The Curaçao Tourist Board has reported a 4% year-over-year increase in stayover arrivals for August 2025, welcoming 60,690 visitors to the island.
Growth was driven by South America, which posted a 17% rise, and North America, which grew by 7%. Europe and the Caribbean region saw declines of 5% and 7%, respectively. In absolute numbers, Europe and North America remained Curaçao’s largest source regions, with 23,511 and 17,061 stayover arrivals. According to Immigration Card data, visitors spent an average of 8.2 nights on the island in August.
Top Source Markets
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The Netherlands: 19,573 visitors, down 7% from August 2024. Dutch visitors stayed an average of 11.9 nights, with 55% choosing non-resort accommodations.
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United States: 15,773 arrivals, up 7% year-on-year. U.S. travelers stayed an average of 5.8 nights, with 70% opting for resort hotels.
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Colombia: 4,991 arrivals, up 17% compared to last year. Colombians stayed an average of 5.2 nights, with 58% choosing resort hotels.
Year-to-Date Performance
Between January and August 2025, Curaçao welcomed 1,118,081 visitors in total, including 527,412 stayover arrivals, 31,028 day-trippers, and 559,641 cruise passengers — reflecting 7% overall growth. The August totals represented a 23% increase compared to the same month in 2024, underscoring the island’s continued appeal across key markets.
