Spotlight on CURACAO Curaçao PORT & SHOPPING MAP

History BOCA TABLA No one is sure when Curaçao’s first residents arrived. Perhaps the first settlers WEST POINT West Point BAY were the Caiquetios Indians who settled most of the Caribbean. Anthropologists KNIP BAY Mt. Cristoffer speculate that the fierce, cannibalistic Caribs had conquered the coast of South JEREMI BAY Lagoen America, forcing the Caiquetios to paddle for their lives from Venezuela to Cu- Santa Cruz BOCA SANTA Barber raçao. If they were seeking safety, they found it. And they established the first CRUZ Ascencion capital currency Soto regular trade route to Curaçao, bringing food and materials from Venezuela. Pannekoek Alonso de Ojeda and geographer Amerigo Vespucci were the first Europeans to The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad. The Netherlands Antilles florin, also called BOCA SANTA MARTHA C A R I B B E A N S E A find Curacao, on a voyage from Spain in 1499. a guilder, is the official currency. United location SAN JUAN BAY Curaçao States dollars, travelers checks and credit Willibrordus CAS ABAO International The island lies 35 miles north of Venezuela Airport Curaçao did not play a role in plans for colonization until 1527, when a group cards are widely accepted.  PORT MARIE BAY  of treasure-hunting colonists arrived. They lived quietly and uneventfully, rais- and 42 miles east of Aruba. DAAIBOOI BAY Brievengat St. Kitts time zone Julianadorp ST. JORIS BAY ing cattle for hides and seeking in the desert. Their solitude ended in 1634 Antigua size N Curacao is on Atlantic Standard Time, one Santa Rosa when the Dutch West India Company claimed Curaçao. They did so without Curaçao is the largest of the 5 islands that striking a single blow, and the island soon prospered under Dutch rule. Curaçao hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. W E BLAUW BAY comprise the Netherlands Antilles. It is 38 The ship may not always follow local time. PISCADERA BAY became an important trading center. It was during this period that Willemstad, Spanish Water miles long and 7.5 miles at its widest point. Please adhere to the ship's time while in Santa Barbara S WILLEMSTAD JAN THIEL the capital, acquired its distinctive European look. St. Vincent BAY port. CARACAS BAY population FUIK BAY EAST POINT Curaçao existed tranquilly under Dutch rule, until 1915 – the year that the Royal Approximately 170,000 people live on the tourist information Dutch/Shell Company built one of the world’s largest refineries to process crude Bonaire island of Curaçao. The tourist information office is located in oil from Venezuela. Workers from around the world moved to Curaçao, turning the downtown shopping area: Pietermaa - Willemstad into a cosmopolitan city. Today, some 40 nationalities are represented language #19. Phone: 434-8200. on the island, which remains prosperous. Dutch is the official language. English, LOCAL FLAVORS Spanish, and Papiamento a local dialect, Curaçao's Dutch influence is evident in the local wares. From Delft china to fine and to wooden shoes, Dutch goods are the island’s best are also spoken throughout the island. buys. Resort wear with tropical and prints is also very popular. Curaçao is most famous for the bright blue Curacao liqueur made on the island. docking/Tendering and location or your tour. Your cruise line representa- known for its colorful Batik and Caribbean cloth- The ship docks in Willemstad, Curaçao at the Mega tive will direct you to your transportation. ing. The main shopping streets are Heerenstraat, Pier. Breedestraat and Handelskade. How To Get To Town discover jewelry • discover Transportation Willemstad’s shopping area, called Punda,­ is about a Store Hours The basic means of transportation are taxis, which are 15 minute walk from the pier. Taxis are available at the Recommended stores are open Monday through by Korite...... Freeport Jewelers easily identified by their sign of a “TX” on their license pier. Saturday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, whenever a cruise plates. They are metered and rates are based on a four ship is in port. On Sundays, recommended stores are Charriol...... Freeport Jewelers, passenger capacity. Each additional passenger pays Shopping open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Signature Jewelry 25% of the charged fee. It is advisable to agree on a For decades, the leading activity on this island has Bulgari...... Old Freeport Shop David Yurman...... Freeport Jewelry & Gifts rate before departure. Fairs from cruise terminal to been shopping. Best buys are found on luxury items Emergency ...... Signature Jewelry Punda (downtown): approximately $12. such as Swiss watches, jewelry, English , china, In case of an emergency, dial 911 or 912 for an ambu- DiVersa...... Effy Jewelers porcelain and crystal. Don’t leave Curaçao without try- lance. Chopard...... Freeport Jewelers Edward Mirell...... Effy Jewelers, shore excursions ing their famous Curaçao liqueur. Curaçao is also Festina...... Effy Jewelers, Please your ticket for the correct meeting time Signature Jewelry Freeport Duty Free Firefly by Timothy Pasha...... Effy Jewelers Longines...... Old Freeport Shop Hearts on Fire...... Freeport Jewelers DIScover stores! Maurice Lacroix...... Freeport Jewelers John Hardy...... Freeport Jewelers, Movado...... Old Freeport Shop Old Freeport Shop National Geographic...... Effy Jewelers, Signature Jewelry Judith Ripka...... Freeport Jewelers Philip Stein Teslar...... Freeport Jewelers Kabana...... Freeport Jewelers Seiko...... Old Freeport Shop Mark Henry Alexandrite...... Freeport Jewelers Roberto Coin...... Freeport Duty Free Sophia Fiori...... Signature Jewelry Yvel...... Signature Jewelry

Guarantee Shop with confidence, knowing that all merchants on this map have been the guarantee. If you become aware of a problem during the cruise, please carefully selected and each offers a 30-day guarantee to cruise line guests. contact the Shopping Guide onboard for immediate assistance. If a problem This guarantee ensures buyers that all recommended merchants will repair arises after the cruise but within 30 days of the purchase date, contact the or replace any unsatisfactory item, excluding buyer’s negligence, buyer’s Customer Relations Department at Onboard Media, 1691 Michigan Ave. Suite remorse and lost or stolen merchandise. For purposes of determining quality 600, Miami Beach 33139, Phone: (800) 396-2999, Fax: (305) 673-2741, and value of jewelry related to a buyer’s complaint, only appraisals secured Email: [email protected], Hours: Monday through Friday by a buyer from independent graduate gemologists, not affiliated with any 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) retail jeweler, will be acceptable. Please inquire about individual store return policies before finalizing any purchase. Please send a letter and include the name of the ship, cruise date, store name and merchandise problem. Also enclose a copy of the sales receipt The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. Participating and any relevant documents relating to the sale. Onboard Media will contact merchants have paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media for inclusion in this the recommended store on your behalf for repair or replacement, and you program. Onboard Media handles all customer relations claims relating to will be notified accordingly.

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worldwide shipping available • Since 1887, offering exclusive cosmetics and perfumes • 14K and 18K gold jewelry at affordable prices • Designer Jewelry: Yvel pearls, emeralds by Green Nile, silver • Incredible selection of great gifts to choose from • Fragrances: Angel, Issey Miyake and many more • Sorrelli jewelry collection by Pierre Cardin • Cosmetics: Sisley, YSL, Guerlain, Dior, Clarins • Watches and Men’s Jewelry: Edward Mirell, National 17 8a/b l i t t l e h o l l a n d Geographic, Cerrutti c a r i b b e a n p a r a d i s e Batik - Exotic Beach and Resort Wear 5 Linens - Cigars - Souvenirs • GIA and EGL Certified Diamonds: White, blue, pink and j e w e l s b y r a n i • Linens: One of the Caribbean’s largest and finest selections of canary yellow available in many shapes and sizes • Ladies Clothing: Exclusive ladies hand-printed sarongs, Family Business for 15 Years hand-embroidered linen tablecloths, placemats, doilies and beach wrap sets, dresses, caftans, crochet and hand runners in all shapes and sizes embroidered clothing, Indian garments, sequined bags and 11 • Loose Stones: Certified diamonds, tanzanite, alexandrite, • Cigars*: Walk-in humidor; wide variety of high end cigars and n e w h o r i z o n slippers imperial topaz, precious and semiprecious rare stones accessories Boccia – Mats Jonasson – Gambaro & Poggi • Boy’s and men’s / Hawaiian shirts and sets, Da- • Jewelry: Exclusive white, blue, black and canary dia- • Great Gifts Ideas: Touch By The Sun products, Blue Delft from • Watches: Boccia watches shikis, Guayaberas, color change T-shirts, Curacao polo monds, tanzanite, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and Holland, Caribbean rum cakes, Dutch cheese, Panama hats, • Jewelry: Boccia titanium, Mats Jonasson, crystal and shirts, shorts, hats and caps rainbow topaz Polo Ralph Lauren clothing collection for the family and Kipling sterling silver jewelry • Gifts and Souvenirs: Children’s clothing, sunglasses, shot • Watches: Citizen, Elini, Nobel and gold watches travel bags • Crystal and Glass Art: Mats Jonasson, crystal figurines, glasses, magnets, suntan lotion, famous Curacao liquor, bowls and vases; Gambaro & Poggi, Murano from Venice, shell jewelry, beach towels and bags Please Note: United States Customs prohibits the entry of Cuban cigars into the United States