INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO BONAIRE

Bonaire Guides

Independent, on-location guides to Bonaire — diving, snorkeling, beaches, wildlife, and the practical things that trip people up. No bookings, no affiliate.

Diving

Diving Bonaire: The Complete Guide

The 87 shore-dive sites, the marine park tag, the best dive shops and how shore diving works.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling on Bonaire: The 12 Best Spots

From Klein Bonaire to 1000 Steps: the best spots, the marine park rules and local tips.

Diving

1000 Steps Bonaire

The island's most famous shore dive — turtles, a steep stairway and a spectacular reef.

Diving

Salt Pier Bonaire: The Industrial Dive Site

Soft coral, tarpon and barracuda under the salt pier — and when you can dive it.

Diving

Planning a Week of Shore Diving

A day-by-day schedule built around the wind and your air consumption, with a plan B.

Islands

Klein Bonaire

How to visit the uninhabited island — water taxi, snorkel spots and turtles.

Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches on Bonaire

From Pink Beach to Sorobon — an honest local guide to which beaches are worth it.

Beaches

Lac Bay: Bonaire's Most Beautiful Bay

Sorobon, the mangroves, windsurfing and the famous Cai Sunday BBQ.

Water sports

Windsurfing on Bonaire at Lac Bay

Shallow, warm water and a constant wind — the best season, lessons and schools.

Nature

Washington Slagbaai National Park

Routes, opening hours, 4WD tips, the Brandaris hike and the best spots.

Nature

Spotting Flamingos on Bonaire

Where to see the flamingos, the best times, and the rules for responsible viewing.

Nature

Mangrove Center Bonaire

Kayaking and snorkeling through the mangrove forest of Lac Bay.

Family

Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire

~700 donkeys, a drive-through park, opening hours, prices and tips.

Cities

Kralendijk: The Complete City Guide

What to do in the capital — the fort, the waterfront and the shopping street.

Culture

Rincon: Bonaire's Hidden Heart

The oldest village — Cadushy distillery, Mangazina di Rei and authentic island life.

Food

The Best Restaurants in Kralendijk

An honest selection, from fine dining to authentic Antillean dishes.

Practical

What Does a Diving Week Cost?

The full 2026 budget for two: Nature Tag, tanks, car, accommodation, food and tax.

Practical

Renting a Car on Bonaire

Pickup or sedan? Insurance, road rules and what's different from home.

Practical

Is Bonaire Dutch?

The constitutional status explained — the BES islands, the Kingdom and the EU.

Trip planning

Best Time to Visit Bonaire

A month-by-month guide to weather, wind, crowds and prices.

Cruise

Bonaire on a Cruise: The Perfect Day

Only 6–8 hours ashore? The 8 best things to do, with timings and costs.