WILLEMSTAD – June 13, 2025 – The Curaçao Tourist Board reports that 58,995 stayover visitors traveled to the island in May 2025, representing a 9% increase compared to May 2024. This upward trend signals a solid start to the shoulder season.
All source regions contributed to the growth. South America saw a 20% increase in arrivals, North America 16%, and the Caribbean 13%, while visitor numbers from Europe remained consistent. Europe and North America remained the top source markets, with 22,109 and 18,412 visitors respectively. According to Immigration Card data, visitors stayed an average of 7.7 nights during the month.
Top 3 Source Markets – May 2025
The Netherlands: Curaçao welcomed 19,008 visitors from the Netherlands, a number slightly down compared to 19,192 visitors in May 2024. A majority (57%) opted for non-resort accommodations, while 43% stayed at resorts. Dutch visitors stayed an average of 11.3 nights.
United States of America: The U.S. remains a crucial market, with arrivals increasing by 21% to reach 17,296 visitors, compared to 14,272 in May 2024. Resort hotels were the preferred choice for 68% of American visitors, while 32% chose alternative accommodations. The average length of stay was 5.8 nights.
Colombia: Visitor numbers from Colombia increased by 9% in May 2025, totaling 3,977 arrivals compared to 3,663 in May 2024. Colombian visitors stayed an average of 5.1 nights, with 59% choosing to stay in resort hotels.
Year to date highlights: January to May 2025
Curaçao’s tourism sector delivered an overall steady performance in the first five months of 2025, supported by strategic efforts to boost visibility in key markets and ongoing collaboration with hotel and airline partners. From January through May, the island welcomed a total of 794,688 visitors, including 342,550 stayover arrivals, 21,280 day-trippers, and 430,858 cruise passengers—reflecting an overall growth of 3% compared to the same period last year. As this positive momentum continues, our focus remains on ensuring meaningful experiences for our guests while preserving the unique character and appeal of our destination.
