Day 01
South Bonaire Beaches, History, and Local Neighbourhoods
- Start the tour from the Cruise Ship Port or your hotel/apartment.
- Cruise Ship Passengers: We will start our tour at the Cruise Ship Port and meet you 15 minutes before your tour departure. When you exit your ship, walk to the security gate - there is only one security gate - and straight ahead you will see a sign that says, "INTERNET BOOKING." Someone from our team will be waiting for you there with your name on a sign.
- Non-Cruise Passengers: We will pick you up at your accommodation. Please be ready to depart 15 minutes before the start time of your tour.
- At the start of the tour, we will tell you about the downtown area of Kralendijk. Downtown Kralendijk consists of a few streets and is easily walkable. Kaya Grandi is the main street, where you will find most shops, restaurants, and cafes.
- After the tour, we can drop you off in the centre if you would like to do some shopping and walk around.
- If you're on a cruise, the ship port is about a 5-minute walk from the downtown district, and you will easily be able to see and walk back to your ship before departure.
- At Bonaire International Airport, you will see our pink airport, and we will share information about tourism and flights arriving and departing from Bonaire.
- Te Amo Beach, meaning "I Love You" Beach, is a beautiful public spot situated near Bonaire's airport. It has a tranquil, sandy shoreline with easy access to the water.
- Donkey Beach is a nice local beach where local family and friends gather on the weekends and for celebrations.
- Bachelors Beach is a local beach with very clear water.
- Belnem is a fast-growing neighbourhood on the island.
- Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire is a large modern resort that has private beach access and a swim-up bar and restaurant for patrons.
- Punt Vierkant is one of the very old lighthouses on Bonaire and has great history.
- Hilma Hooker is a shipwreck and a famous spot for divers.
- The Salt Pier is one of the most beautiful stops on the island. On your right, you will see our two-toned blue clear ocean, and on your left, you will see pink water and Bonaire's famous mountains of salt. We will stop here to take photos, answer your questions, and let you see the salt crystals and foam up close. At this stop, we'll share information about the important role of salt on our island and why this spot in particular is special.
- Here at White Pan, you will see the slave huts that were built in the 1850s. We'll take some time here to talk about the history and the unique corals on the island.
- You will also see the Red Slave Huts that were built in the 1850s, along with the great story behind the red, white, and blue stripe colours.
- At the lighthouse, you will be able to get out of the vehicle and have a look around. This is often a popular spot for wild flamingos and donkeys to roam.
- Sorobon Beach is one of Bonaire's natural treasures, enjoyed by sunbathers and water enthusiasts of all ages. It's known for its calm, clear, and shallow water. With these conditions and Bonaire's steady trade winds, Sorobon hosts some of the world's best windsurfing for both amateurs and professionals.
- At the Nikiboko Neighbourhood, you will see how local people live and how they build their colourful houses.
- At Tera Cora Neighbourhood, you will see how local people live and how they build their colourful houses.
- This will be our last point of interest. While driving back to downtown, we encourage you to ask questions, and we will share more about the island.
