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Very interesting
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Extremely hot; Not much to offer for landlubbers.
In a nutshell
Keep on diving!
ainsleigh Says: Bonaire's capital Kralendijk, which means "coral dike", is a very nice port city on the Central West coast of Bonaire. It has a population of around 3,000 people, which increases significantly depending on tourism from divers and docking cruise ships. This is where you'll...
dewaardenzijngast Says: A great way to discover Bonaire has a lot more to offer than the underwater world only. Via this eco friendly and silent way of transport one can discover the nature of Bonaire on a relaxed but also exciting way. See the Flamingo's, the solar salt works and the city of...
grandmaR Says: I didn't get to go to Fort Oranje but I took photos of the lighthouse from the ship. Fort Oranje was built in 1639 to defend Bonaire's main harbor. The commander of the island lived here until 1837 when his new home was built next door. The fort never saw action. The cannons...
grandmaR Says: The main thing to do in Bonaire is dive. But at 75 years old with only 85% lung function and Bob having just had a melanoma removed from his shoulder which isn't healed yet, I decided that I would just snorkel and Bob would not join me. But even the snorkeling was great....
Donna_in_India Says: The 1000 Steps staircase leads from your car to the beach below. The 1000 Steps beach is one of the island's most famous dive sites and offers world-class diving. Once you climb down the stairs, the reef starts below the buoy where you'll find stag horn and gorgonian corals....
Flamingos at Goto/Gotomeer Lake
Donna_in_India Says: Goto Lake is located in the northwest part of Bonaire. The landscape is quite interesting - a little boggy-ish. The fact that we didn't see any other people the whole time we were there only added to the atmosphere. The lake itself is very pretty and we saw several types of...
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El Mundo: Stop In For A Cold One At El Mundo
Donna_in_India Says: El Mundo Bar & Restaurant is located on Kaya Grandi in Kralendijk near Plaza Wilhelmina. We stopped for a cold beer - Amstel's Bright (produced in Curacao, it's as local as you're going to find). Sitting outside under the shade relaxing, having a beer, and watching the world...
Buenos Aires Cafe: Smoothies By The Sea....
Donna_in_India Says: It was so hot the day we were in Bonaire. After touring the island we came back to Kralendijk to do some shopping and wander around. We walked through the small Harbourside Mall to the waterfront at the back and came upon Buenos Aires Cafe. There is a wood-covered patio with...
grandmaR Says: Since Bonaire is an island nation, you can't get there by road. You either fly or take a boat. We had dinner one day with a couple from Bonaire. They sailed their boat to the island and then liked it so much that they stayed and built a house there. Now they had sold the...
Donna_in_India Says: Ships arrive at one of the main piers, just south of Kralendijk. It's a few minutes walk to downtown. If you choose to stay in Kralendijk, pick up a Historical Walking Map from the Tourism Office. Taxis will be available as you disembark. Our taxi driver, unlike on many...
Donna_in_India Says: In Plaza Wilhelmina on Kaya Grandi in Kralendijk, there are several open market stalls selling goods. It wasn't a typical cheap souvenir market that are on every island in the Caribbean. There were actually some very nice items - paintings and other local handicrafts. It was...
magrathfamilydivers Says: We stayed in Bonaire for 2 weeks in Aug 2011. Felt very safe and secure .. until our groups hotel rooms (a villa with 4 rooms) were ransacked the Friday night before we were to return home. As directed, we had placed all valuables in the room safe - laptops, dive computers,...
SURPRISESURPRISE Says: Changed from Turks to Bonaire 8 years ago and never was sorry UNTIL THIS PAST FEBRUARY. Crime has been on an upswing for the last year. Always rented a car from AB Carrental. This year someone took a sharp object and ran down the right side of the car and stole a full tank...
Rash Guard and Mosquito repellent
flynboxes Says: What do you need for the sun and fun island? Shirt, shorts, slaps and shades... Light clothing Sunscreen and mosquito repellent. You can even get anti-itch "Afterbite" here but it was on the expensive side as I found out Bring your own..digital works best but be careful...
ainsleigh Says: Bonaire's beaches are mostly made up of pieces of coral, not sand, which can be pretty rough on the feet and toes. A sturdy pair of sandals or shoes that can get wet are best for walking around on the beaches. Coral can be sharp so you really need water shoes here. There...
grandmaR Says: Since I am part of a group that documents cemeteries, I am always looking for new ones to photograph. There are a couple of cemeteries in Kralendijk. They were even on the otherwise useless port map given out by the ship. So Bob went and took some pictures while I was out...
ainsleigh Says: If you have access to a vehicle, go for a relaxing drive along Bonaire's winding roads to see some beautiful scenery. There's the Scenic Drive along the Northwest coast which has lush vegetation and amazing coastal views. The ranches, deserts and cliffs in the central areas...
grandmaR Says: I found this company on line as it was recommended by someone from the Cruise Critic bulletin board. I had wanted to visit Bonaire for some time specifically to dive their extensive reefs. But by the time I got there, I was 75 years old with only 85% lung function, and my...
grandmaR Says: Bonaire is famous for the diving and snorkeling Snorkeling from the Woodwind. These pictures don't do it justice because my camera battery died. The water is clear and warm and the fish and coral are plentiful.
Donna_in_India Says: N/ABonaire is considered a safe haven. Use normal precautions. Getting around by rental car is easy. Most of the roads are very good. A valid U.S., Canadian, British, or international driver's license is required. Taxis are not metered but rates are fixed. Tell the driver...
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This boomerang shaped, coral island has three distint areas: a hilly greener north end, a flatter middle with the appearance of the American southwest, and a flat southern end with salt pans, sand...
Bonaire Sights - Mostly Above Water
We decided to visit Bonaire after reading about their dedication to preservation of the coastline and the large portion of the island set aside for a national park. The fact that cruise ships do not...
The Fall dive vacation in 2003 was a trip to Bonaire. We stayed at a Dive resort on the water in Kralendijk and got 19 dives for the week! This was my first trip with my new underwater housing for the...
We are often asked, why Bonaire? Well, my wife and I met while we both lived in Las Vegas and our first date was at the Flamingo Hilton. Bonaire is the home of 10,000 flamingos so it was a natural......
Bonaire is well known for its great diving. And rightly so. The diving was among the easiest I've ever done. The variety of sea life is amazing, especially compared to the North Eastern US where I...
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