Destination
Bonaire, Bonaire
Bonaire is the Caribbean's shore-diving island, where the entire coastline is a marine park and you drive to numbered dive sites, pull over and walk into the reef.
Trips to Bonaire from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October, November, December: Short rainy season; water stays warm and the island is outside the hurricane belt.
Where to stay in Bonaire
- Kralendijk: The small capital, with dive resorts, restaurants and the ferry to Klein Bonaire.
- Belnem: Villas and condos south of town along the shore-diving road.
- Hato and Sabadeco: Dive resorts and villas on the north side with house reefs off the dock.
- Lac Bay (Sorobon): Shallow, windy lagoon on the east coast for windsurfers and families.
What to do in Bonaire
- Shore-dive 1000 Steps and the Salt Pier
- Water-taxi to Klein Bonaire for snorkelling off No Name Beach
- Windsurf the flat water of Lac Bay
- Flamingos at the Pekelmeer salt pans and the slave huts
- Drive the loop through Washington Slagbaai National Park
- Night snorkel to see ostracod bioluminescence
Good to know
| Airports | Bonaire Flamingo International (BON) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Kralendijk |
| Kind of trip | island, adventure, nature, beach, wellness |
Questions about Bonaire
When is the best time to visit Bonaire?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Bonaire?
Yes. Bonaire is in Bonaire; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Bonaire on the ground?
Bonaire is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.