Checked October 20, 2026
Curaçao: everything compared for your trip or move
Independent comparisons for Curaçao. For each topic we compare every provider we could find, with review scores, pros and cons from real reviews, and prices with a source.
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In short
- Flights and vacation packages: From the US you can fly nonstop to Curaçao from Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, New York JFK, Newark and Chicago, with round trips starting around $475 to $780. Canadians fly nonstop from Toronto and Montreal on Air Canada and WestJet.
- Hotels, resorts and all-inclusive: We compare 76 hotels and resorts on Curaçao, 9 of them all-inclusive.
- Which beach suits you: We compared 29 Curaçao beaches. Most west-side beaches are free; paid beaches charge $3 to $4.50 per person or $6 per car (Cas Abao).
- eSIM or SIM card: A travel eSIM with 5 GB for 30 days runs about $19 to $31 (Nomad, Saily), while Digicel's local tourist SIM gives 7 GB plus call minutes for $30 a week and works on Aruba and Bonaire too.
- Diving and dive shops: We found 37 dive shops and dive bases on Curaçao.
- Restaurants: We compare 162 restaurants in Curaçao, from food stalls to tasting menus.
Traveling to Curaçao
Flights and vacation packages
Every airline and package seller flying to Curaçao
28 compared →Hotels, resorts and all-inclusive
Which hotel and which area fit your trip
76 compared →Car rental
66 companies with reviews, deposit and pick-up
66 compared →Tours and boat trips
Klein Curaçao, snorkeling, jeep tours and more
52 compared →Which beach suits you
Snorkeling, kids, quiet or lively
29 compared →Diving and dive shops
Every dive shop with course prices and reviews
37 compared →Vacation homes and apartments
Villas with a pool or apartments by the sea
9 compared →eSIM or SIM card
Mobile data without roaming fees
18 compared →Getting married in Curaçao
Venues, wedding planners and rules
33 compared →On the island
Restaurants
Local food, seafood, beachfront or fine dining
162 compared →Nightlife and beach clubs
Sunset drinks, live music or dancing
59 compared →Dive and snorkel sites
Tugboat, Blue Room, turtles and wrecks
61 compared →Nature and hiking
Christoffel Park, Shete Boka, flamingos and caves
33 compared →Watersports, golf and fitness
Kitesurfing, SUP, fishing, golf and yoga
50 compared →Events and festivals
Carnival, Seú, festivals and weekly parties
45 compared →With kids
Family outings, schools and childcare
57 compared →News, newspapers, TV and radio
In Dutch, Papiamentu, English or Spanish
39 compared →Living and moving there
Finding work and internships
Recruiters, job boards and internships
21 compared →Healthcare: hospital, doctors, dentists
For visitors and residents
16 compared →Buying a home and realtors
Every realtor, buying costs and mortgages
63 compared →Long-term rentals
For movers, interns and remote workers
20 compared →Moving: health insurance, bank and movers
What to arrange and with whom
25 compared →Internet and mobile plans
Flow, Digicel and the newcomers
7 compared →Buying a car
Dealers, used cars and importing
23 compared →Common questions about Curaçao
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao?
A nonstop flight from Amsterdam takes about 9 hours 40 minutes to 10 hours 55 minutes, depending on wind and aircraft. Flights and vacation packages →
Which all-inclusive resorts are there on Curaçao?
Sandals Royal Curaçao (couples only, 18+), Dreams Curaçao (Piscadera), Sunscape Curaçao (Mambo Beach), Zoëtry Curaçao (18+), Mangrove Beach Corendon and The Rif (Otrobanda), Kunuku Resort (Daniel, with water slides), Kura Hulanda Lodge (Westpunt), and from November 16, 2026, The Pyrmont (18+). Hotels, resorts and all-inclusive →
What's the most beautiful beach in Curaçao?
Grote Knip (Kenepa Grandi) rates highest on Tripadvisor at 4.5 from 5,098 reviews. Porto Mari follows with 4.5 from 1,833. Which beach suits you →
Does EU roaming work in Curaçao?
No. Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands but is outside the EU roaming zone, so you need a separate plan, eSIM or local SIM. eSIM or SIM card →
How much is an Open Water certification in Curaçao?
Expect $449 to $525. Jan Thiel Diving and Blue Bay Dive charge from $525 for a 2 to 3 day course. Diving and dive shops →
Can Dutch citizens just move to Curaçao?
No. If you weren't born on the islands, you need an admission-by-right declaration from the Admission Office and you must be able to support yourself. As a tourist you can stay six months; to work or stay longer, you apply for the declaration. You can stay on the island while it's pending, and the office decides within four months. Moving: health insurance, bank and movers →
How we compare
We looked up every provider in Curaçao on Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, travel forums and the providers’ own sites. For each we show the score and number of reviews per platform and summarize, in our own words, what keeps coming back in reviews. Providers do not pay for a spot.
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