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Destinations

• All Destinations
• Caribbean
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Bermuda
  • Bonaire
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Jamaica
    • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    • Treasure Beach, Jamaica
  • Puerto Rico
    • Vieques
  • St. Barthelemy (St. Barts)
  • St. Kitts & Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Maarten (St. Martin)
  • St. Vincent and The Grenadines
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
    • St. John
    • St. Thomas

Curacao Facts

• Passports and Visas
  Passport required for entry.
• Health Information
  No vaccinations required for entry.
• Time
  EST + 1 hour.
• Electricity
  Electricity is 110 - 130 volts/50 cycles, similar but not identical to the US standard.
• Languages Spoken
  Dutch is the official language, but multi-racial Curacaoans also speak English, Spanish and their own unique blend, Papiamento.
• Currency
  U.S. currency is accepted everywhere, as are Travelers Checks and most major Credit Cards. Debit Cards are accepted at a few large shops and supermarkets. Prices are quoted in the national currency, the Netherlands Antillean guilder (also called the florin), abbreviated NAFl. or ANG.
• Gratuity Tips
  It is customary to tip porters NAFl. 1 per bag, and taxi drivers 10% of the fare. Restaurants usually add a 10% service charge to the bill; you can leave a couple more guilders change if you like. Most hotels add a 12% service charge to the bill. All this beside the 5% Government sales tax.
• Taxes and VATS
  An airport tax of U.S. $ 20.00 per person for international flights and flights to Aruba, or U.S. $10.00 per personal for inter-island flights is payable when leaving the island.
• Banks, Credit Cards, ATMs
  Banks are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The airport bank is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Selected banks branches have ATMs that disburse US dollars.
• Clothing Requirements
  Light, casual tropical wear is in order. Outside, protect yourself from the sun. Most indoor establishments are air conditioned; you may need a lightweight jacket or long sleeves. Locals dress fashionably, particularly for indoor evening events; dress for outdoor festivals is decidedly casual. The strong trade winds may make wraparound and billowing skirts a problem. Some restaurants prohibit shorts or sandals; some casinos also require jackets for men. Overly revealing clothes and bathing suits are not appropriate, except on the beach.
• Tourism Information
  Curacao Tourist Board (NY):
  Telephone, general: 212-683-7660
  Telephone, brochures: 800-328-7222
  Telephone, information: 800-270-3350
  Email: ctdbny@ctdb.com