Tiki Boats on the Spanish Water
Captain your own colourful round tiki boat across the Spanish Water. No boating license needed, own BBQ on board and a palapa for shade. Half a day of sailing, swimming and a BBQ with your group.
Be your own captain on a floating lounge bar
A tiki boat is a round, colourful boat with a thatched palapa roof for shade and an own BBQ on board. You sail in your own group of 4 to 8 people, and you are the captain. The boat has a 4 hp motor for which no boating license is required, so any adult can take the wheel. A 15 minute briefing and you are ready to go.
You sail on the Spanish Water, a calm natural lagoon surrounded by mangroves, luxury villas and small islands. During the trip you can moor at a floating lounge or at the Sandals pier to snorkel. There is a cooler on board for your own drinks. At our villa 3 Palabrua you are literally a 5 minute walk from the departure point, while from most other accommodations you would be 15 minutes or more on the road.
No boating license needed
With a 4 hp motor any adult can pilot the boat, no experience required.
Own BBQ on board
Optional BBQ package with vegetarian options, you cook yourself on the water.
4 or 8 people
Tiki Boat Small for 4 people, Tiki Boat XL for 8 people.
What do you do during a tiki boat trip?
Four things that make sailing the Spanish Water on a tiki boat special.
Moor at floating lounges
The rental company has floating loungers and pontoons at several spots in the Spanish Water. You moor up, sit in the sun, have a drink or jump into the water.
Snorkel at the Sandals pier
A popular stop is the pier of the Sandals resort, where you can snorkel in clear water among tropical fish. Bring your own mask and fins, as these are not included.
BBQ on the water
On board sits a real Cobb BBQ. The rental company optionally provides a complete package with meat, fish or vegetarian options. You are the chef while sailing around or while anchored.
Sail through the mangroves
The Spanish Water has several small bays and mangrove channels that a tiki boat can easily explore. With luck you spot pelicans, herons or even a sea turtle.
Tiki Boats Curaçao practical info
What you need to know before booking a tiki boat. Prices are indicative, check current rates with the rental company.
Tiki Boat or a regular sloop rental?
On the Spanish Water you can rent different types of boats. The tiki boat is unique because of its palapa roof, round design and BBQ. A regular sloop is faster and more agile. Which suits you better?
Tiki Boat
Floating lounge with BBQ
- Round design, palapa roof for shade
- 4 hp motor, no boating license needed
- 4 or 8 people
- BBQ on board (optional package)
- 4 hour sailing time
- From around USD 199 per boat
Luxury sloop
Faster, more agile, no BBQ
- Classic sloop design
- Up to 15 hp motor, also no boating license needed
- Up to 6 people
- No BBQ, but more speed
- 3, 4 or 5 hour options
- From around USD 199 per boat
Tips for your tiki boat day
Fill the cooler well
There is a cooler with ice on board. Fill it generously, because you get thirsty on the water.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Mind the coral in the bay. Apply before departure, reapply regularly.
Bring a snorkel set
If you want to snorkel at the Sandals pier, bring mask and fins. Not included in the rental.
Waterproof phone case
For photos on the water without worry. Phones and water do not mix well.
Cash for tips
Plan around USD 10-20 in tips for the crew at departure. Cash works best.
No license but still sail wisely
Avoid other boats and swimmers. The motor is small but the boat itself is wide.
A 5 minute walk from 3 Palabrua
Our villa 3 Palabrua sits right on the Spanish Water in Jan Sofat. The departure point for the tiki boats is just a 5 minute walk, no car needed. No other accommodation on Curaçao is closer. After a long afternoon of sailing and BBQ you walk straight home for a shower and a dip in the pool.
Frequently asked questions about Tiki Boats
The most common questions before booking a tiki boat.
What exactly is a tiki boat?
Do you need a boating license?
How much does a tiki boat rental on Curaçao cost?
How many people fit on a tiki boat?
How long do you sail on a tiki boat?
Is there a BBQ on board?
Where do the tiki boats depart?
Is a tiki boat suitable for children?
What is the difference between a tiki boat and a sloop?
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