mpcaruth Posted December 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2012 We will be in Curacao next month from 1:00 to 11:00 (Ship time - Carnival Freedom). I would like to see Shete Boca National Park and make a stop to a beach for some snorkeling before sunset. Is this possible? If so, is it possible to hire a private taxi at the dock area? How much would it cost for a private taxi for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)? Which is the best beach for kids snorkeling on the way back from Shete Boca? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted December 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2012 We did this with a car rental a couple of years ago. Car rental was very easy. Avis is convenient to the piers. Shete Boca is quite a ways out, but a pleasant drive once you leave the city. From there we continued around the western end of the island and spent a few hours at Kipp beach - lovely! (I may have spelled the name of the beach wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curacaoqueen Posted December 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2012 It would be much cheaper to rent a car, the road out there is easy, it makes a loop after Shete Boca, Porto Mari and Cas Abou beaches are perfect for snorkling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGirl26.2 Posted December 29, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We would like to do the same thing as far as seeing the park; maybe do some snorkeling too. We will be in at 1 pm also on Caribbean Princess. Questions: Assume we need to reserve a car ahead of time? I have read Avis is on the island. Is there any other way to see the park? Is car rental the best/easiest? I contacted local tour operators and all the trips are in the morning only. I have read on the boards about cars getting broken into when parked at the local sites (the boca parking lots I think). Any hints for safety? Good beach to snorkel on that drive? Is the Avis right there on/near the pier? US license okay? Do we need to bring our US proof of insurance card with us to rent a car? Thanks for your help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGirl26.2 Posted December 29, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2012 How much time to allow for driving up to the park--car pick up and return time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGirl26.2 Posted December 29, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Well with a bit of reading, I answered a lot of my own questions. I went ahead and reserved a car, through Avis website, to pick up at the Mega Pier location. Would still like to know - how much time to drive to Shete Boca and see the sights? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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