Curacao cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Curacao, Curacao (Southern Caribbean). Both berths are a short walk from Punda's colourful waterfront.
Pier
Ships dock
Mega Pier and Curacao Cruise Terminal, Willemstad
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, MSC
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Punda and the floating bridge
~10 min walk
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $142 | $315 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $57 | – | – | $77 | 5/5 |
| Scuba / helmet dive | – | $119 | – | – | $125 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | – | $135 | 3/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | – | – | $59 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | $232 | – | $135 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $85 | $128 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $67 | $296 | – | $79 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $90 | $197 | – | $128 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $80 | $89 | – | $75 | 3/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $67 | $69 | – | $81 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $57 | $74 | – | $26 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Curacao were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Curacao Carnival in Curacao NCL in Curacao MSC in Curacao
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Punda and the floating bridge | 438 m | ~10 min walk |
| Mambo Beach | 5.4 km | ~15 min by road |
| Grote Knip (Kenepa) | 36.3 km | ~80 min by road |
| Klein Curacao | 34.3 km | ~80 min by road |
Distances are measured from Mega Pier and Curacao Cruise Terminal, Willemstad. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Beach break / beach club: West-end beaches like Grote Knip are about 50 minutes away.
- Catamaran / sail & snorkel: Klein Curacao boat trips are long sea crossings.