Sea freight is the most economical way to ship larger volumes of personal effects to Curaçao. 14-20 days via Willemstad. Curaçao sits off the Venezuelan coast — a Dutch Caribbean island with its own customs authority separate from the Netherlands. KLM fly direct from Amsterdam, making the UK connection straightforward. Documentation needs to be specific: the Dutch Caribbean customs officers are thorough and vague packing lists cause holds. Air freight in 5-10 working days is also available if speed is the priority, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.
🇨🇼 Curaçao — Dutch Caribbean • Airlines: KLM, British Airways via Amsterdam, TUI • Typical airline fee: significant fees per bag • Air: 5-10 working days • Sea: 2-6 weeks via Willemstad • Arrival: Hato International Airport (CUR), Willemstad • 0800 096 38 39
If you’re shipping a large amount to Curaçao, sea freight is usually the best value. We ship luggage, boxes and personal effects by sea freight to Curaçao, door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. Whether it’s several boxes or a full relocation’s worth of belongings, our sea freight service to Curaçao covers collection, customs and delivery.
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Not EU — own customs authority. Itemised packing list required. Personal effects exemption for returning residents with proof of previous residence. Popular with Dutch Caribbean diaspora, expats, holiday homeowners.
UK door → Heathrow cargo → Hato International Airport (CUR), Willemstad. You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.
Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Curaçao.
Airlines serving Curaçao from the UK include KLM, British Airways via Amsterdam, TUI. Their excess baggage fees typically run a steep fee per extra bag — set at check-in where you have limited alternatives. Our price is confirmed before we collect — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay.
“Curaçao is a route we handle regularly. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying KLM at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Curaçao destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”
Not EU — own customs authority. Itemised packing list required.
Every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for each item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list every item specifically with a realistic secondhand value in GBP. Curaçao customs use this to clear your shipment. Vague documentation causes holds and storage charges. We help you get it right at booking — call us on 0800 096 38 39.
Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Curaçao, volume and timeline. We confirm sea freight and air freight prices.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.
Shipping commercially? As well as personal effects, we handle commercial sea freight to Curaçao — full container load (FCL) and LCL groupage for businesses. LCL is charged on a weight or measure basis, so your dimensions matter as much as your weight. See commercial sea freight from the UK.
Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:
Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
Different needs, different pages — pick the one that matches what you are sending.