Curaçao recorded a banner year for tourism in 2025, welcoming a record 788,427 stayover visitors, according to figures released by the Curaçao Tourist Board on January 13, 2026.
The total represents a 13% increase over 2024, with 88,185 additional stayover arrivals during the year, underscoring the island’s continued growth as a regional and international travel destination. Tourism officials credited the performance to Curaçao’s expanding appeal, driven by its culture, landscapes and hospitality, as well as sustained collaboration with industry partners and the local community.
Overall visitor numbers also showed solid gains. Between January and December 2025, Curaçao welcomed 788,427 stayover visitors, 44,243 day-trippers and 881,665 cruise passengers, bringing total arrivals to 1,714,335 for the year. This marked a 9% increase in total arrivals compared to 2024.
Immigration Card data showed that stayover visitors spent an average of 8.4 nights on the island in 2025, with 56% choosing to stay at resort hotels.
December proved to be a standout month, setting a new record for monthly stayover arrivals. Curaçao welcomed 80,891 stayover visitors in December 2025, the highest monthly total ever recorded and a 10% increase compared to December 2024. Tourism officials said strong performance from the Netherlands, along with continued momentum from the United States and Colombia, drove the results.
The Netherlands remained Curaçao’s top source market in December, with 26,243 visitors, a 4% increase year-over-year. Dutch visitors stayed an average of 13.7 nights, with most traveling from South Holland (27%), North Holland (20%) and North Brabant (13%).
The United States ranked second, recording 20,423 stayover arrivals in December, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. American visitors stayed an average of 6.5 nights, with the largest shares coming from New York (15%), Florida (8%) and Georgia (6%).
Colombia placed third among source markets, with 6,902 visitors in December, representing a 29% increase year-over-year. Colombian visitors stayed an average of seven nights, primarily traveling from Bogotá (32%) and Antioquia (24%).
Tourism officials said the 2025 results reflect the success of ongoing efforts to maintain visibility in key source markets and reinforce Curaçao’s positioning as a destination where travelers can “Feel it for yourself.”
