Explore mysterious limestone cave formations, then wander through the gleaming city center and its colorful marketplace.

Sally forth to the Hato Caves, an incredible labyrinth of stalactite/stalagmite formations. Wander through dimly-lit chamber halls — once home to native tribes — checking out the different figures carved into the limestone. Visit the 17th-century Fort Amsterdam, built to guard against marauding pirates and dueling European settlers over the centuries. You’ll be taken to the central marketplace to get lost in the maze of stalls before returning to the ship — or set out on your own adventure.

Energy Level

Duration

2.75 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Experience the magnetic energy of Curaçao marketplace — a former floating market — whose goods are traded under rows of rainbow stalls
Visit Fort Amsterdam, passing ornate harbor and merchant houses, and the vibrant Curaçao marketplace
The Hato Caves were once home to the Amerindian Arawaks and Caiquetio Indians and, later on, a hideout for runaway slaves
Take in the gorgeous scenery on a walk that leads you back from the city center to the ship
You may head back to the ship or stay in town afterward — returning to the ship on your own and arranging your own transportation

Need to know

A bridge connects both sections of the city — a local ferry may be utilized in place of a bridge walk due to increased and/or prolonged traffic
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Please be aware that Sailors must navigate uneven ground while in the cavern
Sailors must be able to navigate steps throughout this Shore Thing

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Cave Mazes & Market Places

Explore mysterious limestone cave formations, then wander through the gleaming city center and its colorful marketplace.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies