Private boat trips for guests staying at Jan Thiel

About 15 minutes from Jan Thiel to the boat

Staying at Papagayo Beach Hotel, Papagayo Beach Resort, Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort or Morena Eco Resort? Every trip leaves from Fisherman's Harbor, Caracasbaai 1, on Spanish Water. Locals also call it Vissershaven. From Jan Thiel, the drive is about 15 minutes, a little longer at rush hour. That makes Jan Thiel the closest hotel area to our harbor.

We send the exact meeting point before your trip, by email and WhatsApp. Driving yourself? Parking at the harbor is free, though it gets busy on Sundays. No car yet? You can rent one from Rent Car Curaçao Deals. Our Fisherman's Harbor guide has more.

Rather not drive? Add hotel pickup when you book and tell us your hotel. A premium SUV takes you to the harbor and brings you back after the trip. It costs $150 per car, with up to 4 guests in each car. You get your exact pickup time by WhatsApp and in your booking confirmation.

Every trip is private. The boat, the captain and the crew are for your group only, never shared with strangers. Discover Curaçao is an independent boat charter company and is not affiliated with Papagayo Beach Hotel, Papagayo Beach Resort, Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort or Morena Eco Resort.

Morning trips are easy from here

Most of our longer trips leave at 08:00, with boarding at 07:45. From Jan Thiel, that is a short drive. Out on the water early, back with time left for the beach.

• Klein Curaçao. 6 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, from $1,599, or the full day, 08:00 to 16:00, from $1,999. About an hour each way across open water to an uninhabited island with a lighthouse, a shipwreck and white sand.
• Cas Abou. 5 hours, 08:00 to 13:00, from $1,599. Back by 13:00, with the afternoon free.
• Westpunt Hopping. 7 hours, 08:00 to 15:00, from $1,999. Four beaches, in an order the captain sets on the day.
• Snorkel & Chill. 3 hours, departs 08:00, 12:00 or 16:00, from $799. The Tugboat wreck, a quiet coral strip, then Fuik. Fine for weak swimmers: life vests and noodles on board, and the crew is in the water with you.
• Snorkel & Coastline. 3 hours, departs 08:30 or 12:30, from $799.

Want to leave earlier or come back later? An early departure or a late return is $125 each; ask when you book. An extra hour on the water costs $300 on the Scout 355 and $400 on the Scout 420.

Afternoons and evenings

• Sunset Cruise. 3 hours, 16:00 to 19:00, from $850. We cruise along the coast all the way to Handelskade, the colorful Willemstad waterfront, and turn back there. That is the high point. The boat returns to the harbor, and on request we can drop you off at Jan Thiel on the way back.
• Fuik Day. Every Sunday, 14:00 to 18:00, from $1,099. No early start needed.
• Custom charter. From $400 an hour, any route you like.

All prices are starting prices for the whole private boat on our Scout 355, plus 9% OB tax at checkout. Compare every trip, or see where we snorkel in our snorkeling guide.

Bigger groups and the Scout 420

Our Scout 355 takes up to 14 guests and books online. The Scout 420 is 42 feet, takes up to 18 guests and is smoother and more comfortable in a swell. It books online for trips from November 15, 2026. Before that, ask us on WhatsApp. On the Scout 420 the boat price and food packages are 25% above the Scout 355, and other add-ons cost the same on both. Meet the fleet.

What is on board, and what to bring

The boat has a toilet, a shaded lounge, an air-conditioned cabin, a freshwater shower and a grill. The captain, fuel, towels, snorkel masks and fins, soft drinks, water, ice and a first aid kit are all included. Just bring your own reef-safe sunscreen.

Choose a food and drink package when you book. With Basic, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Grilling your own food on board isn't allowed. Standard and Luxury add a host, food and a bar on board.

Celebrating something? We host proposals, birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, bachelor and bachelorette groups and company outings. Add-ons include our own jet skis ($450 each, up to 2), the Content Creator Package ($300, photos and video by one of our three in-house content creators, drone shots included) and a private chef ($750, booked at least 3 days ahead). Ask us on WhatsApp which trips the chef suits. More on our private celebrations page.

How booking works

Pick a trip and a date online. A 50% deposit holds your date, and the balance is due 48 hours before departure. Trips less than a week away are paid in full when you book.

Cancel for any reason up to 7 days before your trip for a full refund. Less than 7 days before, there is no refund. See our cancellation policy. Weather is the captain's call on the morning. If we cancel, you choose a new date or a full refund, never a voucher. The details are in our terms. Our FAQ answers the rest.

Tips are not included. That is up to you, and how you liked the crew.