Island Treasures: Caves, Turtles and Turquoise Beach Break
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Curacao
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Hotel/Cruise pick up and drop off
- Friendly and informative local guide
- Bottled water and a snack for during the bus ride
- Hato cave entrance fee
- Guided tour of the Curacao Hato Cavern
- Admission at Turtle beach
- Snorkelmask and Snorkelvest for when snorkeling with the Turtles
- Admission at Playa Kalki
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
For cruise guests: Meeting point will be at 8:45AM at the "Online reservations" tent inside the cruise terminal. Guides will have a sign with "Samurai Curacao Snorkeling with turtles" Guides Uniform is Red. For Hotel Guests: Samurai Curacao will contact you to indicate the pick up time. Pick up time will very between 45 to 10 Min before start off tour. Meeting point will be at your hotel lobby. Guides Uniform is Red.
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Hato Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Playa Kalki
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Flamingo Sanctuary Sint Willibrordus (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- As some of the beaches have rocky areas, it is recommended to bring water shoes for your comfort and safety while swimming or exploring the shoreline.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 348 reviews
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Archana_B, Sep 2026
6Such an amazing experience from start to finish! We explored the beautiful caves, went snorkeling with the most beautiful turtles, and had the chance to see so much of Curaçao. Our guide was incredibly calm, friendly, and knowledgeable, giving us an amazing tour almost all around the island, all the way to the very last point.
We also had time to relax on the beach, enjoy some delicious food, and simply take in the beauty of Curaçao. Everything was well organized, fun, and truly memorable.
Definitely an experience I would recommend to anyone visiting Curaçao! 💙🌊
Dawn_M, Aug 2026
From start to finish this was a great experience. Anita, our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts about Curacao and its history. She was funny, and kind and made the long day enjoyable. She is very passionate about sea turtles. She took us to a great location to snorkel, which was free from crowds and we all got to see and swim with several turtles. The cave visit was short and also interesting. The beach time was nice as well, with a nice seaside restaurant and bar to have lunch. There were floating docks that you could win out to and dive off. Our older kids really enjoyed that. Just remember to bring water shoes. I made due without them, but the snorkel spot and beach were both very rocky. Highly recommend this tour for families!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible, detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great experience from start to finish and that your family enjoyed every aspect of the day.Anita will be absolutely overjoyed to read your kind words. She is incredibly passionate about our sea turtles and their conservation, so it is wonderful to hear that her care and expertise led you to a crowd-free snorkeling spot where your family could safely swim with them. We are also glad your older kids had a blast diving off the floating docks at the beach, and we deeply appreciate you reiterating the tip about bringing water shoes due to the rocky shorelines!
Liliya_S, Aug 2026
Amazing experience! Highly recommend for anyone! Our boys 10 and 13 years old were absolutely amazed by the caves and the turtles. Last stop at the beach was great, and the food was a bit pricey, but delicious.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your 10 and 13-year-old boys were amazed by both the caves and the turtles—that is exactly the kind of family magic we love to create. We are also glad you enjoyed the final beach stop and found the food delicious, even if it was a bit on the pricier side. Your high recommendation means the world to our team!
Paola_W, Aug 2026
The tour was well organized. Our tour guide did a good job with giving us some interesting background info on Curacao. The sand at the beach was quite painful to walk on when trying to get into the water. Would 100% recommend getting water shoes for this excursion. The Hato caves were a bit smaller than I thought it was going to be, but the kids thought it was cool that there were bats inside.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! We are very glad to hear that the tour was well organized and that your guide provided such interesting background information about our island.It is wonderful that the kids loved seeing the bats inside the Hato Caves! We also deeply appreciate your honest warning about the beach terrain. You are completely right—the coral sand can be quite sharp and painful, and we 100% agree with your recommendation to bring water shoes for this excursion.
Marieof_T, Aug 2026
Wonder Tour and the tour guide are very knowledgeable and friendly. Please respect the turtles; it was heartbreaking to see folks deliberately touching and grabbing at them. Make sure you have water shoes.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing such important advice! We are thrilled to hear that you found the tour wonderful and our guide both friendly and knowledgeable.We want to deeply thank you for bringing up the protection of our wildlife—respecting the sea turtles is our absolute priority, and it is heartbreaking to hear that other visitors were deliberately touching and grabbing them. We strictly enforce a "look but don't touch" policy to protect these beautiful creatures. Thank you also for the excellent reminder for future guests to bring water shoes for our rocky coral shorelines!
Linda_A, Jul 2026
Everything was nice except last part at beach it wasn’t two hours it was 5 min by the time they took our orders served us amd we got our checks it was a total of 1:45 minutes, totally new concept of “Caribbean time” we literally only ran into the water for 5 min just to say at least we went in and then rushed back into the bus. Not worth the lunch bring your food and drinks you will enjoy it more.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we are glad to hear that everything else on the tour was nice, we are truly sorry that the beach and lunch stop felt so incredibly rushed.We completely understand your frustration. Spending 1 hour and 45 minutes just waiting for orders, food, and checks is unacceptable, especially when it leaves you with only 5 minutes to actually enjoy the water. That is definitely not the relaxing "Caribbean time" experience we want for our guests, and we appreciate your honest tip about bringing your own food and drinks to maximize beach time. We are addressing this service delay with the beach restaurant management immediately to ensure our tour schedules are respected.
Crystal_H, Jul 2026
This ended up being just an okay experience. The flamingo sanctuary was underwhelming. The birds were very very far away and there were only two of them. I was really looking forward to the turtle snorkeling, but then our tour guide Anita didn’t end up taking us to playa Piskado because she had some personal views about the vendors on the beach. Instead she took us to a little alcove where there were only about three turtles and we had to get out of the water frequently to let boats and jet skis dock. The hato caves were cool though.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience was only okay and fell short of your expectations, especially regarding the highlights you were looking forward to. We are very sorry to hear that the flamingo sanctuary was underwhelming with so few birds visible during your visit. Flamingo movements can be unpredictable, but we always want our guests to get a great view. We are glad that you found the Hato Caves cool, but we know the day should have been spectacular from start to finish. Hope you come back soon so we can do it again and hopefully better then your last experience!
Sheila_H, Jul 2026
The cave is beautiful. Very interesting history. The tour guide was very informative. CANT TAKE PICTURES
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are glad you found the cave beautiful, historic, and informative, but we completely understand your frustration regarding the strict no-photography policy inside the main chambers. The rule against taking pictures is in place to protect the delicate cave ecosystem, as camera flashes can harm the bats and encourage the growth of damaging algae on the ancient limestone formations. However, we know how much guests love capturing memories, and we apologize if this rule came as an unwelcome surprise during your tour.
Amy_M, Jul 2026
Excellent excursion for Curaçao! We were traveling on a cruise with our teenaged children, and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this experience! Our tour guide Anita, as well as the driver, were both incredibly friendly - Anita was both very informative and witty/comical and quick to answer any questions we had about the tour and the island. The caves were a great visit - we enjoyed our stop. The swim with the turtles was insanely cool! We have swam with turtles before, but this experience beat out many many others! The turtles aren't afraid of humans at all and would swim and glide along side us while snorkeling, even touching us as we swam! They would swim directly towards us, making it an amazing opportunity to capture beautiful video and photos! The lunch stop at the beach was yummy, and the beach beautiful (though pretty rocky due to all of the coral - definitely would suggest water shoes!!). Great photo ops, the chance to stop by the town and shop after was also a plus!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled that our excursion was a highlight of your cruise stop and that your teenaged children thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. We are especially happy to hear that Anita and our driver took such great care of you with their friendly, witty, and informative approach. It is also wonderful to hear that our turtle swim beat out your past experiences! Playa Piskado truly offers an incredibly unique, close-up encounter with these beautiful creatures, and we are glad you captured amazing photos and videos. Thank you also for the excellent tip about bringing water shoes for the rocky coral beach at lunch—that is incredibly helpful for future travelers!
Shamese_T, Jul 2026
I throughly enjoyed this experience. I especially enjoyed that it was included with lunch. The sights where beautiful and I genuinely enjoyed my time
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! Hope to see you back at Samurai for your next adventure!
Sherry_M, Jun 2026
This trip was a must do if you come to Curaçao! We had Anita as our tour guide and she is a wealth of knowledge. She is so fun and made the day perfect! We were offered this same trip with our hotel for more than double the price. This is a great trip. We saw flamingos 🦩 and swam with sea turtles. We toured the Hato caves and went to a gorgeous beach with an incredible view! Learned so much about the history of the Island from Anita, our tour guide! 🥰
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your day with Anita was perfect and that you got to experience the magic of swimming with sea turtles, spotting wild flamingos, and exploring the beautiful Hato Caves.Anita is an absolute treasure on our team, and her wealth of knowledge and fun energy truly make our tours special. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to her—she will be overjoyed! We also pride ourselves on offering exceptional, high-quality experiences at an honest price, so it makes us very happy to know you felt you got the absolute best value on the island.
Douglas_B, Jun 2026
Our tour guide, Anita, is what made the trip so memorable. I would do the trip again and again if I knew I would get her. The resort restaurant at the beach stop was incredibly slow and over priced. Anita made up for it and then some. Very knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so glad Anita made your trip memorable with her humor and knowledge; we will definitely celebrate her hard work. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the beach resort restaurant. We will address these pricing and service delays with their management team to improve future stops. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Briana_K, Jun 2026
The excursion was great, exactly as described and the tour guides were knowledgeable, informative, engaged, entertaining, and communicated very well throughout the experience. I would recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear the excursion lived up to your expectations. Our guides take great pride in being knowledgeable and entertaining, so we will be sure to pass your kind words along to them. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
shenika_R, Jun 2026
It was a good time. I like how y oh get to spend 2 hrs at the final beach. Seeing the turtle in the water was also amazing. They give you plenty of water and snacks. Make sure you wear sneakers to the cave!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on the tour and enjoyed spending ample time at the final beach. Seeing the sea turtles in their natural habitat is always a special experience, and we're happy you were able to enjoy it.
We're also glad that the complimentary water and snacks helped make your day more comfortable. Thank you for mentioning the cave visit as well wearing sneakers is definitely one of the best tips for future guests!
We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Curaçao soon.
Christine_M, May 2026
Loved this excursion! There were a lot of people at the turtle beach, but the guide gave very clear instructions so we were prepared as to what we would see. At the second stop I had no idea we would have access to the pool/beach club and it was AMAZINGLY beautiful! My girls were “beached out” and enjoyed the pools and food up above for hours! The tour guide was amazing and so full of knowledge, the bus stayed cool and everyone was so overly friendly. You can’t see the flamingos that great, but that was ok. The caves are “up” not “down” like we are used to where we are from so if you think you need a sweater, you don’t! It’s very warm. The bus rides are longer than we thought so use the bathrooms (which most need $1 to use) and plan ahead accordingly.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great experience with us. Turtle Beach can indeed get busy at times, so we're glad our guide's instructions helped set the right expectations and made the experience enjoyable.
It's fantastic to hear that you discovered and loved the beach club and pool facilities at our second stop. We especially love hearing that your girls were able to relax, enjoy the pools, and make the most of their day. That hidden gem is one of our favorite places on the island as well!
Thank you for your kind words about our guide, the comfortable transportation, and the friendliness of our team. We take great pride in sharing Curaçao's beauty and history with our guests.
We also appreciate the helpful tips you've shared for future visitors regarding the caves, restroom stops, and travel times between locations. Feedback like yours helps other travelers prepare and enjoy the tour even more.
Thank you again for choosing Samurai Curaçao. We hope to welcome you and your family back to our beautiful island in the future!
Stephe_s, Apr 2026
Absolutely worth every penny. This was a great experience and money well spent, well organized and the instructor was really fun and super cool she was great
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We designed this activity to pack in as much fun, value, and smooth organization as possible, so it is wonderful to know it was a hit. Our instructors take great pride in keeping the energy high and making sure everyone has a blast. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next adventure!
Rosamond_S, Apr 2026
This tour was excellent. Our tour guide, naomi, was funny and interesting and really showed off the local culture very well. The snorkeling was phenomenal and the caves were great experience but be prepared to climb a lot of stairs. Overall a superb tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We love hearing that Naomi was funny, interesting, and did such a great job showing off our local culture. We are glad the snorkeling and caves made for a phenomenal day, and we appreciate the helpful heads-up about the stairs for future guests. Thank you for your high praise, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next visit!
Sarah_D, Apr 2026
Tour guide Naomi was fun and interesting. We had an issue with the bus in the morning that caused a delay. Tour company sent another bus but that took over an hour. We all enjoyed swimming with turtles, although it was quite crowded. The second beach stop was beautiful and we all enjoyed lunch and the water there. Caves were interesting. You spend more time on the bus than visiting the stops. Enjoyed the stops.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that Naomi made the trip fun and interesting, and that your group enjoyed the caves, the beautiful second beach, and swimming with the turtles. We sincerely apologize for the morning bus issue and the one-hour delay. While unexpected mechanical problems can happen, we always try to pivot as quickly as possible to keep our guests safe. Because our stops are spread across the entire island—from the Hato Caves out to Westpunt—there is a significant amount of driving involved, but we are glad you thoroughly enjoyed each location once you arrived. Thank you for your patience and for choosing us!
KELLY_J, Apr 2026
Turtles were awesome. (my oldest said that it was "A little less magical to see the guts they feed them" to keep them coming, but still great.)
the turquoise beach break had jelly fish, so no one wanted to swim (March). So I rented a kayakish body platform to lay down on for $10 with a window (same result as snorkeling) and my 12 year old had a blast. He saw an eel that was longer than him that came out of its hole and he wasn't scared (due to the physical barrier). I snorkeled with our own equipment and enjoyed it. I had long sleeves and maybe I am old enough that the stings didn't bother me?
There is a lunch offered for extra money (so be aware of that)---like expensive burgers.
Don't pet the beach cats at the beach break. Seemed friendly to my teen, but attacked one of my teens. (i wasn't there-- i wouldn't have advised petting a beach cat anyways). They do not provide snorkel stuff for beach break, just the turtle experience. Important to note. Very expensive to rent snorkel stuff. (not expensive to rent the yellow kayak board with the window to see fish) Careful which tree you sit under for beach break. My lips blew up the next day after spitting gum into a dead leaf (to throw away). Later saw the sign the tree was toxic.
The tour guide gave little warning of the plan. Bus would be stopping and very brief directions given while stopping. Would have been nice to get a better description of the plan a little sooner.
Would have liked more history and/or facts. But got to see what felt like the whole island. (in general the country could use an adopt a highway--but overall beautiful). I would recommend this tour. I would bring beach drinks. They do provide a snack after the turtles (mini pringles) and drink after the cave.
I was concerned about missing the tour as our cruise disembarked at 8:30am and it took off from the pier at 8:45am. The meeting tent was at the far end of the sidewalk from the ship. However, it was easy to find and I was in no danger of missing it. Also if on a cruise, pro tip---- there were two disembarkation points from the ship. one was empty (we saw after we got off) and the other was like a 10 minute wait, even though we were in line like 15 min before the gangway opened.
The caves were good (not cool if you are wanting a cold cave to get out of the heat). I'd bring a little cash for the cave snacks.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the fantastic, detailed feedback! We love hearing that your kids had such a blast with the turtles and the eel, and we are glad our cruise terminal pickup was smooth and stress-free for you. We truly appreciate your honest insights regarding the beach cats, the toxic trees, and the lunch options—sharing these tips helps future travelers prepare perfectly for their day. We also take your feedback about wanting more historical facts and clearer daily plan announcements seriously, and we will work with our guides to refine this. Thank you for recommending us, and safe travels on your future cruises.
Nicole_H, Apr 2026
We had a great time. The turtles were amazing. I just wish it wasn’t so crowded. Naomi was a wonderful tour guide. Playa Kalki was absolutely beautiful!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We love hearing that you enjoyed the amazing sea turtles, the breathtaking views at Playa Kalki, and Naomi's wonderful guiding. We know those popular spots can get a bit crowded during peak times, but we are so glad it didn't take away from your great experience overall. Thank you for choosing our team, safe travels, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Vassiliki_P, Apr 2026
Ali and Naomi are exceptional guides, with lots of local information very comfortable bus and company communicates well
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Ali and Naomi provided such an exceptional experience for you. They both take massive pride in sharing rich local information and history, so hearing your high praise means the world to them. We also love knowing that you found our bus highly comfortable and felt well-supported by our communication team before and during your trip. Thank you for choosing us, and we would love to welcome you back for another seamless adventure the next time you visit paradise!
Aleta_F, Mar 2026
Had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and really went the extra mile, adjusting our schedule to ensure we had the best possible chance to swim with sea turtles. Seeing the flamingos and relaxing on the beautiful western beach were major highlights. Topping it off with the Hato Caves—a total must-see—made for a perfect day. The tour delivered exactly what was promised. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the amazing 5-star review! We love hearing that our guide went above and beyond to optimize your schedule so you could have a magical swim with the sea turtles. It sounds like you had a perfect day taking in the flamingos, the stunning western beach, and the must-see Hato Caves. Knowing we delivered exactly what was promised means the world to our team. Safe travels, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Nick_K, Mar 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable. He explained things in great detail. The tour is pretty long and doesn’t include food. There was the possibility of ordering food at the last beach stop, however. Otherwise be prepared with some snacks.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your guide’s deep knowledge and detailed explanations made the tour so insightful for you. Because this itinerary is designed to give you a comprehensive look at the island, it does require a longer, full-day schedule. We truly appreciate you sharing the excellent 'pro-tip' about packing snacks—it is a super helpful reminder for future travelers! We are glad you were able to take advantage of the restaurant at the final beach stop, and we hope to welcome you back for another island adventure soon.
Sierra_H, Mar 2026
This tour was awesome, we walked through the caves, saw flamingos and swam with the sea turtles. Our tour guide was very nice, friendly and knew all of the curacao history.
I would recommend wearing water shoes. Also, this tour said it was 5/6 hours, but from pickup to drop off it was more like 7/8 hours. It wasn't a problem for us and not sure if that's normal. There were stops with snack bars and restaurants.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We love hearing that you enjoyed the caves, the flamingos, and the turtle swim, and that our guide's historical knowledge made such a great impression. Thank you for sharing the practical advice about bringing water shoes—sharing those types of tips helps future guests prepare perfectly for their day. We also appreciate your note about the total 7 to 8-hour travel window; because our stops stretch from one end of the island to the other, transit times can sometimes extend the day, so we are glad it worked out great for you. Safe travels.
Aleta_M, Mar 2026
This was a very nice tour. The turtles were amazing and the second beach was very nice. Max and the driver everybody in the tour company were great. Learned a lot about Curacao. Was a very nice day and a highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you had a very nice day learning about Curaçao, swimming with the amazing sea turtles, and enjoying our beautiful beaches. Max, your driver, and the entire team will be so happy to hear your kind words and high recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Iris_B, Mar 2026
This was such a fun way to explore the island. The sea turtles were amazing to see. Such a fun filled day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the fun review! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such a fun-filled day exploring the island and that seeing the sea turtles was a highlight for you. We hope to welcome you back for another island adventure soon!
Bruce_T, Mar 2026
Sea turtles were awesome- a bit crowded.
Kalki Beach break - rocky tiny crowded beach - $20 per chair not included
Hato caves were ok; guide there was awesome
Bus was an antique
Our guide was great but tour was advertised as 5-6 hours. It was just under 7 giving us no time to walk around town.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you found our guide great, enjoyed the awesome Hato Caves guide, and had a memorable experience seeing the sea turtles.We sincerely apologize that the tour ran nearly an hour over the advertised time, causing you to miss out on your plans to walk around town. Because our island's beautiful beaches and caves are located in more remote areas, unexpected traffic or unexpected delays at popular, crowded stops can sometimes impact our timeline. We take your comments about the tour duration and the condition of the bus very seriously. We will review our itinerary timing and vehicle maintenance immediately to ensure we are delivering the comfortable, timely experience our guests expect. We truly appreciate your insights, as they help us improve for future travelers, and we hope to have the opportunity to deliver a perfect tour for you in the future.
Shelli_B, Mar 2026
We just came off of UTVing in Aruba so it might have affected our rating a bit. This was so so. Caves were ok, snorkel with turtles was ok and the beach was small. Honestly nothing too exciting.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review us! It sounds like you had an action-packed vacation, and we appreciate how a change of pace can affect the overall vibe. Our tour is built to be a scenic and educational introduction to Curaçao's unique geography—like the Hato Caves—and a calm swim alongside wild marine life. We know our local beaches are more intimate and cozy, but we hope the beautiful views still brought some relaxation to your day. Safe travels on your future Caribbean adventures!
Nick_B, Mar 2026
Great experience! We enjoyed swimming with the sea turtles & our tour guide from Netherlands was great. She did a wonderful job detailing the points of interest along the the way.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed the magic of swimming with the sea turtles and that our wonderful guide made the journey so special with her detailed insights along the way. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to her, and we hope to welcome you back for another island adventure soon!
Anna_L, Mar 2026
Our tour started later than we planned, not the operators fault. We wanted to see other stuff and were limited on time being on a ship, so we skipped out early and caught a cab back.
Sea Turtles- if you’d not done this before it’s a pretty cool opportunity to swim around them. Don’t mess with them please. Water shoes a must! There are sharp rocks all the way into the water. Some entry spots have dead corral and other debris. It’s very hard to get in and out without them. If you have done this before, it’s nothing new.
Hato caves-the whole thing should have been 10 minutes. Our cave guide wasn’t that engaging or happy to be there. I heard from others who did it in another group that theirs was awesome, so luck of the draw there. It’s drawn out bc of the amount of people going in and out. Unless you’re super into this, it’s not a must do. There are lots of huge iguanas around there to see.
Last beach stop. You’re encouraged and dropped off at the restaurant. We were wanting to get back, so called for a taxi and while waiting had lunch. Get the local fare here, it was delicious. The burger isn’t.
Anita our guide was great, informative and funny.
It’s a 45 minute drive between caves and beach, turtles stop. It’s a $100 taxi if you want to dip out early and head back to town. This is probably the cheaper way to see both the caves and turtles vs grabbing a taxi to both spots. But if time is a consideration I’d go the taxi route.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your balanced and detailed review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed swimming with the sea turtles, loved the local food at our final stop, and had a great experience with Anita, who always does a wonderful job keeping things informative and funny.We completely understand that being on a cruise ship means working with strict time constraints, and we are glad our tour format provided a more cost-effective way for you to see both the caves and the turtles compared to arranging multiple taxis from the start. We appreciate your valuable tips for future travelers regarding water shoes for the rocky shoreline and ordering the local fare at lunch.We are very sorry to hear that your specific Hato Caves guide was not engaging and that the crowd sizes made the experience feel drawn out. We work closely with the cave management team and will pass this feedback along to ensure their guiding standards remain consistently high for all groups. Thank you again for your honesty and insights, and we wish you safe travels on all your future cruise adventures!
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