{"id":883,"date":"2023-04-06T11:50:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/te-doen\/tiki-boats\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:56:23","slug":"tiki-boats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/en\/things-to-do\/tiki-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiki Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"883\" class=\"elementor elementor-883 elementor-315\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e916406 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e916406\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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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.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"aq-hero-cta\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/en\/booking-page\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-primary\">Book your stay <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17 8l4 4m0 0l-4 4m4-4H3\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <a href=\"#aq-practical\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-ghost\">Practical info<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-hero-meta\">\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg> 4 hour sailing<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17.657 16.657L13.414 20.9a2 2 0 01-2.828 0l-4.244-4.243a8 8 0 1111.314 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"11\" r=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> Spanish Water, Jan Sofat<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg> No boating license needed<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M3 8l9-5 9 5-9 5-9-5zm0 8l9 5 9-5\"\/><\/svg> 5 minute walk from our villa<\/span>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20d96995 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20d96995\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d931c4a\" data-id=\"3d931c4a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9d16da elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6a9d16da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-intro{padding:90px 0;background:#fff}\n.aq-intro h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,42px);margin:0 0 26px;max-width:780px}\n.aq-intro-lead p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text);max-width:820px}\n.aq-intro-lead p strong{color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-intro-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:52px}\n.aq-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:30px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .2s}\n.aq-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(10,37,64,.07);border-color:#d1dde9}\n.aq-card-ico{font-size:32px;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1}\n.aq-card h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.6}\n@media(max-width:860px){\n  .aq-intro{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-intro-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:36px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-intro\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <h2>Be your own captain on a floating lounge bar<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"aq-intro-lead\">\n      <p>A <strong>tiki boat<\/strong> 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 <strong>the captain<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n      <p>You sail on the <a href=\"\/en\/spanish-water-curacao\/\">Spanish Water<\/a>, 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 <strong>3 Palabrua<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-intro-cards\"><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\u26f4\ufe0f<\/div><h3>No boating license needed<\/h3><p>With a 4 hp motor any adult can pilot the boat, no experience required.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\ud83c\udf56<\/div><h3>Own BBQ on board<\/h3><p>Optional BBQ package with vegetarian options, you cook yourself on the water.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div><h3>4 or 8 people<\/h3><p>Tiki Boat Small for 4 people, Tiki Boat XL for 8 people.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7823e230 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7823e230\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bacac63\" data-id=\"5bacac63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd8c414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5fd8c414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-hl{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-soft)}\n.aq-hl-head{margin-bottom:48px;max-width:760px}\n.aq-hl h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 14px}\n.aq-hl-sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}\n.aq-hl-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}\n.aq-hl-item{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:32px 30px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;display:flex;gap:20px}\n.aq-hl-num{flex-shrink:0;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cta);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif}\n.aq-hl-body h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-hl-body p{font-size:15px;color:var(--text);margin:0;line-height:1.65}\n@media(max-width:760px){\n  .aq-hl{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-hl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}\n  .aq-hl-item{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding:26px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-hl\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"aq-hl-head\">\n      <h2>What do you do during a tiki boat trip?<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"aq-hl-sub\">Four things that make sailing the Spanish Water on a tiki boat special.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-hl-grid\"><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>Moor at floating lounges<\/h3><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>Snorkel at the Sandals pier<\/h3><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>BBQ on the water<\/h3><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>Sail through the mangroves<\/h3><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bbed7aa elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bbed7aa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b456930\" data-id=\"2b456930\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-578012c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"578012c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-practical{padding:90px 0;background:#fff}\n.aq-practical h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 14px}\n.aq-practical-sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted);max-width:720px;margin:0 0 40px}\n.aq-info-table{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}\n.aq-info-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr 1.6fr;padding:20px 28px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:start}\n.aq-info-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.aq-info-row:hover{background:#eef5fa}\n.aq-info-label{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:15px}\n.aq-info-value{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);font-weight:500}\n.aq-info-extra{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}\n.aq-info-note{margin-top:24px;padding:18px 24px;background:#fff8ed;border-left:4px solid var(--warn);border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;color:#5a3a00}\n.aq-info-note strong{color:var(--warn)}\n@media(max-width:720px){\n  .aq-practical{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-info-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;padding:18px 22px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-practical\" id=\"aq-practical\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <h2>Tiki Boats Cura\u00e7ao practical info<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"aq-practical-sub\">What you need to know before booking a tiki boat. Prices are indicative, check current rates with the rental company.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"aq-info-table\"><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udccd Location<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Spanish Water, near Caracas Bay<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">5 minute walk from our villa<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\u23f1\ufe0f Sailing time<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">4 hours per time slot<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Morning or afternoon session available<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udc65 Capacity<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Small for 4, XL for 8 people<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Choose based on group size<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83e\udeaa Boating license<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Not required (4 hp motor)<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Any adult can pilot the boat<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Price<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">From around USD 199 per boat<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Per boat, not per person<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83c\udf56 BBQ package<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Optional add-on<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Vegetarian options available<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83e\udd64 Drinks<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Bring your own<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Cooler with ice provided on board<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udcfa Briefing<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">15 min orientation video upfront<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">After that you are officially captain for the day<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-info-note\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> reserve well in advance, especially in high season (December to April). Tiki boats fill up quickly on weekends and with group bookings.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fa7e8f5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fa7e8f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6270d795\" data-id=\"6270d795\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ed3e715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2ed3e715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-compare{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-soft)}\n.aq-compare-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px;max-width:780px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}\n.aq-compare h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 14px}\n.aq-compare-sub{font-size:16.5px;color:var(--muted)}\n.aq-compare-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}\n.aq-compare-col{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:34px 32px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}\n.aq-compare-col.primary{border-color:var(--brand);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,198,225,.08)}\n.aq-compare-col.primary::before{\n  position:absolute;top:-10px;right:20px;\n  background:var(--brand);color:var(--ink);\n  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;\n  padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;\n}\n.aq-compare-col h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-compare-col .col-sub{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 22px;font-style:italic}\n.aq-compare-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}\n.aq-compare-col li{padding:9px 0 9px 30px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.55}\n.aq-compare-col li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand)}\n.aq-compare-col.secondary li::before{background:var(--cta)}\n.aq-compare-bottom{\n  margin-top:28px;padding:20px 26px;\n  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);\n  font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.65;text-align:center;\n}\n.aq-compare-bottom a{text-decoration:underline}\n@media(max-width:760px){\n  .aq-compare{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-compare-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<style>.aq-compare-col.primary::before{content:\"This page\"}<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-compare\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"aq-compare-head\">\n      <h2>Tiki Boat or a regular sloop rental?<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"aq-compare-sub\">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?<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-compare-grid\">\n      <div class=\"aq-compare-col primary\">\n        <h3>Tiki Boat<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"col-sub\">Floating lounge with BBQ<\/p>\n        <ul><li>Round design, palapa roof for shade<\/li><li>4 hp motor, no boating license needed<\/li><li>4 or 8 people<\/li><li>BBQ on board (optional package)<\/li><li>4 hour sailing time<\/li><li>From around USD 199 per boat<\/li><\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"aq-compare-col secondary\">\n        <h3>Luxury sloop<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"col-sub\">Faster, more agile, no BBQ<\/p>\n        <ul><li>Classic sloop design<\/li><li>Up to 15 hp motor, also no boating license needed<\/li><li>Up to 6 people<\/li><li>No BBQ, but more speed<\/li><li>3, 4 or 5 hour options<\/li><li>From around USD 199 per boat<\/li><\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-compare-bottom\">Tiki boats are perfect if you want a relaxed day on the water with great food and easy drifting. A sloop is better if you actually want to sail, visit several places or are with a smaller group. Both let you explore the <a href=\"\/en\/spanish-water-curacao\/\">Spanish Water<\/a> at your own pace.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6424c657 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6424c657\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8990af\" data-id=\"a8990af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133f64d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"133f64d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-tips{padding:90px 0;background:#fff}\n.aq-tips h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 40px}\n.aq-tips-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}\n.aq-tip{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}\n.aq-tip-ico{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1}\n.aq-tip h3{font-size:16.5px;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-tip p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.55}\n@media(max-width:860px){.aq-tips-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}\n@media(max-width:520px){.aq-tips{padding:70px 0}.aq-tips-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-tips\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <h2>Tips for your tiki boat day<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"aq-tips-grid\"><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83e\udd64<\/div><h3>Fill the cooler well<\/h3><p>There is a cooler with ice on board. Fill it generously, because you get thirsty on the water.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83e\uddf4<\/div><h3>Reef-safe sunscreen<\/h3><p>Mind the coral in the bay. Apply before departure, reapply regularly.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83e\udd7d<\/div><h3>Bring a snorkel set<\/h3><p>If you want to snorkel at the Sandals pier, bring mask and fins. Not included in the rental.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/div><h3>Waterproof phone case<\/h3><p>For photos on the water without worry. Phones and water do not mix well.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83d\udcb5<\/div><h3>Cash for tips<\/h3><p>Plan around USD 10-20 in tips for the crew at departure. Cash works best.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83e\ude92<\/div><h3>No license but still sail wisely<\/h3><p>Avoid other boats and swimmers. 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The departure point for the tiki boats is just a <strong>5 minute walk<\/strong>, no car needed. No other accommodation on Cura\u00e7ao is closer. After a long afternoon of sailing and BBQ you walk straight home for a shower and a dip in the pool.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"aq-villa-cta\">\n        <a href=\"\/en\/the-villa\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-ghost\">See the villa<\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/en\/booking-page\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-primary\">Book direct <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17 8l4 4m0 0l-4 4m4-4H3\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"aq-villa-ratings\"><span><strong>\u2605 9.5<\/strong>Booking<\/span><span><strong>\u2605 4.9<\/strong>Google<\/span><span><strong>\u2605 9.2<\/strong>Micazu<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1726274f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1726274f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-652e6ea0\" data-id=\"652e6ea0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6975bef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6975bef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-faq{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-soft)}\n.aq-faq-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:44px}\n.aq-faq h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 12px}\n.aq-faq-sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}\n.aq-faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}\n.aq-faq-item{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .15s}\n.aq-faq-item[open]{border-color:var(--brand)}\n.aq-faq-item summary{\n  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 28px;\n  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\n}\n.aq-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.aq-faq-item summary::after{\n  content:'';width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;\n  background:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232668a5' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center\/contain no-repeat;\n  transition:transform .2s;\n}\n.aq-faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}\n.aq-faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--cta)}\n.aq-faq-item .ans{padding:0 28px 22px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.7}\n.aq-faq-item .ans a{text-decoration:underline}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n  .aq-faq{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-faq-item summary{padding:18px 22px;font-size:15.5px}\n  .aq-faq-item .ans{padding:0 22px 20px;font-size:15px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What exactly is a tiki boat?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A tiki boat is a round, colourful boat with a thatched palapa roof for shade and an own BBQ on board. 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A cooler with ice is included for your drinks.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where do the tiki boats depart?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The tiki boats depart from the jetty on the Spanish Water, near Caracas Bay. From our villa it is about a 5 minute walk. From other accommodations on Cura\u00e7ao it is typically a 15 minute drive or more.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is a tiki boat suitable for children?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Tiki boats have a round design with low step-in, a palapa for shade and slow speed. Kids usually love it. A life vest is available on request. Always stay attentive on the water.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between a tiki boat and a sloop?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A tiki boat is round, has a palapa roof and a BBQ on board. A luxury sloop is a classic boat design, faster and more agile but without a BBQ. For both you do not need a boating license on Cura\u00e7ao. Tiki boats are more about good times together, sloops more about transport between spots.\"}}]}<\/script>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-faq\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap-narrow\">\n    <div class=\"aq-faq-head\">\n      <h2>Frequently asked questions about Tiki Boats<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"aq-faq-sub\">The most common questions before booking a tiki boat.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-faq-list\"><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>What exactly is a tiki boat?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A tiki boat is a round, colourful boat with a thatched palapa roof for shade and an own BBQ on board. It is a floating lounge bar with which you sail the Spanish Water at your own pace, swim, moor at floating loungers and BBQ with your group.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Do you need a boating license?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">No. Tiki boats have a 4 hp motor, for which no boating license is required in the Caribbean. After a short 15 minute orientation video any adult can pilot the boat. No experience needed.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>How much does a tiki boat rental on Cura\u00e7ao cost?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A tiki boat costs from around USD 199 per boat (not per person) for 4 hours of sailing. The price depends on the boat size (Small for 4 or XL for 8) and whether you add a BBQ package. Prices are indicative, check current rates with the rental company.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>How many people fit on a tiki boat?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A Tiki Boat Small fits up to 4 people, a Tiki Boat XL up to 8 people. For larger groups you rent multiple boats and sail together on the water.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>How long do you sail on a tiki boat?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A standard rental is 4 hours. You can choose between a morning or afternoon slot. Mooring at floating loungers, snorkelling at the Sandals pier and BBQing on board all fit into these 4 hours.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Is there a BBQ on board?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Yes, there is a real Cobb BBQ on board. Optionally you book a BBQ package with meat, fish or vegetarian options. Want to bring your own BBQ food, that is also fine. A cooler with ice is included for your drinks.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Where do the tiki boats depart?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">The tiki boats depart from the jetty on the Spanish Water, near Caracas Bay. From our villa it is about a 5 minute walk. From other accommodations on Cura\u00e7ao it is typically a 15 minute drive or more.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Is a tiki boat suitable for children?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Yes. Tiki boats have a round design with low step-in, a palapa for shade and slow speed. Kids usually love it. A life vest is available on request. Always stay attentive on the water.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>What is the difference between a tiki boat and a sloop?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A tiki boat is round, has a palapa roof and a BBQ on board. A luxury sloop is a classic boat design, faster and more agile but without a BBQ. For both you do not need a boating license on Cura\u00e7ao. 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