What to do on Bonaire
Bonaire is small, but there is a lot to do. We split it the way the island itself does, between the water and the land. Below are guides to the activities visitors ask about most, each written to answer your questions before you go.
On the water
The reef starts at the beach and the wind is world class. Diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing are the reason most people come to Bonaire.
Scuba Diving in Bonaire: The Shore Diving Capital of the Caribbean
A practical guide to diving Bonaire: how shore diving works, the marine park nature fee, the best dive sites, and what you will see underwater.
Read the guide →SnorkelingSnorkeling in Bonaire: Best Spots, Klein Bonaire, and What You Will See
Where to snorkel in Bonaire, from easy shore reefs to Klein Bonaire. What marine life to expect, how the marine park fee works, and tips for beginners.
Read the guide →WindsurfingWindsurfing in Bonaire: A Complete Guide to Lac Bay
Why Lac Bay is one of the world's best windsurfing spots, who it suits, the main surf centers at Sorobon, gear rental, and the best time of year for wind.
Read the guide →KitesurfingKitesurfing in Bonaire: A Guide to Atlantis Kite Beach
Where to kitesurf in Bonaire, why Atlantis Beach is the island's kite spot, who it suits, gear rental and lessons, and the best time of year for wind.
Read the guide →Klein BonaireKlein Bonaire: The Uninhabited Island Off Kralendijk
How to visit Klein Bonaire by water taxi, what to do on No Name Beach, why the snorkeling and diving are so good, and what to bring to the island with no facilities.
Read the guide →Mangrove KayakingMangrove Kayaking in Bonaire: Paddling the Lac Bay Reserve
A guide to kayaking Bonaire's mangroves at Lac Bay: what you will see, why the forest matters, guided tours versus going alone, and what to bring.
Read the guide →On land
Cactus desert, salt lakes full of flamingos, an old capital by the sea. Bonaire above the waterline is wilder and quieter than you expect.
Washington Slagbaai National Park: A Guide to Bonaire's Wild North
How to visit Washington Slagbaai National Park in Bonaire: opening hours, driving routes, flamingos and wildlife, snorkeling beaches, and what vehicle you need.
Read the guide →See FlamingosWhere to See Flamingos on Bonaire
Bonaire is one of the few flamingo breeding grounds on earth. The best places to see them, the breeding season, why they are pink, and how to watch responsibly.
Read the guide →Explore KralendijkKralendijk: Things to Do in Bonaire's Capital
A guide to Kralendijk, Bonaire's small waterfront capital: the historic center, waterfront dining, shopping, Fort Oranje, and the water taxi to Klein Bonaire.
Read the guide →Salt Flats & Slave HutsBonaire's Salt Flats and Slave Huts: A Guide to the South
The pink salt flats, the colored obelisks, and the sobering slave huts of southern Bonaire. Their history, what to see, and how to visit this stretch of coast respectfully.
Read the guide →Best BeachesThe Best Beaches in Bonaire
Bonaire's best beaches, from No Name on Klein Bonaire to Te Amo, Pink Beach, and Sorobon. What to expect from a diving island where the reward is the water, not the sand.
Read the guide →Plan your trip
The practical side: when to come, how to get around, and the essentials to sort before you fly. Everything you need to turn a plan into a booking.
The Best Time to Visit Bonaire
When to go to Bonaire: the dry high season, the quieter low season, hurricane risk, water temperature, and the windy season for windsurfers. How to pick your month.
Read the guide →Getting ThereGetting to Bonaire: Flights, Airlines, and Routes
How to fly to Bonaire: direct flights from the US and Amsterdam, the airlines that serve Flamingo Airport, quick hops from Curacao and Aruba, and booking tips.
Read the guide →Getting AroundGetting Around Bonaire: Renting a Truck and Driving the Island
How to get around Bonaire: why most visitors rent a pickup truck, what driving is like, the state of the roads, taxis, and the lack of public transport.
Read the guide →Know Before You GoBonaire Travel Basics: Know Before You Go
The practical essentials for a trip to Bonaire: currency, language, passport and entry tax, tap water, electricity, safety, and the strong sun and wind.
Read the guide →Book & rent
Local operators we rate: fishing charters, boat trips, diving, a massage studio, and golf cart rental. Book directly with the people who run them.
Big Game Fishing in Bonaire: Charters, Species, and What to Expect
A guide to sport fishing on Bonaire: the deep water on the doorstep, the fish you can target, fly fishing on the flats, and how to book a charter with a local captain.
Read the guide →Massage & WellnessMassage and Wellness on Bonaire
Where to unwind on Bonaire after a day of diving: massage and wellness options, the types of treatment available, and a top-rated local studio that comes to you.
Read the guide →Private Boat ToursPrivate Boat Tours in Bonaire
How to see Bonaire from the water: private boat tours, snorkel trips, and sunset cruises, what a charter includes, and a small local operator that runs them.
Read the guide →Dive Boat TripsDive Boat Trips in Bonaire
When to swap shore diving for a boat: reaching Klein Bonaire and offshore sites, how a two-tank dive trip works, and a local boat that runs all-inclusive dives.
Read the guide →Golf Cart RentalRenting a Golf Cart in Bonaire
Why a golf cart is a fun, easy way to explore Kralendijk and the coast, who it suits, and a central rental in town that delivers to the cruise terminal.
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