Tugboat and Reef Snorkel

Great trip
February 16, 2020
We also had Bernice, and she made the trip so great. We had one other couple with us and we want to go back and do it again. You can’t get a better guide than Bernice, she was so helpful and watch over all of us like we were precious gems in her hands. The water was clear and the fish and undersea life were amazing! Wonderful time!
Reviewer: Barbara Gross
5 Stars
Fantastic
January 12, 2020
Fantastic excursion. Our guide, Bernice, was awesome. Plan to look her up if we ever go back. We only had one other couple with us so definitely got special attention. The other couple had never snorkeled before and Bernice was a great instructor with them. Since we are experienced snorkelers, she showed us the boundaries and let us explore on our own so we didn't have to wait on them.
Reviewer: Sherry Painter
5 Stars
Fun Day!
December 10, 2019
We had a great day on this excursion. Saw lots of cool fish (and even an eel!) at both snorkel sites. The staff was great about making sure everyone was safe. They did a fantastic job of keeping track of everyone and checking in on us periodically, especially on the swim out to the shipwreck.
Reviewer: Crystal
5 Stars
Snorkeling was Amazing and So Was the Guide!
November 24, 2019
The snorkeling was magnificent! Clear waters, lots of colorful fish and coral. The guide was excellent! He was fun and helpful to those who were novice snorkelers! He was able to assess early on the weaker swimmers and stayed close to them. My friend was very grateful for his attentiveness. I also have a bum knee and he was always right there with a hand ready to help me in and out of the vehicle. There was also a tour before and after the snorkeling that was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this excursion!!
Reviewer: Cindy Purdham
5 Stars
Tugboat and reef snorkel
May 02, 2019
The guide was very knowledgeable. He was telling us interesting things about the island, people atc. he also, make sure that we are safe on the snorkeling site.
Reviewer: Ewa
5 Stars
Wonderful experience
March 17, 2019
Our guide was delightful. She picked us up, as well as another couple, at the dock where we drove around in an open-aired jeep. On the way to our first snorkel stop (Sunken Tugboat), our guide pointed out interesting sites around the island of Curacao. We snorkeled off the beach and had to swim a short way to reach the tugboat. The water was clear and absolutely beautiful. Our guide was with us the whole way pointing out unique and different fish and coral formations. After about 45 minutes, we were on our way to the next snorkel site which was Playa Caracasvaal Beach. On the way, our guide took us to different parts of the island for breathtaking views. She explained all about the history of Curacao and the plant life. Playa Caracasvaal Beach had smaller fish and was called the "Nursery". Unfortunately we didn't get to see the baby squid. On our way back to the dock we did a quick tour of downtown Curacao. It was a wonderful experience.
Reviewer: Sandy Roesch
5 Stars
Fun!
March 14, 2019
The reef was right at the beach so access was easy. There were a ton of fish of all different kinds. I could have stayed there and watched them all day. The tugboat was just around the corner. There weren't as many fish or the variety of the first place but it was still good. The guides were nice and informative too.
Reviewer: Cyn
4 Stars
Awesome island experience
March 11, 2019
We had so much fun on this tour! The snorkeling was an easy swim that was teeming with aquatic wildlife. The drive was fun and allowed you to see the island from a local perspective which was very cool. Our guide, Ryan, was impressively knowledgeable about the island and it's history. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to the island. We cannot wait to go back and do it again!
Reviewer: jen c.
5 Stars
Tugboat & reef snorkel
March 04, 2019
Excellent snorkeling, wide variety of fish - we saw an octopus, shark, eel, very good. Our hostess was phenomenal as well. Highly recommended.
Reviewer: Bill
5 Stars
Wonderful experience
January 21, 2019
This is the second time I booked the same excursion. The small size of the tour and the locations they go to was the reason I went back for a second time. The tub boat itself is OK, but the small beach that is the first stop is one of the best I have seen in the Caribbean. The number of species is great plus the quantity of fish is awesome. .
Reviewer: Steve
5 Stars
Small group and knowledgeable guide
January 15, 2019
The snorkeling was very good but the tour of the island and its history was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommend if looking to get away from the crowds.
Reviewer: BT
5 Stars
Awesome!
August 13, 2018
Our guide, Bernese, was excellent and went out of our way to show our 6 year old a great time, even handing him a sea urchin to hold! Felt like we got to see a bit of the island and learn about the local culture from our guide as well. Would absolutely do this excursion again!
Reviewer: Amy Wysocki
5 Stars
shore snorkels
May 29, 2018
Snorkeled from the shore, first spot there were more juvenile fish in a very small area that we've ever seen before. Second spot the tugboat, I wasn't impressed; but, luckily there was a ton of fish heading to and away from it. Our guide was awesome. Only two other people so it was excellent.
Reviewer: Dixie McAllister
5 Stars
Excellent Snorkeling
May 02, 2018
We had 6 people on our tour with Ryan. He was on time and informative. He picked us up outside the port and had a van across the street to take to our dive sites. Snorkel gear was provided and was in good shape (compared with the duck taped equipment we used on another tour). He drove us around the island and went to an overlook for the two spots we would dive. We drove to an old fort that also had great views. Our first stop had a small shipwreck and plenty of fish. The second spot you had to swim about 200 meters to get to the actual wreck. The fish (including a water snake) were amazing. Super colorful and plentiful for sure. Ryan then drove us a more around the island and showed us neat history spots near the government building. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Curacao. Water shoes or at least something if you don't like fins are highly recommended for getting in and out of the water.
Reviewer: C. Ray
5 Stars
Great snorkel experience
April 30, 2018
Two snorkel sites with about an hour at each one. Our guide snorkeled with us at the tugboat and watched from shore at the reef. Saw trunks, trumpets, 2 flounders, sea snake, several cuttlefish, lots of butterfly fish and a high hat at the Tugboat. At the reef snorkel we saw 2 eels, a lion fish, juvenile French angels among many other fish. In addition our guide told us about the island and its history. Stopped at the Blue Curacao for a tasting and shopping. If you like to snorkel, this is an excellent excursion, amazing variety of fish in a relatively small and shallow area. Loved it!
Reviewer: Mary
5 Stars
Tugboat snorkel trip
April 30, 2018
Had a great time. Snorkeling was good. Our guide was great and there were only eight people on the excursion. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewer: Bob Schlobohm
5 Stars
Good snorkel
April 16, 2018
Snorkel on Tug was great. Difficult for some getting in and out of water but guides were extremely helpful
Reviewer: John F. Steciw
4 Stars
Not Pretty Beaches, But, Great Fish
March 15, 2018
We really liked having a small group, had 2 guides in the water with the 8 of us, and they were continually pointing out interesting fish and coral.The guides enjoy their jobs,and are very enthusiastic. We went to two small beaches which were rocky and we were pretty much the only ones there. To reach the tugboat we had to swim near a large oil rig, and under a cable, but well worth it for the number and variety of fish we saw.
Reviewer: Judy Sorenson
5 Stars
Best Snorkeling Experience
December 18, 2017
I booked this trip expecting to have a large group. There were only 3 people in the excursion. Our tour guide Bernice was knowledgeable and attentive. We got a tour of the island on the way to the snorkeling areas. WE got to the first spot and I was unimpressed by the beach area..... then we got into the water ... the reef was amazing!!!! Our tour guide found eels, octopus, rare fish, and pointed us to other amazing sights. This did not feel like the standard commercialized tour. It felt more like a local showing us her love for her island.
Reviewer: Steve
5 Stars
review
December 11, 2017
Very nice tour. Our group only had two couples. The lady we had was special. She did more than expected. She had two extremes for snorkeling, us in our 60's and the other couple in their 30's. She satisfied us both. With the small group she also gave us a mini tour of the city.
Reviewer: Milt Jelinowicz
4 Stars
Outstanding day
November 30, 2017
I had a fantastic time on this excursion. The woman who took us out was informative and attentive to our needs. She went above and beyond.
Reviewer: Vincent Sciola
5 Stars
Great Private Tour
November 28, 2017
We booked what we expected to be a group tour, but it turned out it was just the two of us with our guide. We got a tour of the City on our way to the snorkeling sites and stopped at the old fort on the way back at the end of the diving. We had a great time.
Reviewer: Terry Haugen
5 Stars
Bernice is a great guide!
April 24, 2017
We did this excursion in April 2017. There was a small group of six of us on the excursion. Bernice picked us up very promptly at the Mega Pier. She was actually about 20 minutes early of the appointed time. Bernice took us on a little tour of Curacao as we were traveling to our first snorkeling spot. We did three snorkeling stops in all. The snorkeling was a lot of fun, we saw a lot of interesting fish and under water sites. We visited the site of Curacao's old immigrant quarantine center, the old castle/fort then after the third snorkeling stop, Bernice did some more touring around Curacao for us. It was a lot of fun and a great value!
Reviewer: Cynthia Cycon
5 Stars
Curaco Snorkeling
March 23, 2017
We ended up being the only ones on the tour, so it was really nice going at our own pace. Directions to the meet up place were a little cryptic, but we found our guide!
Reviewer: Ken Ludwig
4 Stars
Fantastic Day
March 06, 2017
I was the only person on this trip so I received individual attention! My guide pointed out several species of fish I had never seen before, including one that was completely camouflaged. At the tugboat he took me further to see the "wall" where the coral and abundance of fish against the dark blue of the adjacent deep water were very memorable. After the dives he showed me sights and told me the history of the island. It was a great day!
Reviewer: Greg Holton
5 Stars
Review
January 22, 2017
Great experience, shore staff very accommodative and efficient, boat captain and staff excellent
Reviewer: Francisco Fonseca
5 Stars
tugboat
January 21, 2017
Awesome. The two men that took us were fantastic. The snorkeling was the best of our trip.would do it again.
Reviewer: jack and Joyce
5 Stars
best tour of our cruise
January 14, 2017
When we met Howard our tour guide he stated that his objective was to have us have the best tour ever and boy did he succeed. We rode out to a remote beach where there are turtles. My son swam a long distance with a large turtle which caused this mothers heart to palpitate.lol. The water is crystal clear and the bluest blue, just gorgeous. Howard took us to this spot where they have blow holes which are natural holes in the beach where the ocean sprays up like a geyser . Howard was very informative and very friendly. We passed a roadside stand that were selling what they call " oily balls" which is I believe is a dutch muffin like baked good that is only sold during new years which Howard stopped and purchased one for each of us including one for my sick daughter who didn't make it. My advice to management is to create a see Curacao with Howard tour. He obliviously loves his country and his job and is a true asset to your company. We did this tour on Dec 31 2016.
Reviewer: monica wabrick
5 Stars
Tugboat and Reef snorkel Curacao
January 03, 2017
Our guide was wonderful and spend time telling us the history of the island and driving us around the Island. He explained the history in great detail and showed us parts of the island that we did not expect to see. The snorkeling was beautiful and the equipment was top flight. Highly recommend this excursion.
Reviewer: Norman and Anne Pourciau
5 Stars
beach snokeling was perfect.
April 10, 2016
first stop to view the ship could be omitted. Shore extremely rocky and not good for walking with snorkeling equipment. Not much to see by the ship. Second stop made up for it as it was great.
Reviewer: Jan
4 Stars
Fabulous Snorkeling!
March 25, 2016
Larry and ? were very safety conscious and took good care of my sister and me. They were fun and knowledgeable. Everyone had fun and enjoyed this excursion
Reviewer: chickadee
5 Stars
Very well done snorkeling tour, great tour guide.
February 15, 2016
We did this tour Feb.10 this year. Good snorkeling at the tugboat site, tour guides were in the water with us at this site to ensure everyone was okay and to provide lots of info on the sealife, etc.Tugboat site had very good water clarity and lots of sealife. Tour guides were very attentive to newer snorkelers and provided lots of help and assistance to ensure everyone had a good experience. Second site was off a beach to another site with lots of smaller fish, definitely worth doing. Lead tour guide was very personable and provided lots of info on sealife and generally on Curacao, making for a really fun day. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in snorkeling and exploring Curacao.
Reviewer: n/a
5 Stars
Fabulous excursion
February 11, 2016
Wonderful snorkeling. Terrific guide who was very friendly and informative. Loved the small group.
Reviewer: RG
5 Stars
was an okay trip
March 27, 2015
The guide was great, showed us alot of the island during our drive there and back
Reviewer: NACLNC
4 Stars
Great Excursion!
July 02, 2014
This was an awesome excursion! It was just the guide and the four of us. He showed us around the island and gave great information. He provided plenty of water and lemon drink. The first snorkel on the reef was amazing. We also loved the tugboat snorkel. I highly recommend this excursion!
Reviewer: Laura
5 Stars