Curaçao records 7% increase in stayover visitors in February

The Curaçao Tourist Board says the island recorded strong stayover tourism in February 2026, welcoming 74,591 visitors during the month, a 7% increase compared to February 2025.

The destination received 4,984 more visitors than the same month last year, reflecting continued demand during the winter travel season, tourism officials said.

Growth was recorded across several key markets. South America posted the largest increase, with arrivals rising 27% compared to February 2025. North America saw a 6% increase, while Europe recorded a 3% rise. The Caribbean region, however, registered fewer arrivals during the month.

Europe remained Curaçao’s leading source region in absolute numbers, accounting for 27,799 stayover visitors. North America followed closely with 27,042 visitors, while South America contributed 16,206 arrivals.

Immigration Card data showed that visitors stayed an average of 8.6 nights in February.

Among individual markets, the Netherlands remained the island’s largest source country, with 23,460 visitors in February 2026, up 2% from 22,969 arrivals in February 2025. Most Dutch visitors, about 55%, stayed in non-resort accommodations, while 45% opted for resort hotels. On average, visitors from the Netherlands stayed 11.8 nights.

The United States continued to be a key market, with arrivals holding steady year over year at 19,622 visitors. The majority of U.S. travelers, about 64%, stayed in resort hotels, while 36% chose other types of accommodation. American visitors spent an average of 6.1 nights on the island.

Canada recorded the strongest growth among the top three source markets. Visitor arrivals from Canada increased 25% to 7,420 in February 2026, compared to 5,917 in the same month last year. Canadian visitors stayed an average of 9.4 nights, with about half choosing resort accommodations.

The Curaçao Tourist Board said the February results reflect steady winter-season demand and a balanced mix of visitors from key source markets. Officials also noted that the average stay of 8.6 nights highlights sustained visitor engagement as the destination continues efforts to strengthen a high-quality tourism economy while encouraging travelers to connect with the island and “feel it for yourself.”