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Curacao (Willemstad) Cruise Port Guide: Sightseeing by Rental Car

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in this video we'll provide an overview of our December 2022 visit to Curacao when our ship the hollowed America Rotterdam docked in the capital city of willemstad and we rented a car to explore some of the Island's attractions

we purchased general admission tickets for the aquarium which gave us access to the touch tanks feedings dolphin training demonstrations and the underwater Observatory

both arepas cost 750 each in local currency or about four dollars each U.S during our visit both currencies were accepted

the Distillery offered a free self-guided tour that included samples of a few different flavors of Curacao liqueur

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the provided GPS and cell phone for navigation and assistance during your rental.
Visit the Curacao Sea Aquarium for interactive marine life exhibits and the underwater Observatory.
Take the free self-guided tour at the Curacao Liqueur Distillery for samples of Blue Curacao.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a new island from a cruise portRent a car with a local agency that provides GPS and a cell phone for assistance.
Finding authentic local foodVisit places like Van Den Twill Supermarket and Dutch treat stalls for Dutch snacks and arepas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top attractions to visit in Curacao by rental car?
QHow much do attractions like the aquarium and ostrich farm cost?
QWhat local foods should I try in Curacao?
QHow can I explore Curacao efficiently from a cruise port?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Curaçao Sea Aquarium (15 U.S. for adults, 7 U.S. for children)
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Curaçao is a small island located in the southern Caribbean Sea – north of Venezuela – that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Together, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are known as the ABC islands. In this video, we’ll provide an overview of our December 2022 visit to Curaçao, when our ship – The Holland America Rotterdam – docked in the capital city of Willemstad and we rented a car to explore some of the island’s attractions. CURAÇAO SEA AQUARIUM https://curacao-sea-aquarium.com/ CURAÇAO OSTRICH FARM https://curacaoostrichfarm.com/?lang=en ALOE VERA FARM CURAÇAO https://www.aloeveracuracao.com/ CURAÇAO LIQUEUR DISTILLERY https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/brand/the-curacao-liqueur-distillery MORE PORT GUIDES https://www.thejellybeans.net/ OUR FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejellybeans OFFICIAL MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-jelly-beans #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide #Curacao