Renting a Golf Cart in Bonaire
Quick answer
A golf cart is a fun, breezy way to explore Kralendijk and the nearby coast, especially for short trips, cruise days, and getting around town. It is not built for the rough national park roads, but for the paved center and the south it is ideal. Bonaire Cruisers rents carts from a central Kralendijk location steps from the cruise terminal.
Key takeaways
- Golf carts are great for Kralendijk, the waterfront, and short coastal trips.
- They are open-air and easy to park, which suits cruise days and town errands.
- They are not suited to the rough roads of Washington Slagbaai National Park.
- A central rental near the cruise terminal is the most convenient option.
- Bonaire Cruisers offers standard, deluxe, and premium carts by day or week.
Not every trip around Bonaire needs a pickup truck. For pottering around Kralendijk, cruising the waterfront, or nipping down the coast to a beach, a golf cart is one of the most enjoyable ways to get about. Open to the breeze, easy to park, and simple to drive, it turns short journeys into part of the fun, and it is a particular favorite on cruise days when you want to see the island without committing to a full car rental.
Why rent a golf cart?
A golf cart hits a sweet spot for a certain kind of day. It is open-air, so you feel the island around you rather than sealing yourself in a car. It is small and nimble, so parking in town is effortless. And it is genuinely fun to drive, which matters more than it sounds on a relaxed holiday. For exploring the compact, flat center of Kralendijk, rolling along the seafront, or making short hops to nearby beaches and restaurants, a cart does everything you need and puts a smile on your face doing it.
Who is it best for?
Golf carts suit a few groups especially well. Cruise ship passengers with only a day on the island love them, because you can pick one up near the terminal and be exploring within minutes, with no long rental process. Visitors staying in or near Kralendijk find a cart covers most of their day-to-day needs, from dinner in town to a morning at a nearby beach. And anyone who simply wants a light, breezy way to see the sights, rather than a workhorse vehicle, will enjoy one. Families and couples often rent a cart for the town-and-coast days and use other transport for bigger trips.
What a golf cart is not for
It is worth being clear about the limits. A golf cart is built for paved roads and short distances, not for the long, rough, unpaved tracks of Washington Slagbaai National Park in the north. That terrain needs a high-clearance pickup or SUV, and taking a cart there is neither comfortable nor sensible. The practical approach many visitors take is to match the vehicle to the day: a cart for town and the paved south, and a truck for the park and the dive sites. For more on that, see our guide to getting around Bonaire.
How to rent one
Renting is straightforward. You choose a cart, pick your dates, and go. Different rentals offer different models, from standard carts to larger, more comfortable deluxe and premium versions, available by the day or the week. The most convenient rentals are based centrally, so you can collect and return without a long detour, and the best of them will help cruise visitors right at the terminal.
A central rental to know
Bonaire Cruisers rents golf carts from a central spot in Kralendijk, at Kaya Irlanda 1a, just a few steps from the cruise terminal. They offer a range of carts, from standard to deluxe and premium buggies, for daily or weekly hire, and they run a free pickup service right at the terminal gate, which is a real help for cruise passengers, including those with limited mobility. You can reserve online through their booking system, which makes it easy to line up a cart before you even arrive.
Plan the rest of your days
A cart is only part of the picture. Pair it with our guide to getting around Bonaire for the bigger trips, browse the full list of things to do, and find a base in town among the vacation rentals on Bonaire so your cart is all you need for most days.
Frequently asked questions
Is a golf cart a good way to get around Bonaire?
For Kralendijk, the waterfront, and short trips along the paved coast, yes. Golf carts are open, easy to park, and fun. For long drives or the unpaved national park roads, a car or pickup is the better choice, so many visitors use a cart for town and a vehicle for exploring further.
Are golf carts allowed on the roads in Bonaire?
Yes, golf carts are used on Bonaire's public roads, which is part of what makes them practical for getting around town and the nearby coast. As with any vehicle, drive on the right, keep to the modest speed limits, and watch for other traffic.
Can you take a golf cart to the national park?
No. Washington Slagbaai National Park has rough, unpaved roads that require a high-clearance vehicle, and golf carts are not suitable. Use a golf cart for the paved center and south, and rent a pickup or SUV for the park.
Where can you rent a golf cart in Bonaire?
Bonaire Cruisers rents golf carts from a central location in Kralendijk, just steps from the cruise terminal, which is especially convenient for cruise passengers and anyone staying in town. They offer several cart types and can be booked online.