khoff413 Posted February 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2019 We booked an extremely last minute cruise that stops in Bonaire which we have never been to before. We are a couple in our 60s and do not snorkel. Golf carts are fully booked. Any suggestions? Any catamarans without snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gme105 Posted February 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2019 We're in the same boat (perhaps literally--Koningsdam March 1?) having never been to Bonaire and a with last minute booking. I've done a lot of looking on the internet at excursions besides those from the cruise line and recommended sights. There's a donkey sanctuary near Kralendijk, just a short cab ride away, a 14000 acre natural area at the north end of the island called Washington Shagbaai National Park that seems mostly undeveloped and the pictures of the coastline are beautiful. Goto Lake has a Flamingo nesting area which I understand is visible as a pinkish tinge at the far end of the lake when you take a tour to the slave cabins on the shore. We looked into renting a car for the day, but the rental agencies in town have a three day minimum rental so now we're trying to put something together on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted February 9, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2019 We were there 2 weeks ago. We took a short taxi ride to Solorbon Beach. Umbrellas, chairs and food..very relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blokartsailing Posted February 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Landsailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Sunseeker Posted February 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2019 We did a glassbottom boat ride through the cruise ship. It picked us up right at the cruise dock. We saw more on that short ride than I ever did snorkeling. We are going back this March and doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsie57 Posted February 12, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Rent a car from Hertz.com they let you rent cars for the day. We paid about 60.00 and did both the north and south ends of the island. We booked ahead online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFam4 Posted February 12, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2019 15 hours ago, potsie57 said: Rent a car from Hertz.com they let you rent cars for the day. We paid about 60.00 and did both the north and south ends of the island. We booked ahead online. That's what we are doing. Did Hertz give you a map or any sightseeing tips? Or do you have a place you recommend we not miss? We will be with our 9 and 11 year old too. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 12, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Take the kids to the donkey sanctuary as a stop. My kids were 12, 14, and 20 and absolutely loved it. Its good for a pit stop for an hour or 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFam4 Posted February 12, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 12, 2019 20 minutes ago, jean87510 said: Take the kids to the donkey sanctuary as a stop. My kids were 12, 14, and 20 and absolutely loved it. Its good for a pit stop for an hour or 2. Thank you! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blokartsailing Posted February 12, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Definitely take the kids to the landsailing track ... the whole family will have a blast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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