More Travelers Are Choosing Curaçao — And They’re Staying Longer


Tourism is surging in Curaçao. The island welcomed 53,671 stayover visitors in September, an eight percent increase compared to the same month last year — another sign of how strongly the destination has rebounded.

The gains weren’t isolated to one market. North America posted the biggest jump with a 13 percent rise in arrivals, followed by South America at 11 percent and Europe at four percent. Europe remained the top feeder market in total numbers, sending 21,407 visitors, while South America contributed 14,516 and North America 14,283. Visitors stayed an average of 8.3 nights, reflecting a healthy balance between resort stays and more independent travel.

Where the Visitors Came From
The Netherlands continues to anchor Curaçao’s arrivals. Dutch visitors climbed three percent to 17,693 in September, with most staying for nearly two weeks.

The U.S. market was another standout. More than 13,000 Americans visited the island in September, an 11 percent jump year over year. Nearly 70 percent of them stayed in resort hotels, averaging almost six nights per trip.

Colombia posted the most dramatic growth: arrivals jumped 26 percent, with travelers staying an average of five nights.

Momentum Across the Year
Through the first nine months of 2025, the island has recorded more than 1.2 million visitors across stayover, day-trip, and cruise segments. Stayover arrivals alone have climbed 13 percent since the start of the year, underscoring how steady airlift and strong source markets have pushed Curaçao into one of the Caribbean’s more consistent growth stories.

With a mix of loyal European visitors, rapidly growing U.S. interest, and a surge from Colombia, the island is on track for one of its strongest tourism years in recent memory.



Caitlin Sullivan

2025-10-16 18:21:00