Bonaire Snorkeling Vacations

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Bonaire Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Strike a deal with snorkeling outfitters around Bonaire. Hour-long trips, gear included, begin at US$25 per person and slightly increase each subsequent hour.
  • Snorkel in year-round warm water with visibility up to 100 feet.
  • Pay your dues: a US$10-nature fee (good for one year) is required to explore waters near Bonaire National Marine Park. Hotels, marinas, and watersports outfitters sell tags that verify payment.

Bonaire Overview

Unspoiled Bonaire is only gently touched by development. Although your options range from bird-watching to doing nothing, Bonaire is foremost a scuba diver's delight and also offers some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling. This sleepy island doesn't attract crowds and has none of Aruba's glitzy diversions except for a few small casinos with minor action. Instead, turquoise waters beckon travelers to discover colorful...

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Hotels

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Den Laman Condominiums
Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 77
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 1.4 Miles
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Bellafonte Chateau de la Mer
E.E.G. Blvd
Belnem, Netherlands Antilles
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Distance: 1.7 Miles
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Happy Holiday Homes Bonaire
EEG Boulevard
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
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Distance: 1.4 Miles
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Attractions

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Distance: 1.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Bonaire Marine Park consists of the entire... Read More
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Angel City Dive Site
West shore
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles Map
Distance: 3.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This double reef dive was named for the friendly... Read More
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1000 Steps
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles Map
Distance: 4.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: 1000 Steps is a popular snorkeling site that... Read More
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Bonaire Vacation Rentals

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Casa Bougainvillea
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8
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Kas Berde
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Linens, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV


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