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What is on in Curaçao this week
Today, Sunday, November 1: 1 cruise ship (Norwegian Sun); Tambú and aguinaldo season; Wet & Wild Sunday; Sunday Funday (Kokomo Beach). Coming up: Tambú and aguinaldo season (Sunday, November 1 to Monday, January 11); Romeo Santos & Prince Royce in concert (Saturday, November 7).
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Today, Sunday, November 1
1 cruise ship · 1,936 passengers
Norwegian Sun07:00 to 20:00 · 1,936 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Wet & Wild SundayEvery Sunday · 17:00 · Mambo BeachCaribbean band 17:00 to 19:00, then a DJ. Source
Sunday Funday (Kokomo Beach)Every Sunday · 17:00 · Kokomo Beach, VaersenbaaiSunday afternoon with a DJ and a live act, happy hour 17:00 to 18:00. Source
Salsa & Bachata Sunset SplashEvery Sunday · 18:00 · 5 O'Clock Somewhere, Baden Powellweg 1Free salsa and bachata lesson 18:00 to 19:00, then social dancing until 22:30. Source
Los Compadres (Hemingway)Every Sunday · 20:00 · Hemingway Beach Bar, LionsDive, Bapor KibraLive salsa and merengue by Los Compadres, 20:00 to 00:00. Free entry. Source
Tomorrow, Monday, November 2
2 cruise ships · 6,000 passengers
Caribbean Princess10:00 to 19:30 · 3,140 passengers
Valiant Lady09:00 to 19:00 · 2,860 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Happy Wine Hour (Papagayo)Every Monday · 17:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielHouse wine by the glass at half price, 17:00 to 18:00. Also on Thursday. Source
Racket Night (beach tennis)Every Monday · 19:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielBeach tennis for all ages and levels, 19:00 to 21:00, ANG 15. Also on Wednesday. Source
Sushi & cocktails (St. Tropez)Every Monday · St. Tropez Ocean Club, PietermaaiMonday night with sushi and cocktails at the ocean club. Source
Tuesday, November 3
2 cruise ships · 6,040 passengers
Carnival Vista14:00 to 22:00 · 3,934 passengers
Nieuw Amsterdam12:00 to 23:00 · 2,106 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Cocktail Happy Hour (Papagayo)Every Tuesday · 18:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielHandmade cocktails at special prices, 18:00 to 19:00. Also on Friday. Source
Caribbean Vibes (The Sopranos)Every Tuesday · 21:30 · The Sopranos, Renaissance Mall & Rif FortLatin dance night with salsa, bachata, kizomba and merengue, 21:30 to 01:30. Free; happy hour 21:00 to 22:00. Source
Wednesday, November 4
3 cruise ships · 8,660 passengers
Celebrity Silhouette07:00 to 16:00 · 2,852 passengers
Grandeur of the Seas08:00 to 18:00 · 1,950 passengers
Independence of the Seas08:00 to 17:00 · 3,858 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Avila's Beach VibesEvery Wednesday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadLive music on the beach and at the Schooner Bar from 18:00; pasta night at The Pen. Source
Happy Beer Hour (Papagayo)Every Wednesday · 18:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielBuy one, get one free on Amstel Bright, 18:00 to 19:00. Also on Friday. Source
Cabana BeachEvery Wednesday · 20:00 · Mambo Beach BoulevardWednesday night at the beach club, happy hour 20:00 to 21:00. Source
Thursday, November 5
No cruise ships
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Sangria & Beats (Zest)Every Thursday · 15:00 · Jan ThielAfternoon beach party with DJ, 15:00 to 19:00. Source
Punda VibesEvery Thursday · 17:00 · Punda, WillemstadStreet party in Punda: floating market until 19:00, fireworks at 20:15. Source
Live music at BluesEvery Thursday · 19:00 · Blues Bar & Restaurant, Avila Beach HotelLive music night from 19:00. Source
Rumba Night (Mojitos & Bites)Every Thursday · 20:00 · Mojitos & Bites, Papagayo Plaza, Jan ThielAfro-Cuban rumba social, 20:00 to 03:00. Free, beginners welcome. Source
Salsa (Mundo Bizarro)Every Thursday · Nieuwestraat, PietermaaiSalsa night in the Cuban style cafe in Pietermaai. Source
Friday, November 6
1 cruise ship · 227 passengers
Royal Clipper227 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Happy hour (Chill Beach Bar)Every Friday · 17:00 · Chill Beach Bar & GrillHappy hour with live music, 17:00 to 19:00: mojitos, daiquiris, burgers and pizza. Source
Happy hour at the Schooner BarEvery Friday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadHappy hour with live music from 18:00. Source
Dance & Dine (La Hacienda Olivia)Every Friday · 19:00 · La Hacienda Olivia, Kaya Mila 12Dinner with live Latin music, 19:00 to 23:00. Hanging tender feast XCG 55; book ahead. Source
Wet & WildEvery Friday · 20:00 · Mambo BeachFriday night with a DJ, happy hour 20:00 to 21:00. Source
Tico Roberto & friends (Hemingway)Every Friday · 20:00 · Hemingway Beach Bar, LionsDive, Bapor KibraLive music by Tico Roberto & friends, 20:00 to 00:00. Free entry. Source
Latin Music NightEvery Friday · 21:00 · Rif Fort Plaza, OtrobandaFree Latin music night, 21:00 to 01:00; 2-for-1 drinks 21:00 to 22:00. Source
Rileks Beach BarEvery Friday · Mambo BeachLive music on Friday. Source
Saturday, November 7
1 cruise ship · 1,200 passengers
Oceania Vista14:00 to 22:00 · 1,200 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce in concertCuraçao Festival CenterThe bachata stars bring their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour to Curaçao. Source
BBQ Night (The Pen)Every Saturday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadBBQ buffet with meat, chicken and fish from 18:00, with live music on the beach. Source
Salsa on Saturday (Mundo Bizarro)Every Saturday · 20:00 · Nieuwestraat, PietermaaiSecond weekly salsa night in the Cuban style cafe, 20:00 to 23:00. Free. Source
Nochi di Baile (The Sopranos)Every Saturday · 21:30 · The Sopranos, Renaissance Mall & Rif FortLatin dance night, 21:30 to 01:30. Free. Source
Rileks Beach BarEvery Saturday · Mambo BeachSunset sessions with DJs on Saturday. Source
ZanzibarEvery Saturday · Jan ThielSaturday happy hour and live DJs on the beach. Source
Sunday, November 8
1 cruise ship · 2,980 passengers
Carnival Conquest08:00 to 17:00 · 2,980 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Wet & Wild SundayEvery Sunday · 17:00 · Mambo BeachCaribbean band 17:00 to 19:00, then a DJ. Source
Sunday Funday (Kokomo Beach)Every Sunday · 17:00 · Kokomo Beach, VaersenbaaiSunday afternoon with a DJ and a live act, happy hour 17:00 to 18:00. Source
Salsa & Bachata Sunset SplashEvery Sunday · 18:00 · 5 O'Clock Somewhere, Baden Powellweg 1Free salsa and bachata lesson 18:00 to 19:00, then social dancing until 22:30. Source
Los Compadres (Hemingway)Every Sunday · 20:00 · Hemingway Beach Bar, LionsDive, Bapor KibraLive salsa and merengue by Los Compadres, 20:00 to 00:00. Free entry. Source
Monday, November 9
No cruise ships
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Happy Wine Hour (Papagayo)Every Monday · 17:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielHouse wine by the glass at half price, 17:00 to 18:00. Also on Thursday. Source
Racket Night (beach tennis)Every Monday · 19:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielBeach tennis for all ages and levels, 19:00 to 21:00, ANG 15. Also on Wednesday. Source
Sushi & cocktails (St. Tropez)Every Monday · St. Tropez Ocean Club, PietermaaiMonday night with sushi and cocktails at the ocean club. Source
Tuesday, November 10
3 cruise ships · 7,704 passengers
Carnival Pride07:00 to 16:00 · 2,134 passengers
Freedom of the Seas08:00 to 17:00 · 3,634 passengers
Norwegian Sun14:00 to 22:00 · 1,936 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Cocktail Happy Hour (Papagayo)Every Tuesday · 18:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielHandmade cocktails at special prices, 18:00 to 19:00. Also on Friday. Source
Caribbean Vibes (The Sopranos)Every Tuesday · 21:30 · The Sopranos, Renaissance Mall & Rif FortLatin dance night with salsa, bachata, kizomba and merengue, 21:30 to 01:30. Free; happy hour 21:00 to 22:00. Source
Wednesday, November 11
2 cruise ships · 4,802 passengers
Celebrity Silhouette08:00 to 18:00 · 2,852 passengers
Grandeur of the Seas08:00 to 18:00 · 1,950 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Avila's Beach VibesEvery Wednesday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadLive music on the beach and at the Schooner Bar from 18:00; pasta night at The Pen. Source
Happy Beer Hour (Papagayo)Every Wednesday · 18:00 · Papagayo Beach Club, Jan ThielBuy one, get one free on Amstel Bright, 18:00 to 19:00. Also on Friday. Source
Cabana BeachEvery Wednesday · 20:00 · Mambo Beach BoulevardWednesday night at the beach club, happy hour 20:00 to 21:00. Source
Thursday, November 12
1 cruise ship · 3,974 passengers
Carnival Horizon07:00 to 16:00 · 3,974 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Football: Curaçao vs PanamaStadion Ergilio Hato, WillemstadNations League quarter-final, first leg at home. Check the kick-off time before you go. Source
Sangria & Beats (Zest)Every Thursday · 15:00 · Jan ThielAfternoon beach party with DJ, 15:00 to 19:00. Source
Punda VibesEvery Thursday · 17:00 · Punda, WillemstadStreet party in Punda: floating market until 19:00, fireworks at 20:15. Source
Live music at BluesEvery Thursday · 19:00 · Blues Bar & Restaurant, Avila Beach HotelLive music night from 19:00. Source
Rumba Night (Mojitos & Bites)Every Thursday · 20:00 · Mojitos & Bites, Papagayo Plaza, Jan ThielAfro-Cuban rumba social, 20:00 to 03:00. Free, beginners welcome. Source
Salsa (Mundo Bizarro)Every Thursday · Nieuwestraat, PietermaaiSalsa night in the Cuban style cafe in Pietermaai. Source
Friday, November 13
1 cruise ship · 5,734 passengers
Wonder of the Seas5,734 passengers
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
Happy hour (Chill Beach Bar)Every Friday · 17:00 · Chill Beach Bar & GrillHappy hour with live music, 17:00 to 19:00: mojitos, daiquiris, burgers and pizza. Source
Happy hour at the Schooner BarEvery Friday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadHappy hour with live music from 18:00. Source
Dance & Dine (La Hacienda Olivia)Every Friday · 19:00 · La Hacienda Olivia, Kaya Mila 12Dinner with live Latin music, 19:00 to 23:00. Hanging tender feast XCG 55; book ahead. Source
Wet & WildEvery Friday · 20:00 · Mambo BeachFriday night with a DJ, happy hour 20:00 to 21:00. Source
Tico Roberto & friends (Hemingway)Every Friday · 20:00 · Hemingway Beach Bar, LionsDive, Bapor KibraLive music by Tico Roberto & friends, 20:00 to 00:00. Free entry. Source
Latin Music NightEvery Friday · 21:00 · Rif Fort Plaza, OtrobandaFree Latin music night, 21:00 to 01:00; 2-for-1 drinks 21:00 to 22:00. Source
Rileks Beach BarEvery Friday · Mambo BeachLive music on Friday. Source
Saturday, November 14
No cruise ships
Sinterklaas arrives12:00 · Brionplein, OtrobandaActivities on Brionplein from 12:00; Sinterklaas arrives by boat around 15:30. Source
Tambú and aguinaldo seasonCuraçaoSeason of tambú drum parties and aguinaldo Christmas music, until 11 January. Source
BBQ Night (The Pen)Every Saturday · 18:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadBBQ buffet with meat, chicken and fish from 18:00, with live music on the beach. Source
Salsa on Saturday (Mundo Bizarro)Every Saturday · 20:00 · Nieuwestraat, PietermaaiSecond weekly salsa night in the Cuban style cafe, 20:00 to 23:00. Free. Source
Nochi di Baile (The Sopranos)Every Saturday · 21:30 · The Sopranos, Renaissance Mall & Rif FortLatin dance night, 21:30 to 01:30. Free. Source
Rileks Beach BarEvery Saturday · Mambo BeachSunset sessions with DJs on Saturday. Source
ZanzibarEvery Saturday · Jan ThielSaturday happy hour and live DJs on the beach. Source
Things to do any day
Hato CavesHatoLimestone caves visited on a guided tour of about 45 minutes. Source
Christoffel National ParkWestpuntClimb Mount Christoffel, about 1.5 to 2 hours round trip. Start at opening time, bring 2 litres of water. Entry about US$15. Source
Shete Boka National ParkShete Boka · 08:00 tot 16:00Waves crash into rocky inlets such as Boka Tabla. Ticket office closes at 15:00; entry about US$15. Source
Kurá Hulanda MuseumOtrobanda · 08:00 tot 16:00 (zondag 09:00 tot 14:00)Five permanent exhibitions and over 5,000 objects. A guided tour is recommended. Source
Het Curaçaosch MuseumOtrobanda · 08:30 tot 16:30 (zaterdag 10:00 tot 16:00)Art, furniture, glass and textiles from the 18th to early 20th century. Closed Sunday and Monday. Source
Curaçao Maritime MuseumWillemstad · 10:30 tot 15:30The island's history at sea. Adults US$10, children 4 to 11 US$8. The harbour tour is suspended for now. Source
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel SynagoguePunda · 09:00 tot 16:30Historic synagogue with a sand floor. US$18 with audio tour, last entry 15:30. Covered shoulders, no shorts. Source
Landhuis Chobolobo (Blue Curaçao)Saliña · 09:00 tot 15:00 (tours)Home of the Curaçao liqueur. One-hour tour US$20, children free; no tours at weekends. Source
Curaçao Sea Aquarium (Ocean Lens)Bapor Kibra · 09:00 tot 16:00Look at the reef through a window 5 metres below sea level. 10-minute Sneak Peek US$15, children 6 to 12 US$7. Source
Children's Museum CuraçaoRooi Catootje · 09:00 tot 17:00 (zondag 13:00 tot 17:00)Museum for children at a former plantation house. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Source
Klein Curaçao boat tripCaracasbaai, Jan Thiel, Santa BarbaraDay trip to the empty island with a lighthouse and turtles, about US$135 to US$170. Boats leave 07:00 to 08:30; the way out can be rough. Source
Tugboat (Caracasbaai)CaracasbaaiSmall wreck only about 3 metres deep, great for snorkelling. Free entry from the beach; turtles and seahorses are possible. Source
Playa Piskado (Playa Grandi)WestpuntTurtles gather where fishermen clean their catch. Keep your distance, do not touch or feed them, and stay off the pier. Source
Flamingos at Jan KokSint WillibrordusFlamingos in the salt pans, often visible from the roadside lookout. Best early morning or late afternoon; bring binoculars. Source
Playa Kenepa Grandi (Grote Knip)WestpuntFamous free public beach. Go on a weekday morning; at weekends arrive before 10:00. Source
Playa Kenepa Chiki (Klein Knip)WestpuntSmall free beach without facilities: bring water and snacks. Source
Playa FortiWestpuntRocky cove known for cliff jumping and snorkelling. Mornings are quieter; check the sea before you jump. Source
Cas AbaoSint Willibrordus · 08:00 tot 18:00Calm water with reef close to shore, best on the right side. US$6 per car on weekdays, US$7 at weekends. Source
Playa Porto MariSint Willibrordus · 09:30 tot 18:30Beach with a double reef for snorkelling and short nature trails. US$3 per person, bring cash. Source
Playa LagunLagunSmall bay with good snorkelling, a snack bar, a restaurant and a dive school. Source
Mambo BeachBapor KibraLively beach clubs with bars and shops. A sunbed costs up to about US$15. Source
Playa DaaibooiSint WillibrordusShallow water and a local feel, with chairs, a restaurant and a bar. Source
Floating MarketPunda, WillemstadVenezuelan boats sell fruit, vegetables and fish along the quay. Go early in the morning. Source
Queen Emma BridgePunda, OtrobandaFloating footbridge between Punda and Otrobanda. When it swings open for ships, free ferries take you across. Best photos of Handelskade from halfway. Source
Street art in Scharloo and OtrobandaScharloo Abou, Ser'i OtrobandaWhole buildings painted as murals. Free to walk around. Source
Plasa BieuPundaLocal lunch at long tables: stewed goat, plantain, okra soup and funchi. Busiest at lunchtime. Source
Marshe NoboPundaRound market hall with souvenirs. Open every day except Sunday. Source
Den Paradera herb gardenSeru GrandiGarden of native healing plants with tours twice a day. Adults US$8, children under 5 US$3. Source
Curaçao Ostrich FarmGroot Sint JorisSafari truck tour every hour, and you can feed the ostriches. Lunch at the farm restaurant. Source
Curaçao Rif Mangrove ParkOtrobandaBoardwalk through the mangrove forest. Guided tour of about 1 hour; book ahead. Source
Museo Tula (Landhuis Kenepa)Landhuis Kenepa, WestpuntMuseum on Afro-Curaçaoan history and culture at the plantation house, with a Creole kitchen café. Source
Savonet MuseumChristoffelpark, WestpuntPlantation house museum on the history of the area, included in the Christoffel Park ticket. Source
Later this season
Ka'i Òrgel weekSunday, November 15, 2026 to Sunday, November 22, 2026 · CuraçaoA week for the ka'i òrgel, Curaçao's own crank piano. Source
KLM Curaçao Marathon: 5KSaturday, November 28, 2026 · WillemstadThe 5K run of the KLM Curaçao Marathon weekend. Source
Merkado Fresku KorsouSaturday, November 28, 2026 · Hofi Kalabash, Kaya BanderaFresh market with local fruit, vegetables, baked goods and crafts, every last Saturday of the month. Arrive early. Source
KLM Curaçao MarathonSunday, November 29, 2026 · WillemstadFull marathon, half marathon and 10K through Willemstad. Expect road closures in the morning. Source
Piano Party on the BeachSunday, November 29, 2026 · 16:00 · Avila Beach Hotel, WillemstadLast Sunday of the month: BBQ bites and drinks 16:00 to 20:00, live music from 17:00. Source
Pietermaai Christmas FairSaturday, December 12, 2026 · Pietermaai, WillemstadChristmas fair in the Pietermaai district. Source
Dia di AutonomiaTuesday, December 15, 2026 · CuraçaoAutonomy Day, remembering the 1954 Charter of the Kingdom. Source
Curaçao Santa RunSaturday, December 19, 2026 · Riffort Village, OtrobandaFun run in Santa suits, starting at Riffort Village. Source
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