CARMABI manages five distinct protected areas, each offering a different window into the island’s biodiversity: Carmabi: Home
Constant data collection on water quality and fish populations. ⛰️ Beyond the Blue: Terrestrial Conservation
: A 21.7 km protected reserve along the southeast coast, home to pristine coral reefs and mangrove forests.
Perhaps the crown jewel of the CARMABI exclusive experience is the Curaçao Marine Park. Spanning over 10,000 hectares of pristine marine habitats along the island’s southeastern coast, this protected marine reserve safeguards some of the healthiest coral reef systems remaining in the Caribbean. Stretching 21.7 kilometers from Jan Thiel to Oostpunt, the park is home to more than 65 coral species and over 350 species of fish, including endangered elkhorn and staghorn corals. carmabi foundation exclusive
Perhaps the most dramatic of CARMABI’s managed properties is Shete Boka National Park, a sanctuary for sea turtles and a showcase of Curaçao’s rugged northern coastline. Unlike the calm, sheltered bays of the island’s southern shore, Shete Boka offers a raw, untamed landscape where powerful waves crash against limestone cliffs, sending plumes of spray high into the air.
For those looking for deeper involvement, Carmabi offers specific programs that go beyond standard tourism: Carmabi: Home
CARMABI’s headquarters in Piscadera Bay serves as a world-class scientific hub, providing unique facilities for visiting academics and students: CARMABI manages five distinct protected areas, each offering
Located in the heart of the Dutch Caribbean, the —universally known as CARMABI —is not merely a research institute; it is the cornerstone of conservation on the island of Curaçao. While it is renowned for its scientific output, a "Carmabi Foundation exclusive" experience offers unique, high-value opportunities for visitors to engage with cutting-edge marine science, pristine natural parks, and transformative educational initiatives.
For international visitors, CARMABI offers educational tours led by foundation experts that go far beyond standard guided walks. These tours explore not just what visitors can see but what scientists are learning: the impacts of sargassum management, the dynamics of erosion along the coastline, the effects of climate change on coral spawning, and the potential of larval propagation for reef restoration. This is not nature presented as spectacle but nature presented as science—a distinction that sets the CARMABI exclusive experience apart from virtually every other nature tourism offering in the Caribbean.
Their work, often conducted in partnership with organizations like SECORE (SExual COral REproduction), focuses on urgent conservation issues, such as coral reef restoration and identifying new marine species. Spanning over 10,000 hectares of pristine marine habitats
Host to international researchers studying coral resilience. Coral Restoration:
The Carmabi Foundation is far more than just a network of beautiful parks; it is the living engine of nature conservation in Curaçao. The experiences offer a rare blend of luxury, science, and sustainability. Whether you are diving with researchers, enjoying a private sunset over Christoffel Park, or helping to plant new corals, you are not just seeing the island—you are helping to save it.
Carmabi manages over 140,000 annual visitors across its parks. However, the foundation offers a premium tier of access that elevates the nature experience to a "VIP" level, moving beyond the standard self-guided hikes.
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