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Deep-Sea Fishing
Anglers can fish for marlin, wahoo, kingfish, dolphin, and
sailfish. Prices run $50 per person for a half-day and $75 for a
full-day outing. All major resorts make arrangements at
their activities desk, but if you want to make your own plans,
call one of these operators:
Let's Fish
,
a 32-foot, fully-rigged fishing boat outfitted for serious fisher-
men and piloted by experienced captains,
561-1812; www.letsfish.net.
Second Chance
, operated by Miss Ann Boat Trips, is a 43-foot, fully-
outfitted fishing boat with twin diesel engines. They'll pick you up at your
hotel, if you reserve in advance.
767-1579, 560-1367 (cell); fax 767-2685;
www.missannboattrips.com/fishing.htm.
Speedy's
40-foot cabin cruiser is equipped with twin diesel engines, GPS,
and all the gear you need to catch the big ones. The crew will even prepare
your fish at the end of the day.
767-4695, 560-4998 (cell); fax 767-4695.
In addition, you can contact Captain Kees, owner of
MV Heavy Duty
,
747-3200, or Captain van Hutten at
Pro Marine Yacht Services
. Both
arrange private-charter and scheduled group fishing trips.
Adventures on Land
C
uraçao has plenty to occupy your time when you've tired of sightsee-
ing and watersports.
Tennis
Lighted tennis courts are available for guests at several
resorts, including the
Marriott
,
Breezes
, and
Holiday
Beach
. Public courts are available at the
Santa Catharina
Sports and Country Club
,
767-7030, and the
Curaçao
737-9566. Call in advance for directions,
hours, and court reservations. Court fees for non-guests of
resorts and non-members of clubs range from $9 to $20 per hour.
Sports Club
,
Golf
Curaçao has a new 18-hole golf course in addition to an old
nine-hole sand course. The new addition is part of a luxurious
seaside residential and vacation complex at
Blue Bay
Curaçao Golf and Beach Resort
. The AAA championship
course is designed around the cliffs and sea on land that was
formerly a plantation. Fees for 18 holes range from $65 to $105, depending
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