Alaëza Boat Trips runs private charters out of Kima Kalki Marina on Spanish Water. Every trip is private: you book the boat, or you book seats, and there is no stranger sharing your day. Five options, from a three-hour bay cruise to a full seven-hour run down the west coast.
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The trips
The two charters are priced for the whole vessel, so a couple pays the same as a full party. The three tours are per person, which is the cheaper route if there are only two or three of you.
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What is "Fuik You"?
Fuik You is Alaëza's private Spanish Waters tour — three hours through Spanish Water with a swim stop at Fuik Bay, which is where the name comes from. It is the operator's most popular trip and the easiest introduction to the water in Curaçao: sheltered, calm, and the least expensive of the five.
If someone recommends "Fuik You" to you on the island, this is the trip they mean. Up to 10 guests, departing from Kima Kalki Marina at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
Which one to pick
First time on the water
The Fuik You tour. Three hours in the sheltered inner bay, calm water, a swim stop at Fuik Bay. The gentlest option and the least expensive.
Snorkeling and turtles
The West Coast Half Day. Four hours along the west coast taking in the Blue Room and the turtle grounds. The trip most people mean when they say they want a boat day.
Sunset and a BBQ
The Sunset Cruise, 3:30 PM through Spanish Water to Fuik Bay, with a swim, a barbecue on board and drinks. Curaçao's sunsets land around 6:30 PM year-round.
Fishing
The Half Day Fishing Charter leaves at 6:30 AM or noon, trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Tuna. Four hours, four people, the whole boat.
Where you meet them
All trips leave from Kima Kalki Marina on Spanish Water, on the south-east side of the island near Jan Thiel. It is roughly 20 minutes from Willemstad and 25 to 30 from Hato Airport.
The marina sits off the main road and is easy to drive past. Give your driver the marina name rather than dropping a pin nearby. See route prices, or book a ride in your browser if you would rather not install anything.
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a hat. Boats leave on time and the marina has limited shade, so arrive fifteen minutes before your slot. If you are prone to seasickness, the Spanish Waters tour stays inside the bay and is much calmer than the west coast runs.
Booking through Kumbai means the operator is paid directly and the money stays on the island, rather than going to an international booking site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fuik You boat tour in Curaçao?
Fuik You is Alaëza Boat Trips' private Spanish Waters tour: a 3-hour cruise through Spanish Water with a swim stop at Fuik Bay, which is where the name comes from. It departs from Kima Kalki Marina at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM and takes up to 10 guests.
Where do Alaëza Boat Trips leave from?
All trips depart from Kima Kalki Marina on Spanish Water, on the south-east side of Curaçao near Jan Thiel — about 20 minutes from Willemstad and 25 to 30 minutes from Hato Airport.
How much is a private boat trip in Curaçao with Alaëza?
From $100 per person for the 3-hour Spanish Waters Tour. The West Coast Half Day and Sunset Cruise are $175 per person. Whole-boat charters are $650 for the half-day fishing trip and $1,200 for the full day.
What is the difference between per person and whole boat pricing?
The three tours are charged per person, so two guests pay for two. The fishing charter and the full-day tour are whole-vessel prices — you pay the same whether two people go or eight.
How many people can come?
Up to 10 on the Spanish Waters and West Coast Half Day tours, up to 8 on the sunset cruise and the full-day charter, and up to 4 on the fishing charter.
What time do the trips leave?
Spanish Waters at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM, West Coast Half Day at 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM, the full-day tour at 8:30 AM, the sunset cruise at 3:30 PM, and the fishing charter at 6:30 AM or noon.
How do I get to Kima Kalki Marina?
It is a short ride from Willemstad or Jan Thiel. The marina is set back from the main road, so give the marina name to your driver rather than a nearby pin.