WILLEMSTAD – Aruba remains committed to establishing a ferry connection with Curaçao. The Aruban Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has announced a tender for an extensive study into the feasibility of such a connection between the two islands.
The study is intended to determine whether a passenger ferry, and possibly a combined passenger and cargo service, would be economically, technically and legally viable. It will examine expected demand, operational and infrastructure costs, port facilities, and the potential impact on tourism and trade between Aruba and Curaçao.
In parallel with the feasibility assessment, the ministry is preparing a preliminary process for a request for proposals. This would allow a potential operator to be selected at a later stage, should the study conclude that the project is feasible.
The research is scheduled to run from April 2026 until early 2027. Its findings will be decisive in determining whether a permanent ferry connection between Aruba and Curaçao can realistically be realized.
Interested parties must submit their bids for the study no later than 20 March 2026.