Klein Curacao is a breathtakingly beautiful uninhabited island, located about 15 miles from Curacao. The trip to Klein Curacao takes 1.5 – 2 hours by boat each way, and the entire trip is an amazing experience. That being said, there is definitely some planning that goes along with a Klein Curacao boat trip – and that’s where this travel guide comes in!
A Klein Curacao boat trip is a great addition to any Curacao vacation. The island is so unique and it’s such a fun experience to spend the day relaxing and disconnecting from wifi and cell service.
There are tons of companies that operate boat tours to the island, and once arrived on Klein Curacao there is plenty to do for a full day.
Ready to plan your amazing Klein Curacao boat trip?
Keep reading for everything you need to know and tips for your trip!
Klein Curacao Boat Trip
1: Pick Your Tour Company Wisely
There are many tour companies that offer Klein Curacao Boat Trips. However, only two companies have structures on the island.
This is important for many reasons. The first, is with a beach structure you’ll have ample access to shade and bathrooms.
You’ll also be able to enjoy lunch on the beach, instead of having to swim back to your catamaran or boat.
I highly recommend booking your Klein Curacao Boat Trip with Mermaid Boat Trips or Miss Ann Boat Trips. Having a beach structure to relax in, access to fresh water and bathrooms, and tons of shade really made a huge difference. Especially because you’ll be on the island for many hours.
I went with Mermaid Boat Trips and had a wonderful time. Check out my Instagram reel of my day on Klein Curacao!
2: Bring Seasick Medicine
I’m not sure why this isn’t more heavily advertised, but the sea between Curacao and Klein Curacao is rough – and I mean really rough. I don’t normally get sea sick, and I still threw up the entire 1.5 hour trip. About 1/4 of the people on my boat trip also got seasick, and I was told that this is very common headed to Klein Curacao, as you’re going in the opposite direction of the wind and the waves.
Do yourself a favor and take seasick medicine. I literally wanted to throw myself overboard halfway through the trip because I was so sick.
I’m sure you can buy seasick medicine at pharmacies in Curacao, but to be safe, it’s a good idea to bring some with you. Click here and here for two options.
3: Pack Lots of Sunscreen
This goes without saying, but the sun is strong and since you’ll be outside all day, you’ll definitely need good sunscreen.
When choosing a sunscreen, make sure that it’s reef safe! For our favorite sunscreens, check out our post about The 7 Best Sunscreens to Bring on Vacation.
4: Pack a Bag With Necessities
No matter which company you choose for your Klein Curacao boat trip, you’ll definitely want to pack a beach bag with necessities. I recommend the following:
- Beach hat or baseball cap
- Book
- Underwater camera if you plan to snorkel
- Beach towel
- Portable charger
- Change of clothes
5: Walk to the Lighthouse and Ship Wreck
When you’re on Klein Curacao be sure to check out the abandoned lighthouse and ship wreck! Wear shoes because the path can be rocky, but it’s totally worth the 10-15 minute walk out to the structures.
The views are beautiful and both the lighthouse and shipwreck are very cool to see.
6: Make Sure Your Phone is Charged
You’re going to want to take lots of pictures while in Klein Curacao, so make sure that your phone is charged! There won’t be anywhere to charge it while on the island, and you’ll be on Klein Curacao for the majority of the day.
If your phone battery dies quickly, a portable charger is great to have!
7: There Is No Cell Reception or WiFi
There is no cell reception or wifi on Klein Curacao, so it’s really a place to unwind and disconnect!
8: Most Tour Companies Provide Lunch
Most tour companies will provide lunch while on Klein Curacao, either in their beach structures or onboard their catamarans or boats. If you’re vegetarian, make sure to check with the tour provider before your trip to make sure they have food options for you.
So there you have it! I hope you found my Klein Curacao boat trip guide and tips to be helpful!
While in Curacao I highly recommend taking a day trip to Klein Curacao, it’s a beautiful little island and you’re sure to have a great time. Just don’t forget your seasick medicine!
If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below.
Lastly, I appreciate you sharing this post with someone you know who would love to take a boat trip to Klein Curacao!
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This looks like absolute paradise what a gorgeous island. And great tips, especially to know not all tour companies have structures to shade/bathrooms which in that sun would be really important. So nice that you can completely disconnect, that my be the thing that makes me want to go here most of all
This looks like such an awesome boat trip! I love that the island is not inhabited and you are so disconnected (in a good way!). Great tips, I look forward to doing this some day!
Good tip on the roughness of the seas — certainly I wouldn’t have expected that, so good to plan ahead for anyone prone to mal de mer!
This place looks like a paradise! The color of the water is amazing 🙂 How much time is needed minimum to explore the whole island?
Hi Magdalena! Klein Curaçao really did feel like paradise. Most of the boat trips are a full day. They leave the dock in Curaçao between 6am-8m, and return around 3pm or 4pm. That gives you between 4-6 hours on the island (depending on your tour group.) With 4 hours you’ll be able to explore the island, see the lighthouse, the shipwreck, go snorkeling and have some time left over for lunch and relaxing!
Klein Curacao is breathtaking! Great resource on how to travel to this beautiful island by boat.
Klein Curacao looks like my kind of place to visit! Thanks for the great tips and definitely adding this locations to my bucket list
I love your photos on this post. It looks like you really are in another world. Great tips about shopping around for a tour company. I have had some dreadful experiences when just booking with the first company I see! I’ve also been stuck with vegetarian options so this is a great extra tip!! As often when you go to remote places like this there isn’t much to buy then you get there.
It’s great that there isn’t any signal there so you can really chill out for a bit. I love the look of the walk up to the lighthouse.
It looks like paradise! Great tips, I love that it’s uninhabited and you can disconnect while you’re there. Your photos are also beautiful, love the lighthouse.
You two always go to the best places! I enjoy seeing what you’re up to. Thanks for the Curacao share.
I grew up in the Caribbean and this was a totally new place I’ve never heard of. That lighthouse looks so cool! Klein Curacao sounds like a great day trip.
Wow this looks AMAZING!! And I love your bathing suit with the flowers on it! This sounds like an awesome day trip, thanks for sharing!
Yes, yes, and yes to the seasick medication and sunscreen! I get motion sickness often, though it is the worst on boats. Non-drowsy dramamine is then my best friend.
Klein Curacao is gorgeous! I haven’t had it on my radar until I came across your beautiful photos and article! Thanks for sharing, and enjoyed the helpful tips.
Wow! This place looks like heaven! Great tips about the sunscreen, water, suncreen and meds. That image of the lighthouse looks awesome! Adding this to my bucket list. 🙂
Looks like paradise. I would love to visit it. I take portable chargers with me on every trip, as I always seem to near deplete my battery with all the pics that I take. Great suggestions regarding which tour companies to book. Thanks.
Such a picturesque and beautiful place to visit! Looks amazing and love the guide.
It looks lovely there. I had empathy for you as I read about your sickness on the boat. What a terrible feeling!
Oh wow, the color of the water is insane 😍😍 Nevertheless my favorite spot is the lighthouse! Such a beautiful photo! I couldn’t imagine there is no reception for the phone! Thanks for the tips!
Great advice on the seasickness bands and sunscreen! And I would love to explore a shipwreck!
Curacao is a Caribbean island not far from my home. Beautifully written blog post! I appreciate you sharing this with us.
Wow Curacao looks like a dream! You got some amazing photos, looks like you had the best time!
Thank you! I had never heard of this place until I saw your post. It looks like an awesome place to visit and your tips are very helpful. 🙂
I’d love to get to go here sometime! Definitely looks like the perfect place to get to unplug/unwind. Appreciate the tips on medicine for motion sickness + tour companies with beach structures too!
This seems like such a fun boat trip, thanks for the tips!
Wow! Curacao looks absolutely stunning! I love old lighthouses and shipwrecks! I live in an area with a few. Thanks for the tips. Would love to go on a boat trip in Curacao one day!
Is there a budget alternative to the recommended excursions? 100+ euros for 4-5 net beach hours is too much (lunch and sail “happy” times doesn’t really excite me). That doesn’t mean i am not gonna do it, but under those conditions i could only do it once. Looking for something like a water taxi service, a local boatman to hire… Any suggestions?
Hi Kostas, thank you for your comment! Unfortunately, every tour/boat service I found (after doing a lot of research on different companies) was around $100. Due to the distance of Klein Curaçao from Curaçao, and the fact that the water can be rough, not every size boat tends to make the trip. Because of this, it’s generally just tour services, and not locals with boats, that offer these excursions. That’s not to say you won’t find a local to take you, but I did not see any locals offering these types of trips while I was in Curaçao. Additionally, there are no public bathrooms on Klein Curaçao, so I would advise to go with a company that at least has a bathroom on board the boat/some shade for the rides – that’s just my preference though. I’m linking Klein Curaçaos tourism website here, and they also show that the cheapest tour is around $85-$95. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Amazed by your instant and thorough reply! Appreciate it a lot! Looks like i am proceeding through regular channels for this day trip, too, gonna save on accommodation type to balance budget. Lastly, gonna need wheels for the west northern beaches, could you recommend a reliable operator (a gps service might prove helpful, also..). Thank you so much, wishing you Merry Christmas from Greece!
Of course! So glad you found it helpful. For a car, I recommend picking one up at the airport so you can save on a taxi fare into town/to your hotel. A quick search is showing me daily rates as low as $43 in January – and I paid around $35ish per day in March. I’ve had good experiences with Hertz and Sixt, but there are a bunch of rental agencies to choose from. Merry Christmas to you too!