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Set off from Santa Barbara Marina for a private half-day aboard a 48ft sailing yacht. Sail through Spanish Waters, snorkel Fuik Bay’s reefs and return with a sunset sail — all on an exclusive, all-inclusive small-group boat.
Set off from Santa Barbara Marina for a private half-day aboard a 48ft sailing yacht. Sail through Spanish Waters, snorkel Fuik Bay’s reefs and return with a sunset sail — all on an exclusive, all-inclusive small-group boat.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Maxie Sailing · Willemstad, Curaçao
The yacht slips out of the gated Santa Barbara marina and the harbor falls away — turquoise opens up and the Galaxie points into Spanish Waters. Salted wind teases sunscreened skin while the crew runs a quick safety briefing and readies snorkel gear; within 30 minutes you're cutting from calm lagoon into the open Caribbean toward Fuik Bay.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; can accommodate families and non-swimmers with floatation support
No — the trip accommodates non-swimmers with floatation devices and a swim platform; snorkeling is optional.
Yes — masks, snorkels and fins are provided; guests may bring their own for fit and comfort.
Meet at Seru Boca Marina within the gated old Santa Barbara Plantation area; the tour returns to the same harbor.
Common sightings include sea turtles surfacing for air, colorful reef fish, starfish and occasional rays or small octopus near mangroves.
The Spanish Waters and Santa Barbara area reflect Curaçao’s plantation past and coastal quarrying, with mangrove channels that historically sheltered small craft.
Operators emphasize reef-safe sunscreen, no-feeding rules for marine life and limited anchoring near sensitive coral to reduce impact.
Maxie Sailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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