Kitesurfing in Curaçao
Curaçao has steady trade wind and a sheltered lagoon made for learning: St. Joris Bay, 20 to 30 minutes from Willemstad. You learn on flat, shallow water with all gear included, and you choose a course by how far you want to get: one day to fly the kite, three to ride your first metres, six to kite on your own.
Kitesurfing we offer
- Advanced Kiter Course in Curaçao, 6 Days · St. Joris Bay · USD 1005 private, USD 1670 for two as a duo
- Kitesurfing Course in Curaçao: Ride Both Ways, 4 Days · St. Joris Bay · USD 705 private, USD 1170 for two as a duo
- Kitesurfing Discovery Course in Curaçao, 1 Day · St. Joris Bay · USD 190 private, USD 315 for two as a duo
- Kitesurfing Hero Course in Curaçao, 5 Days · St. Joris Bay · USD 855 private, USD 1430 for two as a duo
- Kitesurfing Waterstart Course in Curaçao, 2 Days · St. Joris Bay · USD 370 private, USD 615 for two as a duo
- Learn to Kitesurf in Curaçao: Learn to Ride, 3 Days · St. Joris Bay · USD 540 private, USD 900 for two as a duo
Curaçao is made for kitesurfing: the trade wind blows from the east for most of the year, the water is warm, and on the north-east side of the island a sheltered lagoon gives beginners flat, shallow water to learn on. Here is where the lessons are, what a course teaches you day by day, and what it costs.
Where you learn: St. Joris Bay
The lessons on this page are at St. Joris Bay, a lagoon on the north-east coast that the swell of the open sea does not reach. The water at the kite spot is flat and shallow, and the trade wind blows steadily across it, which is what you want on your first days with a kite.
The bay is 20 to 30 minutes by car from Willemstad. Follow the signs to the Ostrich Farm and keep the farm on your right. The last part is a dirt road that a normal rental car can drive.
What you learn, day by day
A kite course is counted in lesson days, and every course is one day longer than the one before it.
- Day 1: the safety systems, how the wind window works and how to control your kite. Then the kite pulls you through the water for the first time.
- Day 2: you take the board and work on the water start, the move that gets you standing.
- Day 3: you start from the water in both directions, hold your speed and course, and ride your first metres.
- Day 4: you ride out, turn and ride back, and you learn to kite among other kiters with a safe feeling.
- Day 5: you become an efficient, independent rider and learn to ride against the wind.
- Day 6: water starts, riding upwind, edging and turning come together, in different wind.
Every course page plays a short film of its days, so you can see what each one looks like before you choose.
The courses of Nix Kite School
Nix Kite School Curaçao teaches at St. Joris Bay with IKO-certified instructors, who speak Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu. It has six courses:
- Discovery Course, 1 day: USD 190 private, USD 315 for two as a duo
- Waterstart Course, 2 days: USD 370 private, USD 615 for two as a duo
- Learn to Ride, 3 days: USD 540 private, USD 900 for two as a duo
- Ride Both Ways, 4 days: USD 705 private, USD 1170 for two as a duo
- Hero Course, 5 days: USD 855 private, USD 1430 for two as a duo
- Advanced Kiter, 6 days: USD 1005 private, USD 1670 for two as a duo
A private course is one student with one instructor, 2 hours a day. In a duo course two students share one kite, 3 hours a day, and the duo price is for the two of you together.
What is included, and what to bring
Kite, board, harness and safety gear are included in every course, with your instructor. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and drinking water.
When the wind blows
The trade wind is steadiest from December to August. Kiting is possible all year.
How booking works
On the page of the course you choose, send your dates and a few details: the form asks for your arrival and departure dates, your weight, any health issues or physical limits, and your WhatsApp number. Kua Kaminda passes your request to the school, which checks the wind and its calendar and plans your lesson days with you on WhatsApp. You pay the school directly. There is nothing to pay online and there are no booking fees.
More on the water
For other days on the water, see our jet ski tours, boat trips and snorkeling tours. Our illustrated map of Curaçao shows where everything is.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn to kitesurf in Curaçao?
At St. Joris Bay, a sheltered lagoon on the north-east coast, 20 to 30 minutes by car from Willemstad. The water at the kite spot is flat and shallow and the trade wind blows steadily across it.
How many days do I need to learn kitesurfing?
That depends on how far you want to get. After one day you can control the kite and let it pull you through the water. After three days you ride your first metres. The five-day and six-day courses take you to riding against the wind and kiting on your own.
How much do kitesurfing lessons cost in Curaçao?
At Nix Kite School a private course costs USD 190 for one day, USD 540 for three days and USD 1005 for six days. As a duo, two students pay USD 315 together for one day, USD 900 for three days and USD 1670 for six days.
Is the kite gear included?
Yes. Kite, board, harness and safety gear are included in every course, with an IKO-certified instructor.
What is the difference between a private and a duo course?
In a private course one student has one instructor, 2 hours a day. In a duo course two students share one kite, 3 hours a day, and the duo price is for the two of you together.
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Curaçao?
The trade wind is steadiest from December to August. Kiting is possible all year.
How do I book and pay?
Send your dates and a few details on the page of the course you choose. Kua Kaminda passes your request to the school, which plans your lesson days with you on WhatsApp. You pay the school directly. There is nothing to pay online and there are no booking fees.