My Top 21 Best Beaches and Snorkeling in Curacao (In order from the south to the north)

www.jordanoutside.com/curacao I just got back from an an amazing trip to Curacao. Curacao is a small island in the Caribbean. These are my top 21 best beaches and snorkeling spots in Curacao. I’m going to start at the southernmost point and work my way up the west coast of Curacao to the northernmost point. The east coast of Curacao is mostly rocky so I’m not featuring any beaches on the east coast. I have also created a full video for each one of these beaches with more information including parking, fees, restaurants, amenities, etc...
1. Klein • Klein, Curacao - A boa...
2. Directeurs Baai • Directeurs Baai, Curac...
3. Tugboat Beach • Tugboat Beach, Curacao...
4. Mambo Beach • Mambo Beach, Curacao h...
5. Kokomo Beach • Kokomo Beach, Curacao ...
6. Daaibooi Beach • Daaibooi Beach, Curaca...
7. Playa Porto Mari • Playa Porto Mari, Cura...
8. Cas Abao Beach • Cas Abao Beach, Curaca...
9. Playa Largu • The Best Snorkeling at...
10. Playa Manzalina • Playa Manzaliña, Curac...
11. The Blue Room Cave • The Blue Room Cave, Cu...
12. Playa Santu Pretu • Playa Santu Pretu, Cur...
13. Playa Santa Cruz • Playa Santa Cruz is a ...
14. Playa Lagun • Playa Lagun, Curacao h...
15. Playa Jeremi • Playa Jeremi is a beau...
16. Kleine Knip Beach • Kleine Knip Beach, Cur...
17. Grote Knip Beach • Grote Knip Beach, Cura...
18. Playa Forti • Snorkeling at Playa Fo...
19. Playa Piskado • Snorkel with turtles a...
20. Playa Kalki • Playa Kalki is a Beaut...
21. Playa Gipy • Playa Gipy (Guepi), Cu...
Overall, we loved these beaches and highly recommend them on your next trip to Curacao. Just make sure you book enough time to hit all of these beaches. You won’t regret it!

[@user-gd8so3hp6u]

Congratulations for the excellent video. You captured it very well. I just got back from Curacao, I love snorkeling and I'm impressed with how you captured everything I saw with my eyes and couldn't film. Congratulations!!!!

[@JordanOutside]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Such an amazing place 😃

[@deshonjb]

I’ve never seen so many amazing beaches on one island❤

[@JordanOutside]

It was amazing. Another amazing island to explore is Great Exuma in the Bahamas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYW4oXyeapeXqK8si=HTk0H8GAiJZURUJY

[@t.k.9554]

The most helpful and most amazing video about curaçao!!! Thank you!!! You are the man

[@JordanOutside]

Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback 😃

[@julieodom5493]

These are amazing🙌🏼 The water is crystal clear. So many fish 🐟 🐟🐟

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks Julie!

[@lylac391]

So helpful. Thank you

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks, I appreciate it 😃

[@denisevulliet7332]

Beaches give me joy 🤩

[@JordanOutside]

Me too! Thanks Denise 😃

[@Revel214]

In Curacao this week and have snorkeled at Kleine Knip and Playa Piscado to see the sea turtles get fed - thanks to your fantastic video’s

[@JordanOutside]

That's awesome! Have a great time 😃

[@bingshaw8630]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JordanOutside]

No problem, such an amazing place 😃

[@theglobetrottingaccountant]

Great video. The drone shots are so pretty and the water looks so blue!

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks Nina! It was such a fun trip 😊

[@gpaula2232]

They are all beautiful, gonna have to add days to our stay, hard to chose.

[@JordanOutside]

So true, there are so many amazing places to visit in Curacao.

[@Fuentesdefinanzas]

Excellent , I love it

[@JordanOutside]

Thank you 😃

[@MattOdomcreative]

That cave looked awesome

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks Matt, it was such a cool experience!

[@Icy_Tho]

Okay I definitely need the beaches where it has the most sea life & calm waters I’ll be here in April first time ever !

[@JordanOutside]

You're going to love it 😃

[@vs123]

Video sharing perfect my friend

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks 😃

[@deshonjb]

Looks like Curacao is my next adventure!

[@JordanOutside]

It's absolutely amazing. Definitely worth it 😃

[@201corley]

Thanks for the awesome footage, just made my mind up where to go on vacation this year. We’re the beaches crowded? Also, where did you stay on you way up the coast, at various AirB&Bs? One more was it safe to travel and hike thru the island?

[@JordanOutside]

Hey Gregory, thanks for the feedback. You're going to love it! There were a few beaches that were crowded, but the majority were not crowded at all. We stayed up on the Northwest side of the island at the Marazul Dive Resort. We booked it through VRBO.com. We had a rental car and went all over the island and did lots of hiking too. We never felt in danger. You should still take common precautions like not leaving anything in your car while your out, but overall it felt very safe. Here's a link to the video of where we stayed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYu0nqWvn5yUjs0

[@susanzimmerman6936]

Thanks for making these fabulous videos. Can you recommend a decent underwater camera? I've always wanted to take underwater photos. Leaving for Curacao in 2 weeks. So excited!

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks Susan. I filmed all of my underwater footage with a GoPro Hero 11. The newest camera is the GoPro Hero 12. Either of those will give you amazing footage. Have a great trip!

[@daambiii1355]

Great video thanks for sharing every beach.. what camera did you use under water?

[@JordanOutside]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I used my GoPro Hero 11.

[@user-bi2un2ez7k]

This is best snorkeling island video I have seen. What beaches would you recommend that has shortest swim for best snorkeling? My husband injured his wrist so we dont know how well he be able to swim so i think tugboat is out.

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks for the kind words. I hope your husband's wrist heals up quickly. I would recommend Playa Lagun, Playa Piskado for the turtles, and Cas Abao Beach.

[@kmalone11706]

Fantastic video !!! Can you take your drone to Curacao without any restrictions?

[@JordanOutside]

I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!

[@RegilioJadi]

i like your channel bro!

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks Regilio! I just checked out your channel and love it. Curacao is amazing 😃

[@RegilioJadi]

@@JordanOutside Curacao is a paradise.

[@GailAiken]

What month was your trip? Were the water temperatures warm? What brand of snorkeling mask do you and your wife use? Thanks for the outstanding channel!

[@JordanOutside]

We went in November and the water felt great. Our snorkeling masks are Oceanways SuperView-HD Mask - Black Silicone that you can buy on Amazon. Hope that helps 😃

[@e.m.jr.]

Amazing video! Since we only have half the day here on our cruise, what 4/5 Beaches would u recommend for someone that doesnt snorkel much but loves clear blue water and sandy beaches. Thanks!

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks for the feedback. I would hit Cas Abao Beach, Playa Porto Mari, Daaibooi Beach, Kokomo Beach, and Mambo Beach in that order. Hope that helps!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Jordan. This is an awesome informative snorkeling tour. Are there any fees to pay? Tropical fish...but wow a sea snake? Love to try sea cave snorkeling. It mast be a little cool temp.What season is the best to avoid crowds to visit? Not hurricane season neither... Thank you so much for taking us to the underwater world.

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks, most of the snorkeling was free. If you go to Klein, you have to go by boat so there is a fee for that. Yes, it's best to avoid Hurricane season.

[@krazykara1327]

​@JordanOutside which is when if you know for sure?

[@rogerwilco2]

October-November has the highest chance of bad weather due to hurricanes. But if those take a more northern path even those months can be fine. There will be more tourists in summer and during (Dutch) school holiday weeks, but the island is big enough.

[@carado1984]

Actually the ABCs are one of if not the best islands to visit in the Caribbean during hurricane season as they lie outside of the hurricane belt. Even so, the chances are slim elsewhere and shouldn't deter your trip.

[@brendafry7936]

Hi Jordan, question for you. We are cruising in March. We would like to book a private trip to one of the snorkelling destinations. There are 4 of us but 3 don't snorkel. So looking for a location that has something for the 3 people to do while the other snorkels. Also if you could recommend a driver/guide.

[@JordanOutside]

Hi Brenda, thanks for reaching out. While we were there we had our own rental car and drove everywhere ourselves, so I don't have a recommendation for a driver or guide. If 3 of you aren't going to snorkel, I would recommend Cas Abao Beach as it's a beautiful beach and has great snorkeling too. Have a great trip, you're going to love it.

[@rxwin3300]

Where is Bluebay! It was amazing there too

[@JordanOutside]

I guess we missed that one. What a great reason to go back! Thanks for the recommendation 😃

[@GailAiken]

Hi Jordan I have been reading from recent visitors to Curacao just a few weeks ago that there is a large stray dog problem in Curacao. Did you notice this in November? Did you notice any stray dogs at the Marazul Dive Resort? Thank you again.

[@JordanOutside]

Hi Gail, we didn't notice a stray dog problem. At least not at the beaches we went to. We stayed at the Marazul Dive Resort (which is gated) and didn't see any dogs there either. Hope that helps 😃

[@krazykara1327]

Great video, thank you. For snorkeling, just close to the shore? I mean you dont need a boat trip? Thx

[@JordanOutside]

The only one we took a boat trip was to get to Klein. The rest were all close to shore.

[@krazykara1327]

@@JordanOutside thank you!

[@oet6544]

Wow, great video, i love snorkeling. Are those sea snakes? I don t know why but they scare me so much unlike anything in the world

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks! I thought they were sea snakes, but I learned that they are a type of eel. They just nibble on the algae and never tried coming after us.

[@oet6544]

@@JordanOutside thank god they are vegetarien😂

[@JordanOutside]

@@oet6544 😂

[@Living_Our_Best_Life]

Im assuming from all the drone footage that they are cool with droves there? Im going in April, is there any permits necessary or fly at will? What drone did you use?

[@JordanOutside]

I didn't have any issues. I emailed their drone authority, but never got a response back. I have my Part 107 US license, so I had that with me just in case. I fly a DJI Mavic 3.

[@kmalone11706]

Really good question ok❤

[@mieczyslawchorostecki7855]

Well done Jordan, what equipment did you use for filming underwater ?

[@JordanOutside]

Thanks so much. I use a GoPro Hero 11 for filming underwater. 😃

[@mieczyslawchorostecki7855]

@@JordanOutside did you use any additional lighting or filters ?

[@JordanOutside]

@@mieczyslawchorostecki7855 No, I didn't use any additional lighting or filters. That was the amazing part about Curacao is that the water is so clear.

[@kathrynlane2264]

If you only had one day which 2/3 beaches would you go to for the best snorkeling over all? We only have one day and it’s hard to pick! 😅

[@JordanOutside]

Hi Kathryn, that's a great question. For snorkeling I would go to Tugboat Beach and snorkel out to the shipwreck. I would also go to Cas Abao Beach for the beach and snorkeling. That would probably take the day, but would be totally worth it. Hope that helps 😃

[@alissaossip3479]

@@JordanOutside Is the water shallow at these beaches or do you have to go into deep water in order to see the fish?

[@JordanOutside]

@@alissaossip3479 That's a great question. Most areas areas that I got footage are around 10 feet deep. Obviously you can go deeper the farther you go out, but most of the reefs weren't that deep. Hope that helps.

[@kmalone11706]

Can you take your drone to Curacao without any restrictions?

[@JordanOutside]

I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!

[@juliechats2000]

What is the closest beach and best snorkeling closer to the port

[@JordanOutside]

Tugboat Beach for snorkeling and Mambo Beach for the beach are probably the closest.

[@carado1984]

Jordan, you have to go back to Curacao or Exuma. I know they're completely different. You have one week. You're forced to pick. What's the answer?

[@JordanOutside]

This is a tough question. If I had to choose for snorkeling definitely Curacao. If I had to choose for beaches, definitely Exuma. If I had to choose for a blend of both, I think Exuma just barely beats out Curacao. Hope that helps 😃

[@gwilliams993]

How long did it take for you to see all 21?

[@JordanOutside]

We were there for 7 days and it took us all 7 days.

[@krazykara1327]

But commute wise, what are talking about approximately from one beach to another?❤

[@JordanOutside]

@@krazykara1327 That's a great question, but I'm not sure since we did it over 7 days and each beach is a different distance. Google Maps might be a good tool to figure that out. Sorry I'm not much help on that.

[@krazykara1327]

@@JordanOutside thank you!

[@robertgeorgerees]

Hi great video! How much did the rental car cost ? Was there a grocery store near where you stayed? If you were to stay somewhere without a car, where would you stay? Thanks so much for the great info and video!

[@JordanOutside]

Hey Robert, We rented a Jeep from Airport Car Rental. We were there for 9 days and it came to $1,567. There is a grocery store in George Town that we went to each time we needed groceries. I would not recommend staying there without a car. There is so much to see and I didn't see a public transit system. Have a great time!

[@robertgeorgerees]

Hi, great info thanks so much!!@@JordanOutside

[@robertgeorgerees]

Hey sorry to bother you...was that $ 1567 USD? cheers

[@JordanOutside]

@@robertgeorgerees Yes

[@kmalone11706]

Wow expensive 😅