Bonaire Beach Travel Guide

Bonaire Beach Travel Guide

Other Guides for Bonaire

Beach Destinations Near Bonaire

Travel Guides Near Bonaire

Caribbean Beach Countries

Beach Travel Destinations

advertisement
Sunset in Bonaire
Caribbean sunset in Bonaire (Nathan Borchelt)
Submit a travel tip

Submit a travel tip about Bonaire.
Read Our House Rules

On This Page:

Bonaire Beach Travel Tips

By Nathan Borchelt
  • The island's position below the hurricane belt assures year-round warm water and optimal water-sport conditions.
  • Bonaire is undeniably one of the best diving destinations in the Western Hemisphere, thanks in large part to the Bonaire Marine Park, which was established over 20 years ago. As a result of the park's environmental stewardship, the reefs surrounding the island are some of the Caribbean's healthiest and most prisitine.   The park itself covers the water surrounding the island, as well as the dive sites off the coast of Klein Bonaire.  A $25 annual entry fee for divers (or $10 for snorkelers and other water-sports) goes toward the future protection of the reef.
  • Most of the dive sites are directly off the shore, or around Klein Bonaire, with a maximum depth of around 100 feet; there's plenty to see while skimming the surface, and the water's Visine-clear visibility keeps things in focus.
  • Wear fins that require booties (or carry some extra footwear); the shore entry to many of the sites typically require walking on very rough terrain.
  • Bonaire's only professional athletes are windsurfers—and with good reason.  The island receives near-constant winds, and the calmer seas around most of the coast make for epic conditions.
  • There aren't as many traditional tropical beaches as you might find on other Caribbean islands, but a laid-back vibe and some of the most diverse aquatic life on the globe within close proximity to the shore make up for the lack of sandy stretches of waterfront.

Bonaire Travel Guide

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 clouds of tropical fish. Come here for the diving, not the beaches. Read More

Ask a Question

Do you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?

ask a question

Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A.

1 Questions | 1 Answers
  • Hey there , want to snorkel right from shore, where is the best place in Bonaire to do this and see fish?
    Read 1 answer or Answer this question

Photos

Photo Galleries
Screensavers

Hotels

Harbour Village Beach Club

Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot No. 71
Bonaire Map

Distance: 2.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
3.0

Den Laman Condominiums

Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 77
Bonaire Map

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Bellafonte Chateau de la Mer

E.E.G. Blvd
Belnem Map

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
All Bonaire Hotels »
advertisement

Attractions

1000 Steps

expert favorite attraction
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 4.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: 1000 Steps is a popular snorkeling site that leads to a small beach. Just off the beach, guests can... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
4_0

Bonaire Marine Park

expert favorite attraction


Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Bonaire Marine Park consists of the entire coastine of Bonaire, Klein Bonaire, and Lac lagoon, and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Angel City Dive Site

expert favorite attraction
West shore
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 3.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This double reef dive was named for the friendly angelfish in the area which accompany divers. The... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
All Bonaire Attractions »

Airports

Major Airports near Bonaire

Distance (mi.)
Caracas Simon Bolivar Airport 139.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Bonaire

Distance (mi.)
Bonaire Flamingo International Airport 1.6 map
Curacao Aeropuerto Hato Airport 45.2 map
Las Piedras Josefa Camejo Airport 131.8 map

Feature Articles

More Bonaire Beach Feature Articles (1) »
See All Feature Articles on Bonaire »

Trip Ideas

Bonaire Beach Travel Guides

Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | Windsurfing
»  All Beach Guides

Compare Rates

Powered by Trip.com
advertisement

Traveler's Currency Converter

Foreign Currency
U.S. Dollar Amount
$

Country
convert Currency

Powered by eZforex
advertisement