Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip
Overview
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Let the Best Tour Operator on the Island take you on a fascinating journey to Playa Grandi; where you can dive into the clear waters with provided snorkels to discover marine life, including sea turtles. Discover the amazing and stunning underwater world of curaçao.
Next, visit the renowned Grote Knip Beach for more swimming or snorkeling. This is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with its azure sea. It is also the most photographed beach.
Then, take a moment to appreciate the wild flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok, where these free-living birds gracefully inhabit the area. This is a photo stop from the bus.
After this amazing beach experience our professional guide and driver will take you back to your hotel or ship on time.
Notes:
Slight currents can occur, could be windy and sometimes there are waves. The beach can be rocky which can make entering the sea a bit more difficult.
It is recommended to bring water shoes and an underwater camera.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
As some of the beaches have rocky areas, it is recommended to bring water shoes for your comfort and safety while swimming or exploring the shoreline.
What To Expect
Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi
At Playa Grandi you can encounter the sea turtles up-close and get the chance to snorkel right beside them. An amazing and definitely unique experience. A fantastic way to truly enjoy the Island.
Playa Kenepa Grandi, also known as Grote Knip, is a stunning beach located on the western side of Curaçao, an island in the Caribbean Sea. Known for its clear turquoise waters, white sandy shores, and picturesque surroundings, it's a popular spot for both tourists and locals. The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. The cliffs surrounding the beach provide excellent viewpoints, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline. Playa Kenepa Grandi is often praised for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.
Options
Snorkel with Sea Turtles
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel or Cruise Pick up / drop-off
Usage of Snorkling masks and snorkeling vests
Bottled water
Transportation
Friendly Local Guide accompanying you along the trip
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shell Shock
willbT7932IV,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, especially for the cost. The flamingos were a thing of beauty, though further away in the distance. The Turtles. Were. Majestic.
I expected more
Giselle D,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Anita was friendly and very informative - there wasn't a dull moment on the journey. My dismay comes from the snorkeling activity and the flamingos were going to see. We visited a spot with 1 turtle and there were 0 flamingos about. Of course, this is not within the guide's control but it was very disappointing
Amazing Experience
Selena B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our tour guide and driver were phenomenal. The water at the beach was crystal clear. The beach was uncrowded and so peaceful. The views on the drive and at the beach were amazing. This would have been a 5 star reviews had it not been for the condition of the bus and the fact that the snorkeling mouth pieces were used. The site stated snorkeling equipment provided. On other excursions the mouth pieces were all new. This tour didn't provide the option to purchase them new. We didn't find out until we arrived at thw beach
good experience
Joseph B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00i have done a few turtle tours . this one is very good if you wanna me up close and see a few turtles. other ones ur lucky to see 1. be prepared for a long bus ride but the guide is nice and gives a very informative tour
The community dogs sad of hunger in Kinepa Grandi
franciscas891,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The beach of kenepa grandi is far from Willemstad, but worth the trip. The colors of the sea are magnificent ranging from turquoise blue to dark blue has a view with amazing sea views. However, around the beach on the view, there are many community dogs in precarious situation: thin, sick and sad of so much starving. It is very sad to know that the little pets are there in this situation so sad it is possible to see in the face of each dog the pain of hunger. One suggestion is that tourists who can and have conditions could bring portions of feed for these animals. This organization should be adjusted to the community that charges tourists 2 euros for a shower bath and use of the beach bathroom. Hunger hurts every living being.
Better than the boat Excursion!
J H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing!!! We decided to not do the excursion on our boat and chose this adventure instead. It was the best decision I've made on a cruise ship! We got lots of information about the island as we drove to the two beaches. Plus we made it to turtle Beach in the morning before everybody else. 100% totally worth it!!
Book this one!
SusanDiekmann,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best snorkel excursions I’ve taken. Excellent locations to snorkel, and such a beautiful beach! I would book this again.
Anita made this tour the...
Jasmine B,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anita made this tour the best and unforgettable. She was so knowledgeable on the culture and history! I had trouble spotting the turtles but her expertise helped me find them. She strongly protects the turtles and therefore this tour felt even better! Anita made curaçao stand out, the best out of the “ABC” islands. 100% would do again and I would encourage you to book this if you are on a cruise. The driver and her made it one of their top priorities to make sure we got back on time. Which was never an issue, we got back almost 3 hours before departure.
Great tour!
Kristen W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dahaina was our guide and she was such a delight!! She was so knowledgeable about this lovely island, its history, and shared personal stories as we drove to the turtles. We had fun interacting with the turtles, quietly watching them in their environment! Plus, the fish and giant pelicans were also great to see!
Wonderful tour caves- turtles- beach. Substitutes for the swim w turtles.
E6677BQmichelem,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We actually did not do this trip as there were not enough participants. So the tour operator - Amauri tours- offered us. An upgrade to a different tour. So we switched to the 9 am Tour. Totally worked out for Us. We did the flamingos, hate cave, turtles snorkel at Oscar or and then the 2 hour beach stay. It really was so fun and we had Ana as our guide. She was awesome. The flamingos were close to the road The harp caves were really interesting. The turtle swim was at the more popular beach where a guy throws / gives fish to the turtles so they come closer. Some Comics with turtles on their stomachs and backs. Not recommended as no one should be touching the turtles. Anyway. Saw at least 7-8. Snorkels provided were good. Them I thought the beach would be boring but it was also so fun. Great place to eat at castaways and the swimming area was calm. And a real beach! Our hotel had a bulkhead beach- really a saltwater infinity pool. Which was very interesting and relaxing. Pick up and drop off at the hotel was perfect. Our tour bus ended up With a flat tire at the caves and 30 mins later We Were On our way again in a different bus. All handled very well. Anyway bring water shoes. Curaco is very rocky
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