Swim into a cave full of blue light
Swimming in a cave filled with magical blue light: that’s the Blue Room (in Dutch: Blauwe Kamer) on the west coast of Curaçao. The best way to get there is by boat. On The Blue Pearl of Banda Abou Tours you sail from Coral Estate past Cas Abou, Porto Mari and Daaibooi to the cave, where you swim inside with a guide. Every Wednesday, in a small group of no more than 10 guests.
- WhatBoat trip with snorkelling in the Blue Room
- StartCoral Estate (next to Karakter)
- WhenEvery Wednesday, 10:00 am–approx. 2:00 pm
- GroupMaximum 10 guests
- SnorkellingInto the cave with a guide
- PriceUS$ 95 p.p. (12+)
Photos of the Blue Room boat trip
In short
- A boat trip of approx. 4 hours to the Blue Room, a sea cave on the west coast filled with blue light.
- On The Blue Pearl from Coral Estate, past Cas Abou, Porto Mari and Daaibooi.
- You snorkel into the cave with a guide; if the sea doesn’t allow it, you snorkel at another beautiful spot.
- Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to approx. 2:00 pm, max. 10 guests. US$ 95 p.p. from age 12, children 4–11 US$ 71, ages 0–3 free.
Booking the Blue Room boat trip is easy
- Choose your dateEvery Wednesday, starting at 10:00 am; select the number of adults and children.
- Pay the depositOnline you only pay US$ 17 p.p. now; that secures your spot.
- Get your confirmationBy email, and we help you personally via WhatsApp.
- Pay the balance onlineYou receive a payment link in advance; pay no later than 48 hours before the tour.
Only 10 spots, once a week
The boat to the Blue Room only sails on Wednesdays, with a maximum of 10 guests. In high season, around the holidays and during school holidays, it is often fully booked weeks ahead. Know your travel dates? Then secure your spot now: you only pay US$ 17 p.p. and can change or cancel for free up to 48 hours before.
Why the Blue Room is so special
Magical blue light
Sunlight only enters the cave from below the water, turning the water inside a brilliant blue.
Best reached by boat
The Blue Room lies on a rugged stretch of coast; by boat you’re right at the entrance.
Inside with a guide
Audrey swims with you and shows you the most beautiful spots, inside and outside the cave.
Flying fish on the way
With a bit of luck you’ll spot flying fish or dolphins during the sail.
How the Blue Room boat trip works
- 9:45 am – Check in at Coral EstateCheck in at the dive shop next to restaurant Karakter. At 10:00 am you board The Blue Pearl.
- Along the west coast beachesYou sail past Cas Abou, Porto Mari and Daaibooi while Arie-Jan tells you about the coast.
- Approx. 1 hour sailing to the Blue RoomOn the way, keep an eye out for flying fish and dolphins.
- Snorkelling in the Blue RoomWith guide Audrey you swim through the narrow entrance into the cave and enjoy the blue light. If the waves or current are too strong, you snorkel at another beautiful spot along the west coast.
- Back to Coral EstateYou’re back around 2:00 pm. Feel free to stay a while: the resort has a lovely little beach.
Price of the Blue Room boat trip
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Age 12 and upBoat trip, guide, snorkel guidance, fruit juice and water | US$ 95 p.p. |
| Children 4–1125% discount | US$ 71 p.p. |
| Children 0–3Please include them when booking | Free |
- When you book, you only pay a deposit: US$ 17 p.p. from age 12 and US$ 13 per child aged 4–11.
- You pay the balance online: you receive a payment link in advance, and payment must be received no later than 48 hours before the tour.
- No booking or reservation fees.
Is the Blue Room boat trip right for you?
Perfect if you…
- love snorkelling and want to see something special
- are looking for a relaxed, small-scale boat trip
- want to see the west coast from the water
- travel with children who are good swimmers
Less suitable if you…
- can’t swim (well): the cave can only be entered by swimming
- get seasick easily in waves
- want to be picked up at your accommodation
Included
- Boat trip of approx. 4 hours on The Blue Pearl
- Captain and snorkel guide
- Snorkel stop in the Blue Room (or an alternative)
- Fruit juice and cold water
- Snorkel set on request
Not included
- Transport to Coral Estate
- Food (feel free to bring your own snacks)
- A tip for Arie-Jan and Audrey (not required, of course)
Starting point & parking
All Banda Abou Tours trips depart from the Coral Divers dive shop, next to restaurant Karakter at Coral Estate Resort (Rif St. Marie), about 30 minutes’ drive from Willemstad. Bring a valid ID: security at the resort entrance will ask for it. Transport is not included. View the location on Google Maps.
Good to know
- Good swimmers only: the Blue Room can only be entered by swimming. Children who are less confident swimmers should bring armbands.
- Weather and sea: with high waves or strong currents, the boat doesn’t go into the cave but to another snorkel spot. The captain decides on the day.
- Small group: maximum 10 guests per tour; the guide speaks English and Dutch.
- Bring ID: security at the Coral Estate entrance will ask for a valid ID.
- Balance online: you receive a payment link in advance; pay no later than 48 hours before the tour.
- Children up to and including age 3 join for free, but please include them when booking.
- Free changes or cancellation up to 48 hours before; after that, charges may apply.
What to bring & Mark’s tips
- Your own snorkel set fits best; otherwise ask for one when booking.
- A hat that won’t blow away and sunscreen: choose a reef-safe one.
- Water shoes and swimwear, plus a towel for after snorkelling.
- Your own water bottle and maybe some snacks.
- A waterproof camera: the blue light in the cave is stunning.
- Want to know more? Read all about the Blue Room on Curaçao.
Operated by Banda Abou Tours
This tour is operated by Banda Abou Tours, the small-scale tour company of Arie-Jan: owner, captain and guide in one. Together with guide Audrey, he shows you the most beautiful spots of Banda Abou, the rugged west side of Curaçao.
Their motto is Where Land Meets Sea: by safari truck over land and on their own boat The Blue Pearl at sea. Arie-Jan is the captain, and Audrey swims with you into the cave.
- Small-scale: max. 10 guests per tour
- Guide speaks English and Dutch
- Their own boat: The Blue Pearl
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Why book with NaarCuracao?
- Only a deposit when you book, the balance just before your tour
- No booking fees and a lowest price guarantee
- Free changes or cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Personal service via WhatsApp, also outside office hours
Book the Blue Room boat trip
Choose a Wednesday and the number of guests. You only pay the deposit now; you pay the balance later via a payment link, no later than 48 hours before. Children up to and including age 3 join for free, but please include them when booking.
Frequently asked questions about the Blue Room
What is the Blue Room on Curaçao?
The Blue Room (in Dutch: Blauwe Kamer) is a sea cave on the west coast of Curaçao. Sunlight only enters from below the water, which makes the water inside the cave glow bright blue.
How do you get to the Blue Room?
The easiest way is by boat. Banda Abou Tours sails to the Blue Room every Wednesday on The Blue Pearl from Coral Estate; for the last few metres you swim with a guide through the narrow entrance into the cave.
When does the boat to the Blue Room sail?
Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to around 2:00 pm, from the dive shop next to restaurant Karakter at Coral Estate Resort. Check-in is at 9:45 am.
How much does the Blue Room boat trip cost?
Through NaarCuracao, the boat trip costs US$ 95 per person from age 12 and US$ 71 for children aged 4 to 11. Children up to and including age 3 join for free.
How do I pay for the Blue Room boat trip?
When you book, you pay a deposit online. For the balance you receive a payment link in advance; payment must be received no later than 48 hours before the tour. So there’s nothing left to pay on the day.
Do I need to be able to swim for the Blue Room?
Yes, the cave can only be entered by swimming. Children who are less confident swimmers should bring armbands, and the guide swims with you.
What if the Blue Room can’t be reached?
With high waves or strong currents, the boat doesn’t go into the cave. You then snorkel at another beautiful spot along the west coast.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes, changes and cancellations are free up to 48 hours before the booked date.
Ready for the Blue Room?
Boat trip to the Blue Room on Curaçao: every Wednesday, on The Blue Pearl, with no more than 10 guests.
