Carmabi Foundation Exclusive May 2026

For more information on availability and to check the seasonal restrictions (nesting turtle season, rainy trail closures), visit the official Carmabi Foundation research portal. Slots for the next quarter are released on the 1st of the preceding month and sell out within 48 hours.

72 hours before your tour, you must attend a 45-minute "Code of Conduct" lecture at the Carmabi HQ in Willemstad. You will sign a document agreeing to fines if you touch coral, feed animals, or deviate from the guide. carmabi foundation exclusive

The experience, however, bypasses the velvet rope. For more information on availability and to check

Curaçao is known for its pristine beaches, Dutch colonial architecture, and the vibrant hand-painted murals of Willemstad. Yet, beneath the turquoise surface of the Caribbean Sea and within the shady arms of the island’s undulating hills lies a secret most tourists never see. This secret is guarded by the Carmabi Foundation . You will sign a document agreeing to fines

Carmabi limits exclusive permits to two groups per week (maximum 6 people per group). You must fill out a "Research Access Request" form on their official website. You do not need to be a PhD, but you must state an educational or conservation interest.