The Curaçao Tourist Board has reported another month of strong performance, recording an 8% rise in stayover arrivals in September 2025 compared to the same month last year. A total of 53,671 stayover visitors were welcomed to the island during the month.
Growth was led by robust arrivals from North and South America, which increased by 13% and 11% respectively, while Europe saw a more modest 4% rise. The Caribbean region was the only area to record a decline, falling by 8%. Europe remained Curaçao’s largest source market in absolute numbers, contributing 21,407 visitors, followed by South America with 14,516 and North America with 14,283. Visitors stayed an average of 8.3 nights, according to Immigration Card data.
Top Source Markets
The Netherlands continued to dominate as Curaçao’s top individual market, with 17,693 visitors in September — a 3% increase year-over-year. Dutch travelers stayed an average of 12 nights, with 57% opting for non-resort accommodations.
The United States followed with 13,245 arrivals, reflecting an 11% increase compared to September 2024. Most U.S. visitors (69%) stayed in resort hotels, with an average stay of 5.8 nights.
Colombia also posted impressive growth, contributing 3,803 visitors — a 26% jump compared to the previous year. Colombian travelers stayed an average of five nights, with 57% choosing resort accommodations.
Year-to-Date Performance
Between January and September 2025, Curaçao welcomed a total of 1,207,419 visitors, including 581,144 stayover arrivals, 34,262 day-trippers, and 592,013 cruise passengers — representing a 7% overall increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Stayover arrivals alone grew by 13% year-to-date, underscoring the island’s sustained upward trend in its key tourism segment.
Tourism officials say the results reinforce Curaçao’s strengthened position in the regional travel market and highlight continued confidence in the island as a destination for both leisure and business travelers.
