10X Posted October 25, 2006 #26 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I don't know if the beach has another name. When my wife and our friends first went to the beach they had had difficulty because Renee, who they booked an excursion with, had surgery and was unable to be there. A gate security guard recommended they "go to the beach at the airport" because he heard the snorkeling there was good. They flagged down a cab and the driver knew exactly where to take them. It's right near the runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOM Posted October 25, 2006 #27 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Sounds good. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy0223 Posted November 7, 2006 #28 Share Posted November 7, 2006 We tried to book a snorkeling trip with Renee for January and she's booked up. Does anyone have a suggestion for another snorkel operator? Otherwise, I heard Airport Beach is good for snorkeling - are there lockers around that we could lock up our belongings while we are snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBunny Posted November 8, 2006 #29 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Snorkeling is easy on Bonaire. So is diving. All the sites are marked with large yellow rocks by the side of the road. And, basically one whole side of the island (the side you'll dock on) is a good snorkel. But, for the best, take a water taxi to Klein Bonaire and go to No Name Beach. It's about $10 and they run fairly often. Beware -- bring anything you need with you. Last time we were there there were no facilities whatsoever. If you have your own equipment, you really don't need a guide. Heck the snorkeling right at the pier, in front of the DIVI shop is great. We'll be there again in 11 days. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrazy Posted November 10, 2006 #30 Share Posted November 10, 2006 10X, Thanks for all the great info!! Especially regarding snorkeling on the island. I have a few quesions if you don't mind my asking.:) 1.Do you have to buy a tag to snorkel at the airport beach or the area by the cruise ship dock? The Marine park's website states that you have to buy a tag if you are going to snorkel pretty much anywhere on the island. It sounds like the whole island's shores are condsider part of the Marine Park. I am a little confused about this issue. :confused: 2.You stated that the beach at the airport is walkable. How far would you say it is from the cruise ship dock? 1 mile...2mi's...or more? Are there side walks? Is it free to get in? The reason I'm asking is not so much as to save the 20.00 RT cab fare...it's more because DH and like to walk....if it is reasonable to do so. I consider reasonable under 2 miles...especially in the caribbean heat! 3.Do you know the name of the bar by the cruise ship dock that you had a couple drinks in? How were the prices? I guess that's it...for now anyway.:) Thanks CaribbeanCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10X Posted November 11, 2006 #31 Share Posted November 11, 2006 My wife and friends did not have to purchase a marine park tag for snorkleing at the beach. No one ever bothered them either. I know you are supposed to get one but I think they are more concerned with divers because there are so many of them. I know I had to purchase a one day scuba pass before I could dive. $10. I'm not too sure how far the walk is, but I would say a couple of miles at least. Go here and you can see a picture of our ship taken from the beach. It might give you an idea of how far it is. My wife talked to someone at the ship who did walk it both ways. http://www.sunfield.smugmug.com/gallery/1343937 Sorry, but it wasn't me who had a drink in a bar near the ship. I have gout and can drink little to none. Two drinks on a 7 day cruise is about my limit and I always have those onboard. Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrazy Posted November 13, 2006 #32 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks again 10X:) Your pictures are great! I'm really looking forward to going to Bonaire after reading all your posts re:the great snorkeling! It doesn't look too far from the ship....If I could walk on water.:D CaribbeanCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrazy Posted November 15, 2006 #33 Share Posted November 15, 2006 10X, Would you ask your wife how the entrance into the water was at Windsock (airport) beach? I have read that a lot of the shore entrances are made up of coral or rock. This will pose a problem for DH and I being as we have full fins. We don't want to have to purchase Aqua socks/booties and open back fins for this one snorkeling stop. Our full fins have been fine for snorkeling on all of the other islands we have been to. I know there are spots we can go off a dock down a ladder if needed...but I was hoping we could snorkel from the shore/beach. Thanks CaribbeanCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10X Posted November 16, 2006 #34 Share Posted November 16, 2006 My wife uses full foot fins as well and did not wear any water shoes, aqua socks, etc. while there. She said it wasn't really the smoothest in and out she's ever had but she wasn't cut up, scraped up, or in injured in any other way during entry/exit. She said she did not need to wear her water shoes on the beach either. Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrazy Posted November 17, 2006 #35 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks again Denny:) I am so glad to hear this!! We will most likely visit this beach on our Mar/07 cruise. I'm really looking forward to snorkeling there...thanks to your glowing reports!:) CaribbeanCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusrose Posted November 17, 2006 #36 Share Posted November 17, 2006 10X. . . On another thread you mentioned you are booked on the Sun from Sydney to San Francisco in 2008. Come join our roll call. There is a wealth of information. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=363635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10X Posted November 18, 2006 #37 Share Posted November 18, 2006 cactusrose, I joined the thread within days of booking the cruise in October. Our photo is on the SUNSETS website that Maurice has put together. Wow, 31 nights, I can't believe it. I never thought we could do a cruise like this but the price was outstanding and the timing was perfect, coming just a few months after I retire (at the ripe old age of 59). I think we are more excited about this cruise than the back-to-back cruises we have in Jan/Feb 07 on the Crown Princess. Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Kay D Posted November 19, 2006 #38 Share Posted November 19, 2006 A group of us on Sea Princess will be in Bonaire on Tuesday & need some advice for snorkeling there -- the lady who was to "guide" us could not come on cruise due to illness, so we are having to plan our own thing. Any ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancycara Posted November 19, 2006 #39 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Is Windstock beach (Airport Beach) good for non snorkelers also? Is there shade around for those who need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10X Posted November 22, 2006 #40 Share Posted November 22, 2006 My wife said there are a few small trees for shade, but not many because the beach is quite small. She is one to head for shade when not in the water and she was happy with what was available. She said they hung their towels on the trees while they were in the water. This picture was taken from the beach and will give you some idea of trees and shade. http://www.sunfield.smugmug.com/gallery/1343937 Denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Kay D Posted November 28, 2006 #41 Share Posted November 28, 2006 We were at Bonaire on Sea Princess last Tuesday and thanks to 10X and others posting on this board, we had a WONDERFULLY FANTASTIC day snorkeling!!! (Next day was Aruba, & anything after Bonaire would be a disappointment!) First we walked from pier a block or so to Divi Flamingo resort (turn right leaving pier) where we went down to beach & snorkeled around the rocky point where the umbrellas & chairs are located. The water was so calm & beautiful!! We got a few beers and decided to check out Windsock. Since we couldn't get a taxi at Divi and our friends really wanted to go elsewhere, we decided to stay at Flamingo & they were going to rent a scooter; however our friends walked back to pier & got a taxi-van, picked us up (literally from the water) and we 4 rode down to Windsock -- the taxi-van came back to pick us up 1.5 hr later -- cost only $4 pp each way. A bit further down the beach was the Princess "Donkey Beach" excursion and in that group was another couple we hung out with all week. When we showed up, they were surprised and laughed how they'd paid $49pp and should have gone with us that day!! Snorkeling was great there too. Yes. there are a number of small trees along the beach -- we hung our towels & Tshirts over some branches -- we had taken some beers in our little leaky cooler, so after our snorkel, enjoyed the beer under the shade of the tree. We are ready to fly to Bonaire & stay at Divi Flamingo or Plaza resort!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted January 27, 2007 #42 Share Posted January 27, 2007 So is there any restrooms, bars, changing rooms on Windsock/Airport beach? I really want to go there, but I'm sure hubby will be all snorkled out by the time we get to this port and will just want to lie in the sun and drink a couple of beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted January 27, 2007 #43 Share Posted January 27, 2007 My wife said there are a few small trees for shade, but not many because the beach is quite small. She is one to head for shade when not in the water and she was happy with what was available. She said they hung their towels on the trees while they were in the water. This picture was taken from the beach and will give you some idea of trees and shade. http://www.sunfield.smugmug.com/gallery/1343937 Denny Denny, Would you please email me at: susuw@cox.net I have a millon questions I'd like to ask you. LOL Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydawg Posted June 22, 2007 #44 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Paging 10X, I wanted to ask some questions on your camera setup, are you around where contact you via email. Thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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