Miss Ann boat trips

What Miss Ann boat trips does

Miss Ann Boat Trips is a family-owned private boat tour operator headquartered in Willemstad, Curaçao, founded over 40 years ago by Pieter van der Vlies and Solange Istatia. The company's core offering is all-inclusive day trips to Klein Curaçao, an uninhabited 1.7 km² island off the southeast coast of Curaçao, operated aboard the Serendipity superyacht (1-hour transit, the fastest in the market) and priced at $150–$170 per adult. The company is the pioneer operator in this corridor and controls an exclusive beach house on Klein Curaçao with full-service amenities including restrooms, restaurant, bar, massage area, and the only dive school on the island, operated by Divemaster Kees.

The business operates three vessels with combined capacity of approximately 193 passengers (Miss Ann, Serendipity, and Second Chance) and generates revenue from four streams: day trip tickets, private yacht charters ($185–$1,000/hour or $1,650–$7,000 full-day), add-on services (massage, scuba diving, premium open bar), and merchandise sales through OLA the Shop, a retail store opened in 2024 at Eden Mall. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with bookings via the company's website (multilingual: English, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish), channel resellers, an official transfer partner for hotel pickup, and a physical retail storefront.

The company currently operates with 10 employees and is led by the second generation of the founding family. Distribution leverages organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), TripAdvisor reviews, and word-of-mouth. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no external institutional investors, and no parent company; the entity is privately held. No AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or proprietary software platform are disclosed.

Name

Miss Ann boat trips

Legal name

Miss Ann Boat Trips

Website

https://missannboattrips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miss Ann Boat Trips is a family-owned Curaçao boat tour operator offering all-inclusive day trips to Klein Curaçao, private yacht charters, diving, and beach massages, serving leisure travelers and event groups from a 40-year-established base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Tours & Island Excursions

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions (THAEABAG)

Keywords

• Boat tours
• Yacht charters
• Island excursions
• Scuba diving
• Dive school

Headquarters

HQ city

Willemstad

HQ country

Curaçao

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Day trip tickets: Per-person tickets for all-inclusive day trips to Klein Curaçao, including boat ride, beach house access, meals, beverages, and activities. Offered at two pricing tiers: weekday trips ($150 adults, $75 children) and Weekend Supreme ($170 adults, $75 children).
2. Private yacht charter rental: Private yacht rental for events and special occasions. Minimum rental 4 hours. Two vessels available: Second Chance (up to 30 people) at $185/hour or from $1,650 for full day; Serendipity (up to 75 people) at $1,000/hour or from $7,000 for full day. Includes crew.
3. Add-on services: Optional add-ons including massage services (25-minute neck/shoulder/back massage for $55, 55-minute massage for $110), scuba diving excursions, equipment rental, and premium open bar.
4. Merchandise sales: In 2024, the company expanded into merchandise with OLA the Shop at Eden Mall, selling branded items including Miss Ann Boat Trips tumblers, UV shirts, sunscreen, coolers, towels, sunglasses, and other outdoor/lifestyle products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miss Ann Boat Trips operates all-inclusive day trips from Curaçao to the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao, transporting guests aboard the Serendipity superyacht and providing access to an exclusive private beach house with meals, beverages, snorkeling, and activities. The company also rents private yachts (M/Y Serendipity and M/V Second Chance) for events and special occasions, complemented by diving excursions, on-beach massage services, and a 2024-launched merchandise retail brand (OLA the Shop).

Product overview

Miss Ann Boat Trips operates a multi-product tourism and water adventure portfolio centered on day trips to Klein Curaçao island. The core offerings consist of two day trip tiers (Weekdays at $150 and Weekend Supreme at $170) aboard the superyacht Serendipity, plus private yacht charters on three vessels (Miss Ann, Serendipity, and Second Chance) ranging from $185-$1,000 per hour. Add-on modules include diving excursions with the only dive school on Klein Curaçao, professional beach massage services, and a 2024-launched merchandise retail brand called OLA the Shop. The company is a family-owned business with 40+ years of experience, operating from Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curaçao.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OLA the Shop: Merchandise store opened in 2024 at Eden Mall (Caracasbaaiweg), selling outdoor, lifestyle and adventure products including personalized Miss Ann Boat Trips tumblers, UV-shirts with Klein Curaçao designs, sunscreen, coolers, towels, and sunglasses.

Products and services

• Klein Curaçao Weekdays Day Trip All-inclusive day trip to Klein Curaçao departing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 07:30 AM (return 5 PM). Includes boat ride, beach house access, breakfast, BBQ lunch, beverages, guided snorkel safari, and rum punch happy hour. Adults from $150, children (4-12) from $75.
• Klein Curaçao Weekend Supreme Day Trip Premium all-inclusive day trip to Klein Curaçao aboard the superyacht Serendipity, departing Saturday and Sunday at 09:00 AM (return 6 PM). Includes welcome sandwich, full lunch buffet, premium open bar from 12:00-18:00, beach house access, and activities. Adults from $170, children (4-12) from $75.
• M/Y Serendipity Private Yacht Charter 30-meter luxury superyacht and the fastest vessel to Klein Curaçao (1-hour journey). Features cushioned seats, full-service bar, and capacity for up to 75-80 passengers. Hourly rate from $1,000 (minimum 4 hours), full-day Klein Curaçao from $7,000. Ideal for corporate events, private parties, and sightseeing.
• M/V Second Chance Private Yacht Charter 13-meter motor vessel fully equipped for diving and parties, suitable for smaller groups. Features toilet and music system. Capacity up to 30 passengers. Hourly rate from $185 (minimum 4 hours), full-day Klein Curaçao from $1,650.
• Diving at Klein Curaçao Scuba diving experiences at Klein Curaçao, a RAMSAR-protected area with pristine reefs and abundant Caribbean ecosystem. Features the only dive school on Klein Curaçao operated by Divemaster Kees. Offers PADI certifications (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver) and guided dives for beginners and experienced divers. Equipment rental available through Sublub dive school.
• Beach Massage Services Professional massage services offered at Klein Curaçao beach. Includes Beach Massage Escape (neck, shoulders, back), Sunset Couples Massage, and Private Group Sessions. Uses natural oils and local aloe vera. 25-minute massage from $55, 55-minute massage from $110.
• OLA the Shop Merchandise retail brand opened in 2024 at Eden Mall, Caracasbaaiweg, Willemstad. Offers outdoor, lifestyle, and adventure products including personalized Miss Ann Boat Trips tumblers, UV shirts with Klein Curaçao prints, sunscreen, coolers, towels, and sunglasses. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years operating boat tours to Klein Curaçao
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Official Transfer PartnerminorOthersTransfers are available with the company's official transfer partner. Customers can book transfers in advance via the website or resellers. The transfer partner provides pickup services from hotels to the boarding point at Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Ocean Encounters Curaçao: Established Curaçao PADI dive operator offering dive courses, equipment rental, and dive trips including to Klein Curaçao. Comparable as a diving services peer but competes on the dive activity rather than the boat excursion.

Broad incumbents

• KonTiki Boat Tours: Larger Caribbean-region boat tour operator with multi-island coverage. Comparable product (day-trip snorkeling, beach BBQ, all-inclusive excursion format) but broader portfolio rather than focused on a single destination like Miss Ann.

Direct peers

• Bounty Adventures Curaçao: Curaçao-based adventure boat tour company running Klein Curaçao excursions and private charters. Comparable product mix and target customer (international tourists seeking day trips to the uninhabited island).
• Adrenaline Tours Curaçao: Local Curaçao tour operator offering Klein Curaçao day trips alongside other island excursions. Competes for the same tourist pool with similar itinerary structure.
• Irie Catamaran Charters: Curaçao catamaran and boat tour operator serving Klein Curaçao with day trips and private charters. Directly comparable on vessel type, destination, and customer experience model.
• Blue Finn Charters Curaçao: Curaçao-based operator running boat trips and charters, including Klein Curaçao excursions. Comparable on geography, route, and target tourist segment, with overlapping private charter offerings.
• Mermaid Boat Trips Curaçao: Direct competitor offering day trips to Klein Curaçao from Willemstad with similar all-inclusive packages. Competes on the same route, same destination, and overlapping price points, making it the closest like-for-like benchmark for Miss Ann.

Emerging players

• Atlantis Submarines Curaçao: Curaçao underwater sightseeing operator offering submarine tours. Adjacent in water-based tourism experience but a different delivery format; competes for the same underwater-curious tourist segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MissAnnboattrips
• Instagraminstagram.com/missannboattrips
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miss-ann-boat-trips

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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