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Willemstad

Willemstad is the largest city in and capital of the Netherlands Antilles. It is on the island of Curacao.

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Flights are regularly from Amsterdam, the other Lesser Dutch Antilles (Aruba, Bonaire) or US destinations. There are no ferries or other regular connections by boat, but you do find the island on most of the cruise ships that pass by the vicinity.

Willemstad can refer to:
  • Willemstad''', the capital of Curaçao
  • Willemstad (North Brabant), a town in Moerdijk, the Netherlands
  • Willemstad (Groningen), a hamlet near Marum, the Netherlands
  • Willemstad (Friesland), a hamlet in the Netherlands


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    Hotels in Willemstad
    Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort Score 9 from 2 reviews
    Jan Thiel 9/10
    The reception is centrally located in the arrival hall. The reception team will be at your service from 7am until 8pm. ... more
     
    Floris Suite Hotel Score 7.125 from 4 reviews
    Piscadera Bay - P.O. Box 6246 7.13/10
    All suites are equipped and furnished with first class design materials and feature natural stone tile floors, solid mahogany doors and windows and designer neo-colonial furniture. ... more
     
    Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Little Bay Road 0/10
    The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort offers guests three restaurants with a range of dining options. Toucans CafeToucan's Café offers both indoor and beachside dining, serving breakfast and dinner daily. Breakfast is a casual treat, with choices from fresh tropical fruits and pastries to hot dishes. Evening meals are by candlelight, with local seafood and gourmet cuisine. Weekly theme nights at Toucan's Café are a favorite for guests- with live music, outdoor buffet, and an upscale party atmosphere. The lobster feast is not to be missed! Seabreeze RestaurantThe Seabreeze Restaurant serves casual lunches poolside, with a lively bar serving frozen tropical beverages. Bayview CafeFor breakfast and lunch on the go, the Bayview Café is the perfect choice. The Bayview is a charming sidewalk cafe along the Divi Little Bay shopping promenade specializing in gourmet coffees, pastries, sandwiches, and desserts. ... more
     
    More hotels in Willemstad

    The Curacao Beach Express 6 hours

    Tropical Beach Express Bus

    Hop on the famous Tropical Beach Express and go west!

    See beautiful nature, hills and valleys, dramatic rock formations, old plantation homes, former slavery huts, and experience the famous Boka Tabla Cave.

    Swim, Snorkel or just relax at two of the most wonderful beaches of Curacao. A cold lunch buffet is served right on the beach. After lunch you're off for a sight seeing drive through fisherman villages and hill tops to the second beach to explore for swimming, snorkeling or just sunbathing.

    This tour is seasonal and operates from 1 January through to 1 October Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Short Stay Convenient Packages 5 hours

    Enjoy this sightseeing tour and visit the main highlights of the Island! Drive through the Old City of Willemstad and enjoy all the historical monuments, such as the Forts of Amsterdam and Nassau.

    Make a stop at an Old Plantation House (Chobolobo) and learn how they make Blue Curacao Liqueur and why not taste it! Next you will make your way to the east country side passing the nice landscape that is what Curacao really consists of! Stop at a Caribbean handcraft market for local souvenirs and the spectacular view from Spanish Water. You will see points of interest such as the yacht club, the residential area and resort area, before making a stop at one of the crystal clear beaches of Curacao.

    Next you will visit the Sea Aquarium. Your one and a half hour program at the Sea Aquarium will consist of a dolphin show, sea lion show and free time to explore the aquarium as well as the museum.

    Just two minutes from the Sea Aquarium are the beautiful beaches of Mambo and Kontiki where you will have an additional hour and a half to relax and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean!

    OPTION TWO: For those passengers who have limited time in Curacao!
    This option is specifically aimed at cruise ship passengers, or those passengers who have limited time in Curacao. The Option Two Package consists of the above East City Tour and the hour and a half beach stop. It does not include the visit to the Sea Aquarium, so is a total of 3.5 hours! Please select this option at time of booking if you do not wish to visit the Aquarium.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Yellow Jeep Safari 4 hours

    Amazing scenery

    With a fleet of off-road 4x4 Land Rovers, this is an adventurous way to explore Curacao, and discover new and exciting places you have never been before.

    You will be picked up at your hotel and given a briefing and safety instructions by our driver/guide in reference to driving in open vehicles, specifically in the "wild Curacao" terrain.

    You then drive to the off road area, where your 4x4 outdoor adventure will start. Exploring through Curacao's wild nature terrain, with cacti, divi-divi trees, and possible spotting of wara wara birds of pray, lizards, flamingo?s and wild pigs will certainly be one of the highlights of your holiday.

    An included visit to the Brua "VooDoo" cave is a interesting historical adventure through time.

    A refreshing beach break, where you will be given the opportunity to take a nice swim, will be held at one of Curacao's beautiful beach coves, where you can have a cool drink and a tasty snack.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

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