Bonaire
Netherlands (Kingdom of)
Bonaire is one of the world's premier dive destinations, a pristine Dutch Caribbean island outside the hurricane belt where the shore diving is legendary, flamingos wade through pink salt flats, and the turquoise waters are among the clearest in the Caribbean.
Flamingo Intl (BON)
Holland America; Windstar; Seabourn; Celebrity; Silversea; Norwegian (occasional)
Year-round (outside hurricane belt)
Dive or snorkel the Bonaire National Marine Park (one of the best dive sites in the world); Washington Slagbaai National Park 4x4 tour; kayak through mangroves at Lac Bay; windsurfing at Sorobon Beach; visit the Donkey Sanctuary
0.5 miles from cruise pier to Kralendijk town center
Very safe island; protect the coral reef - use only reef-safe sunscreen; coral touching is strictly prohibited; rental cars and scooters recommended for independent exploration; driving is on the right
Bonaire charges a nature fee for diving/snorkeling - buy the tag at the dive shop before entering the water. Rent a pickup truck to drive the entire island independently. The salt flats with flamingos in the south are stunning and free to visit.
Keshi yena (stuffed cheese); fresh grouper and wahoo; grilled conch; local Amstel Bright beer; fresh tropical fruit juices; rum punch
Kralendijk main street for local crafts; dive gear shops; salt flat souvenirs; local art
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