Ahoy Sailor!

We welcome you to Curacao Marine.

We offer you this basic guide, filled with information about our marina & boatyard. As well as info on things-to-do & where to go in Curaçao.

Informational Guide

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Table of Contents

Info on Curacao Marine

General information 3

Custom & Immigration in Curaçao 4,5

Facilities 6,7

Services 8,9

Curacao Marine environmental policy 9

Info on Curacao

Map of Curacao Marine area 10,11

Transport, taxi & tariffs 12

Car rental info, parking 13

Tips on Accommodation 14

Tips on Restaurants & bars 15,16

Sight seeing around the island 17

Things to do in Curacao 18

Handy tips for sailors 19

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General information Welcome to Curacao Marine Curacao Marine is a 25.000m2 marina & boatyard; with 30 berths & extensive storage space on the hard. At Curacao Marine many onsite facilities & services are offered. Our crew & management is at your service!

Registration at Curacao Marine

First things first! Within 24 hours captain and whole crew should go to customs & immigration to register. (See next page for detailed info)

After that please register yourself, crew and yacht at Curacao Marine by using our computer in the office

We will make copies of your boat papers, custom clearance proof and passport(s)

Ladies will receive a key to the ladies restroom. (10$ deposit)

Office opening hours

Monday to Friday 8:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:00

Important numbers Dialing code +599-9- Curacao Marine: 465 8936 Curacao Marine mobile (emergency only): 562 8000 (Janice)/ 5628001 (Pierre) Ambulance: 912 Police & fire dep.: 911 Coastguard: 463 7700/ Alarm nr: 913/ VH channel 16

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Customs & Immigration

Arrival at Curacao Marine

Permit

Boat owners & crew, on boats longer them 10m at the waterline, are permitted to stay up to 180 days. When registering at immigration make sure you are granted the 180 days, otherwise request 180 days.

Check-in

Checking in should occur within 24 hours after arrival. You should do this at the Customs & Immigration office. The captain and whole crew should be present.

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Departure from Curacao Marine

By boat

You DO need to de-register at immigration & customs with the whole crew.

You need to bring the EX-3 form, which you will receive from Curacao Marine.

There are no extra charges at immigration & customs.

Flying home

It is NOT necessary to go to the customs/immigration office

You can check out with immigration at the HATO airport.

Only when part of the crew leaves, the captain and the departing crew should go to immigration to de-register. Bring boat papers, passports and plane ticket.

Yacht in storage

Curacao Marine has a bonded warehouse-status;

yachts can be stored for an indefinite time period, when uninhabited.

Make your reservation in time to secure a space.

We take care of all the paperwork with Customs.

Before departure you will receive a letter from us stating;

the boat will be under CMS supervision until your return.

Administrative costs

Getting the boat IN Entrepot-status: $ 50,-

Getting the boat OUT of Entrepot-status: $ 15,-

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Curacao Marine Facilities

Restrooms & showers Next to the office are separate men’s and ladies restrooms. The restrooms are designed for your comfort. A cleaning service cleans the area 3 times a week. Ladies receive a personal key, as the door is automatically locked for privacy reasons. Deposit for the key is $10. Laundry service

We work with an external laundry service

Laundry will be brought back within 3 working days.

Bring laundry in closed bags to our office.

Don’t forget to tag the bags with your boat name.

Costs for this service depends on load.

Includes washing, drying, folding, wrapping of laundry

and pickup & delivery at the Curacao Marine office.

Security

Gated area with 24/7 security on the premises

Infra-red cameras all around

Security dogs

Security surveillance service around the premises

Internet FREE WIFI, good connection outside the office & at the palapa. At the berths it is often possible to con-nect to the internet, but not guaranteed.

Free supermarket shuttle bus Mon.-Sat. at 9:30 am

The bus goes to supermarket Vreugdenhill and back. The supermarket has a broad product range, a great vegetable department and the widest selection of organic products.

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Social area around the Palapa with wifi, flatscreen tv, comfortable chairs and couches, picnic table, bbq & self-service bar.

BBQ-time! Sometimes we organize a BBQ for visitors of our marina & crew. Snacks are on the house. Drinks at cheap prices. Follow us on Facebook to know when next Bbq will be!

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Curacao Marine Services

Spray Cabin Need a professional paint job? We have a state of the art spray cabin on site. Yachts up to 65ft can be spray painted in this enclosed and protected cabin.

High pressure washing Bottom sanding and painting Osmosis treatment Fiberglass repairs Gel coating Polishing Spray painting Engine maintenance & repair Mast pull/step up Dry boat storage Mast Storage Stainless steel & aluminum welding Stainless steel & aluminum constructions

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For info on prices

get a pricelist in our office or check

online

curacaomarine.com

Many other yard services are offered by CMS:

Budget Marine Chandlery For your convenience there is a chandlery on the premises. The shop can supply you with most supplies needed for repairs & maintenance of your yacht. Open from Monday to Friday

Hauling & Launching We have two slipway trailers; a 40 ton & a 60 ton trailer. With these top of the line towed Roodberg® trailers Curacao Marine can service larger monohulls as well as multihulls. Yachts up to 80 feet, weighing up to 60 ton, can be hauled.

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Services offered by our sub-contractors

Rigging Curacao Rigging Gijs Sijbranda +5999-512-0016 www.curacaorigging.com

Woodwork La Yola Woodworks Pedro de Aldrey +5999-510-1878 Facebook: layolawoodworks

Sail repair Sailloft Rob Harms Rob Harms (Doyle rep.) +5999-736-9838

Canvas repair Thomas Canvas Thomas +5999-516-1263

Yacht services & deliveries Curacao Yacht Agency Clifford Neuman +5999-521-4667 curacaoyachtagency@gmail.com

MRC Marine Engine revision & repairs +5999-465-1920 info@mrc-carib.com www.mrc-carib.com

Life rafts & vests Catis Sales & maintenance +5999-510-3306

Welding Professional Welders +5999-672-4430 www.professionalwelderscuracao.com

Cooling & water-systems Repair & maintenance Louis +5999-692-5717

Tip! When working with sub-contractors it is custom to make a written agreement. If you made a ver-bal agreement, sum it up, email it to the sub-contractor and request a con-firmation.

Curacao Marine Environmental Policy

Help us protect our environment!

Please take care not to pollute our waters & ocean by correctly disposing of hazardous fluids.

In any case of pollution please take responsibility and report it immediately to our management or at the security office. Together we can take action to minimize further damage to the environment. In case of negligence a penalty of $500 will be imposed.

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Important for sailors: 1. Curacao Marine 2. Customs Office 3. Immigration office 4. Office for extensions Bus stops: 5. Closest bus stops 6. Mainbus stop Punda 7. Main bus stop Otrobanda Supermarkets: 8. Vreugdenhill (Free Shuttle) 9. Albert Hein 10. Boulevard 11. Best Buy 12. Centrum

Restaurants & bars: 13. Mano’s Snack 14. Rodeo Ranch 15. Juice Bar 16. Marche Bieuw 17. Mc Donalds 18. KFC 19. Subway 20. Wilhelminaplein café 21. Pietermaai District 22. Chopstix Sushi 23. Cravings Sushi 24. Piri Piri 25. Bbq Express 26. Iguana cafe 27. Oporto 28. Avila Blues bar 29. Osteria Rosso 30. Pirates Nest/Pop’s place/Fishermans warf

“Curacao Marine is centrally located on the island,

in a protected harbor”

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Shopping Centres: 31. Salina shopping centre 32. Mambo Boulevard 33. Promenade 34. Zuikertuin & Bloempot 35. Riffort 36. Sambil Specialty stores: 37. Kooyman (hardware) 38. Building Depot (hardware & dep. store) 39. La Curacao (department store) 40. M-Tech (electric store) 41. Best Deal (pc store) 42. Dovester (department store) 43. Budget Marine (big shop) 44. Caribbean Handicraft (souvenir shop)

Closest accommodation: 44. Caiquetio Lodge 45. La Creole 46. Ritz 56. Moonz Other: 47. Closest gas station 48. 24/7 shop & ATM 49. Gas tank fill up point 50. Maritime museum 51. Scharloo area 52. Fort Nassau rest.& lookout point 53. The movies (Tue. & Wed. 2 for 1) 54. Cinemas (Tue. & Wed. 2 for 1) 55. Nearest bank (MCB)

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Transport Public transport On Curaçao we have a fairly good and reasonably priced bus system. There are the big buses and the small mini buses. The main bus stops are in Punda and Otrabanda, the big buses depart from there and have set routes. They only stop at the bus stops along the way. A one-way ride costs about: fl. 1,60-2,00/$1-1.5 The mini-buses drive about everywhere, you can stop them by waving your hand. Their route is displayed in the front window (check if they go to your destination before getting in) When you need to stop to get out you can just yell “para!” (stop). Make sure you have small change ready to pay the bus driver when getting out. Costs are: fl. 2-3/$1.5-2 Taxis Our receptionist can call you a taxi during working hours. You can also call a taxi yourself, we would suggest calling Dushi taxi, if she can’t pick you up yourself she will arrange a trusted fellow taxi driver for the same rate:

Average rates for your indication

* Prices are an indication. Per 1-4 persons * For each additional person an extra average of $5-8 is added * 25% supplement after 11pm and before 6am * Waiting time $5 per 15 min

NEW! You can also download the 99Taxis app and easily order a cap! Taxi Helpdesk (+5999) 788-0043 / 788-0044 / www. dctacuracao.com

From CMS to Av. price From CMS to Av. price

Hato Airport $ 35-45 Mambo beach area $ 20-30

Customs in Punda $ 15-25 Janthiel beach area $ 25-35

Imm. in Otrabanda $ 15-25 Extensions office $ 30-40

Pietermaai District $ 10-20 Otrabanda Riffort $ 15-22

Scan this QR-code

Dushi Taxi +5999-5168863 / whatsapp +5999-5168202

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Car rental The best way to get around in Curaçao is definitely by car. There are many car rental options on Curaçao. Aside from the international car rental companies, there are also sev-eral reliable local choices. Usually car rentals don’t rent out a car for 1 day; they start at a 3 day minimum. In high season rental cars can be scarce, it is advised to book a car well in advance. International car rental offices: Avis 462-5907/ Budget 868-3466/ Alamo 869 4433/ Hertz 888-0088 Rates start around $55-60/ fl. 98 per day for a small car, including ob., excluding all risk and registration of extra drivers. Local car rentals, support local business! There are quite a few local car rentals out there. We would suggest the below 2; one is a bit more expensive, but offers other advantages. The 2nd is cheaper, in case you just need a ride from A-B. Keep in mind that we would always suggest to opt for the safer option, you don’t want to be stuck with car problems somewhere you are not familiar. Platina Car Rental: They are not the cheapest, but they almost always have a car available, the cars are new and reliable, also available on short notice and have no minimum rental period. Prices for rental from 2 days start at $ 42,50/ fl. 75 per day (1 day rental for $56/fl.100) Prices are including o.b., all risk insurance and free registration of extra drivers. Discounts available for 2-week and 1-month rentals. Mention code: CMPC15 to get fl.5 discount on the daily rental rate. www.platinacarrentalcuracao.com Luuk’s Car Rental: Want a cheap, simple car, without a/c or other extras, just to get you from A to B? Then Luuk might have a solution for you. He has a few cars available for fl. 30 per day/fl. 200 per week/ fl.750 month incl o.b, PA-insurance. Min. 3 day rental. Call or whatsapp: +5999 5269867 Mention code: Curacao Marine to get this special tariff.

Parking on the premises Boat owners are welcome to park their cars on the yard after working hours and in the weekends. During working hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00-17:00, we kindly request you to park outside, due to work safety and moving space for the trailer. You can park on the upper parking; enter between the upper & main yard. During high season it could be that we request all cars to be parked outside during the work day.

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Tips on accommodation When mooring at the marina or when out on the hard at Curacao Marine you are allowed to live aboard your yacht. When the yacht is in storage at the upper yard, this is not possible. Check out the cost of services on our website or inform at the office. Use of shower facilities are included. Electricity & water usage will be measured through the meters. After many nights on your yacht you might feel the need to sleep in a normal bed for a change. Below you will find a few suggestions: Closest to the Marina:

Caiquetio Lodge $$ 510-0649

‘t Klooster $$$ 461-2650

The Ritz $$ 465-9950

La Creole $ 679-9141 Closest to the airport:

Hotel Holland $$ 868-8044

Hato Caves Hotel $$ Cheapest options:

Moonz $ 512-2386

La Creole hostel $

The Ritz $$ Popular hotels

Avila $$$$ 461-4377

Scuba Lodge $$ 465-2575

‘t Klooster $$$ Unique boutique hotels or bed & breakfasts

Mondi Lodge $$$ 686-7977

Klein Santa Martha $$ 662-9904

Bij Blauw $$$ 517-2002 This is just a small selection, to see more options visit www.curacao.com

Ritz Studios

‘t Klooster

Caiquetio Lodge

La Creole Hostel

Have a bit more to spend?

Mondi Lodge

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Tips on restaurants & bars Everybody needs to eat and sailors are always in for a drink, but also often on a budget. Here a few suggestions: Walking distance from Curacao Marine:

At our own palapa!

Mano’s Snack

Rodeo Ranch

Juice Bar Best local food:

Lunch at Marche Bieuw in Punda

Octopus at Boca Sami has the best view

Seaside Terrace, Marie Pompoen

Pops Place, end of the Caracasbaai

Cheap eat outs:

Mano’s Snack/ around the corner/meals for fl8-12

Wilhelmina Plein café/ Punda/ Daily special for fl 13,50

De Tropen/ Mahaai/ Every day 10 options for fl 15,00

Marche Bieuw/ Punda/ Market style/ local food/ fl. 10-20

Il Forno Mahaai/ Monday/ All you can eat pizza for fl. 19,95

De Heeren/ Monday Salad Night/ Salads 1/2 price @ fl. 15

De Heeren/ Tuesday Pasta Night/ Pastas 1/2 price @ fl. 15

BBQ Express/ Caracasbaaiweg/ food truck/ till late/ from fl 12,50

A few special restaurants

Fort Nassau, walking distance, great views over the Annabaai & our marina

Best sushi on the island is at Cravings or Chopstix

Restaurant Klein Santa Martha has amazing views

Italian at Osteria Rosso

Tasteful fusion at Kome or Ginger in Pietermaai

This is just a tiny selection of the many restau-rants & bars in Curacao. Go out and explore! Tip!: download the Curacao App , the Curacao To Go app or the Gusto app.

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Pietermaai District The “Quartier Latin” of Curacao! It’s a hip and upcoming neighborhood where new concepts give life to the old architectural buildings. From beach vibes at Rock Beach to luxury at Kome, Cristal or No5. Taste amazing food at Ginger, Chapter or BijBlauw or go bar hop-ping at Miles Jazz Café, Mundo Bizaro, Avila Blues Bar and Blue Bird Café. Not to forget St. Tropez, Scuba Lodge and the latest addition Bar 27. And best of all it is very close to Curacao Ma-rine… it’s about a 3 minute drive or 30 minute walk. Get the info booklet at the office or visit www.pietermaaidistrict.com

Tip!: Do you want to know what else is happening on the island? Get a weekly K-pasa

at the office or palapa. You can also find them at most bars & restaurants on the island. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook as we frequently post about upcoming events, great eats, best happy hours and fun places to hang out. Facebook/curacao.marine

Meeting places popular amongst sailors:

Under our own palapa!

Mano’s Snack, around the corner

Pirates Nest

The fisherman harbor at Caracasbaai

Boca 19 at Santa Barbara Resort Popular Happy Hour places:

Monday live music at Pirates Nest

Tuesday at Mano’s Snack

Wednesday at Cabana

Thursday Jazz night at Blues Bar, Avila

Friday Wet & Wild, Mambo, Heineken Snack, St. Tropez, Riffort

Saturday Zanzibar, District 1985

Sunday Wet & Wild, Hemmingway

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Sightseeing around Curacao Best Beaches Public beaches, most with basic or no amenities

Playa Kenepa (Kenepa Grandi & klein Kip)

Playa Lagun

Playa Santa Cruz (near to the blue chamber)

Playa Forti

Westpunt

Caracasbaai

Daaibooi baai

Parasassa (next to the hotels at Piscadera)

Commercial beaches, with amenities from restrooms to restaurant or bar, beach chairs some with wifi, dive shop and entertainment.

Cas abou

Porto Marie

Zanzibar

Kokomo Beach

Mambo and Cabana Beach

Karakter

Pirates Bay

Playa Kalki Historical architecture

Punda: de Handelskade, the “Swinging lady” floating bridge, Pietermaai area and the many old buildings in the city centre.

Otrabanda: Riffort, once a fort for defense now a lively shopping and restaurant area, especially popular on Friday night!

Scharloo: beautifully renovated old colonial buildings

Pietermaai district (see left)

Best point of views

Santa Martha (picture above)

Christoffel mountain (takes a bit more effort, about a 1 hour hike up, but well worth it!)

Fort Nassau (closest to our marina)

Check out the one million dollar view at Caribbean Handicraft Souvenir Shop!

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Things to do around Curacao A top 10 of things to do on the island: Visit our historical center in Punda & Otrabanda

Visit the many beautiful beaches and bays of Banda bou, each with their own vibe and characteristics

Sail to Klein Curacao

Visit the Christoffelpark & climb the mountain

Go to Shete Boka

Have lunch at Marshe Bieuw or any of the other local food joints mentioned under “restaurants”

Visit the Maritime Museum & make a harbor cruise

Even though we are not fond of animals in captivity, it is possible to swim with the dolphins in Curacao

Visit the Kura Hulanda museum and learn about the African influences on the island

Visit the Blue Chamber from Santa Cruz with Cap-tain Goodlife by boat or rent a kayak.

Want to get active?

Go kayaking

Dive at one of the many dive spots around the is-land

Play golf at 1 of the 3 golf fields

Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding or Windsurfing at Windsurfing Curacao

Or try an ATV quad, Segway or buggy tour, Aquafa-ri, Snorkel safari, Off-road safari, Walking tour, Hel-met diving, Swimming with the Dolhins, Wake-boarding, Flyboarding, Parasailing, Mountainbiking, Kitesurfing, Wavesurfing, Beach Tennis and much more.. Soon even Skydiving might be possible on our island! Need we say more? With so much to explore on the island.. it’s time to get active!

Looking for more ideas?

Check the weekly K-Pasa folder

Visit www.Curacao.com

Download the Curacao to go or Curacao app

Book more than 40 local tours and activities directly online on www.Guideandgo.com

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Other handy tips for sailors Curacao is a popular stop over for sailors to stock up. The supermarkets offer a wide se-lection products; American, European, Dutch and South American products and brands. The department stores also have a wide selection of goods. Electrical appliances are often available in 110V & 220V. Besides the city center there are about 11 small shopping cen-ters and 1 big shoppingmall. Sambil has 100+ stores and is located on the Otrabanda side, near the Piscadera area. Interested in buying or selling something second hand? Check:

www.marktplaats.cw

Via via newpaper

Handy groups on Facebook: Summary of handy local apps to download:

Curacao App - things to do, restaurants, bars and more

Curacao to go - things to do, restaurants, bars and more

Taxi99 - taxi app, order a cap with a few clicks

Waze - route map, works offline as well

Gusto App - restaurants & bars

Do you have any other helpful tips for your fellow sailors? We’ll include them in this booklet or post them on our Facebook. Send us an email at: info@curacaomarine.com

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Facebook page! Or send your feedback to info@curacaomarine.com It

is always nice to hear from happy customers and we always look for

ways to improve our services. Your effort will be much appreciated by

our Curacao Marine Crew.

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Website: www.curacaomarine.com Email: info@curacaomarine.com Phone: +599 9 465 8936 Facebook: curacao.marine Coordinates: GPS pos: N 12 06.5 W 068 55.3

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