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| Its all about ships and more |
| PORTS OF CALL |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION*
Curacao Tourist Bureau
Curacao Travel Guide
Curacao Monuments
Curaco National Parks (CARMABI)
Curaco Now Beaches
Fort Church
Governor's Palace
Rif Fort
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard
Holland America
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
*These links are solely for the reader's convenience. They are
independent of Beyondships and Beyondships accepts no responsibility
for the accuracy of any information contained therein nor does it accept
any responsibility for any service or product offered on or through those
sites.
Curacao Tourist Bureau
Curacao Travel Guide
Curacao Monuments
Curaco National Parks (CARMABI)
Curaco Now Beaches
Fort Church
Governor's Palace
Rif Fort
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard
Holland America
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
*These links are solely for the reader's convenience. They are
independent of Beyondships and Beyondships accepts no responsibility
for the accuracy of any information contained therein nor does it accept
any responsibility for any service or product offered on or through those
sites.
Most of Curaco's beaches are along its southern coast,
particularly at the western end of the island. However,
unlike some Caribbean islands, e.g. Aruba and Grand
Cayman, which have long stretches of sandy beaches, the
beaches on Curacao are smaller, often in scenic, sheltered
coves along the coast.
Varuous sources estiamte that Curaco has between 38
and 50 beaches or "playas" in Spanish and Papiamento.
These vary widely in their development with some having
no facilties and some having all of the amenities of a resort.
Some beaches are free while others have an admissions
charge and/or a charge for facilities.
The clear waters and the fact that the sea floor drops
steeply a few hundred feet from shore make many of
Curacao's beaches attractive to scuba divers.
Above and left: The pictureseque Playa Forti (West Point
Beach).
Below: Groot Knip Baai (Playa Kenepa Grandi or Playa
Abou), one of the most popular beaches on the island.
particularly at the western end of the island. However,
unlike some Caribbean islands, e.g. Aruba and Grand
Cayman, which have long stretches of sandy beaches, the
beaches on Curacao are smaller, often in scenic, sheltered
coves along the coast.
Varuous sources estiamte that Curaco has between 38
and 50 beaches or "playas" in Spanish and Papiamento.
These vary widely in their development with some having
no facilties and some having all of the amenities of a resort.
Some beaches are free while others have an admissions
charge and/or a charge for facilities.
The clear waters and the fact that the sea floor drops
steeply a few hundred feet from shore make many of
Curacao's beaches attractive to scuba divers.
Above and left: The pictureseque Playa Forti (West Point
Beach).
Below: Groot Knip Baai (Playa Kenepa Grandi or Playa
Abou), one of the most popular beaches on the island.
PLACES OF
INTEREST
(Outside Willemstad
- Countryside)
INTEREST
(Outside Willemstad
- Countryside)
Curacao's shoreline also has another form of natural
beauty - - the awesome power of the ocean crashing
against the limestone rocks of the northern coast.
The best and most popular spot for viewing this
phenomenon is Boka Tabla, where the thundering
water has carved out a deep grotto in the rock.
beauty - - the awesome power of the ocean crashing
against the limestone rocks of the northern coast.
The best and most popular spot for viewing this
phenomenon is Boka Tabla, where the thundering
water has carved out a deep grotto in the rock.
Cruise destination guide - - photo tour - - Curacao - - page 4
* This photo tour and the accompanying commentary should only be viewed as a general guide that is based upon one writer's research
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
One of the objectives of the
Dutch in colonizing Curacao was
to obtain a source of salt which
they could use in the herring
industry to preserve the fish.
Curacao's salt marshes retain a
wild beauty. They also attract
flocks of flamingos on an
irregular basis.
Dutch in colonizing Curacao was
to obtain a source of salt which
they could use in the herring
industry to preserve the fish.
Curacao's salt marshes retain a
wild beauty. They also attract
flocks of flamingos on an
irregular basis.
The area around Boka Tabla is a national park cllaed Shete Boka. In addition to
the coast, one can see examples of the island's exotic vegetation.
Adjoining Shete Boka is the island's largest national park Chritoffel Park
which is centered around Mount Christoffel (left). The park has eight hiking
trails and is alive with birds and wildlife.
the coast, one can see examples of the island's exotic vegetation.
Adjoining Shete Boka is the island's largest national park Chritoffel Park
which is centered around Mount Christoffel (left). The park has eight hiking
trails and is alive with birds and wildlife.
CRUISING TO
CURACAO
Photo Tour*
page four
CURACAO
Photo Tour*
page four
The Dutch built plantations (landhuis) on Curacao and several have
been restored and opened to the public. Museo Tula on the former
Kenepa plantation is dedicated to documenting and illustrating the life
of the African servants and slaves who worked the plantations.
been restored and opened to the public. Museo Tula on the former
Kenepa plantation is dedicated to documenting and illustrating the life
of the African servants and slaves who worked the plantations.
Curacao Page One
Curacao Page Two
Curacao Page Three
Curacao Page Four
Curaco Page Five
Curacao Page Two
Curacao Page Three
Curacao Page Four
Curaco Page Five
Next is a slideshow of scenes of Curaco
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