Your Captain

The Soul of the Coral Coast

For Dirk van Dam the ocean is not a destination — it's home. Born and raised on Curaçao, he has sailed the waters of the west coast for more than 30 years. The Blue Room, Playa Piskado, Santa Pretu — he knows every rock, every current, every secret.

Captain Dirk van Dam at the helm
The Zodiac Medline 3 in Santa Martha Bay

The Zodiac Medline 3

Our boat, the Zodiac Medline 3, departs for every tour from the beautiful Santa Martha Bay. Fast, agile and comfortable — perfect for reaching the spots where large boats can never go.

We don't follow the cruise ships. Dirk takes you to the quiet bays, the colourful reefs and the hidden beaches that only locals know. With Coral Coast Tours you experience the real Curaçao.

anchor Departing from Santa Martha Bay

Why Coral Coast?

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Local knowledge

30 years on these waters. Dirk knows the tides, the moon cycles and exactly where the turtles are. You see Curaçao through the eyes of a local.

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Private tour, always

No group tours. No strangers. Your boat, your pace, your day. Up to 10 people per tour — fully private.

Family on a private Coral Coast tour in Curaçao
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Ocean first

We use reef-safe products and no plastic. Dirk has loved this ocean for 30 years — he protects it for the next 30.

30+Years as captain
634Safe trips
3Signature tours
10Max. guests
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"The ocean speaks to those who know how to listen. I've been listening for 30 years — and I invite you to do the same."

— Captain Dirk van Dam

Ready to set sail?

The Zodiac Medline 3 is waiting in Santa Martha Bay. Book your private tour today.