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e Dolphin Academy by the Sea Aquarium offers you
a rare opportunity to learn more about the Bottlenose
Dolphin while standing in the water on a submerged
platform. Check out the dolphin shows scheduled on a
daily basis. In addition, eight types of dolphin
interaction programs are offered.

Westpunt Bay / Playa Forti …On e Water
e view from above Playa Forti is a perfect postcard
picture, with fishing boats and a panorama of the island’s Boating & Sailing
western tip. Here visitors will find a unique brown sand Enjoy the opportunity to set sail in the warm Caribbean
with tiny smooth pebbles, but very little shade. ere waters surrounding Curaçao. Many companies offer
are some smaller snack bars and a restaurant at the complete packages. How about a sunset trip? Or a full day
parking area above Curaçao Playa Forti. is beach at sea to Klein Curaçao? Visitors are sure to feel pampered
has a steep ramp and steps down to the water. with on board barbecue lunches, the wind blowing
Admission is free. through their hair, and beautiful views of Curaçao.

Klein (small) Curaçao Water Sports
Curaçao’s longest and whitest beach is on Klein Windsurfing on Curaçao is windsurfing as it was meant
Curaçao, an uninhabited island eight miles off the to be…on a clear blue sea! Kiteboarding or kitesurfing is
southeast coast. Dive operators and charter boats take the fastest-growing and most exciting water sport in the
passengers out to its oversized volcanic rock for world. It’s a mix of windsurfing, wakeboarding, surfing
beach parties, cookouts, and fantastic diving. e and parasailing. It’s also an extreme sport, so it is
shore is covered in soft white sand and the water is important to get an introductory course before going
crystal clear, but there is little shade. e northeastern solo. Funsport Curaçao provides lessons, from beginner
side has calm water with gentle waves. Many dive to advanced, in a fun and safe way. Instructors are
operators and sailboat charters host trips to Klein certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization
Curaçao and include snorkeling, refreshments, and with standards recognized worldwide. Curaçao has
sometimes a picnic or barbecue lunch. several professional organizations offering great kayaking
tours. Each one provides a wide choice in variety – the
Curaçao Sea Aquarium Spanish Water with its many inlets, sea grass snorkel
In 1984, Curacao’s underwater world became accessible spots, even full day or sunrise/ sunset trips along
to everyone. e Curaçao Sea Aquarium was developed Curaçao’s coastline.
directly on the oceanfront with a healthy coral reef
only a stone’s throw from the entrance. is beautiful
aquarium is one of the most unique in the world because
of its ‘open water system’, meaning that sea water is
continuously pumped into the aquarium. During
feeding time you will be able to touch and learn about
the stingrays, sea turtles, sharks and many other types
of Caribbean fish. ose not in the mood to get wet,
can instead watch divers in action while seated in the
Underwater Observatory Boat.

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