The Dolphin Swim allows participants to take rides on the dolphins’ dorsal fins. Then, the swimmers can give signals to the dolphins to sing, spin or wave. For older children and adults, the Dolphin Snorkel and Dolphin Open Water Dive programs allow you to swim side-by-side with the dolphins in one of Curacao’s finest coral reefs. For families looking to completely immerse themselves in the world of dolphins, the Academy offers two courses, one for children and one for adults, which impart all the basics of dolphin training during 2 and 3-day sessions.

Another great activity for a Caribbean family vacation is the Kids Sea Camp, an education center open during June and July. In addition to activities like those offered at the Dolphin Academy, the Kids Sea Camp has a number of detailed training sessions designed for your young ones. Activities include Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth (SASY) training, Professional Association of Diving Instruction (PADI) training and open-water dive training for children.

Being in the Caribbean, your family will want to spend time at the beach, relaxing in the sand and playing in the water. Curacao has several beaches suitable for the whole family, many with facilities designed specifically for children. The following beaches are great places for your family to explore.