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First of Its Kind in Curaçao: The Sea Shack Opens Watersports Hub

Local, Entertainment, | By Press release June 12, 2026

Featuring Premium Brands, Community Events and Coffee Bar

The Sea Shack aims to become the island’s go-to destination for watersports enthusiasts, professionals, and ocean lovers by offering premium equipment, exclusive international brands, educational initiatives, and a strong focus on community engagement.

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao’s watersports community is set to welcome a unique new concept with the opening of The Sea Shack, a watersports and lifestyle hub that combines premium watersports equipment, a specialty coffee bar, and a vibrant community-focused experience under one roof.

Featuring internationally recognized brands such as Billabong, GoPro, Garmin, BOTE, and Akona, The Sea Shack brings a new level of quality, innovation, and expertise to the local watersports market.

More than just a retail store, The Sea Shack aims to become a gathering place for watersports enthusiasts, adventurers, and ocean lovers. Through events, workshops, educational programs, and partnerships with local organizations, the company hopes to contribute to the continued growth and development of Curaçao’s watersports community.

As part of its grand opening, The Sea Shack will also launch Weekend Waves, a recurring quarterly event centered on watersports, sustainability, education, and local entrepreneurship.

The event is being organized in collaboration with Paradise FM, which will broadcast live from the location with an on-site radio studio during each edition of Weekend Waves.

Visitors attending the opening celebration can look forward to:

  • Live music and broadcasts from Paradise FM
  • Coffee bar demonstrations and tastings
  • Product demonstrations from leading international brands
  • Educational presentations by marine biologist Nika Scholten, who will provide information about Curaçao’s coral nursery projects
  • Demonstrations by local businesses, including LionFish Caribbean
  • Exclusive opening-day promotions and giveaways

According to the organizers, Weekend Waves is designed to create a platform where people can come together to learn, explore, network, and share their passion for the ocean.

With its combination of premium retail, educational programming, environmental awareness, and community-building activities, The Sea Shack hopes to establish itself as a central hub for Curaçao’s growing watersports and marine lifestyle community.

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