tbmrt Posted December 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Visited Porta Mari on cruise ship and took Dushi Taxi from the port - $25 per person round trip for the four of us! Natasha was wonderful and really showed us a good time, was right on time also. Snorkeling was amazing...Easy to snorkel, lots of beautiful fish...chairs available. Great day! Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted December 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This is so nice to hear! Wonderful that you had a good time - Natasha works hard and she's always upbeat and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutterbug999 Posted December 26, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I love Porto Marie too - such an easy snorkel and loads to see - plus fresh water showers - which are not at every beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior64 Posted February 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How do you book with Dushi Taxi before hand?? Or just look for them when you get into port?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted February 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How do you book with Dushi Taxi before hand?? Or just look for them when you get into port?? You have to look her up on Facebook, she doesn't have a website yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted February 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2014 How is the restaurant at Porto Marie? Nice views with good food? We are looking forward to our tour with Natasja and we are trying to finalize the details of our tour. Trying to decide if we should snorkel and eat here or try a different spot for lunch. Thanks in advance for any opinions!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParRoo Posted February 7, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2014 How is the restaurant at Porto Marie? Nice views with good food? We are looking forward to our tour with Natasja and we are trying to finalize the details of our tour. Trying to decide if we should snorkel and eat here or try a different spot for lunch. Thanks in advance for any opinions!:) Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted February 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The restaurant at Porto Marie is a beach bar type of restaurant. Nothing fancy, normal view of the beach area and decent food. If you're looking for haute cuisine, this is not it. The beach is excellent for snorkeling and while you're there you can grab a quick lunch. For a nicer lunch you can head over to the neighbors at the Coral Estate. I'm not allowed to give out names of establishments here on CC, but Natasja will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted February 7, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks Isa. Karakter is actually another spot I was thinking of. Or perhaps the restaurant at Cabana Beach. How would you compare the food and atmosphere at each? Thanks so much for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted February 7, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks Isa. Karakter is actually another spot I was thinking of. Or perhaps the restaurant at Cabana Beach. How would you compare the food and atmosphere at each? Thanks so much for your help! I think Karakter is a better experience altogether. The prices at Cabana (expecially drinks) are extremely high for the quality of dining you receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted February 8, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thanks so much Isa! Really appreciate your help. Here is what we have told Natasja we are thinking of: Do all of the downtown area you describe on Facebook, Liqueur Factory quick stop, souvenir shop quick stop and then head to the National Park. After there go to Porto Marie for snorkeling and then Karakter for lunch. Then back to the downtown area for drop off and end of the tour. Not sure where the flamingos would fit in but that would be great too. Anything you would change? Anything we have overlooked that you think would be important to see our first time to the island? We are so looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted February 8, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2014 The flamingos are at Willibrordus, on your way to both Porto Marie and Karakter. If you're coming from Shete Boka national park, she will take a different road through San Sebastian, but just tell her you want to see the flamingos at the Willibrordus salt pans. Your plan is excellent. If you have time after Shete Boka, ask if she can stop with you @ Grote Knip for an amazing photo op. The background will be so beautiful, you might just use the picture as your next X-mas card;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted February 8, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thanks Isa. And you are right.....I am always on the hunt for a great Christmas card picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulbc2 Posted February 10, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Is there snorkeling rentals available at Porto Marie ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted February 10, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Is there snorkeling rentals available at Porto Marie ? Yes, in front of the restaurant there is a dive hunt renting our all kinds of equipment for diving and snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommiemudd Posted February 10, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Would you recommend Porto Marie over Seaquarium/Mambo beach? Husband is diving so trying to decide where we can all be happy. The Dive Bus and for them and Seaquarium for us or Porto Marie for all of us. Recommendations? Edited February 10, 2014 by mommiemudd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarks Posted February 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) I have a question about Porta Marie. A group of us was there last April 2013. I found the snorkeling was pretty good but the place itself was a bit run down. The doors were off on the dressing rooms, the place smelt like sewage. It was really run down. We will be back in Curacao in Jan. with a different group and I would like to know if they have cleaned Porta Marie up, before I suggest it to some new cruisers. Thanks. Edited February 15, 2014 by smarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParRoo Posted March 2, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Bump Sent from my MB860 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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