Curacao
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Curaçao Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Curaçao.
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| Capital: | Willemstad 12°7′N, 68°56′E
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| Language: | Papiamentu, Dutch |
| Currency: | Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG) |
| Timezone: | UTC-4 |
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Overview
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Cruising the region
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Climate & Weather
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Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
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Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Two arrival choices:
1. Spanish Waters. Follow the chart in and wind your way up the channel. Many places to anchor once you are inside - somewhat like a mini Sydney Harbour. Limiting depth is about 3 m.
2. Willemstad. No real limits in terms of draft nor mast height. This harbour is used by cruise ships, tankers and container ships. If the bridge is blocking the entry, radio Harbour Control on VHF 12 and request a bridge opening. This will typically take about 10 or 20 minutes. Once the bridge opens, head directly in to the east, under the vehicular bridge and then hang a right followed by another right. This will bring you into a small inlet which contains Navy, Coast Guard and Curacao Marine. Anchor in front of Curacao Marine or tie up in their small marina.
The first alternative has more yachtie social life but is relatively isolated from everything. The second choice is closer to town but you will need to go in your dinghy or walk about 2 km.
Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Immigration
Located on the north side of the Willemstad inlet, about 100 m to the east of the huge vehicular bridge. They close at 21:30. Zero charges for standard entry and departure.
Customs
Located on the south side of the Willemstad inlet in the picturesque historical centre of PUNDA is a 4-storey Customs building with a huge sign saying "Douane". They close at 21:00. Look up for the sign, not ahead! It is basically on a street corner and also on a corner between the Willemstad inlet and a north-south canal that bisects the main inlet. You can tie up for free outside the Customs office. This is an excellent place to moor due to the shoreside bars and restaurants located right there. Just try to arrive late (about sunset or a littel before) so you have an excuse to tie up there for the night. Do your Customs paperwork 30 m away and then walk over the floating bridge to do Immigration. Depart late also so you can tie up there and do the European promenade before you leave.
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Ports & Popular Stops
Offshore Islands
Health
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Security
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Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
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