Private Tour
3H or 4H | Private Boat Trip with Snorkeling and Swimming
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
With this private tour you decide the pace.
We can take groups up to 8 people.
The crew recommends a combination of snorkeling, sightseeing and beach time; yet, it is your choice on how you like to spend your time on board.
This tour operates on the East side of the island focusing on Spanish Waters and the Caracasbaai area. We will snorkel at Curacao's famous Tugboat and Director's Bay.
The 4-hour tour offers more time at each snorkel stop and/or the beach compared to the 3-hour tour.
While the 3-hour tour is offered Tuesday through Sunday, the 4-hour tour has more limited availability: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for non-swimmers
Not recommended for people affected by obesity; a basic level of physical agility is required, including the ability to climb a small ladder to re-board the boat from the water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Curacao
If you are interested in sight seeing and just relaxing on the boat, we will tour through Spanish Waters (which is located on the East side of the island). This area of the island is home to many marinas, some impressive houses and nature with its mangrove area as well as beautiful landscape with coral stone rock formations and its view of Tafelberg. The max amount of sight seeing is about 1 hour. Of course this time can be adjusted to your wishes.
Tugboat Wreck
No trip to Curaçao is complete without spending time out on the Caribbean Sea and snorkeling at the Tugboat Wreck. The Tugboat Wreck should not be missed. It lays shallow in the water and besides the wreck you can see a variety of fish and coral. Besides the Tugboat we can also visit other snorkel sites in this area. The "scheduled" snorkel time can be adjusted to your wishes. If you are an avid snorkeler we can extend the time.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Boat (30ft. / 9.1m) and crew
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Guide
You are welcome to bring along and make use of our cooler
snack and/ or lunch
Transportation to starting pier - if you are staying at Sandals please let us know
on Sundays the owner of the marina charges XCG 10/ US$ 6 per car. Free parking in front of gate possible
Options
4 hrs - up to 8 pax - 11am
4 hour tour
Duration: 4 hours
3 hrs - up to 8 pax - 1pm
3 hour tour
3 hrs - up to 8 pax - 11am
3 hour tour
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome!
B2826XRamyb,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely afternoon we had! The tour guides were so friendly and accommodating, particularly with our little five-year-old. We went to a few different snorkel sites, all of which provide provided plenty of fish and coral to see. The boat trip was definitely one of the highlights of our week!
Fun for the family and friends!
eniseir,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second time with Marc and Bettina and we loved it even more this time around. We did the combination 4 hour snorkeling and Zup/wake boarding and it was a blast. They take very good care of you and are very attentive during the excursion. We cannot recommend them enough and it’s well worth your time visiting Curacao to join them on a trip.
Had a wonderful day!
sherria260,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Your operators were fantastic. The day was totally ours and they adjusted the agenda to meet our needs. The snorkel spots were awesome. Highly recommend this trip.
Perfect afternoon enjoying Curacao!
Duane P,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the perfect afternoon activity for our family of 6! Bettina and Marc were great hosts and the communication during the entire process was perfect. We went to two different snorkeling spots that were great to see fish and coral. We even saw a sea turtle at one of the spots along with other colorful fish. At one of the snorkeling locations we were the only group there, which made it a great and personal experience. Bettina and Marc were very gracious at sharing their knowledge of the island while we traveled to and from the locations which really personalized the trip for us. We highly recommend this experience!
Amazing time and great hosts!
E9523GFzoel,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bettina and Mark were the best! Our boat trip was amazing - they tailored the trip to our interests and picked great snorkel spots for us. They were very hospitable and kind. Would highly recommend!
Curacao snorkeling and sightseeing
Gail-NY,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat was well maintained, very clean, comfortable and handled with the passengers safety and comfort foremost in mind. Bettina and Marc are extremely customer focused, engaging and try to accommodate the customer’s preferences. We wanted to focus on snorkeling and were taken to three excellent snorkeling spots for a “triple dip.” One, in particular, can only be accessed by boat when conditions permit, was spectacular with an abundance of healthy corals. They are very knowledgeable about Curacao and provided a lot of interesting information during the sightseeing portion around Spanish Waters. I recommend this excursion without reservation and expect to book another trip when we return to Curacao.
Perfect day on the water
Allyson B,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First mate Patina and Captain Mark took great care of us, understanding what we wanted (fewer crowds, more unspoiled reef accessible for two families with 9-year-old children). They made sure we were always comfortable showed us snorkeling spots we visited again during our trip. Thank you both so much!
Very laid back private boat tour. Would return!
purplehayz,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of our favorite experiences on our trip. Bettina & Marc greeted us at the dock and had even brought some beer that we had requested. After, asking us what we'd like to see and do we settled into the boat. We stopped at two different snorkeling spots, both of which were great! After snorkeling, they dropped us off at a nice waterfront restaurant and they waited on their boat while we had a nice lunch. After lunch, we did a leisurely cruise around Spanish Waters bay. We ended up finishing a tad earlier than they expected, so they didn't even charge us for the beers we had ordered. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Perfect Curacao Boat Tour
gitadesh,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bettina & Mark gave us an amazing day! Tailored our trip to the group's preferences and were extremely flexible with some windy weather conditions. They were both a treat to talk with and shared a lot of knowledge and recommendations around the island. We will be back!
The best most awesome boat trip to be found in Curacao is from Battina and Marc of TRIP AND TREAT (VIP Boat Tours).
cathygS2280PX,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend chartering a boat with Battina and Marc of TRIP AND TREAT- VIP Boat Tours for our personal experience was beyond awesome. They made our three- hour boating trip fun, safe, and so memorable. They are truly professional boaters who handle their customers with care and flexibility. Battina and Marc presented us with many options of what our boating experience could be and asked us to communicate our individual preferences before proceeding. They then tailor made the trip to our specific requests, giving us a boating trip which perfectly reflected and exceeded our family's expectations. Additionally, their boat is clean, shiny, and well-kept, another indication of their professionalism. When we go back to Curacao, Battina and Marc will be on our 'to list' once again! It was a beautiful experience.
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