Exclusive Wonderful World of Water Eco Safari Tour

Private Journey
July 16, 2022
This was a wonderful way to see the island and gave us the opportunity to get off the beaten path. We were the only people who signed up for the tour so it became a private tour and our guide was wonderful! Highly Recommend Shore Excursions group. We have used them many times and have had nothing but amazing experiences.
Reviewer: Jennifer Zak
5 Stars
Curaçao Safari
April 07, 2022
This tour is a full day adventure to see the island with a fabulous tour guide. As you board your open air vehicle you travel through the countryside and visit a cave. Then you’re off to the beach where you can swim with turtles and snorkel admiring the beautiful water and coastline. Then off to lunch at a local restaurant along the water’s edge. Our tour guide was knowledgeable in all aspects of the island. This is a great tour if you really want to experience the island and its beauty. The best part of the tour is that you’re not with a huge group as you would be if you take an excursion with the cruise line.
Reviewer: Ronnie
5 Stars
My favorite part of our cruise!
January 28, 2022
As other reviews have said, not recommended if you can't "rough it" a bit, but if you want to see a LOT of cool stuff in a short amount of time and get a lot of "bang for your buck," this tour is for YOU! Snorkeling with sea turtles was unforgettable! As was cave with waves! Our guide, Ariel, was AWESOME! He was knowledgable, personable, and funny. He narrated as we drove, took our pics at scenic spots, guarded our stuff at stops, and went above and beyond to "show us a good time!" When flamingos weren't where expected, he took backroads to where he KNEW they would be - and they WERE! We felt so well-served and made lifetime memories! TIPS: Our ship clearance was delayed and we would have missed, but called and they waited. So call if there are problems. Manage fluid intake (re: bathroom breaks) Bring flip flops in your backpack. Temperate and green during the winter (rainy season) but hot and miserable in summer, fyi. If COVID freaks you out, bring your own snorkel gear.
Reviewer: Rachel
5 Stars
The best of Curacao!!
March 03, 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour which drove us all around Curacao. Sitting in the back of a pickup truck is not for those who are sensitive to bumping around, but we had a great time! The driver/tour guide took us all over and we saw cool caves, blow holes, and more! We had lunch at a restaurant with a breathtaking view, then snorkeled in the water below and again to another great snorkel spot. What a terrific day in Curacao!!
Reviewer: Janel Tingey
5 Stars
Jeep safari tour
February 25, 2020
Had a great time exploring the island guides were very knowledgable
Reviewer: Jon Ness
5 Stars
Fun, Interesting
February 02, 2020
If you enjoy sitting in a comfortable air conditioned tour bus this is not for you. We were 10 people wedged into the back of an open air vehicle on two bench seats facing one another. It kept us stable lol. Long was a wonderful guide with an infectious enthusiasm for Curacao and so much knowledge. Lunch is not included. The price for two substantial entrees and four beer was $70 USD. A bit pricey but not out of line.We enjoyed the restaurant.with its amazing view,. The snorkelling was fine but not wonderful. We didn't book this as a snorkel tour so we saw it as a bonus. Ice cold water is provided but you should bring your refillable bottle. Suggestion: Scheduled bathroom break.We were all in need! I am fine with running behind a bush but as the other eight were strangers I'm not sure if that would've made them uncomfortable. This was great day well spent. We highly recommend this tour for those who enjoy small groups and getting off the beaten track.
Reviewer: E Gossard
5 Stars
Wonderful Day In Curacao
January 10, 2020
We booked this tour with little knowledge of Curacao or what we wanted to see/do. The tour ended up being just my husband and I and it was wonderful. We toured a large portion of the island and the driver/guide did a fantastic job of taking us to all of the highlights and locations that we requested. The driver was incredible cautious and safe which was very appreciated as we were in the open back of the jeep. Our driver had reserved us a table for lunch at an amazing restaurant that had an absolutely breathtaking view of the west side of the island. We would highly recommend this tour, it was worth every penny.
Reviewer: Jen
5 Stars
Great Family Outing
April 07, 2019
We absolutely loved this trip. Our tour guide, Bernadine, was the best. She picked us up just outside the port gates and took us all over the island. It was almost like meeting a friend for the day, as she took us to places she regularly visited. Our kids absolutely loved it! If you have a chance to book this tour, you wont regret it.
Reviewer: Brian Perry
5 Stars
Fantastic
March 28, 2019
One of the best tours of our cruise! The guides are fantastic and take you to so many places on top of entertaining you so much of the time! You need to be prepared to be in the back of a small truck which is kind of rough a lot of time but it just added to the adventure! Swimming with the turtles was amazing!! Would highly recommend this tour!!!
Reviewer: Kathy
5 Stars
Fun and Interesting Tour
March 09, 2018
Really helpful guides, interesting ride and lots of stops with beautiful and dramatic views. Nice lunch stop and snorkel site. Overall a tour well worth the price!
Reviewer: William Cinquini
5 Stars
Fantastic day on Curasao!
August 22, 2017
My husband and I and our 3 adult kids took this tour in early August while visiting the island on a cruise. Our guide was wonderful-very knowledgeable about the island, super accommodating and fun. He pointed out plants and wildlife, giving us a lot of information on them. We saw some highlights in the city, moved out to different areas of the island to see some of the natural wonders-Hato Caves, the "blow hole," several inlets,Shete Boca National Park where we saw Boca Tabla. After lunch, we went to a beautiful, uncrowded beach (Playa Piskado) for some of the best snorkeling we've ever done. The visibility was amazing, the water calm and almost effortless to swim in. After a stop to see Flamingos, we returned to the city and cruise port over the Queen Julianna bridge for a beautiful view.
Reviewer: ANITA ADAMS
5 Stars
Fabulous tour!
January 05, 2017
A great tour to see the beautiful and sometimes rustic nature on the island... Our tour guide, Howard, was fabulous! He sure knows how to handle that jeep...even in deep water puddles created on ours path following days of heavy rain... Tour group was small( 7) and we stopped for a delicious picnic in an ocean front park. Would strongly recommend this tour to others..
Reviewer: Annette Albert
5 Stars
Wonderful Excursion, Highly Recommended
August 30, 2016
We did the excursion with Elmer on Aug 25, 2016. He is extremely knowledgeable about the island and took us to a lot of interesting spots. We also visited 3 best beaches in Caracao, and was able to snorkeling in two of those. Excellent trip, Excellent guide, Excellent time. Would definitely do it again!!!
Reviewer: Shawn Xu
5 Stars
We are greatful for this wonderful experience
August 21, 2016
On 01/14/16 our day started with the candy-colored houses of the historical Willemstad, photo op from Queen Juliana Bridge, and the roaring sounds of airplane, next to the unpaved offroad. Our knowledgeable guide Elmer took us on a trip through the wide-open planes of Hato with its contemporary open air galery;the site with historical relation with WW II; the raw -beautiful spots of Shete Boka National Park (he carefully choose Boka Pistol to show the big breakers crash into the coral cliffs). In a warm, friendly manner he shared his pride of his homeland and paid close attention to our interests - during a brief stop at Landhuis Savonet he even sang a folk song (our regret is that we didn't have a chance to record this spontaneous performance). Elmer was polite and respectful. .
Reviewer: EC, NY
5 Stars
WE ARE GREATFUL FOR THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
August 02, 2016
On 1/14 our guide Elmer welcomed us in a friendly manner - the day started with the colored houses of Willemstad, photo-ops from Queen Juliana Bridge. He shared his pride of Curacao, his knowledge, enthusiastically passed to us. Santa Anna Bay was replaced by unpaved road and airplane sounds. The trip took us through the planes of Hato and its ""art galery""; site related with the WW II; Shete Boka Park (Boka Pistol and its big breakers). He paid attention to our interests and tailored the tour according to them (a peak at Landhuis Ascencion; Landhuis Knip; Kunuku House; Landhuis Savonet - he even sang a folk song and our regret is that we didn't have a chance to record this spontaneous performance). We enjoyed the moments at a cove with sea turtles; the blue of Playa Lagun; snorkeled at a spot with incredible underwater life so close to the beach; watched pink flamingo. Elmer made everything personal and interesting (a recent news about the wild animal); he was polite and respectful.
Reviewer: EC, NY
5 Stars
We have done this tour twice and will do it again!
April 21, 2016
Our guide Elmer has a tremendous knowledge of the island and enthusiastically passes on that knowledge in a fun and interesting way. The tour takes you to little travelled parts of the island and you get to see some spectacular sites up close. The snorkeling at the end of the tour was a special delight for us - the beach was small but the underwater life was incredible - a highlight for us. We have done this same excursion twice now (both times with Elmer) and we will certainly do it again.
Reviewer: Doug
5 Stars
Fabulous
March 11, 2016
One of the islands we visited on our Panama Canal cruise was Curacao. Curacao is one of the 3 best islands in the Caribbean for snorkeling, but it's also full of beauty. We choose a jeep tour so we could go to all the raw-beautiful spots on the island, and yet feel the rushing breezes and see the vivid colors that abounded. No a/c, tempered glass bus of 40 here – and that was the best part! The Curacao we saw was the wilderness, the isolation, and the feeling that we were someplace where time had stopped. No touristy stuff, just hardcore beauty and sightseeing. We elected to do The Exclusive Wonderful World of Water Eco Jeep Tour, which had only six people on our trip. Our guide, Howard, made this trip the very best we've ever had during a Cruise. He was a riot! His use of his mike, making noises of a police siren to move people walking in the streets off to the side, and other sounds were hilarious. His mimicking of a transmission between an airplane pilot and the control tower, including the sound effect of the air rush after speaking, precluded a sudden high-speed run up a paved, deserted road! What fun. For the off-road, bumpy stretches, Peggy just hugged the back corner and held herself up off the seat a little so the impact wouldn't be as bad. Still, seeing this, Howard slowed a bit in some rougher areas. Howard made the trip fun, but his knowledge and excitement for his native country was infectious. He told us he would be showing us his 'kiddies' up ahead, and then after debarking, he began calling his kiddies, which were lizards, and fed them bread from his fingers, all the while talking soothingly to them. But Howard also knew his native plants, and medicines from them, and facts about the native wildlife. On the trip, we drove through the wide-open planes of Hato, a ""mini desert,"" and then we opened a gate and drove right through a farm! We also saw an Oriole and other exotic birds. With Howard's continued narrative, we then got to Boka (ba
Reviewer: Dick
5 Stars
BEST cruise tour EVER
February 28, 2016
Enjoyed all of the trip except the open back of the truck, it would not fit 8 people comfortably.
Reviewer: themomone
5 Stars
Howard made this the Best excursion ever!
February 18, 2016
Howard was educational and fun to be with. He made it personal and interesting. Very polite and respectful.
Reviewer: Howard
5 Stars
Great time!
August 15, 2015
Howard was our guide and we were the only couple on this excursion. He knew about the birds and plants which he pointed out to us. Howard took us to a cove to see the turtles coming in to feed, we went to an underground cave (very cool experience which we had never done), we saw some blow holes, and had a picnic lunch. Howard took us to several sites and shared a lot of history about the island with us. We even got to try iguana soup! There was also a nice beach we went to for snorkeling ; all of the gear was provided. Loved this excursion.
Reviewer: Debbie
5 Stars
Really off the beaten path!
October 13, 2014
This was one of our favorite excursions ever.
Reviewer: Wes
5 Stars
Wonderful Experience!
April 04, 2013
Everything went well
Reviewer: Wendy
5 Stars
Breat Taking Views on a Thrilling Ride
November 19, 2011
We wanted a small group excursion far from the maddening crowd of our cruise ship. This fit our needs completely. We visited parts of the island that we would not have had a chance to see on our ships excursions.
Reviewer: The A Cuters
4 Stars