Ferry Project Between Curaçao and Aruba Falls Further Behind Schedule

A planned ferry service connecting Curaçao and Aruba has been pushed back, with meaningful progress now not expected until 2027. Curaçao's Ministry of Economic Development announced it will continue working in 2027 on developing sustainable alternatives for inter-island connectivity. The ministry also indicated it will focus on advancing the conditions and frameworks necessary to carry out the project responsibly in the future. No specific timeline for when the ferry service might actually launch has been provided. The delay represents a continued setback for a project that has long been seen as a potential boost to trade, tourism, and mobility between the two ABC islands. The emphasis on 'sustainable alternatives' suggests the ministry is still evaluating different options rather than committing to a single ferry solution.