Curaçao’s tourism sector continued its steady upward climb in October, with the island recording 61,013 stayover arrivals, a 15% increase compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the Curaçao Tourist Board.
Growth was driven largely by strong performances from North America, South America, and Europe. North America posted a 23% jump in arrivals, South America rose by 16%, and Europe climbed 12% year-over-year. The Caribbean region, however, recorded a 5% decline.
In total numbers, Europe remained Curaçao’s largest source region, sending 26,576 visitors, followed by North America (17,554) and South America (12,918). Immigration Card data shows travelers spent an average of 8.0 nights on the island during the month.
Top Source Markets – October 2025
The Netherlands
Curaçao welcomed 22,128 Dutch visitors, representing a 10% increase from October 2024. Dutch travelers stayed the longest, with an average visit of 10.9 nights.
United States
Arrivals from the U.S. totaled 15,315, up 22% compared to last year. Visitors from this market stayed an average of 5.6 nights.
Colombia
Colombian arrivals reached 4,497, marking 15% growth over October 2024. The average stay was 5.1 nights.
Year-to-Date Performance
From January through October 2025, Curaçao recorded 1,324,557 total visitors, including:
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642,157 stayover arrivals
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37,027 day-trippers
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645,373 cruise passengers
This represents a 9% year-on-year increase, with stayover arrivals alone rising by 13% during the ten-month period.
Tourism officials say the consistent growth underscores Curaçao’s strengthening position as one of the Caribbean’s most appealing destinations, buoyed by strong airlift, diversified source markets, and rising interest from North American travelers in particular.
