Sea Turtles and Flamingoes We had a Wonderful trip with Patrick in Curaçao - we first visited one of the areas where flamingoes are located and then headed to snorkel with sea turtles! We saw 2-3 in total, not too many but it was truly wonderful! Lots of photo opportunities and our guide took pictures and a video with his GoPro and then shared... read moreWe had a Wonderful trip with Patrick in Curaçao - we first visited one of the areas where flamingoes are located and then headed to snorkel with sea turtles! We saw 2-3 in total, not too many but it was truly wonderful! Lots of photo opportunities and our guide took pictures and a video with his GoPro and then shared them with all of us later for free! We then enjoyed a beautiful sunset view before heading back to our cruise ship. Our family agreed that we’d all like to return to Curaçao again for a repeat tour, thank you! read less

Amazing!! Wonderful day with Patrick and Eddie! After pickup, we drove to see some flamingos -- very pretty -- and then to the sea turtle area. What an amazing time. Although we were not able to touch the turtles -- they are protected -- we were able to swim amongst them, and the pictures were fabulous. Afterwards we... read moreWonderful day with Patrick and Eddie! After pickup, we drove to see some flamingos -- very pretty -- and then to the sea turtle area. What an amazing time. Although we were not able to touch the turtles -- they are protected -- we were able to swim amongst them, and the pictures were fabulous. Afterwards we did some swimming/snorkeling at a local beach and then headed back. Patrick and Eddie were extraordinary tour guides who kept us interested in the history lessons while entertaining us with little anecdotes and jokes. DO THIS if you're in Curacao!! read less

Amazing tour. With many opportunities to swim with sea turtles This is a great tour company on the island of curaçao. I was skeptic at first how they can guarantee sea turtle in the open water. They can do that because the turtles has grown to rely on the local fishermen cleaning their morning catch and feeding the scrap into the water. This... read moreThis is a great tour company on the island of curaçao. I was skeptic at first how they can guarantee sea turtle in the open water. They can do that because the turtles has grown to rely on the local fishermen cleaning their morning catch and feeding the scrap into the water. This attracted many turtles as well as other fishes and a pelican. I guess the arrangements works out for all.
We were picked up at the cruise port by the Starbucks in a van. Easy to find. If not , the tour guide/owner will reach out to you on WhatsApp. We got an early morning start, by the end of the 30 minutes drive to the north side of the island, we were pretty well the only one there. Which was great and gave us the opportunity to see the turtles. The locals do recommend that we don’t go into the water with flippers. The bay was shallow and wasn’t a lot of current, flippers were not needed. I was glad we got there early. Within another 1/2 hour after our arrival, there were several tour groups that showed up and the bay gotten to be very crowded. The tour guide does have a go pro and will snap pictures of you and the turtles in the water. But do bring your own to capture your own underwater experience.
It was an overall great excursion and would definitely do it again. At the beach, there is a snack bar, washroom and a fresh water tap to rinse off before going back. Total trip was about 4 hours and were back around noon. read less

First time Snorkeling It was an amazing experience...seeing all those sea turtles and fishes.it was our first time snorkeling and we absolutely loved it.
Special Shout out to Patrick and his Wife..for helping us make our experience a memorable one.
P.S- The pictures were amazing.

Amazing experience! This trip is wonderful. You are in the water with the turtles swimming around and beneath you, up close and personal. Patrick and Addy gave us a tour with history of the island along the way to where the turtles were.
We stopped at a Flamingo tidal area with the beautiful pink birds in the their natural habitat. Then you... read moreThis trip is wonderful. You are in the water with the turtles swimming around and beneath you, up close and personal. Patrick and Addy gave us a tour with history of the island along the way to where the turtles were.
We stopped at a Flamingo tidal area with the beautiful pink birds in the their natural habitat. Then you go to the beach where the turtles are. Other tropical fish can also be seen when snorkeling. Even if you are not a snorkeler or a swimmer, you can still go out on the pier to see the turtles and other fish very clearly as the water is crystal clear. After the trip, on the way back, Patrick will air drop or email the awesome pictures of the turtles he took while everyone was snorkeling. This is included with the price of this tour.
This trip is a great value! If you are in Curacao, don't miss this incredible experience. read less

Reliable and friendly We joined Patricia's tour and absolutely loved it!! Patricia was very knowledgeable about the island and the friendliest tour guide we have ever had!

swimming with majestic animals the organization was very good. Unfortunately there are more and more people in the sea at the same time, but it still works. swimming with the turtles is a unique experience - simply beautiful animals. Patrick and Sevi really have a feeling for the support of the tourists (they always help with advice and action) -thanks!

Nice tour, friendly guides, but note that turtles are hand fed while you r there Did the tour of flamingos, turtles plus a beach. The tour company was very good, they picked us up at hotel, gave history of island while we were driving. At the turtle site we were able to use a deck to store our things and hang out while people were getting in and out of water. The other companies... read moreDid the tour of flamingos, turtles plus a beach. The tour company was very good, they picked us up at hotel, gave history of island while we were driving. At the turtle site we were able to use a deck to store our things and hang out while people were getting in and out of water. The other companies didn’t seem to have access to that.
Things to note:
1 - the deck requires climbing about 20 rock steps. There is a handrail and it is safe but customers should be aware in case there are any issues with stairs
2- i was very surprised the turtles are hand fed. There were about 5-6 there. Lot of tour companies so it’s very crowded in water. You get mask and snorkel, no fins. About 6-8 feet deep, or you can stand on the swallower side.
You are very close to turtles. At one point 3 of them starting coming toward me and I started to move back but they kept coming, I felt they were a tad aggressive although I did not feel unsafe. Later when I was out of water I noticed there is a person on the dock throwing chunks of fish into them. That explained why they behaved the way they did, they were just going for the food. I think long term this is not a good idea as it makes the turtles dependent on the food and will also cause more aggressive bevavoiur.
I still enjoyed the trip but wish I had known ahead of time this was how they get 100% guarantee you see turtles. It wasn’t even mentioned by the guides the entire time.
So just keep eye out where the fish guy is and don’t get between him and the turtles. read less

Great owner The owners did an awesome job taking care of all of us. The weather was a little rainy so they adjusted the order of stops to help get us the best possible experience. It was amazing that they had a private area setup for us at the turtle area. The only downside was the driver because all he did was... read moreThe owners did an awesome job taking care of all of us. The weather was a little rainy so they adjusted the order of stops to help get us the best possible experience. It was amazing that they had a private area setup for us at the turtle area. The only downside was the driver because all he did was whine and complain. The constant bringing up and blaming everyone else for his countries problems was annoying. The few jokes by the owner about the country was perfect, but the driver just kept blabbing about stuff he really had no idea about. Besides that, I would definitely do a tour with them again. read less

The trip was good but a little too long! Patrick and Sevi were great! The Flamingo stop was unnecessary I thought, because the birds were far away. The whole trip was far too long even though I made it on time to my ship. But, for such a long tour they should offer some kind of snacks (like Fritos or Chips) because it did get a bit grueling without... read morePatrick and Sevi were great! The Flamingo stop was unnecessary I thought, because the birds were far away. The whole trip was far too long even though I made it on time to my ship. But, for such a long tour they should offer some kind of snacks (like Fritos or Chips) because it did get a bit grueling without anything to eat. I would pay more for having some kind of snacks. But both guys were awesome and knowledgeable. The kids in the tour had a blast and so did I! read less

Great island tour Brill day out with our lady tour guide and driver....small group in a nice mini bus visiting various attractions throughout the island which included snorkel stop etc. Decent value for money and a must do if you visit this island

Awesome Excursion! Our family enjoyed our excursion with Patrick (tour guide) and Eddie (Driver).
The first stop is the flamingo beach. The flamingos do not come very close, but there are lots of them to see! It had just rained so the ground was muddy in some areas. A suggestion is to wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or water shoes.... read moreOur family enjoyed our excursion with Patrick (tour guide) and Eddie (Driver).
The first stop is the flamingo beach. The flamingos do not come very close, but there are lots of them to see! It had just rained so the ground was muddy in some areas. A suggestion is to wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or water shoes. The ground is uneven in some areas - not recommended for elderly.
The next stop was the turtle beach where Patrick took us in the water to snorkel with the sea turtles. Patrick has his own area for your bags on a deck above the bar area. There are very steep rocky stairs to get up to this area (again not a tour for anyone with mobility restrictions). Unfortunately a lot of the chairs in this area were broken and it was not a nice area to sit. A suggestion for Patrick would be to get some nicer lounge chairs for guests to sit to enjoy this area more. Patrick provides the snorkel equipment as well as a life jacket. Patrick brings a bucket of fish in the water to attract the turtles. This was incredible as we were literally inches away from the turtles. The turtles are not fearful at all and will come super close to you. Patrick takes pictures on his go pro during the snorkelling which he then sends to you for free after the excursion which is awesome!!! The beach itself isn’t aesthetically pleasing but the experience of swimming with the turtles is incredible.
The last stop was a BEAUTIFUL beach with crystal clear turquoise water making up for the beach where the snorkelling occurs. We spent an hour here and it was one of our favourite beaches we saw during our cruise. There are food and drinks available here for $.
Patrick does provide drinks (soft drinks and water) for free during the tour! As well as the free pictures of the turtles.
Overall I would recommend this tour! read less

Best Excursion Ever Patrick and Sevi were amazing. On our way to swim with the turtles they gave us a detailed history of Curacao. Swimming with the turtles was a bucket list experience. Would do this tour again and again. Best experience ever...

Sea Turtle Adventure As we were cruising, we wanted to try a snorkeling adventure without going on another boat. This trip was very educational learning about the history of the island while the guides pointed out specific areas and explained their significance. They also allowed us to take pictures by pulling over in the bus. The best part was a private villa where... read moreAs we were cruising, we wanted to try a snorkeling adventure without going on another boat. This trip was very educational learning about the history of the island while the guides pointed out specific areas and explained their significance. They also allowed us to take pictures by pulling over in the bus. The best part was a private villa where we stored out belongings while snorkeling which was a nice surprise and also shaded us from the "liquid sunshine" (we had a couple rain showers). We saw a total of 7 sea turtles and got some great pics from our tour guy Patrick!
Big shout out to Patrick, Eddie and Jenna! Would definitely recommend to others wanting to see sea turtles and discover the island of Curacao. read less

Great guides and experience We were met promptly and happily. The guide for Flamingo visit and Turtle swim had great information and took wonderful, professional pictures of us swimming with the turtles. I was very impressed with the time given on the turtle swim. After we went to beach. Wish we had a little more time there, but otherwise, all facilities provided and a... read moreWe were met promptly and happily. The guide for Flamingo visit and Turtle swim had great information and took wonderful, professional pictures of us swimming with the turtles. I was very impressed with the time given on the turtle swim. After we went to beach. Wish we had a little more time there, but otherwise, all facilities provided and a beautiful beach. The other highlight was our van guide, Larry. One of the best guides we ever had. Good history, but main thing was his personality. He makes that human connection and provided us with laughter, fun and karaoke in his van... with a lighted disco ball. You didn't want the ride to stop. I would recommend this tour. read less

It was so much fun!!!! Patrick and Sevi were great, making us feel like we were their friends. We did swimming with the turtles, and it was super!!! We had a great time!!! They delivered what they offer!!!! I totally recommend it

Awesome tour!! Sevi and Juriena were amazing guides and showed all the highlights of the island and were open to switching itinerary based on what we wanted to see! Highlight was for sure swimming with the turtles. That was unforgettable!

Eddie and Patrik Oh what can I say about Eddie and Patrik, amazing tour guides, both made us laugh both very informative about the island! Amazing experience with the turtles, took us to a stunning beach with crystal clear waters. Brilliant day. Brilliant pictures one of which I managed to photobomb! Would highly recommend this tour!

Swimming with turtles in the Caribbean fantastic We went swimming with turtles with Curacao Dreams Travel the whole experience was fantastic. We boarded the bus at the cruise port and had a lovely friendly welcome. Our bus driver was named Eddie he told us all about the history of the island as he drove around pointing out places of interest. First we went to lakes where flamingos... read moreWe went swimming with turtles with Curacao Dreams Travel the whole experience was fantastic. We boarded the bus at the cruise port and had a lovely friendly welcome. Our bus driver was named Eddie he told us all about the history of the island as he drove around pointing out places of interest. First we went to lakes where flamingos were we spent around 30 mins there where we took lots of photos. Then we travelled to the bay where the turtles were. We were given masks and snorkels and got to swim with them for around 1.30 hours. The turtles were all around you swimming alongside and underneath you, it was a fantastic experience. There were also a lot of tropical fish swimming around in small shoals. When we had finished there we were taken to a small sandy cove where we spent around a hour, the sand was white and like flour it was perfect to finish off the trip. Whilst on the bus they provided soft drinks or water. It was a fantastic tour and we'll worth the money, we booked the trip through trip advisor. read less

Swimming with Sea Turtles Magical experience! Highly recommend this experience, Patrick and team very prepared for guest and very knowledgeable about island.

Snorkeling with the Sea Turrltes was AWESOME We booked this trip as a shore excursion. While the rest of the tour was good, but the sea turtles stole the show. Patrik got us to the snorkeling spot ahead of larger groups which was very nice!

Second amazing visit! We enjoyed our excursion with Sevi and Patrick so much last time we decided to use them again on our port visit. Service was perfect. We were picked up at the pier in a nice air conditioned bus and given a history talk by Eddy, our driver, as we traveled to Grote Knip. What a beautiful beach. Next stop swimming... read moreWe enjoyed our excursion with Sevi and Patrick so much last time we decided to use them again on our port visit. Service was perfect. We were picked up at the pier in a nice air conditioned bus and given a history talk by Eddy, our driver, as we traveled to Grote Knip. What a beautiful beach. Next stop swimming with the turtles. As we went later in the day the big cluster of visitors was gone so we basically had the turtles to ourselves. We were never rushed and everyone interacted with these beautiful sea creatures until we were done and the sun was sinking. We even stopped by the flamingoes on the way back to port and Patrick took whoever wanted to go out to see a flamingo they have named George (he was quite friendly). We arrived back at port with many more happy memories and cannot wait to see you again (we also made a stop at a drug store for one of the tour participants that needed something which I thought was super impressive). Thank you! You two are simply the best read less

Second amazing visit! We enjoyed our excursion with Sevi and Patrick so much last time we decided to use them again on our port visit. Service was perfect. We were picked up at the pier in a nice air conditioned bus and given a history talk by Eddy, our driver, as we traveled to Grote Knip. What a beautiful beach. Next stop swimming... read moreWe enjoyed our excursion with Sevi and Patrick so much last time we decided to use them again on our port visit. Service was perfect. We were picked up at the pier in a nice air conditioned bus and given a history talk by Eddy, our driver, as we traveled to Grote Knip. What a beautiful beach. Next stop swimming with the turtles. As we went later in the day the big cluster of visitors was gone so we basically had the turtles to ourselves. We were never rushed and everyone interacted with these beautiful sea creatures until we were done and the sun was sinking. We even stopped by the flamingoes on the way back to port and Patrick took whoever wanted to go out to see a flamingo they have named George (he was quite friendly). We arrived back at port with many more happy memories and cannot wait to see you again (we also made a stop at a drug store for one of the tour participants that needed something which I thought was super impressive). Thank you! You two are simply the best read less

A really good tour I did this tour in January 2019 and had such a good time that I brought my grand children to experience this wonderful tour. Patrick and Sevi areeasy to work with, and our guide Juriena was excellent. Besides being taken to wonderful sights, my grand children learned a lot about Curacao and the culture of the island. ... read moreI did this tour in January 2019 and had such a good time that I brought my grand children to experience this wonderful tour. Patrick and Sevi areeasy to work with, and our guide Juriena was excellent. Besides being taken to wonderful sights, my grand children learned a lot about Curacao and the culture of the island. Oh, did I forget, the "Turtles" were spectacular. I highly recomment this tour. read less

Awesome Tour This was an awesome tour. I highly recommend. Patrick and his wife and staff were very accommodating. I would book this again!!!!

Best Excursion This Trip Patrick and Eddie were great! They were interesting and fun. We snorkeled with the tortoises, swam at a beautiful, small, uncrowded beach, and saw lots of flamingos at our last stop. Patrick is from Germany, and Eddie is a local former firefighter. Both spoke good English and had interesting stories about the island to share. ... read morePatrick and Eddie were great! They were interesting and fun. We snorkeled with the tortoises, swam at a beautiful, small, uncrowded beach, and saw lots of flamingos at our last stop. Patrick is from Germany, and Eddie is a local former firefighter. Both spoke good English and had interesting stories about the island to share. I was concerned that we didn't get off the ship as quickly as planned, and we were a couple of minutes late, but Patrick was waiting for us at Starbucks. We asked directions when we exited the ship, and it was easy to find. I recommend this experience, and we'd happily do it again. read less

Patrick and Eddie are great tour guides! This was a wonderful excursion. We were coming off our cruise ship and I was concerned finding the Starbucks. However, Eddie was at the dock with a "Curacao Dreams" sign and we had to do very little walking to our transportation. Eddie then picked up Patrick and the rest of our travelers at the Starbucks. I... read moreThis was a wonderful excursion. We were coming off our cruise ship and I was concerned finding the Starbucks. However, Eddie was at the dock with a "Curacao Dreams" sign and we had to do very little walking to our transportation. Eddie then picked up Patrick and the rest of our travelers at the Starbucks. I was thrilled that this was a small group, large van, but, not overbooked. Everyone had a comfortable seat, no one in the "jump" seats. All along the way, both Eddie and Patrick gave us all kinds of background and history on Curacao.
Our first stop was the flamingos. Very cool to see them in the wild. We got great pictures, and learned all about them and Curacao from Patrick. Patrick said sometimes they are closer, sometimes they are farther away. We were happy to see them as they were.
The second stop was snorkeling with the turtles. I appreciated being told why the turtles are so abundance here (the fisherman make their money feeding them so the tourists can see them). I had no problem tipping the fishermen before we left. There are plenty of fish to see as well. Clearly Patrick LOVES his job! I have been snorkeling for 30 years and he is the first person who can out snorkel me. He took many pictures underwater of the turtles and us swimming with the turtles. The bonus-there was no additional charge for his photos. He took many photos and a few videos (with us in them), and his photos are FANTASTIC! (A different excursion cost us an additional $30 for photos on a thumb drive that were decent, but, 90% other snorkelers.)
The third stop was at a beach where we could grab a bite to eat and a drink (bring cash for this). Food was good, beer was cold, couple was happy. Beautiful beach and a great place for pictures.
I cannot say enough great things about this trip. Eddie and Patrick were very much aware of what time we needed to be back on the ship, yet, I never felt rushed at any of the stops. Being an avid snorkeler I never feel like I get enough time in the water when I'm on a tour. This was the first time I felt like I was able to really enjoy as much time as I wanted. We were out longer than the tour advertised since we were not rushed, but, we were back to the dock in plenty of time.
If I go back to Curacao I would do this trip again because they did such a great job. read less

What a great day on Curacao......... We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Patrick and Eddie. We got an unexpected and nice tour of the island prior to swimming with the turtles - stopping along the way to see the flamingos and historical sites. The actual swimming with turtles and snorkeling near them was really great and the images Patrick captured allowed us to enjoy it more... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed our day with Patrick and Eddie. We got an unexpected and nice tour of the island prior to swimming with the turtles - stopping along the way to see the flamingos and historical sites. The actual swimming with turtles and snorkeling near them was really great and the images Patrick captured allowed us to enjoy it more than once (and share with our friends). While I have seen turtles while scuba diving, this close encounter was memorable. There was plenty of time allowed to do further snorkeling around the dock area and nearby reefs and it was nice to see new coral growth. Our stop at Grote Knip beach was nice and one can understand its popularity - scenic, white sand, sheltered beautiful clear waters - for tourists. A place to come back to. We enjoyed our time with Patrick and got a lot of history about Curacao plus a lot of trivia, but good trivia, from Eddie. read less

Great Snorkeling Trip with Great Guides My wife and I went on this tour and had a blast. Patrick and Eddie were very friendly, picked us up right near the apartment we were staying in on Handelskade and shared a lot of great information and history about the island while we travelled to the destination. They provided water and soda in addition to snorkeling equipment. As... read moreMy wife and I went on this tour and had a blast. Patrick and Eddie were very friendly, picked us up right near the apartment we were staying in on Handelskade and shared a lot of great information and history about the island while we travelled to the destination. They provided water and soda in addition to snorkeling equipment. As other reviewers have also mentioned Patrick takes a ton of great pictures and sends them to you after the tour.
Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to learn a bit about the island and get some good snorkeling in. read less

Review vacation Perfect hotel, directly to the beach. The rooms are quit big, clean and practical. Nice personal and a great location. Really enjoyed my vacation there. If I have to say 1 point to improve, it would be the food in the restaurant.

Trip with turtles Lovely morning, we were picked up from our apartment and driven up to the west of the island to a little harbour where we swam with the turtles and lots of different fish. Patrick was an excellent host and took lots of photos of the turtles while we swam around the harbour where the turtles and fish were. On the... read moreLovely morning, we were picked up from our apartment and driven up to the west of the island to a little harbour where we swam with the turtles and lots of different fish. Patrick was an excellent host and took lots of photos of the turtles while we swam around the harbour where the turtles and fish were. On the way up to the harbour Patrick's assistant Eddie gave us a interesting and at times humorous account of the history of Curacao, on the way back to our apartment we were taken a different route and stopped off to see the flamingos that live on the island during the winter. a great morning with a good host. read less

Feeling at home in Curacao Very nice design hotel, though some places feel a bit dated. The service at the lobby, in general, was very good. When we had complaints, we were assisted. The rooms with lobby view are very noisy though especially since the bar of the hotel was close. There was nobody in the bar but the music was loud. We had to... read moreVery nice design hotel, though some places feel a bit dated. The service at the lobby, in general, was very good. When we had complaints, we were assisted. The rooms with lobby view are very noisy though especially since the bar of the hotel was close. There was nobody in the bar but the music was loud. We had to ask to put it lower every night so if you prefer rest take another room or hotel. The room was very clean so special shoutout to the cleaners. The salt swimming pool was very dirty and smelly, the lights were not working. Come on, Papagayo, you can fix this.Last but not least, we booked here because Papagayo is adult only but there were a lot of children. But, If you want a great holiday book Papagayo! We will certainly return! read less

Awesome tour Very organized tour picked us up at our villa and
Told us the history of Curaçao! The turtle experience wAs amazing - and could not beat the beach we went to afterwards! Patrick was awesome! Would do it over again

Absolutely amazing! Patrick and Eddie picked us up at our rental house driving us to Playa Piscado to swim with the turtles, and then to Playa Kenepa Grandi to hang at the "most beautiful beach on Curacao." It was an amazing adventure! We were able to swim with the turtles as they were fed fish; the turtles had no fear and... read morePatrick and Eddie picked us up at our rental house driving us to Playa Piscado to swim with the turtles, and then to Playa Kenepa Grandi to hang at the "most beautiful beach on Curacao." It was an amazing adventure! We were able to swim with the turtles as they were fed fish; the turtles had no fear and really didn't care that we were right over them. The water was warm, beautiful, and clear allowing Patrick to take some amazing photos for us! Playa Kenepa Grandi was, in fact, the most beautiful beach we've ever seen. Eddie told us a lot of great Curacao info along the ride and the guys offered water, iced tea, or soda as we rode. Perfect day!! read less

Turtle Excursion Patrick and Eddie were amazing. Our group couldn't have asked for two better people to guide us through Curaçao and the turtle experience. Bring us to the beautiful beach at the end was the icing on the cake. Thank you both so much for giving me a once in a lifetime experience

A wonderful tour of Curacao! We were a party of four and were picked up in an SUV by Sevi and Jurinia. They took us to see the flamingoes, then to Playa Piskado, to swim with the turtles. They provided snorkels and we swam with at least 7 big turtles. My wife’s dream came true.Then on to Shete Boka National Park where we saw the... read moreWe were a party of four and were picked up in an SUV by Sevi and Jurinia. They took us to see the flamingoes, then to Playa Piskado, to swim with the turtles. They provided snorkels and we swam with at least 7 big turtles. My wife’s dream came true.Then on to Shete Boka National Park where we saw the powerful sea hit a cove with so much force the water went so high in the air.Saw goats at a distance also. Then they took us the most beautiful beach, Sabana Westpunt where we stayed fir an hour and a half. Absolutely beautiful beach. Then back to the city and our ship. There is a lot of driving but they have refreshments and delicious banana rum cake. I totally recommend this personalized tour. read less

Amazing Experience My friend and I did this trip together while our husbands went diving. Patrick and Eddie were prompt, informative and accommodating. Patrick texted to verify meeting time and location, which was helpful. The extra stops to see flamingos and Knip Beach were awesome! The sea turtles are HUGE! And they swim right up next to you! I tried not to... read moreMy friend and I did this trip together while our husbands went diving. Patrick and Eddie were prompt, informative and accommodating. Patrick texted to verify meeting time and location, which was helpful. The extra stops to see flamingos and Knip Beach were awesome! The sea turtles are HUGE! And they swim right up next to you! I tried not to touch them, but sometimes they just run into you! The fishermen on the pier are very helpful by feeding the turtles. There were quite a few to watch. Probably the best thing about picking this tour is the pictures that Patrick takes! They are sooooo awesome! You get to enjoy the experience while he works on getting good shots! It’s a stress-free experience, and I wound highly recommended using them. read less

Wow - amazing experience Going snorkeling has been on my husbands “bucket list” for years and as he is fast approaching 50 we decided to bite the bullet and do it this year. We are so glad ... a truly amazing experience not to be missed ...

Excelent and very hospital employe's We stayed in Papagayo for our honeymoon and it was an unforgettable experience. What a great resort runned by very very kind people. everybody was kind, polite and helpfull. Thanks so much for this super experience!

Great experience with beautiful pictures Snorkeling with turtles is an amazing experience. To swim among these beautiful creatures in the clear waters of Westpunt Curacao is something to never forget.
Many beautiful pictures of the animals and us swimming with them were taken and provided to us without further conditions.
Because that day it turned out it was only the two of us joining, we were... read moreSnorkeling with turtles is an amazing experience. To swim among these beautiful creatures in the clear waters of Westpunt Curacao is something to never forget.
Many beautiful pictures of the animals and us swimming with them were taken and provided to us without further conditions.
Because that day it turned out it was only the two of us joining, we were really happy that the trip was not cancelled and we could still enjoy this activity. Thanks for that!
Based on our personal experience, a few tips to the team organizing the trip to make the experience even better:
Because we came to the snorkeling location with our own car, we probably missed the instructions and explanations that are normally given during the transfer from Willemstad to Westpunt. In our case we dived straight into the sea. Some guidance on what to expect would have been a plus.
Related to this - one of us does not have experience with snorkeling and did not feel comfortable, resulting in him watching the turtles from the fishing pier - which was of course not what we came for. A bit of basic instructions and personal assistance would have helped.
Overall, being so close to the turtles is a great experience that we can definitely recommend. More read less

Great experience with turtles! Was doubtful but this tour was great. Air-conditioned transportation to our spots. Knowledgable guides who were interactive and provided us with plenty of water and soda to quench our thirst. Although it was extremely hot and the flamingos were not in abundance we did get to stop and see the ones that were there. Then on... read moreWas doubtful but this tour was great. Air-conditioned transportation to our spots. Knowledgable guides who were interactive and provided us with plenty of water and soda to quench our thirst. Although it was extremely hot and the flamingos were not in abundance we did get to stop and see the ones that were there. Then on to the beach site where we were given snorkel gear and had the best opportunity to swim with many turtles. This is the first time I had seen so many! They were beautiful and came right up to you. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone! read less

Best Excursion Ever We were picked up at the port by Patrick and Eddy. They first took us to see the turtles, then the beach and two different places to see the flamingos. Eddy was extremely entertaining and Patrick was very friendly and they both were very nice.
We got everything we paid for and more. Patrick got great videos and pictures with... read moreWe were picked up at the port by Patrick and Eddy. They first took us to see the turtles, then the beach and two different places to see the flamingos. Eddy was extremely entertaining and Patrick was very friendly and they both were very nice.
We got everything we paid for and more. Patrick got great videos and pictures with his gopro, and Eddy kept us entertained with his knowledge of the island and his singing.
The tour was a great price compared to Carnival's, and there was only 7 of us and we moved around in a van. We
stopped at one place where my son, his girlfriend and another woman jumped off a cliff down into the water.
The flamingos were pretty far away, but it was cool to see them in their natural surroundings. The four of us loved the tour and we definitely would book again if we went back. Swimming with the turtles was incredible and it was so amazing to see those beautiful faces up close.
Thank you Patrick and Eddy for an amazing time. The only negative was the van a/c but that should be an easy fix. We totally recommend this excursion with Patrick and Eddy. More read less

Paradise is an understaement I am a review reader and the ones that I read set the bar really high. Papagayo did not disappoint!! I had an ocean view room that was perfect. Clean and comfortable The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurants were great & the pools were a dream. An onsite grocery store was a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to... read moreI am a review reader and the ones that I read set the bar really high. Papagayo did not disappoint!! I had an ocean view room that was perfect. Clean and comfortable The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurants were great & the pools were a dream. An onsite grocery store was a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to my next trip. read less

The perfect day This trip really is the perfect day!! Sevi and Patricia are really welcoming!! They took us on a tour of the island and adapted the day for us to visit the pigs!! What a beautiful place it is!! Defo would recommend to anyone visiting to book a trip!! More

The best tour in Curacao!! Do not miss this tour!! We are a family of five, including 2 teens and an 8 year old, so this tour is perfect for adults as well as kids. We did the full Perfect Day tour, and it certainly lived up to its name. Patricia and Sevi are an absolute delight, wonderful tour guides.... read moreDo not miss this tour!! We are a family of five, including 2 teens and an 8 year old, so this tour is perfect for adults as well as kids. We did the full Perfect Day tour, and it certainly lived up to its name. Patricia and Sevi are an absolute delight, wonderful tour guides. Our first stop was the flamingos, where we got to see both white (baby) and pink flamingos. We kept our distance and did not approach the flamingos too close, and you could certainly see them very well The next stop was the turtles, and although I have seen pictures here on TripAdvisor, nothing could prepare me for the actual experience. There were many, at least 6, turtles swimming all around us. The water wasn`t deep, but there were life jackets provided for anyone who wanted. Of course, snorkel equipment was also provided. There was a main area with the majority of turtles, but then also a reef with various fish and other turtles as well. It was not too crowded at all, and we got to spend a lot of time in the water. There was also a second floor outdoor lounge area with complimentary drinks for those done snorkeling. After that, we went to Shete Boca National Park, which was majestic to see. We then had the choice of lunch or onto another beach - we chose the beach, and were treated to the... Do not miss this tour!!
We are a family of five, including 2 teens and an 8 year old, so this tour is perfect for adults as well as kids. We did the full Perfect Day tour, and it certainly lived up to its name.
Patricia and Sevi are an absolute delight, wonderful tour guides. Our first stop was the flamingos, where we got to see both white (baby) and pink flamingos. We kept our distance and did not approach the flamingos too close, and you could certainly see them very well
The next stop was the turtles, and although I have seen pictures here on TripAdvisor, nothing could prepare me for the actual experience. There were many, at least 6, turtles swimming all around us. The water wasn`t deep, but there were life jackets provided for anyone who wanted. Of course, snorkel equipment was also provided. There was a main area with the majority of turtles, but then also a reef with various fish and other turtles as well. It was not too crowded at all, and we got to spend a lot of time in the water. There was also a second floor outdoor lounge area with complimentary drinks for those done snorkeling.
After that, we went to Shete Boca National Park, which was majestic to see. We then had the choice of lunch or onto another beach - we chose the beach, and were treated to the Cas Abao beach, which is considered one of the nicest beaches in the Caribbean. Sevi had rum punch and delicious cake for us, and we got to spend an hour or so at the beach.
After that, we went to the Curacao alcohol distillery for a self-guided tour and tasting. There was a car accident, so Patricia expertly changed her route so we would not get stuck in traffic, and we had an impromptu tour of the city.
I would recommend Curacao Dreams to anyone visiting Curacao!
One note: Curacao is a fairly large Caribbean island, and the turtles are on the other side from the cruise pier, so be prepared for a 45 minute drive in each direction. More read less

Don't Miss This Tour! A MUST DO in Curacao! Patrick and Eddy are so friendly. Patrick communicated with me to plan my hotel pick up and he was prompt. Both gentlemen are outgoing and were always asking if I needed anything. I was provided with as much water and/or soda that I wanted.
Eddy provided a lot of information about the history of Curacao. Unfortunately, Curacao's... read morePatrick and Eddy are so friendly. Patrick communicated with me to plan my hotel pick up and he was prompt. Both gentlemen are outgoing and were always asking if I needed anything. I was provided with as much water and/or soda that I wanted.
Eddy provided a lot of information about the history of Curacao. Unfortunately, Curacao's history is filled with slavery and violence. He is honest about that and it was interesting to learn about, even though it was sad.
Patrick and Eddy have a private area where we could put our belongings. It was an awesome place to take pictures of the amazing blues of the Sea.
The pictures that Patrick took with his Go Pro are AWESOME!!!! If you want pictures of yourself/group, all you have to do is ask and he will take as many as you want. Be sure to ask him though...especially if you want to be in the pictures. Patrick also provides you with many pictures of the turtles themselves.
The sea turtles are so graceful and gentle. As humans, we are not allowed to touch them...but they might brush up against us. They don't hurt you at all...in fact, it is an amazing experience to be so close to them!
There is a place near the dock where the turtles are fed...so that is crowded. However, please be aware that some turtles swim far away from the dock...so check out both places! read less

Perfect day indeed We went on the Perfect day tour and had a great day! Our guides Sevi and Patricia picked us up at our hotel and were very enthusiastic and took good care of us. They were flexible with the schedule and adapted it to what we liked most. We strongly recommend this tour as it is a fantastic way to see... read moreWe went on the Perfect day tour and had a great day! Our guides Sevi and Patricia picked us up at our hotel and were very enthusiastic and took good care of us. They were flexible with the schedule and adapted it to what we liked most. We strongly recommend this tour as it is a fantastic way to see the gems of Curacao in great company and a fun atmosphere! read less

Snorkeling with Turtles....Excellent This tour is great. We were picked up on time by Patrick and Edwin who are very nice and easy to talk with. They are great tour guides and very knowledgeable, they share some history of the island on our way to see the Flamingos & Turtles. Once at the beach we were give the use of snorkel and goggles.... read moreThis tour is great. We were picked up on time by Patrick and Edwin who are very nice and easy to talk with. They are great tour guides and very knowledgeable, they share some history of the island on our way to see the Flamingos & Turtles. Once at the beach we were give the use of snorkel and goggles. We was amazed how quick the turtles came up to us which will allow you to take photos/videos. Patrick also uses his GoPro and took some great pictures ( which he sends to you when back on the bus ) When we were there the fishermen would feed the turtles to bring them in to the shallower water which was good, but if you swim out a little further the water is much clearer and you will get even better pictures.
We would recommend this tour to everyone.....great experience.
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Snorkeling with the turtles This was the highlight of our cruise to the ABC’s!! Patrick and his crew were just wonderful!! I swear the turtles were all around you. They even had life vests for people like me who are not swimmers. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this excursion!!! More

Swimming with the turtles...amazing This tour was great. We have swam with turtles before and we only saw like 2 there was many more which made our pictures and videos even better when reviewing them after we arrived home. Patrick and his wife are amazing and have a secret hideaway which was also a treat to take pictures and see the beauty at a... read moreThis tour was great. We have swam with turtles before and we only saw like 2 there was many more which made our pictures and videos even better when reviewing them after we arrived home. Patrick and his wife are amazing and have a secret hideaway which was also a treat to take pictures and see the beauty at a higher view. The flamingos didnt cooperate lol they werent as close as we would have liked them to be but no ones fault they were being shy. I would highly reccomend this trip. Thanks again curacao dreams for a wonderful day!!!!! More read less

Honeymoon week We had a lovely week at the hotel. The breakfast was really good, infinity pool and pool Bar were great. The Wi-Fi worked really well over all in the hotelli area. The rooms were good size and clean, though the ligthing was quite poor. The gym was a great plus! One thing that struck out was that the service in... read moreWe had a lovely week at the hotel. The breakfast was really good, infinity pool and pool Bar were great. The Wi-Fi worked really well over all in the hotelli area. The rooms were good size and clean, though the ligthing was quite poor. The gym was a great plus! One thing that struck out was that the service in the hotel restaurant was really slow. read less

Fantastic experience! I contacted Curacao Dreams by email during our stay after reading the great reviews on TripAdvisor. I received an immediate response and was able to book a tour for our family of three -- myself, husband, and son (9) -- later the same week. We were picked up at our resort (Sunscape) at 9:00 a.m. by the owner Patrick and... read moreI contacted Curacao Dreams by email during our stay after reading the great reviews on TripAdvisor. I received an immediate response and was able to book a tour for our family of three -- myself, husband, and son (9) -- later the same week. We were picked up at our resort (Sunscape) at 9:00 a.m. by the owner Patrick and driver Patricia. We were touring with 8 people total in a small taxi/van. During the drive both Patrick and Patricia gave us details on the landmarks we were passing as well as the history of Curacao. First stop was to see the flamingos in their natural habitat and then onto the sea turtles. Everyone on the trip had their own snorkel gear, but you could borrow gear if necessary. The turtle conservation area is a busy spot and can get chaotic. There is a gentleman on the dock throwing fish into the water to draw the turtles, and there was a large cluster of snorkeling onlookers in that immediate area. However, when we swam a little further out, you were able to get a much better look at the turtles (which are everywhere) without the crowd. Patrick is an expert with his GoPro and took some amazing shots (a few included here). He shares the photos from the trip immediately following via AirDrop, so I recommend bringing an iPhone. Patrick was also thoughtful enough to get a great family photo... I contacted Curacao Dreams by email during our stay after reading the great reviews on TripAdvisor. I received an immediate response and was able to book a tour for our family of three -- myself, husband, and son (9) -- later the same week. We were picked up at our resort (Sunscape) at 9:00 a.m. by the owner Patrick and driver Patricia. We were touring with 8 people total in a small taxi/van. During the drive both Patrick and Patricia gave us details on the landmarks we were passing as well as the history of Curacao. First stop was to see the flamingos in their natural habitat and then onto the sea turtles. Everyone on the trip had their own snorkel gear, but you could borrow gear if necessary.
The turtle conservation area is a busy spot and can get chaotic. There is a gentleman on the dock throwing fish into the water to draw the turtles, and there was a large cluster of snorkeling onlookers in that immediate area. However, when we swam a little further out, you were able to get a much better look at the turtles (which are everywhere) without the crowd. Patrick is an expert with his GoPro and took some amazing shots (a few included here). He shares the photos from the trip immediately following via AirDrop, so I recommend bringing an iPhone. Patrick was also thoughtful enough to get a great family photo for us while snorkeling, and it is definitely one of the favorites from our entire vacation.
There are cold waters/soft drinks provided throughout the day and we were back at the resort in time for lunch. All in all, it was a great half-day excursion and absolutely worth every penny! More read less

Perfect day tour My husband and I went on this tour and ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Both the tour guide and the driver were super friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. You spend a lot of time in the car driving from place to place on this tour. The first stop was... read moreMy husband and I went on this tour and ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Both the tour guide and the driver were super friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. You spend a lot of time in the car driving from place to place on this tour. The first stop was the flamingo farm, then Shete Boka National Park, then Playa Kalki to swim with sea turtles, then you stop at Kenepa Beach to relax for a little while, and the last stop is the Blue Curaçao liquor factory. Rum punch and cake were provided on the tour. read less

Wonderful Experience I visited Curacao while on a cruise. Our guide was easy to find at the port and learned of much history during the ride to see flamingos and snorkel. The experience with the turtles was amazing---you can't touch the turtles, but the swim around you and I took amazing underwater photos along with Patrick (guide) also sending same day photos.... read moreI visited Curacao while on a cruise. Our guide was easy to find at the port and learned of much history during the ride to see flamingos and snorkel. The experience with the turtles was amazing---you can't touch the turtles, but the swim around you and I took amazing underwater photos along with Patrick (guide) also sending same day photos. I would recommend this trip for families or friends. read less

Worked perfectly with our cruise Easy pick up at the dock, the flamingos weren't the highlight but swimming with the turtles was amazing! They were everywhere and it was easy snorkeling, too. Well worth it and a part of our trip we'll never forget! More

Wonderful Experience I visited Curacao while on a cruise. Our guide was easy to find at the port and learned of much history during the ride to see flamingos and snorkel. The experience with the turtles was amazing---you can't touch the turtles, but the swim around you and I took amazing underwater photos along with Patrick (guide) also sending same day photos.... read moreI visited Curacao while on a cruise. Our guide was easy to find at the port and learned of much history during the ride to see flamingos and snorkel. The experience with the turtles was amazing---you can't touch the turtles, but the swim around you and I took amazing underwater photos along with Patrick (guide) also sending same day photos. I would recommend this trip for families or friends. read less

Great excursion if you want to see Sea Turtles My husband and I did this excursion from the cruise ship. Wonderful hosts and easy to find from the dock. We got to snorkel in an area where they have huge sea turtles visiting. I would recommend to couples and families alike. Larry and Patrick are fun and engaging hosts.

Beautiful hotel with excellent service on hot spot We had a lovely week at Papagayo Beach Hotel at Jan Thiel. The rooms were very nice with good large beds and a large balcony and see side views. The beach was superb with very good service. Swimming pool was a little dirty.

Great excursion for cruisers My family really enjoyed seeing the sea turtles. It’s was quite incredible. Patrick our guide provided a place to keep our belongings while in the water. Make sure you wear flip flops or water shoes down the the water/dock. We used full face masks of our own and loved them. Our bus ride was filled with great history... read moreMy family really enjoyed seeing the sea turtles. It’s was quite incredible. Patrick our guide provided a place to keep our belongings while in the water. Make sure you wear flip flops or water shoes down the the water/dock. We used full face masks of our own and loved them. Our bus ride was filled with great history of Curaçao. read less

Excellent experience snorkeling with turtles. We visited Curacao while on a cruise. The tour guide was easy to find from the cruise ship terminal. The ride to the flamingo site was informative and the snorkeling was unbelievable. I would definitely recommend this tour for people visiting Curacao.