Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip
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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip
By Samurai Curacao
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Ages 6-85, max of 84 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Transportation
- Friendly Local Guide accompanying you along the trip
- Usage of Snorkling masks and snorkeling vests
- Bottled water
- Snack
- Hotel or Cruise Pick up / drop-off
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- For cruise guests: Meeting point will be at 8:45AM or 1:45PM at the "Online reservations" tent inside the cruise terminal. Guides will have a sign with "Samurai Curacao Snorkeling with turtles" Guides Uniform is Red. For Hotel Guests: Samurai Curacao will contact you to indicate the pick up time. Pick up time will very between 45 to 10Min before start off tour. Meeting point will be at your hotel lobby. Guides Uniform is Red.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Curacao Cruise Terminal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110433P23- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 84 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110433P23
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- shomari20190 contributionsCuracao Highlights Scenic, History and Cultural Tour was a great island tour!Glen provided pick up and drop off to our hotel. He was friendly and knowledgeable about all things Curaçao. We had a great tour. Thank you so much!Written September 13, 2024
- P3783GGmegand0 contributionsMemorable, knowledgeable, friendly, breathtakingGlen was our tour guide for the day. One thing that we loved was that our tour was completely customized to us! Glen was full of knowledge of the island & even surprised us with the most breathtaking view! (It wasn’t originally on our list of things to do, but we are SO grateful he knew where to go!) Glen also took videos/pictures of us throughout our tour. Glen was super friendly & out going, it was like touring the island with a friend! He also had the snorkeling gear for us with towels along with snacks & refreshments. Highly recommend doing a private tour. Thank you Glen for making our 1st trip here so memorable.Written September 13, 2024
- Q3941AJbeckyr0 contributionsSwimming with TurtlesIt was a great tour. Got some knowledge of the island and it was a small groups so it was more personable. we saw turtles and got to swim with them shortly so that was great! On the way back we got to stop and see some flamingos!Written August 11, 2024
- Tour281944129130 contributionsAwesomeThe City tour was awesome and the tour guides where amazing. It's always nice to learn history. It was great the driver made us the local drink. It was cool we where the only ones on the tourWritten July 7, 2024
- Daniel H0 contributionsBest experience - highly recommendedMy husband and I came to Curacao on a Royal Caribbean cruise. We are avid travelers and always try to get a more authentic, less touristic, experience of the countries we stop at. The single greatest thing we did was book a private tour for the day. Our tour guide, GLEN (aka Johnny bravo) was AMAZING. If you want a tour by a local then this is the man to book with. Glen picked us up at the port in a private bus with AC, snacks, and drinks in a cooler. He also had snorkels and towels waiting for us. We decided to go to the west side of the island, which is known for its nature. Glen took us to the most beautiful beaches, we snorkeled with turtles, ate lunch overlooking the cliffs, and learned about the history of Curacao. Not having to worry about parking, driving, findings the best secret spots the locals know about, etc. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest the private tour but specifically Glen!!Written April 25, 2024
- jayneew20140 contributionsPrivate tour CuracaoWe met Bryan right outside the cruise terminal and before we left, he asked us what we wanted to see. There were only 2-3 places on our list so we asked him fir his advice. He is a local expert and I'm glad we asked for suggestions from him. Bryan took us to Ft Nassau so that we could try and see Venezuela . Unfortunately it was cloudy. We saw the Aloe Vera farm, the distillery and the best part was being driven around the city and it's outlying areas. We were able to stop and get lots of pictures of the brightly colored houses. Bryan took us to a local marketplace for lunch so that we could experience local cuisine. The best part of this tour was the history and other details we learned from Bryan. I would HIGHLY recommend both Bryan and this company!Written April 12, 2024
- jasminmM4481UB0 contributionsFamily gaining knowledgeOur tourguide Anita (i hope i wrote the name well) and Janet was amazing. The tour was very educational in providing my family and I knowledge on the culture elements of otro banda,punda and the high rise area. They accomadate us with a different drop off. If there is time they bring you to another stop. We could see the cathederal as an add on due to time. It really gave us a clear picture of the areas.Written April 5, 2024
- ug0z280 contributionsAmazingSuli and victor were absolutely amazing!!! They were so friendly and knowledgeable about the island. We went to a small open air restaurant overlooking the beach where we went to swim with the sea turtles. It was lovely. They timed our visit to the beach perfectly so the crowds were minimal. We then went to a smaller more intimate beach to snorkel. WOW! What an experience. Can’t give enough cudos.Written March 23, 2024
- Curious6046180 contributionsGreat TourWe had the tour with Bryan and he was absolutely amazing! He made sure we enjoyed the tour and gave us a detailed overview of the island’s history.Written January 13, 2024
- Stay337922242220 contributionsThey canceled us the day beforeNot everyone has internet aboard the cruise ship, but I was lucky enough to get access to my emails. Good thing, too. I got an email today saying: Booking canceled Cruiseport/Beach Transfer: Fun way to spend a day in Curacao It’s a bummer, but the tour operator for Cruiseport/Beach Transfer: Fun way to spend a day in Curacao had to cancel your booking. So now, my family has to scramble to locate another tour when we dock at Curacąo tomorrow. I would NOT recommend this tour because you're just taking a gamble at this point! Highly disappointed!Written November 22, 2023
- AdeleJ7130 contributionsGreat tourNanny and the crew were very friendly, professional, and helpful. We learned a lot and even learned some words in the local language! If you like to try new things, make sure you try the oregano juice at lumch. It most likely doesn't taste anything close to what you're thinking!Written November 8, 2023
- S7119IPnicolep0 contributionsGreat service!Very convenient way to spend a nice day at the beach. I was traveling with my husband and 2 daughters. We were picked up at the cruise terminal within the port. Lovely driver and helpful dispatcher. We were dropped off at the beach and were picked up after 4 hours. Safely and timely dropped off back at cruise port. Recommended 100% safe and hassle free beach day transport. Mambo beach was nice lots to do and see. Many restaurants, shops and beach bars.Written November 5, 2023
- bfran0 contributionsCUSTOM beach tour!CUSTOM! Two of us. I originally asked for Kokomo Beach because of the “swing” in the ocean for a photo… however, then found out about Playa Kalki and they accommodated the two of us, to go to Playa Kalki which was the most beautiful beach imaginable! Small. Upscale lovely restaurant. I had GRILLED BARRACUDA which is fabulous! The tour guide and bus driver took care of us and we had a fabulous time!Written October 27, 2023
- NoodleEatingPoodle0 contributionsCancelled by operatorTrip got cancelled the day before so was left with a day doing nothing. Got a full refund quickly though.Written September 28, 2023
- 982shaylar0 contributionsBest time!!The views were amazing and Sendy was awesome and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyoneWritten September 19, 2023
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AnnieGirl23
Cedar Park, TX17 contributions
May 2022
This tour, which we took with a private guide, Myronchi Tours, was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Curacao. We've swam with other sea animals, but these turtles are out in the wild and it's like nothing else you have ever experienced. Our guide was so great that he dove down under the water and took pictures of us snorkeling with the turtles. I'd definitely recommend a private tour with Myronchi. Waldemir was FANtastic!
Written May 10, 2022
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Tanner T
14 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
An amazing experience!
From the second we were picked up at the hotel we were greeted by an amazing, friendly, and fun guide who took us to a beautiful beach with an amazing experience with sea turtles. Her knowledge of the island was extensive and she made our excursion that much better!. I do recommend taking the trip earlier in the day as we found less turtles in the afternoon than in the morning but, they were still there and gorgeous to look at! Samurai tours offers private tours with a much better one on one experience than a larger tour filled with many people.
This was the perfect chance for me to try out my new underwater camera housing and I think it paid off with some amazing pics of these majestic creatures!
10/10
We will definitely book this again!
From the second we were picked up at the hotel we were greeted by an amazing, friendly, and fun guide who took us to a beautiful beach with an amazing experience with sea turtles. Her knowledge of the island was extensive and she made our excursion that much better!. I do recommend taking the trip earlier in the day as we found less turtles in the afternoon than in the morning but, they were still there and gorgeous to look at! Samurai tours offers private tours with a much better one on one experience than a larger tour filled with many people.
This was the perfect chance for me to try out my new underwater camera housing and I think it paid off with some amazing pics of these majestic creatures!
10/10
We will definitely book this again!
Written November 6, 2022
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Michael G
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We booked this excursion , we also had to wait over an hour for them to show up . Our email told us to arrive 8:45 , the tour personnel blamed the cruise ship of showing up an hour early . There was about 20 people with us waiting all confirming they got the same email. Then when we got on the bus we waited another 45 minutes for a family that was “late” . Finally, hit the road for 45 minutes . I don’t think the snorkel gear is cleaned because when you are done with it you just throw it in a tote with all the others fyi . We snorkel for maybe 30-45 minutes . The sea turtles were cool to see, but you only went 10 feet from the dock to see them . Not really a snorkel adventure like we’ve done in the past . Then we made a stop to see flamingos which were way off in the distance . I would of rather stayed another hour to snorkel with the turtles and not see birds . The guides were good can’t complain on them , their business they represent bad all around . Tip for whoever bring your own snorkel gear the dollar store ones handed out fog up , plus it’s you mouth only that goes in these dirty things.
Written March 23, 2023
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Tanya B
New Brunswick, Canada110 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We had the best time with our group when we did our excursion on 7th Apr 2024
We were picked up at the resort by Anita and her trusty driver (sorry name is slipping my mind right now). She was truly an amazing tour guide, you can tell that she loves her country, its people and the animals.
She regaled us with stories about the history of Curaçao, how the honour their history. The snorkelling was good, she warned us about some of the characters that may be there that will try to get you to allow them to put a turtle on you. This isn't something that she approves of and asked that we not do this and explained how harmful it can be to touch the turtles and that bacteria can be transferred to and from them. I am also an animal lover and believe that being able to see these beautiful creatures in their habitat is an honour and that we need to respect that.
After the snorkelling she took us to the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, I have seen it called Grote Knip on here - stunning clear water. It's amazing and worth the drive to see.
We ended the day with seeing the flamingos, didn't realize that the juveniles were a different colour. The amount that we learned from Anita about the turtles, flamingos, the plantations and slave history, the history or Curacao and it's people and just the way that she imparted this information was beautiful and showed her pride in where she comes from and where Curacao is today.
I believe that spending the half day with Anita was when I fell in love with Curacao. I would recommend this company and her specifically as a tour guide.
Thank you for sharing your country and culture with us.
We were picked up at the resort by Anita and her trusty driver (sorry name is slipping my mind right now). She was truly an amazing tour guide, you can tell that she loves her country, its people and the animals.
She regaled us with stories about the history of Curaçao, how the honour their history. The snorkelling was good, she warned us about some of the characters that may be there that will try to get you to allow them to put a turtle on you. This isn't something that she approves of and asked that we not do this and explained how harmful it can be to touch the turtles and that bacteria can be transferred to and from them. I am also an animal lover and believe that being able to see these beautiful creatures in their habitat is an honour and that we need to respect that.
After the snorkelling she took us to the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, I have seen it called Grote Knip on here - stunning clear water. It's amazing and worth the drive to see.
We ended the day with seeing the flamingos, didn't realize that the juveniles were a different colour. The amount that we learned from Anita about the turtles, flamingos, the plantations and slave history, the history or Curacao and it's people and just the way that she imparted this information was beautiful and showed her pride in where she comes from and where Curacao is today.
I believe that spending the half day with Anita was when I fell in love with Curacao. I would recommend this company and her specifically as a tour guide.
Thank you for sharing your country and culture with us.
Written April 29, 2024
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theresamor
Mount Pleasant, SC46 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
I do not recommend this tour. While the staff were friendly and informative and communicated great to prepare our time with them, overall I wish I had not booked this tour. The bus had comfortable seats but was a bit odd with red curtains. The AC was broken, and it was extremely hot for the almost hour ride to the site and 40 min back. It was fun to stop and see flamingos. When we arrived to the turtle snorkel area, it was overcrowded. We only saw 2 turtles in 45 min. There were men fishing nearby and throwing bloody fish parts where everyone was swimming which was disgusting. The snorkel equip seemed low quality and there was no reassurance that it had been sanitized. This was a long day, and the 2 teens with me and my husband did not enjoy as much as we had hoped. After 4 hours, we were given one small bottle of water to drink in the hot bus on the way back. Since we started this trek around 0830 and didn't get back until around 1pm, we felt like this had been a wasted day. I would rather have rented a car, brought our own snorkel equip and explored on our own. It would have cost less, and we wouldn't have been at the mercy of a hot bus, no food and not much to drink, and other guests who were total strangers to us .
Written November 30, 2023
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Marc S
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The guide was amazing and presented great information. The snorkeling was average at best. The beach was really small and the visibility was okay. There was a person with food attracting the turtles and having them swim on you, but bring a tip of $5 which was fine. The area is shared with other swimmers and is a bit crowded for the size of the beach. If you want to see turtles you will definitely see them. Overall the guide made the experience and the turtles were there that is why I gave it a 4.
Written July 5, 2023
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constantinb856
New York4 contributions
The trip was well organized but unfortunately there was not much to see. The turtle beach is small and crowded; they throw in fish bits to attract the turtles- this makes it feel like a zoo, not nature. Flamingoes are so far away, they are barely visible.
Written January 8, 2024
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Jessee D
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Was a fun experience to go snorkeling with the turtles. We saw two adult turtles, a baby turtle, and lots of fish.
I would recommend getting ready to swim quickly, since it was more fun when it was less crowded by other tours and tourists that started showing up as it got closer to noon.
Sandy did a great job leading the tour and was quite personable. The driver was also funny and the ride was smooth.
Flamingo portion was short, probably could have been another 5mins longer if you really enjoy photography. However, the rain came down hard right when we left, so I'm glad we didn't have those extra 5mins.
The island is easy to drive around, so I also recommend renting a car to visit the other beaches and sites like the cave.
I would recommend getting ready to swim quickly, since it was more fun when it was less crowded by other tours and tourists that started showing up as it got closer to noon.
Sandy did a great job leading the tour and was quite personable. The driver was also funny and the ride was smooth.
Flamingo portion was short, probably could have been another 5mins longer if you really enjoy photography. However, the rain came down hard right when we left, so I'm glad we didn't have those extra 5mins.
The island is easy to drive around, so I also recommend renting a car to visit the other beaches and sites like the cave.
Written January 18, 2024
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Holly K
25 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Here is really what this tour is:
1. Tour 1 1/2 hours (each way) of driving and picking up people and driving to the swim area. It took us 3 hours of driving
2. You are riding in a school bus with tight seats, but the open sides allowed a nice breeze.
3. You go to a public beach. There is very little shade and if you want to sit down you will need to rent chairs and an umbrella. There is a small place that sells drinks and food.
4. The snorkeling. There is a very small are with a pier that they are throwing chum off of into the water to attract the turtles. So if you are grossed out by swimming with fish guts this might not be your tour. There are 50+ people in a small space all fighting to see the turtles. I personally avoided the fish chum and swam alone. I did see a turtle though! Outside of that there was nothing else to see… no structure, one or two fish 🐟 that was it. Incredibly disappointing.
5. Cruise people- this tour was supposed to be 4 hours it was 4 1/2…. Not a big deal for us as we had a bit of time before our ship left but if you are going to cut it close, think twice, you might end up watching your ship leave from a distance.
1. Tour 1 1/2 hours (each way) of driving and picking up people and driving to the swim area. It took us 3 hours of driving
2. You are riding in a school bus with tight seats, but the open sides allowed a nice breeze.
3. You go to a public beach. There is very little shade and if you want to sit down you will need to rent chairs and an umbrella. There is a small place that sells drinks and food.
4. The snorkeling. There is a very small are with a pier that they are throwing chum off of into the water to attract the turtles. So if you are grossed out by swimming with fish guts this might not be your tour. There are 50+ people in a small space all fighting to see the turtles. I personally avoided the fish chum and swam alone. I did see a turtle though! Outside of that there was nothing else to see… no structure, one or two fish 🐟 that was it. Incredibly disappointing.
5. Cruise people- this tour was supposed to be 4 hours it was 4 1/2…. Not a big deal for us as we had a bit of time before our ship left but if you are going to cut it close, think twice, you might end up watching your ship leave from a distance.
Written May 1, 2024
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Jasmin M
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We gain a first exeperience as my children swam with turtles. Anita and janet was amazing in guiding us upon pickup (yes you can request to be pick up without additional charges). They guided on the areas the bus passed giving us more knowledge aswell as prepping us for the turtles. Afterwards we learned about Tula and Willywood before seeing the flamigos. Fully reccomend if you want to have fun and gain knowledge on planation in Curacao.
Written April 5, 2024
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Wendy O
Sandy, Utah
I’m having a problem booking for a 2 person excursion on March 12th. Can you please help?
Written March 8, 2023
Is it possible for the guide to drive instead of me? I do not have a drivers licence.
Written January 15, 2020
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