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We Almost Missed This Right by the Curaçao Cruise Port

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We almost missed this spot right by the Curaçao cruise port — and it ended up being one of the best things we did all day.

This port is very walkable. Curaçao is you could get right off of the port and walk around. Super. I I've never not felt safe.

It was nice. It takes about an hour, you know, going slowly. Um, but I mean it was nice. I I I don't know. I don't I wouldn't do it again. That's just me.

Simply an amazingly beautiful day today. Those are all the shops down there that we were at. Look how beautiful today. 88°.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Walk straight off the ship to explore Curaçao without an excursion.
Visit the mangrove park for a quiet, relaxing walk (though it may be a bit pricey).
Consider the Mandi Beach Club for a chill beach day for $15.
Be prepared for cashless transactions and have a card ready.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety walking around port areaCuraçao is very walkable and safe; the creator would feel comfortable doing it alone.
Finding activities without excursionsThere are plenty of walkable shops, restaurants, and attractions right near the port.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you do on foot from the Curaçao cruise port without an excursion?
QIs Curaçao safe for solo cruisers or those not on excursions?
QWhat are some hidden gems near the Curaçao cruise port?

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Top: Walking around the port area
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We almost missed this spot right by the Curaçao cruise port — and it ended up being one of the best things we did all day. If you’re cruising to Curaçao, here’s exactly what you can walk to from the port (no excursion needed). Welcome back to Barely Packed! 🚢 On this stop in Curaçao, we only had a few hours in port and decided to skip excursions completely. Instead, we walked straight off the ship to see how much you can really do on foot — and we were pleasantly surprised. In this video you’ll see: How walkable the Curaçao cruise port really is The famous swinging bridge opening and closing for ships Shops, restaurants, and festive streets near the port A peaceful mangrove park most cruisers walk right past An easy beach club option close to the ship Honest thoughts on what’s worth your time (and money) If you’re cruising to Curaçao and wondering “Should I book an excursion or just explore on my own?”, this video shows exactly what a relaxed, unplanned port day looks like. 👍 If you enjoy real cruise days, honest reviews, and multiple sailings a year, subscribe @barely-packed to come along on our adventures. 💬 Comment below: Would you explore Curaçao on foot or book an excursion? 📍 Ship: Oasis of the Seas 🗺️ Port: Willemstad, Curaçao #Curaçao #CruiseVlog #CruisePortDay #OasisOfTheSeas #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #BarelyPacked #Willemstad 00:00 Arriving in Curacao 02:56 Walking to Willemstad 07:34 Rif Fort 10:00 Queen Emma Swinging Bridge 12:48 Walking around Willemstad 19:31 Rif Mangrove Park 30:58 Mondi Beach 35:35 Final Thoughts