Open 4x4 jeep during the Jeep & Snorkel tour on Curaçao’s east coast near Sint Joris Bay

Jeep & Snorkel Adventure: Curaçao’s East Coast

Four hours of off-road driving past Sint Joris Bay and Dinah Veeris Garden, finishing with a snorkeling stop at Director’s Bay. Looking for the trip to the national park in the west instead? That’s the Jeep Safari Adventure.

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4 hours, every Thursday and Saturday at 9:00 AM Sint Joris Bay · Dinah Veeris Garden · Director’s Bay Snorkeling gear included, no experience needed Pickup at most hotels included

Jeep & Snorkel East

This isn’t the jeep tour to Christoffel National Park. This tour heads the other way: along Curaçao’s east coast, past Sint Joris Bay, off-road across the Koraal Tabak terrain and past Dinah Veeris Garden, ending with a snorkeling stop at Director’s Bay.

Four hours partly on unpaved terrain, finishing with snorkeling and swimming at Director’s Bay.

Dinah Veeris Garden

A stop along the route on the way to the snorkeling finish, one of the stops on the route.

Sint Joris Bay

Sint Joris Bay is one of the stops Curaçao Activities lists on the route.

Snorkeling at Director’s Bay

The tour ends with snorkeling in clear water, gear included.

The route: Dinah Veeris Garden, Sint Joris Bay and Director’s Bay

These are the stops Curaçao Activities lists.

Dinah Veeris Garden

The tour stops along the way at Dinah Veeris Garden.

Sint Joris Bay

Sint Joris Bay is one of the stops Curaçao Activities lists.

Off-road across the Koraal Tabak terrain

Off-road across the Koraal Tabak terrain. Curaçao Activities rates the tour comfort level 3, with genuine unpaved sections.

Snorkeling at Director’s Bay

At Director’s Bay you go snorkeling and swimming. Snorkeling gear is included.

Snorkeling at Director’s Bay

This tour includes a snorkeling and swimming stop at Director’s Bay. You don’t need to arrange anything yourself: an experienced guide and snorkeling gear are included.

Practical info Jeep & Snorkel East

Everything worth knowing before your tour.

Area

Sint Joris Bay, Koraal Tabak, Dinah Veeris Garden, Director’s Bay

Departure times

Every Thursday and Saturday, start 9:00 AM

Duration

About 4 hours

Price

$85 per person

Pickup

Pickup at most hotels included, before the 9:00 AM start time. Staying at a villa such as 3 Palabrua? Check pickup with Curaçao Activities in advance.

Included

Pickup at most hotels, experienced guide, water and a snack, snorkeling gear

Age

From 6 years

What to bring

Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), swimwear worn under your clothes, a towel, a waterproof camera

Self-drive or guided: Jeep & Snorkel East compared

Curaçao has several off-road tours covering roughly the same part of the island. The difference is in the area, whether you drive yourself, and what’s included.

	Jeep & Snorkel East	Jeep Safari Adventure (west)	ATV Expedition East
Area	Sint Joris Bay, Dinah Veeris Garden, Director’s Bay	Christoffel National Park (Bandabou, west)	East coast: aloe vera plantation near Sint Joris, hills, north coast
Vehicle	Open 4x4 jeep	Open 4x4 jeep	Quad (1 or 2-person)
Self-drive?	No, guided	No, guided	Yes, valid driver’s license required
Snorkeling included	Yes, at Director’s Bay	No	No
Duration	About 4 hours	Full day, about 7 hours	3 to 3.5 hours
Price	$85 per person	USD 119 per person	USD 118 (1p) / USD 177 (2p)
Departure	Pickup at most hotels, before 9:00 AM	Pickup at most hotels	Ask Eric’s ATV for the departure point

In short: looking for off-roading and snorkeling combined, without driving yourself? This is the tour. Prefer to drive yourself on the east coast? That’s the ATV Expedition. Heading for Christoffel National Park in the west? That’s the Jeep Safari Adventure.

From 3 Palabrua, the east coast is close by

3 Palabrua sits directly on the Spanish Water in Jan Sofat, a short distance from the east coast this tour drives through. Back from Dinah Veeris Garden and the snorkeling stop at Director’s Bay, you’re quickly back at the water by your own villa to unwind.

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Frequently asked questions about Jeep & Snorkel East

Practical questions before you book this tour.

How much does the Jeep & Snorkel tour in Curaçao cost?

The tour costs $85 per person.

How long does the Jeep & Snorkel tour take?

The tour takes about 4 hours and runs every Thursday and Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM.

Is this the same tour as the jeep safari to Christoffel National Park?

No. This tour, the East Coast Jeep Safari by Curaçao Activities, passes Sint Joris Bay and Dinah Veeris Garden, ending with a snorkeling stop at Director’s Bay. The Jeep Safari Adventure instead heads to Christoffel National Park in the west of the island, without a snorkeling stop.

Do I drive myself or am I driven around?

You're driven around: this is a guided tour, you ride as a passenger in a 4x4 with a driver/guide. The same applies to the Jeep Safari Adventure heading west. On the ATV Expedition you do drive yourself, and a valid driver's license is required.

Where do you snorkel on this tour?

At Director’s Bay, where you snorkel and swim. Snorkeling gear is included.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, from 6 years old.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, sun protection (sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses), swimwear worn under your clothes, a towel, and a waterproof camera if you have one.

Where and how am I picked up?

Pickup at most hotels is included, before the 9:00 AM start time. Staying at a villa such as 3 Palabrua? Check pickup with Curaçao Activities in advance.

What’s the difference between this tour and the ATV Expedition East?

Both tours cover the east coast, in the Sint Joris area. On the ATV Expedition you drive a quad yourself and a valid driver’s license is required. This tour adds Dinah Veeris Garden and a snorkeling stop at Director’s Bay to the route.

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