• Curaçao - After being picked up, the taxi driver will take you on a delightful 30-minute scenic drive through the picturesque surroundings of Curaçao. This includes passing through the historic town of Willemstad and the charming route up to Seru Boca Marina, nestled at the base of Table Mountain within the gated Santa Barbara Plantation area.
• Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge - On the way to the harbor, you’ll pass the vibrant historic town of Willemstad along the waters of Anna Bay, featuring the renowned Queen Emma Bridge. This floating pontoon bridge connects the two parts of the city: Punda and Otrobanda (translated in Papiamento as “other side”).
• Spaanse Water - Upon arrival at Seru Boca Marina, located in the gated Santa Barbara Plantation area, you’ll board our comfortable 48ft sailing yacht, Galaxie.

Your adventure begins at 9:30 AM as we motor upwind for approximately 30 minutes, navigating through the tranquil Spanish Waters, a large natural lagoon with its only sea opening along Santa Barbara Beach.

From here, you’ll sail upwind for another 30 minutes through the Caribbean Sea to reach the stunning Fuik Bay.

Fuik Bay is a secluded area accessible only by boat. We’ll anchor our yacht within swimming distance of the shore for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Here, you can swim to the charming beach, snorkel through the mangroves, and relax on deck while we serve a delicious lunch with drinks.

At 1:30 PM, we will set sail back to the harbor, and with a bit of luck, we’ll enjoy ideal wind conditions for smooth sailing, with the sail out for the sea portion. We’ll return to the harbor by 2:30 PM.

• Curacao - Caribbean Sea - After navigating through the serene Spanish Waters lagoon and passing Santa Barbara Beach, we set sail upwind for another 30 minutes through the vibrant blue Caribbean Sea before reaching the beauty of Fuik Bay.

Fuik Bay is a secluded area accessible only by boat. We’ll anchor our yacht within swimming distance of the shore for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Here, you can swim to the charming beach, snorkel through the mangroves, and relax on deck while we serve a delicious lunch with drinks.

At 1:30 PM, we will set sail back to the harbor, and with a bit of luck, we’ll enjoy ideal wind conditions for smooth sailing, with the sail out for the sea portion. We’ll return to the harbor by 2:30 PM.

Afterward, our taxi driver will take you back to the cruise dock, arriving by 3 PM so you can continue enjoying your cruise experience.

• Fuikbaai - Upon arriving in Fuik Bay, we’ll anchor our yacht within swimming distance of the shore and stay for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Fuik Bay is a natural, secluded area accessible only by boat. Here, you can enjoy swimming to the charming beach, snorkeling through the mangroves, and relaxing on deck while we serve a delicious lunch with drinks.
  With any luck, you may see sea turtles popping up for air, as it is their natural habitat (no turtle feeding here). While snorkeling in the mangroves, there’s a chance of seeing colorful fish, baby barracudas, starfish, and sometimes even rays or octopuses.

After lunch at 1:30 PM, we will set sail back to the harbor, and with a bit of luck, we’ll enjoy ideal wind conditions for smooth sailing, with the sail out for the sea portion. We’ll return to the harbor by 2:30 PM.

Afterward, our taxi driver will take you back to the cruise dock, arriving by 3 PM so you can continue enjoying your cruise experience.

• Curacao - After lunch at 1:30 PM, we will set sail back to the harbor, and with a bit of luck, we’ll enjoy ideal wind conditions for smooth sailing, with the sail out for the Caribbean Sea portion. We’ll return to the harbor by 2:30 PM.

Sailing with the sail up depends on favorable weather conditions. While hoisting the sail adds a wonderful touch to our adventure, we do not offer experiences centered around active or diagonal sailing, nor tacking; we simply enjoy being relaxed on the water. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. It’s worth mentioning that no one has ever experienced seasickness on board, a fact we consider a great compliment.

• Curaçao - We’ll return to the harbor by 2:30 PM, and from here, your taxi driver will take you back to the cruise dock, arriving by 3 PM to continue enjoying your cruise experience. If time allows, take a stroll through the colorful town of Willemstad, within walking distance from the cruise terminal.

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• Alcoholic beverages
• Carbonated beverages
• Use of snorkeling equipment
• Reef-friendly sunscreen, bath towels, and floaties

• Tour only available for guests arriving by cruiseship to Curacao

Avoid crowds, waiting, and stress! Optimize your valuable time in Curacao with a private, all-inclusive shore excursion tailored to your cruise itinerary.

Indulge in this luxurious sailing and culinary lunch experience, complete with roundtrip transfers from the cruise dock.

Following a 25-minute transfer to the marina at Santa Barbara, board your private 48-ft sailing yacht for a leisurely day exploring the stunning Spanish Waters, Caribbean coastline, and secluded Fuik Bay. Swim, snorkel, float in the crystal-clear waters, or simply unwind on deck while savoring delicious food, premium drinks, and authentic Caribbean hospitality.

The yacht is exclusively reserved for your group and personally hosted by Norbert & Hilde, the owners and crew of Maxie Sailing Curacao. Everything is included—food, drinks, transfers, fuel, taxes, and onboard amenities—with no hidden costs or mandatory extras. With a perfectly timed return to your ship, all that’s left is to step aboard and enjoy.

• Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.