private charter  through Breeze to travel at your own speed!

Bluefinn Charters Klein Curacao

5. Bluefinn Charters

For those prone to seasickness, you may prefer a bigger boat.  Bluefinn Tours has Curacao’s two largest catamarans, which transports guest daily to Klein Curacao.  Guests love Bluefinn’s staff, and they especially pride themselves on an amazing BBQ lunch – served on the boat.

Type of Boa t: Two Large Catamarans

Departure Time: 8:00am and 8:30am

Departure Point: Jan Thiel Beach

Inclusions: BBQ lunch, Open Bar, Snorkels and Masks

Pricing: Starting at $120 US per person (kids 4-12 half price)

“Beautiful island with amazing bbq lunch! I would highly recommend this for anyone that hasn’t seen the island before!” – Dawn H.   (Read more reviews )

A bonus: Bluefinn leaves from Jan Thiel beach, and the boat arrives home at the end of the day just in time for happy hour.  Round out your day trip to Klein Curacao with drinks and food at Zanzibar, which has a playground for kids!

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6. Irie Tours Curacao

Irie Tours provides another option for a large catamaran to Klein Curacao.  We love that the boat is called Cool Runnings and is brightly colored; it sets the right vibe from the start.

Type of Boa t: Catamaran

Departure Time: 8:00am 

Departure Point: Caracas Bay

Inclusions: Breakfast Sandwiches, Coffee, BBQ lunch, Open Bar, Snorkels and Masks

“Klein Curaçao is a must if you visit Curaçao (the most beautiful beach in both islands) and the tour agent and our crew were amazing (thank you so much!) this tour is highly recommended!!” – Arturo M.   (Read more reviews )

You’ll sense a pattern by now: Irie Tours offers all the same inclusions as the other day trip to Klein Curacao boat operators, including breakfast, lunch, open bar, and snorkel gear.  Guests rave about the professional staff.

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7. P owerboat Caribbean

Powerboat Caribbean is not for the faint of heart.  Take a roller coaster style powerboat to Klein Curacao that will get you there in 40 minutes flat!  For those who hate to be on the water, but want to experience all this deserted island has to offer, this is your jam.  It may be a bit bumpy, but guests still love the experience overall.

Type of Boa t: Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)

Length of Trip to Klein Curaca o: 40 minutes

Departure Time: 9:30am 

Pricing: Starting at $210 US per person (kids 4-12 half price)

“We had a great experience with the Powerboat Aventure. My kids had never been on a boat at all and . . . it is one of the favorite parts of our vacation.” – Richelle Y. (Read more reviews )

This is an especially great choice for travelers who do not want to catch a boat by 8am.  The powerboats leave closer to 9:30am from the Sandals Royal Curacao pier. 10 travelers maximum per boat.

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What to Bring to Klein Curacao

Even with a luxury tour provide, your day trip to Klein Curacao will involve a lot of time out on in the sun. It’s important to pack the essentials to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.  Once you’ve booked your boat to Klein island Curacao, get your beach bag ready with these must-have items:

Towels:  Most boat companies don’t provide towels, so grab some from your hotel.

Sunscreen: Klein Curacao is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and abundant sunshine, so packing a high SPF sunscreen is crucial to protect your skin from the strong tropical rays.

Hat and sunglasses: Along with sunscreen, bring a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shield your face and eyes from the intense sun.

Change of clothing: I don’t need to tell you to bring your most stylish swimsuit , as you may end up in lots of photos.  But also remember: After a long day of swimming, you’ll feel much more comfortable on the boat ride home in clean, dry clothes.

Fins: Klein Curacao offers fantastic snorkeling opportunities, and nearly all tours include snorkels and masks – but not fins.  You don’t need fins, as the waters are shallow and easy to navigate. But if you want a full snorkel experience, consider packing your own.

Water shoes: The ocean floor near the shore can be rocky, so having water shoes or reef shoes can protect your feet while walking into the water.  

Beach bag or waterproof backpack: A beach bag or a waterproof backpack is useful for carrying your essentials, such as your sunscreen, towel, camera, snacks, and personal belongings.

Kid-friendly snacks: Your tour provider has food and drinks covered, but you may want to pack a familiar snacks for your kids if they don’t like the offerings.  Your options will be limited to what your boat tour provider offers, and you do not want to be stuck with hungry kids on a deserted island.

Cash: Although tours include amenities and meals, it’s advisable to bring some cash in case you need to purchase drinks or for tipping. 

Camera or waterproof phone case: Klein Curacao’s picturesque landscapes and vibrant marine life make it a prime spot for photography. Don’t forget to bring your camera or use a waterproof case for your phone to capture the beautiful scenery and unforgettable moments.

Final Thoughts on your Trip to Klein Curacao

That’s a wrap! You now know everything you need to know about how to plan the absolute best day trip to Klein Curacao.  Hopefully you’ve already booked your tour before even making it to the end of this article!

Curacao is truly a delightful, unique, and vibrant island.  There’s so much to do, it’s one of our favorite destinations for families here at Mango Tree.  But being able to immerse yourself in this rich island culture is even better, in a way, when one of your days can be spent somewhere completely remote.

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Price adult € 130,- or $ 140,- | Price child (4-12 years) € 65,-  or $ 70,- | Baby free (0-3 years) Pay 20% deposit at booking. Remainder on the day of departure directly to the tour operator Hotel transfer possible from $12,- per person. Transfer from Jan Thiel from $5,- per person. Excluding reservation costs a $3.00,- per booking.

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!  [ full description ]

Departure times

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 6:45 AM

Start and end point

Departs at the Fishermen’s Warf at the Caracasbaai at 6:45 AM

  • Uninhabited island with pearly white beach and azure blue sea
  • Beach house with beach beds, toilets, showers, changing cabins and lots of shade
  • Buffet breakfast, BBQ lunch and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
  • Beautiful watchtower for a magnificent view over Klein Curacao island
  • Walking Tour to discover the island
  • Over 35 years the one and only Klein Curacao specialist
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  • You will receive a booking confirmation via email
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Our guarantee for availability For every booking we always double check the availability with our local partners. Although this usually happens quickly, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed, you will immediately receive your ticket by email. If our local partner can't confirm your reservation, we will offer you the best possible alternative. If this new date and/or time doesn't fit into your itinerary, we will refund your deposit.

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  • Beach house with toilets and freshwater showers
  • Breakfast and extensive BBQ lunch
  • Unlimited soft drinks, juices & water
  • Several palapas (umbrellas) with lots of space
  • Spacious seating areas for breakfast and lunch
  • Free use of snorkeling materials
  • Changing cubicles for changing

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  • Cancellation policies of tour operator apply
  • FREE CANCELLATION up to 72 hours before departure, provided that the tour operator is notified in time.
  • Within 72 hours up to 24 hours prior to the date of the activity. The costs are 20% of the total amount.
  • When canceling less than 24 hours before departure or in case of no-show, no refund will be made.
  • The cost for changing a booking is € 15 and is only possible after approval of the performing tour operator.

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  • For this tour reservation costs apply - $3.00,- per booking 
  • For a small additional charge you will be picked up and returned to your hotel. You pay the costs for the hotel transfer to the Mermaid
  • Beer and wine for sale on site at friendly prices.
  • Vegetarian meal is always available. Gluten-free must be requested in advance.
  • Children up to 3 years free of charge. Children up to 12 years special price.
  • At reservation only a 20% deposit has to be paid. The remainder can be paid at the Mermaid on the day of the trip by cash only in ANG/USD or EUR.

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  • Don't just stay on the beach but walk to the lighthouse and the shipwreck as well
  • Bring an underwater camera with you to photograph the turtles and other animals.
  • Bring a bath towel and possibly water shoes
  • Bring a hat or cap against the sun
  • Apply sunscreen regularly

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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. In the afternoon you can also order alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, rum, vodka) at the bar for a good price. 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!

At 06:45 you must be present at the Vissershaven. After checking in you will be welcomed on the boat with a cup of coffee or tea. The large motor ship takes 1.5 hours to sail to Klein Curacao. Upon arrival at Klein Curacao you can swim to the beach, or get into the motorboat (Dingie) that will drop you off at the beach. Upon arrival at the beach you can enjoy a delicious breakfast first, after which you can explore the island with the Walking Tour of Mermaid Boat Trips.

In the afternoon a delicious and extensive BBQ lunch is waiting for you. Take a seat in the beach house at one of the spacious picnic tables for the buffet including chicken (Halal), spare ribs and burgers, salads and fruit. There are adequate vegetarian options. If you want gluten-free, please let us know when booking so that we can take this into account.  

Approx. 3:30 PM the boat will leave for Curacao where you will moor again around 5:00 PM at the jetty in the Vissershaven.

Are you a diver? Divers are allowed to come along. You can bring your own (or previously rented) diving gear for free. Please report when booking in the comment field if you are going to dive. You must of course be certified and bring your own dive buddy. Please note: a signaling buoy or diving buoy is mandatory!

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Very nice day out to Klein Curaçao. Fully organized day with an enthusiastic crew!

Klein Curacao is a must for everyone and especially with such a fantastic team... 1 word: Thank you!!

The island was super beautiful. But the crew really made it a party. She took good care of us and put on wonderful music.

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Sensational boat trip to a beautiful tropical island. Top guidance with great stories and a delicious BBQ meal.

Quick response to the reservation. Very clear confirmation email with all the details. Hours, location, etc. with link to Google maps. Top! The trip itself, boat trip to Klein Curaçao, with the Mermaid, was also taken care of down to the last detail. Coffee and tea on the outward journey, breakfast and lunch on the island. Enough shade for everyone. Fresh drinks, all the accommodation you need, toilet, shower and changing rooms. There are even information brochures about the island. Everything was great! Very beautiful island. Recommended!

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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 take their fate very seriously and would like to do something to prevent this animal suffering. If you book a tour with Caribbean Tours, you will be asked during checkout whether you want to make an optional small contribution. Once a year we select an animal foundation to which we donate the collected amounts.

Caribbean Tours is zeer begaan met alle zwerfdieren die vaak in barre omstandigheden moeten leven op de eilanden Aruba, Bonaire en Curacao. We trekken ons hun lot zeer aan en willen graag iets doen ter voorkoming van dit dierenleed. Vanwege deze reden hebben wij op elk eiland waar wij actief zijn, een goed doel uitgekozen. Op elk eiland hebben wij een stichting geselecteerd die zich inzet ter voorkoming van dierenleed onder honden en/of katten. Indien je bij Caribbean Tours een tour boekt wordt je tijdens het afrekenen gevraagd of je optioneel een kleine bijdrage wil doen. Een bijdrage waarmee op Bonaire, Stichting FKK Animal Rescue zich kan blijven inzetten ter voorkoming van het dierenleed onder honden en katten. Klik [ here if you want more information about this foundation.

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 [ here if you want more information about this foundation.

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Changing a booking that has already been confirmed and for which you have already received the ticket or voucher is possible under certain conditions. The costs for changing a booking are normally € 15 per change. By choosing a flexible ticket directly with your booking, you pay € 5 extra once and changing a booking is free of charge up to 48 hours before the start, even if you would like to change several times.

Notice: a booking can only be changed if the new desired date is available and an agreement has been received from the executing tour operator.

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We offer a variety of boat trips and activities designed to give you just what you need; relaxation, fun, adventure and quality time with your loved ones. Join us on an all-inclusive day trip to the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao or rent a yacht for the day. Get a taste of the Caribbean way of life!

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How to Have an Unforgettable Klein Curacao Boat Trip – Travel Guide and Tips

Guide for a trip to Klein Curacao.

Klein Curacao is a breathtakingly beautiful uninhabited island, located about 15 miles from Curacao. The trip to Klein Curacao takes 1.5 – 2 hours by boat each way, and the entire trip is an amazing experience. That being said, there is definitely some planning that goes along with a Klein Curacao boat trip – and that’s where this travel guide comes in!

A Klein Curacao boat trip is a great addition to any Curacao vacation. The island is so unique and it’s such a fun experience to spend the day relaxing and disconnecting from wifi and cell service.

There are tons of companies that operate boat tours to the island, and once arrived on Klein Curacao there is plenty to do for a full day.

Ready to plan your amazing Klein Curacao boat trip?

Keep reading for everything you need to know and tips for your trip!

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1: pick your tour company wisely.

There are many tour companies that offer Klein Curacao Boat Trips. However, only two companies have structures on the island.

This is important for many reasons. The first, is with a beach structure you’ll have ample access to shade and bathrooms.

You’ll also be able to enjoy lunch on the beach, instead of having to swim back to your catamaran or boat.

I highly recommend booking your Klein Curacao Boat Trip with Mermaid Boat Trips or Miss Ann Boat Trips . Having a beach structure to relax in, access to fresh water and bathrooms, and tons of shade really made a huge difference. Especially because you’ll be on the island for many hours.

I went with Mermaid Boat Trips and had a wonderful time. Check out my Instagram reel of my day on Klein Curacao!

Mermaid boat trips beach structure on Klein Curacao.

2: Bring Seasick Medicine

I’m not sure why this isn’t more heavily advertised, but the sea between Curacao and Klein Curacao is rough – and I mean really rough. I don’t normally get sea sick, and I still threw up the entire 1.5 hour trip. About 1/4 of the people on my boat trip also got seasick, and I was told that this is very common headed to Klein Curacao, as you’re going in the opposite direction of the wind and the waves.

Do yourself a favor and take seasick medicine . I literally wanted to throw myself overboard halfway through the trip because I was so sick.

I’m sure you can buy seasick medicine at pharmacies in Curacao, but to be safe, it’s a good idea to bring some with you. Click here and here for two options.

Mermaid boat trips to Klein Curacao.

3: Pack Lots of Sunscreen

This goes without saying, but the sun is strong and since you’ll be outside all day, you’ll definitely need good sunscreen.

When choosing a sunscreen, make sure that it’s reef safe! For our favorite sunscreens, check out our post about The 7 Best Sunscreens to Bring on Vacation .

Beach day and trip to Klein Curacao.

4: Pack a Bag With Necessities

No matter which company you choose for your Klein Curacao boat trip, you’ll definitely want to pack a beach bag with necessities. I recommend the following:

  • Beach hat or baseball cap
  • Underwater camera if you plan to snorkel
  • Beach towel
  • Portable charger
  • Change of clothes

5: Walk to the Lighthouse and Ship Wreck

When you’re on Klein Curacao be sure to check out the abandoned lighthouse and ship wreck! Wear shoes because the path can be rocky, but it’s totally worth the 10-15 minute walk out to the structures.

The views are beautiful and both the lighthouse and shipwreck are very cool to see.

Abandoned lighthouse on Klein Curacao, Curacao.

6: Make Sure Your Phone is Charged

You’re going to want to take lots of pictures while in Klein Curacao, so make sure that your phone is charged! There won’t be anywhere to charge it while on the island, and you’ll be on Klein Curacao for the majority of the day.

If your phone battery dies quickly, a portable charger is great to have!

7: There Is No Cell Reception or WiFi

There is no cell reception or wifi on Klein Curacao, so it’s really a place to unwind and disconnect!

8: Most Tour Companies Provide Lunch

Most tour companies will provide lunch while on Klein Curacao, either in their beach structures or onboard their catamarans or boats. If you’re vegetarian, make sure to check with the tour provider before your trip to make sure they have food options for you.

Breakfast and lunch on Klein Curacao, boat trip.

So there you have it! I hope you found my Klein Curacao boat trip guide and tips to be helpful!

While in Curacao I highly recommend taking a day trip to Klein Curacao, it’s a beautiful little island and you’re sure to have a great time. Just don’t forget your seasick medicine!

If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below.

Lastly, I appreciate you sharing this post with someone you know who would love to take a boat trip to Klein Curacao!

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31 comments.

This looks like absolute paradise what a gorgeous island. And great tips, especially to know not all tour companies have structures to shade/bathrooms which in that sun would be really important. So nice that you can completely disconnect, that my be the thing that makes me want to go here most of all

This looks like such an awesome boat trip! I love that the island is not inhabited and you are so disconnected (in a good way!). Great tips, I look forward to doing this some day!

Good tip on the roughness of the seas — certainly I wouldn’t have expected that, so good to plan ahead for anyone prone to mal de mer!

This place looks like a paradise! The color of the water is amazing 🙂 How much time is needed minimum to explore the whole island?

Hi Magdalena! Klein Curaçao really did feel like paradise. Most of the boat trips are a full day. They leave the dock in Curaçao between 6am-8m, and return around 3pm or 4pm. That gives you between 4-6 hours on the island (depending on your tour group.) With 4 hours you’ll be able to explore the island, see the lighthouse, the shipwreck, go snorkeling and have some time left over for lunch and relaxing!

Klein Curacao is breathtaking! Great resource on how to travel to this beautiful island by boat.

Klein Curacao looks like my kind of place to visit! Thanks for the great tips and definitely adding this locations to my bucket list

I love your photos on this post. It looks like you really are in another world. Great tips about shopping around for a tour company. I have had some dreadful experiences when just booking with the first company I see! I’ve also been stuck with vegetarian options so this is a great extra tip!! As often when you go to remote places like this there isn’t much to buy then you get there.

It’s great that there isn’t any signal there so you can really chill out for a bit. I love the look of the walk up to the lighthouse.

It looks like paradise! Great tips, I love that it’s uninhabited and you can disconnect while you’re there. Your photos are also beautiful, love the lighthouse.

You two always go to the best places! I enjoy seeing what you’re up to. Thanks for the Curacao share.

I grew up in the Caribbean and this was a totally new place I’ve never heard of. That lighthouse looks so cool! Klein Curacao sounds like a great day trip.

Wow this looks AMAZING!! And I love your bathing suit with the flowers on it! This sounds like an awesome day trip, thanks for sharing!

Yes, yes, and yes to the seasick medication and sunscreen! I get motion sickness often, though it is the worst on boats. Non-drowsy dramamine is then my best friend.

Klein Curacao is gorgeous! I haven’t had it on my radar until I came across your beautiful photos and article! Thanks for sharing, and enjoyed the helpful tips.

Wow! This place looks like heaven! Great tips about the sunscreen, water, suncreen and meds. That image of the lighthouse looks awesome! Adding this to my bucket list. 🙂

Looks like paradise. I would love to visit it. I take portable chargers with me on every trip, as I always seem to near deplete my battery with all the pics that I take. Great suggestions regarding which tour companies to book. Thanks.

Such a picturesque and beautiful place to visit! Looks amazing and love the guide.

It looks lovely there. I had empathy for you as I read about your sickness on the boat. What a terrible feeling!

Oh wow, the color of the water is insane 😍😍 Nevertheless my favorite spot is the lighthouse! Such a beautiful photo! I couldn’t imagine there is no reception for the phone! Thanks for the tips!

Great advice on the seasickness bands and sunscreen! And I would love to explore a shipwreck!

Curacao is a Caribbean island not far from my home. Beautifully written blog post! I appreciate you sharing this with us.

Wow Curacao looks like a dream! You got some amazing photos, looks like you had the best time!

Thank you! I had never heard of this place until I saw your post. It looks like an awesome place to visit and your tips are very helpful. 🙂

I’d love to get to go here sometime! Definitely looks like the perfect place to get to unplug/unwind. Appreciate the tips on medicine for motion sickness + tour companies with beach structures too!

This seems like such a fun boat trip, thanks for the tips!

Wow! Curacao looks absolutely stunning! I love old lighthouses and shipwrecks! I live in an area with a few. Thanks for the tips. Would love to go on a boat trip in Curacao one day!

Is there a budget alternative to the recommended excursions? 100+ euros for 4-5 net beach hours is too much (lunch and sail “happy” times doesn’t really excite me). That doesn’t mean i am not gonna do it, but under those conditions i could only do it once. Looking for something like a water taxi service, a local boatman to hire… Any suggestions?

Hi Kostas, thank you for your comment! Unfortunately, every tour/boat service I found (after doing a lot of research on different companies) was around $100. Due to the distance of Klein Curaçao from Curaçao, and the fact that the water can be rough, not every size boat tends to make the trip. Because of this, it’s generally just tour services, and not locals with boats, that offer these excursions. That’s not to say you won’t find a local to take you, but I did not see any locals offering these types of trips while I was in Curaçao. Additionally, there are no public bathrooms on Klein Curaçao, so I would advise to go with a company that at least has a bathroom on board the boat/some shade for the rides – that’s just my preference though. I’m linking Klein Curaçaos tourism website here , and they also show that the cheapest tour is around $85-$95. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Amazed by your instant and thorough reply! Appreciate it a lot! Looks like i am proceeding through regular channels for this day trip, too, gonna save on accommodation type to balance budget. Lastly, gonna need wheels for the west northern beaches, could you recommend a reliable operator (a gps service might prove helpful, also..). Thank you so much, wishing you Merry Christmas from Greece!

Of course! So glad you found it helpful. For a car, I recommend picking one up at the airport so you can save on a taxi fare into town/to your hotel. A quick search is showing me daily rates as low as $43 in January – and I paid around $35ish per day in March. I’ve had good experiences with Hertz and Sixt, but there are a bunch of rental agencies to choose from. Merry Christmas to you too!

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Klein Curacao

Klein Curacao is a small, uninhabited, tropical bounty island off the coast of Curacao with a pearly white beach, an azure blue sea, a spectacular reef and a beautiful underwater world.

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 approximately ten kilometers southeast of Curaçao. You can only get there by boat and the sailing distance from the Fishing Harbor in the Spanish Water is about 27 km. The island is about 2 square kilometers in circumference and if you want you can walk around the island in an hour or two. It is undeniably a must see when you are on holiday in Curacao. It's everything you expect from a tropical desert island. look at the Klein Curacao Live Stream and experience it. The beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. So the question is not so much why you should visit this island, but rather, when are you going?

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Klein-curacao.nl is the independent comparison platform for day trips to the island. Compare the different day trips, excursions, prices and providers.

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What is the history of that small island off the coast of Curacao? When was the bounty island discovered and what was the island used for?

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What can you do there?

What are the sights of the bounty island and what is there to do? Why is it worth visiting? We have listed it for you.

Klein Curacao has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Experience paradise.

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DAY TRIPS TO THE ISLAND

Mermaid Boat Trips

Mermaid Boat Trips

With the Mermaid you are guaranteed a beautiful beach house with a lookout tower and excellent catering including breakfast buffet, BBQ lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. All the necessary ingredients for a great day on Klein Curacao. Let the relaxing begin!

Miss Ann Boat Trips

Miss Ann Boat Trips

You sail with the luxury motor yacht from Miss Ann Boat Trips to the bounty island of Klein Curacao. The day trip includes buffet breakfast, BBQ lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy the Beach House with beach beds and all facilities such as toilet and shower.

Bluefinn Charters

Bluefinn Charters

Take one of the Bluefinn Charters catamarans to the pearly white beach and azure blue sea of Klein Curacao. This day trip with Catamaran includes an XL BBQ Lunch and Premium Open Bar with alcohol from 12:30 PM. On the way back the sails are hoisted.

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Powerboat Caribbean

With the super fast Powerboat you can be on Klein Curacao in 45 minutes without getting seasick. You don't leave until 10:00 am so you don't have to get up early. The day trip includes BBQ Lunch, open Bar and a guaranteed adrenaline rush.

Breeze Boat Trips

Breeze Boat Trips

This is the perfect Klein Curacao day trip if a small scale appeals to you more. With a group of up to 30 people on board you will travel comfortably and relaxed to Klein Curacao on a beautiful mini Catamaran. The day trip includes BBQ Lunch and Open Bar.

Irie Tours

You sail with one of the Irie Tours catamarans to Klein Curacao. Sun, sea & beach await you! The day trip includes breakfast, BBQ Lunch and Open Bar incl. alcohol from 12:30 PM. Experience the bounty feeling on this uninhabited island. Enjoy Klein Curacao!

COMPARE THE KLEIN CURACAO EXCURSIONS

Compare day trips, prices, providers and book your place immediately.

There is only one way to get there and that is by boat. There are various providers of fully arranged day trips to this bounty island. Each provider has its own advantages. The independent Klein Curacao excursion specialist, klein-curacao.nl has listed all providers for you and compared them with each other.

What you need to know about Klein Curacao

The weather on klein curacao.

What will the weather be like on Klein Curacao? Below is the weather forecast for Klein Curacao. The weather is almost always good. It sometimes happens that it rains all day, but that is really rare. So don't be put off by light rain in the weather forecast, because this weather on Klein Curacao is often very short-lived before the sun breaks through again and starts shining brightly. If the weather conditions are such that sailing is not possible, this will be decided by the captain of the boat in question. If you have reserved a trip and there is no sailing on behalf of the captain, you will always receive a refund.

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Mermaid Boat Trips: Klein Curacao

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Moeder en baby dolfijn zwemmen naast de boot

Een dag in het Paradijs... Klein Curacao

Ver weg van de drukte van Punda en Otrobanda op Curaçao, ligt een eiland met witte zandstranden , kristalhelder water, een schitterend koraalrif dat bewoond wordt door oogverblindende flora en fauna, een waar mekka voor duikers, snorkelaars en zonaanbidders .

Klein Curaçao ligt zo'n 25 kilometer van het zuidoostelijke puntje van het "grote" Curaçao, twee uur varen vanaf Spanish Water. De Mermaid , een stevig en zeewaardig schip, ligt op u te wachten aan de kade van de Fisherman's Pier , en vaart elke maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zondag ochtend om 6:45 . Zes keer per week neemt de Mermaid gasten mee naar Klein Curaçao voor een onvergetelijke dag.

Wanneer u aan boord gaat van de Mermaid, wacht u de hartelijke ontvangst van Kapitein Kees met een kopje thee of koffie. De sfeer aan boord is prima en u zult zich direct thuis voelen.

Meisje loopt op het witte zandstrand van Klein Curacao

Als de Mermaid uitvaart, zet het schip koers langs de onherbergzame zuidkust van Curaçao, waar Fuik, Duivelsklip en Oostpunt deel uitmaken van een wildreservaat. Soms zwemmen de dolfijnen mee met het schip . En als de Mermaid het zuidwestelijke punt eenmaal voorbij is, verandert Kapitein Kees van koers en vaart op Klein Curaçao aan.

In de verte kunt u de vuurtoren van Klein Curaçao en het scheepswrak al zien liggen. Als de de Mermaid de kust nadert komen de kleine hutten in zicht, die door de lokale vissers worden gebruikt. Maar het zijn vooral de eindeloze witte stranden die in het oog springen en klaarliggen om door u te worden ontdekt.

Eenmaal voor anker, oefent het turquoise gekleurde, kristalheldere water een onweerstaanbare aantrekkingskracht uit en neemt iedereen die wil een duik. Een wandeling langs het strand of naar de historische vuurtoren. Mooie schelpen zoeken langs de branding of gewoon lekker in een comfortabele strandstoel genieten van de zon.

Het strandhuis van Mermaid Boat Trips

De Mermaid heeft als enige een echt strandhuis op Klein Curaçao . Met een overdekte patio met picknick tafels en gekoelde drankjes zit je er heerlijk uit de zon. De toiletten zijn keurig en goed onderhouden. De Mermaid biedt alle faciliteiten die u nodig heeft voor een onvergetelijke dag aan het strand.

Tussen de middag wacht een uitstekend buffet waar u zich te goed kunt doen aan perfect geprepareerde kip, spare rib en burgers, salades en fruit. Er is bier, wijn, vruchtensappen en frisdrank (alcoholische dranken tegen een kleine vergoeding).

Voor snorkelaars en duikers heeft Klein Curaçao veel te bieden. Klein Curaçao heeft prachtige koraalformaties, een verticale drop-off en een paar onderwatergrotten. Voor snorkelaars stelt Mermaid gratis maskers ter beschikking, zodat u zelf onze prachtige onderwaterwereld kunt ervaren. Voor duikers bieden we verschillende opties aan op donderdagen , wanneer Jackie (onze interne duikgids/-instructeur ) met ons meegaat naar Klein Curacao. Voor gecertificeerde duikers neemt Jackie je per rubberboot mee voor een ochtendduik naar het mooiste rif op de noordwestelijke punt van Klein Curacao. De duik kost $99 en is inclusief alle benodigde duikuitrusting en Jackie’s diensten. Voor niet-gecertificeerde duikers biedt ze op donderdag ook introductieduiken aan voor $ 135 (prijs is inclusief video opnames), deze worden 's middags gegeven vlak bij de boot voor het strandhuis en zijn voor iedereen toegankelijk om duiken een eerste kans te geven in het prachtige kristalheldere water van Klein Curacao. Voor alle details rondom duiken met Mermaid op Klein Curacao kunt u contact opnemen met About Jackie Fine Diving (click h ier ).

View of the beach of Klein Curacao and the Mermaid boat

Om kwart over drie ´s middags is het tijd om de terugreis te aanvaarden en vaart de Mermaid terug naar het vasteland. Bij aankomst wordt het schip verwelkomd door de achterblijvers op de kade.

Een perfecte dag!!!

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Tenants forced to pay rent for uninhabitable Gold Coast homes after asbestos exposure

A group of Gold Coast residents are "living a nightmare" after being forced out of their homes having been exposed to asbestos from a neighbouring property.

Mark Rayner and his flatmate have moved three times in the past three weeks and there is no end in sight with another move scheduled at the end of the week.

He is one of several Mermaid Beach tenants displaced after the house next door to their Peerless Avenue unit complex had its asbestos roof pressure-washed by property maintenance company STO Group Australia on April 8.

"I'm not sleeping I'm so stressed," Mr Rayner said.

"Just not knowing what is going on and then there's also our health because it's an asbestos-related issue.

"It looked like a crime scene at the beginning; there were guys in orange suits and black and yellow tape all around the place."

Cleaners in hazmat suits decontaminating after an asbestos incident.

Mr Rayner said the potentially cancer-causing dust came through his unit window and covered his balcony, contaminating the property and his belongings.

It is estimated that 4,000 Australians die each year from asbestos-related diseases. 

Site not safe yet

The contamination was only picked up when a plumber visited the site and Mr Rayner reported the incident to WorkSafe Queensland on April 12.

Plastic bags containing clothes sit on a large bed.

A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland spokesperson said the organisation was investigating the incident and tenants would be allowed back once it was safe.

"Once the [licensed removal] contractor deems the area safe for return, residents will be informed," the spokesperson said.

STO Group Australia is paying for the decontamination, clean-up and relocation of the affected renters in the surrounding properties.

A 'danger asbestos dust' sign

However, Mr Rayner said he had no certainty on where he would be living.

"We've been moved several times and they haven't put us in suitable accommodation, not like-for-like," he said.

At least five units in the complexes on either side had been affected and Mr Rayner said tenants were being moved into different temporary accommodation every week. 

Mermaid Beach roommates Maria Gatalskaya and Mark Rayner

Mr Rayner said the aftermath had been a nightmare.

"Not just for me, lots of the other tenants too — we're all pretty much suffering from having to be moved constantly."

At one location he had to share a room with his flatmate and live without kitchen facilities, he said.

Sign on grey wire fence with STO Group Australia

Company responds

In a statement, STO Group said it apologised for the inconvenience to tenants and it would comply with WorkSafe's investigation.

"We have arranged and covered the cost of people's alternative accommodation, the cost of remediation work, and offered to reimburse people for the cost of replacing items of personal property which could not be decontaminated," the statement said.

Residents, however, said attempts to contact the company to discuss the situation had been unsuccessful.

A man in a blue shirt crosses his arms.

Displaced resident Jay Walton said he was more than $1,000 out of pocket due to travel costs and essentials as he continued to move his family of three from temporary accommodation.

"I feel like I've been treated as a second-rate citizen and my family's safety and comfort hasn't been thought about at all," he said.

"Like we've been directly put in … contaminated by asbestos which is a poisonous product and it's somebody else's problem. Like it's all just dumped on us to deal with it.

"It takes until the day before we are meant to be figuring out where we are staying, at the final hour they'll email us."

Tenants must still pay rent

The residents are still being forced to pay rent in the contaminated building despite not living there.

A spokesman for Performance Realty, the agency that manages Mr Rayner's and Mr Walton's units, said tenants had the option of being released from their leases without penalty. 

The Gold Coast is second to Sydney  for having the highest rents in the country and is in the middle of a housing and rental shortage. 

The Rental Tenancy Authority said legally the tenants must still cover the rent.

There is still no timeline for the tenants to return to their homes.

A Gold Coast City Council spokesperson said public areas including the footpath around the affected properties were declared safe after decontamination on April 18.

Dust coating Mark Rayner's unit buildings plants.

Fines could be in the thousands

Griffith University dean of law Therese Wilson said fines imposed by courts for the mismanagement of asbestos could range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.

"Regardless of the law, I think this is really a situation where the most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of a situation which is no fault of their own," she said.

"This is a situation where the contractor had some obligation to act more quickly and to ensure that the accommodation provided was more similar and appropriate to the accommodation from which these tenants have had to leave."

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