Curaçao West Coast Tour: Beaches, BBQ Blue Room

Discover Curaçao’s Best West Coast Beaches

Experience a full day of crystal-clear waters, famous beaches, and coastal scenery aboard a comfortable catamaran. This Irie Tours excursion explores Curaçao’s south and west coasts with stops for swimming and snorkeling at some of the island’s most attractive spots.

The tour starts by sailing from Village Marina, continues to Playa Kalki, and ends with a fun return to the city by open-air tropical bus. This way, you can see a large part of the west coast without repeating the sea journey.

Highlights

• Sail Curaçao’s coast by catamaran
• Swim and snorkel at Kokomo Beach
• Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Cas Abao
• Explore the Blue Room sea cave with crew guidance
• See beaches like Lagun, Jeremi, Kenepa, and Playa Forti from the sea
• Enjoy breakfast, fruit, BBQ lunch, and open bar
• Return from Playa Kalki by open-air tropical bus

Excursion Itinerary

Departure from Village Marina

Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. at Village Marina, Caracasbaai. The catamaran departs at approximately 8:30 a.m. As sailing begins, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and tea are served.

First stop: Kokomo Beach

The first stop is Kokomo Beach, a popular bay known for its clear waters and snorkeling areas. You can swim directly from the boat and start discovering Curaçao’s underwater landscape.

Second Stop: Cas Abao

The next stop is Cas Abao, known for its blue water and natural surroundings. You’ll have time to swim, snorkel, or relax while the crew prepares a BBQ lunch on board.

BBQ Lunch on the Catamaran

The buffet includes:

• Beef and chicken skewers
• Chorizo
• Various salads
• Garlic bread

Vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian options are available upon advance request.

Blue Room

After lunch, the tour continues to the Blue Room, a sea cave accessed from the water. Sunlight creates an intense blue glow inside the cave. The crew provides guidance during the visit.

Entry to the Blue Room depends on sea and weather conditions. If it’s not safe to enter, the operator will offer an alternative stop.

Sail to Playa Kalki

During the trip, you can admire the coast and pass by beaches and bays like Lagun, Jeremi, Kenepa or Grote Knip, and Playa Forti. Upon arrival at Playa Kalki, you’ll board the open-air tropical bus for the return to the city.

What does it include?

• Catamaran trip along the west coast
• Return to the city by open-air tropical bus
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Coffee and tea
• Fruits
• BBQ buffet lunch
• Water, soft drinks, and juices
• Open bar from 11:30 a.m.
• Rum, vodka, Blue Curaçao, white wine, rosé wine, and beer
• Snorkel mask and tube
• Crew guidance

Does not include

• Hotel transport, unless otherwise specified
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Gratuities and personal expenses

Round-trip transport can be booked for US$15 per person. Pick-up in the Jan Thiel area is free.

Practical information

• Adult price: US$150
• Child price (4-12 years): US$75
• Infants (0-3 years): free
• Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
• Duration: approximately 9 hours
• Departure: 8:30 a.m.
• Check-in with own transport: 8:00 a.m.
• Departure point: Village Marina, Caracasbaai
• Operator: Irie Tours
• Optional transport: US$15 per person; free from the Jan Thiel area

Schedules, itinerary, and Blue Room access may change due to weather, sea conditions, or operational decisions.

What should you bring?

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Camera or waterproof phone case
• Light and comfortable clothing
• Cash or card for personal expenses