Berths in Willemstad
Marinas on Spanish Water and in the Schottegat, with the stay, registration and clearance rules.
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Marinas near Willemstad
| Marina | Berths | Maximum length | Draught | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Beach Marina, Spanish Water | 15 slips | 220 ft | 20 ft | marinas@santabarbaraplantation.com, +5999 560 2599, VHF 67 |
| Seru Boca Marina, Spanish Water | 135 slips | 100 ft | 12 ft | marinas@santabarbaraplantation.com, +5999 560 2599, VHF 67 |
| Curaçao Marine Zone, Schottegat | 30+ to 40+ marina berths | Not stated | Not stated | info@curacaomarinezone.com, +599 9 465 89 36, VHF 69 |
Seru Boca Marina website, Curaçao Marine Zone website and Curaçao Ports Authority. The Santa Barbara site gives 225 ft for Barbara Beach Marina in its introduction and 220 ft in its specification. The Curaçao Ports Authority gives 128 slips for vessels up to 150 ft at Seru Boca Marina. Curaçao Marine Zone gives 30+ marina berths on its home page and 40+ on its boat yard page.
Santa Barbara marina rates
All prices are in USD and exclude 6% tax. Catamarans pay double when they occupy a double berth.
| Period | Seru Boca Marina (per ft) | Barbara Beach Marina (per ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | USD 1.75 | USD 3.15 |
| Weekly | USD 8.50 | USD 15.75 |
| 1 to 2 months | USD 15.75 | USD 28.75 |
| 3 to 4 months | USD 13.75 | USD 25.25 |
| 5 months | USD 13.25 | USD 23.00 |
| 6 months or more | USD 12.00 | USD 21.00 |
Seru Boca Marina website. Both marinas have 24 hour security and free Wi-Fi.
Stays, clearance and registration
Time limits
Yachts can stay for a maximum of 6 months, with crew. Foreign crew can stay for a maximum of 180 days. Yachts without crew can be stored for an unlimited time at the entrepot areas.
Three offices
The captain visits the Immigration Office to register all crew, the Customs Office to declare goods, and the Harbor Master to clear the ship and get an anchoring permit.
Registration in Curaçao
The owner must be a person residing in, or a company established in, the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the European Union. A provisional Certificate of Registry can first be issued for three months. Check the rules for your passport.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Curaçao Ports Authority, Yachting
- Curaçao Ports Authority, Marinas and facilities
- Seru Boca Marina and Barbara Beach Marina
- Curaçao Marine Zone, boat yard
- Curaçao Marine Zone, home page
- Meteorological Department Curaçao, Climate
- Curaçao International Airport, About us
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020, Curaçao Hato International Airport
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, climatology
- UKSA salary guide 2025
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