Bonaire is the Westernmost island of the ABC islands archipelago and part of the Netherlands Antilles. The official languages are Papiamento and Dutch (although in Bonaire the people regularly speak English or Spanish) with a population of around 20,000 total inhabitants and the US Dollar as the official currency. Walk around, snorkel, or read your favorite book on the picturesque beaches of Salt Pier and Bari Reef. Many Adventure Life cruises through Bonaire visit Kralendijk due to its majestic pink flamingos, unique divi-divi trees, and the best diving experience in the Caribbean! Cruise the Caribbean on a small ship cruise and reap the benefits of being able to access smaller reefs, coves, and beaches. Contact our travel experts to start planning your personalized trip to Bonaire today!
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Ponant- provides the opportunity to dive (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor. Explore the picturesque islets of Bonaire and its magnificent seabeds during an introduction to scuba diving or a more advanced dive for those with the required certificates (level 1 on yachting cruises and level 2 on expedition cruises). All the 92 staterooms and suites onboard Le Bellot are equipped with private balconies or terraces, designed to be exceptionally open to the exteriors.
Star Clippers Americas - is not a cruise ship in the ordinary sense; there are no set schedules. You are free to do as you wish with your days, see Pink flamingoes, divi-divi trees, Papiamento, and enjoy the best diving in Bonaire. Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure, and tradition of sailing with the finest modern yacht's superb service, amenities, and accommodations.
Sea Cloud Cruises - allows guests to discover tranquil towns and unspoiled beaches while also learning about the history and culture of each destination through well-planned tours. While visiting off-the-beaten-path islands such as Bonaire, the crew aboard Sea Cloud Spirit attends to every detail and is skilled at both sailing and hospitality
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.