beaches in Curacao, near cruise port

[cruisingnb]

Looking for a real nice Family beach, during our cruise. thats not to difficult to get to

[ODECCIT]

Looking for a real nice Family beach, during our cruise. thats not to difficult to get to

 

The closest beaches to port are Mambo/aquarium beach or Pirate bay.

Cab is $5 per person each way if you have 4 or more people.

Chairs are $3 at Mambo with $3 entry fee. Pirate bay is $5 entry fee including chair. Both have bars and free Wi/fi.

[Juliayn]

Madero Ocean Club is fantastic. About 15 minutes or so from port.

[stoddaj1]

What is the most cost effective way to get to a beach close to the port?

Is there a store where we could stop to grab some beer to take to the beach with us? Cost?

[ODECCIT]

What is the most cost effective way to get to a beach close to the port?

Is there a store where we could stop to grab some beer to take to the beach with us? Cost?

 

Taxi would be the cheapest way to get there. Depending on how many people in your party they'll charge per person rate. Get the beer on the beach you won't save a lot by getting it at the local store that only takes local currency.

[Mustangdrew]

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Edited January 14, 2016 by Mustangdrew

[hcat]

Our cruise line offers excursions that include beach stops. We will be pucking one of them

 

Choices are Mambo, Sequarium or Cabana Beach

 

Based on anyone's experiences, which one has the nicest sand, calmest/clear water, fewer crowds and amenites like shops, eateries, restrooms, etc. It will only be a stop but we'd like to make the most of it.

Thanks

[ODECCIT]

Our cruise line offers excursions that include beach stops. We will be pucking one of them

 

Choices are Mambo, Sequarium or Cabana Beach

 

Based on anyone's experiences, which one has the nicest sand, calmest/clear water, fewer crowds and amenites like shops, eateries, restrooms, etc. It will only be a stop but we'd like to make the most of it.

Thanks

 

All three are located on the same stretch of a man made beach. I would go to a nicer beaches on my own by taxi.

[Hlitner]

Our cruise line offers excursions that include beach stops. We will be pucking one of them

 

Choices are Mambo, Sequarium or Cabana Beach

 

Based on anyone's experiences, which one has the nicest sand, calmest/clear water, fewer crowds and amenites like shops, eateries, restrooms, etc. It will only be a stop but we'd like to make the most of it.

Thanks

 

We usually avoid all these beaches for the very reason that they are used by large tours. Personally we like to arrange for a rental car and drive along the Northwest Coast (the road is actually inland) where there are quite a few near empty beaches (some with decent snorkeling). Playa Cas Abao is a pretty place (not great for snorkelers) which is not usually crowded with cruisers (although it can get its share of locals....especially on weekends). The last time we drove towards the Northwest we stopped at Jeremy Beach and to our delight were the only people on this beach for more then an hour (until a local dive shop van arrived with some student divers).

 

Hank

[rg5]

Can anyone tell me how long it takes by taxi to get to cruise port from Mambo Beach? Cruise departs port at 11:00pm.

[ODECCIT]

Can anyone tell me how long it takes by taxi to get to cruise port from Mambo Beach? Cruise departs port at 11:00pm.

 

10-15 minutes without traffic.