It is no small coincidence that CTDC, the leading dolphin assisted therapy center in the world, is located on the beautiful tropical island of Curaçao. This Island is selected as the best location for our dolphins providing the ability to live in their natural habitat and for its high standards in medical care. Furthermore the Island has very welcoming elements as an addition to the therapy program.  

An inspiring place to stay

A key ingredient in the success of the program is the ability to relax and have fun!  It is crucial that both the patient and the family, caregiver view the experience as a positive one, and even more so, if there is a perception of escaping from all the challenges of daily life back home… and this tiny island in the Caribbean, certainly delivers just that!

The therapy program consist of two blocks of five days, with one therapy session per day. We strongly recommend after an intense week of therapy to relax and unwind during the weekend to gain energy for the next challenge week of intense therapy. Please feel free to consult our office for further advice on possibility to discover the Island or just unwind.

A reliable place to stay

Curaçao has a reliable level of medical expertise, The island’s infrastructure and telecommunications are acceptable arranged, and as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the political climate and currency are stable. Curaçao is situated outside of the hurricane belt and safe from any major natural disasters, and no special vaccinations are needed for visitors coming to the island. With daily flights to Europe, the U.S. and South America, home is never more than a day away.

A convenient place for therapy

CDTC’s location on the Curaçao’s south coast was chosen because of the spacious natural lagoons with calm crystal-clear water that are ideal for the dolphins. For many of our guests, just being here is already a relaxing experience that offers a great starting point for our therapy program.

Quick facts

• Curaçao is located in the Southern Caribbean, 50 km north of the South American coastline
• Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
• 444 km2/171.4m2
• Population 140.000
• Languages: Dutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish
• Currency: Antillean Guilder (bearing a fixed rate that is tied to the US dollar)
• Average temperature: 28ºC