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When you arrive catch a taxi to Coco Beach/Spice Beach/Eden Beach and you can relax and snorkel there. They have chairs, umbrellas, etc. You can rent a golf cart and go to some better snorkeling - but, won't be as relaxing or close (so you might be a bit stressed returning). If you decide to stay in town (or on your return) you should visit the Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Park, walk down Kaya Grandi, and back along the water. A lot of good shopping, food, and drink options. Could relax over the water at Karel's too. Another option is to walk down to Divi Flamingo & hangout on their beach and snorkel from there (similar snorkeling to the other 'beaches' but within walking distance from the pier). 

Hi, Cruizann. Absolutely. The ATM with the lowest fees can be found at the end of Kaya Grandi at the MCB Bank (about a 10 minute walk from the piers). If you want something closer but with additional fees there is an ATM at the Tourism Office right by the pier. Thank you and let me know if you have any other questions. 

Hi Anitah. You should contact Voyager and see if they have any jeeps available (http://www.voyagerbonaire.com/). A lot of places want a longer rental for vehicles - but, you should email and let them know when you'll be on the island. If that doesn't work out and you're looking for fun alternative types of tours you could also try Road Runner (https://www.roadrunner-bonaire.com/index.php/twizy-tours.html) for electric (fast) cars. There is also a company that does ATV off-road tours called Bonaire Cruisers Off-Road that you might like (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g147268-d13149923-Reviews-Bonaire_Cruisers_Off_Road-Kralendijk_Bonaire.html). Hope this helps.

Hello Red. For shopping you should definitely visit the Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Square. Over 40 vendors with handmade work created on Bonaire. I recommend this to everyone. It's a great atmosphere - there's also food, drink, music and shade. The market is just off the North Pier - if you're docking at the South pier it's a 5 minute walk to your left when you exit the pier onto the street. If it's jewelry you're looking for this is by far the best selection - including a tent of the aforementioned 'Elements', Cactus Liquor & Salt gifts can all be found at the market, as well (for a fraction of what you'll pay at other places). Enjoy.

The renovation on the S. Pier will definitely be finished before December 13th - all cruises scheduled to stop at Bonaire after that date are going to fine. Thanks.

Celebrity docked at the S. Pier that is currently undergoing repairs. Nothing due to hurricane damage - just upgrading both piers. The Freedom is set to dock at the S. Pier on 12.13 - should be done by that time. Thanks.

I would say one of the best things to do on Bonaire for your daughter is the Donkey Sanctuary. Here's a link to their site: donkeysanctuary.org. You can get close to them and pet them in the front of the sanctuary - and you can also ride through the park in a car and feed them carrots out the car window, as well. A cab is the best way to do it as it's not on any of the excursions itineraries. You can also have them take you to Coco Beach after to spend some time in the water. Just go to the yellow top tent as you exit the pier to order a cab.

If you want to get in the water/hang out on the beach walk down to Divi Flamingo and spend some time there (small fee to enter). If you have extra time you should walk through the Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Plaza for shopping (there's also local food, tropical shaved ice, drinks, local music etc), walk down Kaya Grandi (more shopping), walk back along the water for shopping and more food (can sit out over the water ar Karel's Beach Bar and have a drink). Those are the best things to do right by the port and easily within walking distance.

I would add the Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Park. The Brewery on Kaya Grande. TCB (Tourism Office) for free wifi and information. You might also want to add bathrooms at the N. West corner of Wilhelmina Park. Those are my suggestions of useful sites/places. Thank you for doing it - this is a great resource.

I would highly recommend Achie Tours. They do an excellent job. Their management trains all of the tour guides on the island for certification to operate as a tour guide on Bonaire. Enjoy!

End of last week - all is good at Sorobon with the sargassum.

The sargassum at Sorobon is cleaned up - not a problem now if you're headed to Bonaire.

Yes - you can definitely get a taxi back from Sorobon. They go back and forth from port all day long.

The best things to do near the port are: walk through the Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Plaza for shopping (there's also local food, tropical shaved ice, drinks, local music etc), walk down Kaya Grandi (more shopping), walk back along the water for shopping and more food (can sit out over the water ar Karel's Beach Bar and have a drink). All of that should take a couple of hours if you take your time and enjoy the scenery - beautiful walk, as well. If you want to get in the water/hang out on the beach walk down to Divi Flamingo and hangout there (small fee to enter). Those are the best things to do right by the port and easily within walking distance.

You should definitely walk through the Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market - it's one of the best markets in the Caribbean and no more than a 5 minute walk from the piers. Here's a link to their F/B page - if you have any questions just message them: https://www.facebook.com/BonaireArtsandCraftsCruiseMarket/

If you took a taxi South to see salt, slave huts, and flamingos - that'll take about an 1.5 hours. You can always ask your taxi driver to take you to Sorobon and wait for you. The standard cost for a South tour via taxi is $40 per person. I'm sure you could work something out with them to stay longer at Sorobon.

It looks like you'll be on the South Pier. The taxis are located right off the pier. He would walk about 25 yards to the street. I would recommend a rollator and then you can be sure he'll make it easily. That will also allow you to move around town - the distance from the ship is not too far but would be difficult for him to walk on foot. There are no trolleys that go through the main part of town and shopping. There is a trolley for a tour but that is something different.

Do you know what day you'll be on Bonaire? I'll be able to help you more if I have additional information. Thanks.

Yes to all the above - with the exception regarding rental of umbrellas. Provided you get some drink / food you can use the chairs and shade for free.

All of the above is true about the park. 1000 Steps is a great place to see juvenile turtles in the shallows. You don't even need fins. Once you head down the stairs go far to the left and get in there. You will see the turtles coming up to eat the turtle grass that grows in about 1' - 2' of water there. I think a hidden gem for snorkeling is Andrea 1 & 2. Also on the way to 1000 Steps and easy entry and exit for snorkeling.

No you don't need to book an excursion to Spice Beach. It's about a 5 minute cab ride from the piers. It's $10 each way and that can be split by 4 people - so, $5 a couple if you ride together. If you want to walk there it's not far but can be hot. So if you're going to walk, better to walk there and take a cab back to downtown when you're done. Yes, there should be cabs available. I don't remember what the cost are for Spice Beach exactly but you can rent chairs/umbrellas for a very reasonable price and get food/drinks there.

Yes, the tours will let you off very close to Wilhelmina Plaza which is in the middle of downtown - just off the North Pier and right where the Arts and Crafts Cruise Market is located. They have have a great variety of locally made items along with food, frozen desserts and drinks, and music, etc. It will be a 2 minute walk for you and worth spending an hour in the market. You can also look them up on Facebook (Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market) if you have any questions.

I can't speak for Aruba but on Bonaire the majority of the items for sale have a price displayed. If you see items that have no price shown then you can negotiate on those pieces. The Arts and Crafts Cruise Market in Wilhelmina Plaza has some really unique handmade work by their vendors. I would definitely stop there and take a look around.

Lac Bay is on the South end of the island where Sorobon is located. Jibe City is a windsurfing business at Lac Bay and their restaurant/bar is the Hang Out Bar. They have chairs right on the beach and free wifi. Hope this clears it up.

I would recommend an island tour over a city tour - you could do North and South (salt pans, slave huts are on the South end) instead of doing a city tour. After doing that I'd definitely walk through the Arts and Crafts Market in Wilhelmina Park and then down Kaya Grandi (the main street of Kralendijk) for the sights and sounds (and shopping) of Bonaire. That would be my recommendation.