Rappelling Curaçao: 150 ft from the Queen Juliana Bridge

$ 79

Rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge: Curaçao’s biggest thrill

Looking for the biggest adrenaline rush Curaçao has to offer? Then rappel from the Queen Juliana Bridge, the towering bridge over St. Anna Bay between Punda and Otrobanda. You climb into the bridge, walk through its steel structure and lower yourself down the rope from about 45 meters (150 ft), with a stunning view over Willemstad. Expert guidance, free photos and open to ages 6+: easily the boldest thing you’ll do on vacation.

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WhereInside the Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad
HeightAbout 45 meters (150 ft)
Duration2.5 to 3 hours with 4 or 5 people
WhenFriday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM
Age6 and up
PriceUS$ 79 per person, minimum 2 people

Only a US$ 15 deposit per person online · free cancellation up to 48 hours before ·

At a glance

Rappel from the Queen Juliana Bridge in Willemstad, from about 45 meters (150 ft), guided by the experts of Vertical Fun.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM; with 4 or 5 people it takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Costs US$ 79 per person (ages 6+, minimum 2 people); online you only pay a US$ 15 deposit, the rest (Cg 115 per person) in cash at check-in.
Free digital photos; optional tour inside the bridge for Cg 50 per group.
Meet under the bridge on the Otrobanda side. No transfer; free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

Booking is easy

Book with a small depositPick Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Online you only pay US$ 15 per person now.
Get your confirmationBy email, with driving directions to the meeting point under the bridge.
Pay the rest at check-inCg 115 per person in cash, at 9:00 AM on the Otrobanda side.
Rappel!Safety briefing, into the bridge and 45 meters down the rope.

Only three mornings a week

Rappelling only happens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and only at 9:00 AM. So you only get a few chances per vacation. Know your travel dates? Lock in your spot now: you only pay US$ 15 per person and can cancel for free up to 48 hours before.

Ready to start: rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge in Curaçao

Rappelling down the rope below the Queen Juliana Bridge in Willemstad

Why rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge is so special

Rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge above St. Anna Bay in Willemstad, Curaçao

The Queen Juliana Bridge is one of Curaçao’s icons. It connects the neighborhoods of Punda and Otrobanda, and because large ships have to pass underneath on their way to the harbor and the refinery, the road deck sits over 55 meters (180 ft) high. Driving over it for the first time in a small rental car, you might wonder if you’ll make it up the slope. (Don’t worry, you will.)

You don’t rappel off the bridge but from inside it. You enter through a hatch and walk through the steel tunnel to the spot where you go down. That alone is a unique experience, and a warm one: it’s Caribbean-hot in there, with no ventilation.

Your guide is Albert from Vertical Fun, who has a huge amount of climbing and rappelling experience. More about Vertical Fun.

Clear and calm briefing

Instructions on the ground and again inside the bridge, and you’re secured the whole way down.

A look inside the bridge

You walk through the steel tunnel of the Queen Juliana Bridge, a place you’d normally never get to see.

Free photos

Albert takes photos along the way; you get them digitally afterwards.

Great for kids too

Kids aged 6 and up can join. An adventure they won’t soon forget.

How the rappel works

Check in under the bridgeAt 9:00 AM on the Otrobanda side. You pay Cg 115 per person in cash.
Briefing on the groundYou learn about the equipment, the technique and safety.
Into the bridgeYou climb into the bridge through a hatch and walk through the steel tunnel. Booked the bridge tour? This is when you do it.
45 meters downAfter a final briefing inside the bridge, you lower yourself down the rope while Albert guides you.
Photos afterwardsTime to celebrate at the bottom. Your photos are sent to you digitally afterwards.

Everyone goes down one by one, so the duration depends on your group and how quickly everyone goes: with 4 or 5 people, expect 2.5 to 3 hours. Plan a morning for it.

Rappelling price

Ticket	Price
Rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge, ages 6+ Guide, safety gear and free digital photos	US$ 79 per person
On your own? We try to add you to another group; if that doesn’t work out, you pay for 2 people	2 × US$ 79
Tour inside the bridge (optional) About 15 minutes, before rappelling; let us know when you book	Cg 50 per group

When you book, you only pay a US$ 15 deposit per person; the rest (Cg 115 per person) is paid in cash in Caribbean guilders at check-in. No booking or reservation fees.

Is rappelling right for you?

Perfect if you…

are looking for Curaçao’s biggest adrenaline rush
want to do something bold and totally different from beach and snorkeling
want an adventure with kids aged 6 and up
want to see Willemstad from a whole new angle

Less suitable if you…

are younger than 6
really can’t handle heights
don’t do well in the heat: it’s hot inside the steel bridge

Included

Rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge, about 45 meters
Guidance by an experienced instructor
Safety briefing and safety gear
Free digital photos of your descent

Not included

Transportation to the meeting point
Tour inside the bridge (optional, Cg 50 per group)

Location

Under the Queen Juliana Bridge, on the Otrobanda side of St. Anna Bay. Don’t navigate to ‘Juliana Bridge’ in Google Maps, or you’ll end up on top of the bridge. See the driving directions (PDF, in Dutch); we’re happy to explain them via WhatsApp.

Good to know

Ages 6 and up.
Minimum 2 people. On your own? We try to add you to another group; if that doesn’t work out, you pay for 2 people.
Sturdy shoes required: no flip-flops or shoes that slip off easily.
Nothing in your pockets. Anything you lose during the tour is entirely at your own risk.
Hot inside the bridge: the steel tunnel is hot and has no ventilation.
No transfer for this tour.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your booked date.

What to bring & Mark’s tips

Wear sturdy shoes that stay on your feet; you can’t join in flip-flops.
Loose, airy clothing: it’s warm inside the bridge.
Bring exact cash: Cg 115 per person, plus Cg 50 if you do the bridge tour.

Leave your phone in the car. You need your hands, and Albert takes the photos anyway.
Drink plenty of water beforehand, especially if you also do the bridge tour.
Check the directions the night before, so at 9:00 AM you drive straight to the right side of the bridge.

What guests say

“Just walking inside the Juliana Bridge is a special experience, but the rappelling made it complete.”
★★★★★ Saskia (translated from Dutch)

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Why book with NaarCuracao?

Only a deposit online, the rest you pay on site
Lowest price guarantee and no booking or reservation fees
Personal service via WhatsApp, also outside office hours

Don’t wait too long

Rappelling only happens three mornings a week, and spots go fast, especially during holidays. Book now with a US$ 15 deposit per person.

Book your rappel

Choose your date, the number of people and whether you’d like the tour inside the bridge. You only pay the US$ 15 deposit per person now.

Frequently asked questions about rappelling in Curaçao

How high is the rappel from the Queen Juliana Bridge?

You rappel from about 45 meters (150 ft). You don’t start on top of the road deck (which is over 55 meters high) but from inside the bridge: you enter through a hatch and walk through the steel structure to the spot where you go down.

Do I need experience to rappel?

No. Albert from Vertical Fun, your guide, has a lot of climbing and rappelling experience. You get a thorough safety briefing on the ground and again inside the bridge, and you are secured and guided the whole way down.

What is the minimum age for rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge?

Rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge is possible from age 6.

How much does rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge cost?

Rappelling costs US$ 75 per person, with a minimum of 2 people. If you are on your own, we try to add you to another group; if that doesn’t work out, you pay for 2 people. Photos are included.

How do I pay?

When you book, you pay a US$ 11 deposit per person online. At check-in you pay the remaining Cg 115 per person in cash, in Caribbean guilders.

Where is the meeting point?

You meet under the Queen Juliana Bridge, on the Otrobanda side of St. Anna Bay. Don’t navigate to ‘Juliana Bridge’ in Google Maps, or you’ll end up on top of the bridge. Use the directions you get from us. There is no transfer for this tour.

When can I rappel from the Queen Juliana Bridge?

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at 9:00 AM.

How long does the rappelling take?

That depends on the size of the group and how quickly everyone goes down, because you rappel one by one. With 4 or 5 people, expect 2.5 to 3 hours.

What should I wear for rappelling?

Wear sturdy shoes that stay on your feet, so no flip-flops or shoes that slip off easily, and loose, airy clothing. Don’t carry anything in your pockets: anything you lose during the tour is entirely at your own risk.

Who runs the rappelling from the Queen Juliana Bridge?

The rappelling is run by Vertical Fun, the company of Albert, who has a lot of climbing and rappelling experience. You book through NaarCuracao.

Do I get photos of my rappel?

Yes. Albert takes plenty of photos while you rappel, and you get them digitally afterwards at no extra cost. That way you never have to reach for your phone while hanging on the rope.

Can I also take a tour inside the bridge?

Yes. Before rappelling you can take a tour of about 15 minutes inside the bridge, for Cg 50 per group. Let us know when you book.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes, cancellation is free up to 48 hours before your booked date.

Are you up for it?

45 meters, one rope and the best view over Willemstad.