We want to personally thank our exuberant tour guide Juan for the exceptional day on the Curacao private Beach Hopping/Snorkeling Tour!!
We were arriving from a cruise ship and the directions to the meeting place were exact and easy to follow.
As we were introduced, we asked Juan to show us his favorite places on the Island and he didn't disappoint. A leisurely drive, with a stop at his family's bake shop, at our request, started our tour. (If you book with Juan also ask him to stop there. The bake goods are delicious and meeting his mother was an added blessing). We then went to the west side of the island, seeing the Hato Caves, several ocean sites that were untouched, pure nature sites. Then on to another ocean site, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, overlooking the ocean, with a cliff diving option, (at your own risk-we declined). After lunch Juan took us to Turtle Beach where we went snorkeling with supplied equipment. We were again blessed seeing every size turtle from one 3+' feet in diameter to small guys. The water was warm and clear with many types of fish seen too. As we wanted to go to another beach, Juan again found what we were looking for, taking a more extended time swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on beach chairs in the sun. On our way back to our cruise ship, Juan stopped to allow us to see a flamingo feeding pond. They are very interesting and beautiful birds. During our travels we learned of the Island's history, landmarks, life there, and discussed many other topics. Juan was very informative, interesting, and knowledgeable about his Island, and a pleasure to spend the day with.
As our tour ended, Juan dropped us off right in front of our cruise ship. It was a wonderful day exploring Juan's home and making memories that will never be forgotten. Thank you Juan, hope you see all your dreams come true!!
Our guide, Juan, gave us a fantastic tour of some of the best spots in Curacao for snorkeling, general beach lounging, spectacular natural beauty, and history. Not to mention a wonderful lunch spot. We loved that he tailored the trip to what we most wanted to do, fine tuning with his expertise. He was great to talk with, too. Juan exceeded our expectations and we would do trips with him again and again!