The final stop on our recent cruise was the island of Curacao. Together with Aruba and Bonaire, it forms the ABC islands. Collectively, Curaçao, Aruba, and other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch Caribbean. Curacao is the largest of the ABC islands in both area and population as well as the largest of the Dutch Caribbean.
For our time on Curacao we booked a private tour with Henry Plaate, a taxi driver who I found on a Curacao tourism website. Henry and I communicated multiple times prior to our visit, and he did a fantastic job in showing us the highlights.
The waves along the northeast (Atlantic) shore were pretty incredible!
Wave action at Boka Tabla, an inlet in Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoWaves crashing on the Atlantic coast at Shete Boka National Park, Curacao
I sometimes have problems with caves, but this one was not too deep, and the photo ops made me forget about any issues. Very cool!
Light rays in a cave at Boka Tabla, an inlet in Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoLight rays in a cave at Boka Tabla, an inlet in Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoWaves crashing in a cave at Boka Tabla, an inlet in Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoWaves crashing in a cave at Boka Tabla, an inlet in Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoShete Boka National Park, CuracaoShete Boka National Park, CuracaoShete Boka National Park, CuracaoKunuku House near Willemstad, Curacao
Beaches and boats, some of my favorite scenery!
Beach at Playa Grandi, known as a spot for sea turtles and fishing on CuracaoBeach at Playa Grandi, known as a spot for sea turtles and fishing on CuracaoBeach at Playa Grandi, known as a spot for sea turtles and fishing on CuracaoBeach at Playa Grandi, known as a spot for sea turtles and fishing on CuracaoView of Grote Knip Beach on the island of CuracaoLocal inhabitant at the Grote Knip Viewpoint on the island of CuracaoView of Santa Martha Bay on the island of CuracaoFlamingos near Jan Kok, CuracaoDowntown Willemstad, CuracaoCelebrity Equinox in Willemstad, CuracaoTourist train in Willemstad, CuracaoColorful restroom in downtown Willemstad, CuracaoDowntown Willemstad, CuracaoDal Toro Restaurant in Willemstad, CuracaoBefore…. Whole Snapper at Dal Toro Restaurant in Willemstad, CuracaoAfter…. Whole Snapper at Dal Toro Restaurant in Willemstad, CuracaoHenry Plaate, our tour guide. At Shete Boka National Park, CuracaoHelipad sailaway from Curacao aboard Celebrity EquinoxOne of the critical operations of a cruise ship departure is “letting go the ropes.” These were taken from the helipad during sailaway from Curacao aboard Celebrity Equinox
4 thoughts on “Touring Curacao”
Another nice series of images Tom. Again, I am so taken by the blue water and the blue sky.
And the water really is that blue! I’ve pumped the colors a bit, but not much!
Another nice series of images Tom. Again, I am so taken by the blue water and the blue sky.
And the water really is that blue! I’ve pumped the colors a bit, but not much!
That blue water is soooo cool!
Almost Lake Ontario like…. 😉
Yes, it is a cool blue!