All small pleasure yachts should proceed to Spanish Water for clearing into Curacao.
All authorities are still currently based in Willemstad (for clearance and anchoring permits).
However, Customs, Immigration and the Coast Guard are preparing to open a new office at Santa Barbara (Spanish Water entrance). While the office is not yet operational, Customs has informed us that it will be up and running soon. See Clearance for more details.
If Skippers intend to anchor, they will need an anchor permit which must be obtained from the Harbour Master in Willemstad. There are buses and taxis available.
See Docking for anchoring details.
See Curacao/Clearance for full entry and departure formalities details.
Last updated: August 2025
If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).
NOTE: Rebuilding the links in progress
As a free member or guest you are restricted to 3 formalities per month. You have viewed 0 formalities this month. Please login, register or upgrade your membership to view more.
Note: you can still view formalities you have already viewed this month without counting towards your monthly limit.
