Curaçao (Willemstad) Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

[@RegilioJadi]

great video

[@carolschreck2342]

anyone know how many miles they traveled during this route? The video said it was all within walking distance, but everyone's ideas of walking distance is different.

[@TheJellyBeans]

The entire walk was approximately 2 miles long from the furthest cruise dock. If your ship docks at the closer pier, it would be a bit shorter. The furthest point -- the old market -- was a bit less than a mile away.

[@BerendWerkman]

most shops will close at 6 pm. exept for Thursday night when there is a shop g night called the punda vibes. if you want to save some money avoid the tourist places have your lunch at the places where the locals eat the have great local food and for a much better price than the tourist places

[@RizZaTV]

No border control? I would like to have my passport stamped 😁

[@TheJellyBeans]

Most (all?) cruise ports don't do official passport stamps. You may find some that will do a souvenir stamp.

[@RizZaTV]

@@TheJellyBeans thanks 😊

[@2101ailed]

So no need to do excursions? We could do this port like on our own?

[@TheJellyBeans]

It's definitely possible to do on your own. In subsequent visits, we rented a car kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqakmqR-Z7abZ8k and did a walk to grab some snacks kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXiuk3iIiNWtea8 on our own.

[@gersonberthault3880]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@SteamboatWilley]

>Curaçao is very windy. Too bloody right. It's notorious for mooring ropes snapping, and ships often have to keep their thrusters running just in case.

[@Dontae_777]

Big ups to my family in tera kora

[@sunshine18102]

I went here in 2012.

[@vickisvoyages]

Just wondering about the merchants from Venezuela....with the country in such bad shape, and their currency isn't worth anything, I'm kinda doubting them selling anything in Curacao.

[@GustyMidwest]

Great work!

[@jopiaspieder1184]

That place looks gorgeous in Jan 2020 I'll be going there for the first time and can't wait. I have an ostrich farm excursion planned as well, that looks fun.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your visit!

[@sunshine18102]

I went to the ostrich Park in 2012 it was fun.

[@actionreenactments]

We learned about the padlock/heart from your video and as a result I sought out and found your pink lock! We locked ours right next to it.

[@TheJellyBeans]

That's so awesome!!!

[@TheJellyBeans]

By chance, did you take a photo of the locks? If so, would you mind sharing with us? [e-mail] Thanks!!!

[@actionreenactments]

@@TheJellyBeans just emailed you.

[@lauragwillim1055]

Michael Raper I loved that little tidbit too! I’ll be taking a lock with me!

[@sheleenc]

Thank you for that fantastic tour. One of my bucket list places to visit. I am now a subscriber too

[@TheJellyBeans]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Be sure to check out the video from our latest visit to Curaçao, when we rented a car and drove around the island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqakmqR-Z7abZ8k

[@hcm4276]

You do the best job of anyone online of breaking down ports, ships, and everything in general. I suggest your videos to anyone planning to sail.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Thank you so much! We sincerely appreciate it!

[@davemcduckful]

Outstanding as usual.

[@bauger54]

This is a very well done video, I highly recommend you watch if traveling to Williamstad.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Thank you!

[@maryannmarconi4958]

Any beaches within walking distance of the port?

[@TheJellyBeans]

It looks like the closest beach with a good Trip Advisor rating (4 out of 5) is City Beach 88, which is about a 20-25 minute walk: www.curacao-travelguide.com/discover/beaches/City-Beach-88/

[@ccaaproduction105]

Thanks

[@lucybillion2704]

How much does it cost to visit? Is it expensive, how much would it need it total?

[@TheJellyBeans]

We visited as part of a cruise on the Carnival Conquest, so it would really depend on the cost of your cruise.

[@jwj500]

Where are you coming from? I purchased a house in Curacao years ago as it affordable to get there and stay. Rent a car though, the taxis are expensive.

[@lucasgraham1078]

Thank you so much for that nicely written piece of text. Thanks form Lucas

[@bran0942]

Looks like a great place to relax m. .

[@kathleenhenry6600]

Yes, I will be in port late.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Great! Let us know how much you enjoy the contrast between the port during the day and then at night. 😀

[@actionreenactments]

I would HIGHLY recommend dining off the ship that night at Kome Restaurant. We just did this last Wednesday when we were in port and the place has some of the best flavorful food I have ever had.

[@kathleenhenry6600]

Thank you for the informative video. We will be there next year when sailing the Magic.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your visit! Is your ship going stay in port late?