Congratulations for the excellent video. You captured it very well. I just got back from Curacao, I love snorkeling and I'm impressed with how you captured everything I saw with my eyes and couldn't film. Congratulations!!!!
Amazing video, beautifully captured. What are top 5 beaches you would recommend for amazing shore snorkeling out of all these with good restaurants and relax atmosphere in the video? We are going in Jan for 8 days and staying in Westpunt area for 6 days. :D
I'm excited for you! You're going to love it. I would say my top five are Playa Largu, Cas Abao Beach, Playa Piskado, Playa Porto Mari, and Tugboat Beach.
This is best snorkeling island video I have seen. What beaches would you recommend that has shortest swim for best snorkeling? My husband injured his wrist so we dont know how well he be able to swim so i think tugboat is out.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope your husband's wrist heals up quickly. I would recommend Playa Lagun, Playa Piskado for the turtles, and Cas Abao Beach.
How would you compare snorkeling at Curacao to Hawaii? We've been to Hawaii 3 x (Big Island, Kauai, Maui) and just love the combinations of beaches, amazing scenery and hiking, and the snorkeling is just awesome. It's hard to beat, and keeps drawing me back, but we also want to try somewhere new!
That's a great question. We've been snorkeling on those exact 3 islands too in Hawaii. We alternate between Hawaii and the Caribbean. We typically go to Hawaii when it's hurricane season in the Caribbean. We loved snorkeling in Curacao. I would say it's a tie with Hawaii. Snorkeling in Curacao was like snorkeling at Two Step Beach on the Big Island. One of the differences was the coral reef system in Curacao. It has a lot of elkhorn coral. It was really cool to experience a dutch island too. It felt like Amsterdam on a caribbean island. I would highly recommend a trip to Curacao, but to me it's a tie as far as snorkeling goes.
@@JordanOutside a tie with Hawaii sounds pretty good! We loved two step. Amsterdam and the Caribbean sounds like a pretty great combination. Thanks for your reply!
Hi Jordan I have been reading from recent visitors to Curacao just a few weeks ago that there is a large stray dog problem in Curacao. Did you notice this in November? Did you notice any stray dogs at the Marazul Dive Resort? Thank you again.
Hi Gail, we didn't notice a stray dog problem. At least not at the beaches we went to. We stayed at the Marazul Dive Resort (which is gated) and didn't see any dogs there either. Hope that helps 😃
What month was your trip? Were the water temperatures warm? What brand of snorkeling mask do you and your wife use? Thanks for the outstanding channel!
We went in November and the water felt great. Our snorkeling masks are Oceanways SuperView-HD Mask - Black Silicone that you can buy on Amazon. Hope that helps 😃
Hi great video! How much did the rental car cost ? Was there a grocery store near where you stayed? If you were to stay somewhere without a car, where would you stay? Thanks so much for the great info and video!
Hey Robert, We rented a Jeep from Airport Car Rental. We were there for 9 days and it came to $1,567. There is a grocery store in George Town that we went to each time we needed groceries. I would not recommend staying there without a car. There is so much to see and I didn't see a public transit system. Have a great time!
Thanks for making these fabulous videos. Can you recommend a decent underwater camera? I've always wanted to take underwater photos. Leaving for Curacao in 2 weeks. So excited!
Thanks Susan. I filmed all of my underwater footage with a GoPro Hero 11. The newest camera is the GoPro Hero 12. Either of those will give you amazing footage. Have a great trip!
Im assuming from all the drone footage that they are cool with droves there? Im going in April, is there any permits necessary or fly at will? What drone did you use?
I didn't have any issues. I emailed their drone authority, but never got a response back. I have my Part 107 US license, so I had that with me just in case. I fly a DJI Mavic 3.
I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!
Thanks for the awesome footage, just made my mind up where to go on vacation this year. We’re the beaches crowded? Also, where did you stay on you way up the coast, at various AirB&Bs? One more was it safe to travel and hike thru the island?
Hey Gregory, thanks for the feedback. You're going to love it! There were a few beaches that were crowded, but the majority were not crowded at all. We stayed up on the Northwest side of the island at the Marazul Dive Resort. We booked it through VRBO.com. We had a rental car and went all over the island and did lots of hiking too. We never felt in danger. You should still take common precautions like not leaving anything in your car while your out, but overall it felt very safe. Here's a link to the video of where we stayed. th-cam.com/video/_ZQmryj7aXk/w-d-xo.html
This is a tough question. If I had to choose for snorkeling definitely Curacao. If I had to choose for beaches, definitely Exuma. If I had to choose for a blend of both, I think Exuma just barely beats out Curacao. Hope that helps 😃
Hi Jordan. This is an awesome informative snorkeling tour. Are there any fees to pay? Tropical fish...but wow a sea snake? Love to try sea cave snorkeling. It mast be a little cool temp.What season is the best to avoid crowds to visit? Not hurricane season neither... Thank you so much for taking us to the underwater world.
Thanks, most of the snorkeling was free. If you go to Klein, you have to go by boat so there is a fee for that. Yes, it's best to avoid Hurricane season.
October-November has the highest chance of bad weather due to hurricanes. But if those take a more northern path even those months can be fine. There will be more tourists in summer and during (Dutch) school holiday weeks, but the island is big enough.
Actually the ABCs are one of if not the best islands to visit in the Caribbean during hurricane season as they lie outside of the hurricane belt. Even so, the chances are slim elsewhere and shouldn't deter your trip.
Thank you. We had a rental car for everyday we were there and we used it everyday to get to different beaches. If you like to explore, I would recommend having a rental car for all 8 days. Yes, bring your own snorkel equipment. It will allow you to explore each beach and it's totally worth it! I would also suggest buying some water shoes/booties that fit in your fins as there is a lot of coral on a lot of the beaches and it will make it easier to get into the water. Hope that helps 😃
Amazing video! Since we only have half the day here on our cruise, what 4/5 Beaches would u recommend for someone that doesnt snorkel much but loves clear blue water and sandy beaches. Thanks!
Hi Jordan, question for you. We are cruising in March. We would like to book a private trip to one of the snorkelling destinations. There are 4 of us but 3 don't snorkel. So looking for a location that has something for the 3 people to do while the other snorkels. Also if you could recommend a driver/guide.
Hi Brenda, thanks for reaching out. While we were there we had our own rental car and drove everywhere ourselves, so I don't have a recommendation for a driver or guide. If 3 of you aren't going to snorkel, I would recommend Cas Abao Beach as it's a beautiful beach and has great snorkeling too. Have a great trip, you're going to love it.
Yes, the only one we booked an excursion was to Klein as you have to take a boat there. All of the other beaches we drove to and brought our own snorkel gear and just got in and enjoyed it on our own. Hope that helps! We haven't been to Bonaire yet, but it's on our bucket list.
@@mieczyslawchorostecki7855 No, I didn't use any additional lighting or filters. That was the amazing part about Curacao is that the water is so clear.
I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!
Hi Kathryn, that's a great question. For snorkeling I would go to Tugboat Beach and snorkel out to the shipwreck. I would also go to Cas Abao Beach for the beach and snorkeling. That would probably take the day, but would be totally worth it. Hope that helps 😃
@@alissaossip3479 That's a great question. Most areas areas that I got footage are around 10 feet deep. Obviously you can go deeper the farther you go out, but most of the reefs weren't that deep. Hope that helps.
@@krazykara1327 That's a great question, but I'm not sure since we did it over 7 days and each beach is a different distance. Google Maps might be a good tool to figure that out. Sorry I'm not much help on that.
Congratulations for the excellent video. You captured it very well.
I just got back from Curacao, I love snorkeling and I'm impressed with how you captured everything I saw with my eyes and couldn't film. Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Such an amazing place 😃
This is extremely well done just gave you a follow. Appreciate the content
Thanks so much! I appreciate it 😃
I’ve never seen so many amazing beaches on one island❤
It was amazing. Another amazing island to explore is Great Exuma in the Bahamas. th-cam.com/video/OTUpIh52drM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HTk0H8GAiJZURUJY
The most helpful and most amazing video about curaçao!!! Thank you!!! You are the man
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback 😃
In Curacao this week and have snorkeled at Kleine Knip and Playa Piscado to see the sea turtles get fed - thanks to your fantastic video’s
That's awesome! Have a great time 😃
Great video thanks for sharing every beach.. what camera did you use under water?
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I used my GoPro Hero 11.
These are amazing🙌🏼 The water is crystal clear. So many fish 🐟 🐟🐟
Thanks Julie!
Okay I definitely need the beaches where it has the most sea life & calm waters I’ll be here in April first time ever !
You're going to love it 😃
Amazing video, beautifully captured. What are top 5 beaches you would recommend for amazing shore snorkeling out of all these with good restaurants and relax atmosphere in the video? We are going in Jan for 8 days and staying in Westpunt area for 6 days. :D
I'm excited for you! You're going to love it. I would say my top five are Playa Largu, Cas Abao Beach, Playa Piskado, Playa Porto Mari, and Tugboat Beach.
@@JordanOutside thank you. Are these beaches you mentioned also good for toddler to hangout😄
@@bharmarsameer I would say Cas Abao Beach and Playa Porto Mari would be good for toddlers.
So helpful. Thank you
Thanks, I appreciate it 😃
Great video. The drone shots are so pretty and the water looks so blue!
Thanks Nina! It was such a fun trip 😊
This is best snorkeling island video I have seen. What beaches would you recommend that has shortest swim for best snorkeling? My husband injured his wrist so we dont know how well he be able to swim so i think tugboat is out.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope your husband's wrist heals up quickly. I would recommend Playa Lagun, Playa Piskado for the turtles, and Cas Abao Beach.
Thanks for sharing!
No problem, such an amazing place 😃
How would you compare snorkeling at Curacao to Hawaii? We've been to Hawaii 3 x (Big Island, Kauai, Maui) and just love the combinations of beaches, amazing scenery and hiking, and the snorkeling is just awesome. It's hard to beat, and keeps drawing me back, but we also want to try somewhere new!
That's a great question. We've been snorkeling on those exact 3 islands too in Hawaii. We alternate between Hawaii and the Caribbean. We typically go to Hawaii when it's hurricane season in the Caribbean. We loved snorkeling in Curacao. I would say it's a tie with Hawaii. Snorkeling in Curacao was like snorkeling at Two Step Beach on the Big Island. One of the differences was the coral reef system in Curacao. It has a lot of elkhorn coral. It was really cool to experience a dutch island too. It felt like Amsterdam on a caribbean island. I would highly recommend a trip to Curacao, but to me it's a tie as far as snorkeling goes.
@@JordanOutside a tie with Hawaii sounds pretty good! We loved two step. Amsterdam and the Caribbean sounds like a pretty great combination. Thanks for your reply!
Hi Jordan I have been reading from recent visitors to Curacao just a few weeks ago that there is a large stray dog problem in Curacao. Did you notice this in November? Did you notice any stray dogs at the Marazul Dive Resort? Thank you again.
Hi Gail, we didn't notice a stray dog problem. At least not at the beaches we went to. We stayed at the Marazul Dive Resort (which is gated) and didn't see any dogs there either. Hope that helps 😃
They are all beautiful, gonna have to add days to our stay, hard to chose.
So true, there are so many amazing places to visit in Curacao.
Video sharing perfect my friend
Thanks 😃
What month was your trip? Were the water temperatures warm? What brand of snorkeling mask do you and your wife use? Thanks for the outstanding channel!
We went in November and the water felt great. Our snorkeling masks are Oceanways SuperView-HD Mask - Black Silicone that you can buy on Amazon. Hope that helps 😃
Hi great video! How much did the rental car cost ? Was there a grocery store near where you stayed? If you were to stay somewhere without a car, where would you stay? Thanks so much for the great info and video!
Hey Robert, We rented a Jeep from Airport Car Rental. We were there for 9 days and it came to $1,567. There is a grocery store in George Town that we went to each time we needed groceries. I would not recommend staying there without a car. There is so much to see and I didn't see a public transit system. Have a great time!
Hi, great info thanks so much!!@@JordanOutside
Hey sorry to bother you...was that $ 1567 USD? cheers
@@robertgeorgerees Yes
Wow expensive 😅
Beaches give me joy 🤩
Me too! Thanks Denise 😃
Thanks for making these fabulous videos. Can you recommend a decent underwater camera? I've always wanted to take underwater photos. Leaving for Curacao in 2 weeks. So excited!
Thanks Susan. I filmed all of my underwater footage with a GoPro Hero 11. The newest camera is the GoPro Hero 12. Either of those will give you amazing footage. Have a great trip!
Im assuming from all the drone footage that they are cool with droves there? Im going in April, is there any permits necessary or fly at will? What drone did you use?
I didn't have any issues. I emailed their drone authority, but never got a response back. I have my Part 107 US license, so I had that with me just in case. I fly a DJI Mavic 3.
Really good question ok❤
Excellent , I love it
Thank you 😃
Fantastic video !!! Can you take your drone to Curacao without any restrictions?
I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!
Awesome reviews. Thanks so much
Thanks! I appreciate it 😃
Thanks for the awesome footage, just made my mind up where to go on vacation this year. We’re the beaches crowded? Also, where did you stay on you way up the coast, at various AirB&Bs? One more was it safe to travel and hike thru the island?
Hey Gregory, thanks for the feedback. You're going to love it! There were a few beaches that were crowded, but the majority were not crowded at all. We stayed up on the Northwest side of the island at the Marazul Dive Resort. We booked it through VRBO.com. We had a rental car and went all over the island and did lots of hiking too. We never felt in danger. You should still take common precautions like not leaving anything in your car while your out, but overall it felt very safe. Here's a link to the video of where we stayed. th-cam.com/video/_ZQmryj7aXk/w-d-xo.html
Looks like Curacao is my next adventure!
It's absolutely amazing. Definitely worth it 😃
Jordan, you have to go back to Curacao or Exuma. I know they're completely different. You have one week. You're forced to pick.
What's the answer?
This is a tough question. If I had to choose for snorkeling definitely Curacao. If I had to choose for beaches, definitely Exuma. If I had to choose for a blend of both, I think Exuma just barely beats out Curacao. Hope that helps 😃
Hi Jordan. This is an awesome informative snorkeling tour. Are there any fees to pay? Tropical fish...but wow a sea snake? Love to try sea cave snorkeling. It mast be a little cool temp.What season is the best to avoid crowds to visit? Not hurricane season neither... Thank you so much for taking us to the underwater world.
Thanks, most of the snorkeling was free. If you go to Klein, you have to go by boat so there is a fee for that. Yes, it's best to avoid Hurricane season.
@JordanOutside which is when if you know for sure?
October-November has the highest chance of bad weather due to hurricanes. But if those take a more northern path even those months can be fine. There will be more tourists in summer and during (Dutch) school holiday weeks, but the island is big enough.
Actually the ABCs are one of if not the best islands to visit in the Caribbean during hurricane season as they lie outside of the hurricane belt. Even so, the chances are slim elsewhere and shouldn't deter your trip.
That cave looked awesome
Thanks Matt, it was such a cool experience!
Beautiful video! Do you think 3 days is enough for a rental car? We have 8 days there? Also, should we bring our own snorkeling equipment? Thx!!
Thank you. We had a rental car for everyday we were there and we used it everyday to get to different beaches. If you like to explore, I would recommend having a rental car for all 8 days. Yes, bring your own snorkel equipment. It will allow you to explore each beach and it's totally worth it! I would also suggest buying some water shoes/booties that fit in your fins as there is a lot of coral on a lot of the beaches and it will make it easier to get into the water. Hope that helps 😃
Really appreciate the reply!! Thank you.
@@judiwolford1408 No problem. Have a great trip.
Amazing video!
Since we only have half the day here on our cruise, what 4/5 Beaches would u recommend for someone that doesnt snorkel much but loves clear blue water and sandy beaches. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback. I would hit Cas Abao Beach, Playa Porto Mari, Daaibooi Beach, Kokomo Beach, and Mambo Beach in that order. Hope that helps!
Hi Jordan, question for you. We are cruising in March. We would like to book a private trip to one of the snorkelling destinations. There are 4 of us but 3 don't snorkel. So looking for a location that has something for the 3 people to do while the other snorkels. Also if you could recommend a driver/guide.
Hi Brenda, thanks for reaching out. While we were there we had our own rental car and drove everywhere ourselves, so I don't have a recommendation for a driver or guide. If 3 of you aren't going to snorkel, I would recommend Cas Abao Beach as it's a beautiful beach and has great snorkeling too. Have a great trip, you're going to love it.
Question: Is Curacso like Bonaire in that you can personally drive to locations or do you mostly need to book snorkeling tours?
Yes, the only one we booked an excursion was to Klein as you have to take a boat there. All of the other beaches we drove to and brought our own snorkel gear and just got in and enjoyed it on our own. Hope that helps! We haven't been to Bonaire yet, but it's on our bucket list.
Wow, great video, i love snorkeling. Are those sea snakes? I don t know why but they scare me so much unlike anything in the world
Thanks! I thought they were sea snakes, but I learned that they are a type of eel. They just nibble on the algae and never tried coming after us.
@@JordanOutside thank god they are vegetarien😂
@@oet6544 😂
How long is the hike from playa Santa Cruz to the blue room cave?
It took us about 45 minutes. You watch the entire video of the Blue Room cave here: th-cam.com/video/fl5i0fbX40A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vinNLlzFTbD5Wnwa
@@JordanOutside cool, thanks for the reply and link.
Great video, thank you. For snorkeling, just close to the shore? I mean you dont need a boat trip? Thx
The only one we took a boat trip was to get to Klein. The rest were all close to shore.
@@JordanOutside thank you!
i like your channel bro!
Thanks Regilio! I just checked out your channel and love it. Curacao is amazing 😃
@@JordanOutside Curacao is a paradise.
Well done Jordan, what equipment did you use for filming underwater ?
Thanks so much. I use a GoPro Hero 11 for filming underwater. 😃
@@JordanOutside did you use any additional lighting or filters ?
@@mieczyslawchorostecki7855 No, I didn't use any additional lighting or filters. That was the amazing part about Curacao is that the water is so clear.
Where is Bluebay! It was amazing there too
I guess we missed that one. What a great reason to go back! Thanks for the recommendation 😃
What is the closest beach and best snorkeling closer to the port
Tugboat Beach for snorkeling and Mambo Beach for the beach are probably the closest.
Can you take your drone to Curacao without any restrictions?
I normally register my drone before going to a country, but I couldn't find anywhere to do this in Curacao. I even emailed them and never got a response. There were no restrictions when I went through the airport in Curacao. I had no problems flying my drone. If you see a sign for no drones, respect it, but otherwise it was fine. That was my experience a year ago when we went. Curacao was absolutely amazing!
If you only had one day which 2/3 beaches would you go to for the best snorkeling over all? We only have one day and it’s hard to pick! 😅
Hi Kathryn, that's a great question. For snorkeling I would go to Tugboat Beach and snorkel out to the shipwreck. I would also go to Cas Abao Beach for the beach and snorkeling. That would probably take the day, but would be totally worth it. Hope that helps 😃
@@JordanOutside Is the water shallow at these beaches or do you have to go into deep water in order to see the fish?
@@alissaossip3479 That's a great question. Most areas areas that I got footage are around 10 feet deep. Obviously you can go deeper the farther you go out, but most of the reefs weren't that deep. Hope that helps.
Knappe videos
Thanks 😃
How long did it take for you to see all 21?
We were there for 7 days and it took us all 7 days.
But commute wise, what are talking about approximately from one beach to another?❤
@@krazykara1327 That's a great question, but I'm not sure since we did it over 7 days and each beach is a different distance. Google Maps might be a good tool to figure that out. Sorry I'm not much help on that.
@@JordanOutside thank you!