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Bonaire
Dutch Caribbean
The Island
Underwater
Diving
Bonaire is often called a divers paradise. The island is especially known for its 53 easily accessible shore dive sites....
Bonaire's pristine reefs and diverse marine life are unique to the Caribbean. Because the waters around Bonaire have been protected by an actively managed marine park for the past 30 years, Bonaire today ranks amongst the top four best diving destinations in the world*. The island's location in the south Caribbean gives it an arid climate with little rain fall; consequently, the waters are exceptionally clear of silt, calm, and diveable year round. It is an ideal destination for underwater photographers.
Water temperatures average a warm 78-84°F (25.6-28.9°C), with visibility averaging over 100 feet (30m), and frequently reaching up to 150 feet (50m). Water temperatures do vary widely by season and location. Unless planning deep, technical dives, it's doubtful that any thermoclines will be felt within normal recreational diving depths. Water tempertures are normally at their lowest in late December and January. By March and April, the waer begins to warm up, usually peaking at its warmest from late August through November.
Snorkeling
You don't have to dive to enjoy the underwater world of Bonaire! Snorkeling allows visitors to get a broad view of the coral reef with its many inhabitants. In a few meters of depth, chances are you can spot turtles, rays or even a seahorse.
Wind Surfing
Bonaire has been recognized as one of the best places in the world to windsurf for novice through professional levels. Additionally, Bonaire’s champions continue to rank high in world competitions. Sorobon’s combination of continual winds, weather, sunshine and warm shallow waters make for the most idyllic of windsurfing conditions.
Bonaire’s award-winning and champion windsurf professionals are among the best in the sport. Bonaire’s winning team practices regularly and attends various international competitions. In addition, several competitions are hosted in Bonaire with local and international competitors attending.
Kite Surfing
Bonaire’s cool Caribbean trade winds provide the right environment for kiteboarding almost 365 days a year. The kiteboarding area is located on the south-west tip of Bonaire and can be found by following the brightly colored kites soaring through the air.
Water Sports
Land Adventures
Want to take a day off from blowing bubbles? Bonaire offers an exciting list of things to do. Take a kayak trip through the protected mangroves with a guide. Rent a bicycle and tour Bonaire. Go for a horseback ride and swim, on beautiful Paso Finos, at the Horseback Riding Academy Club at Kunuku Warahama. Go hiking on Bonaire’s Washington Slagbaai National Park. Grab binoculars and head off to identify some of the beautiful birds seen on Bonaire.
For the hardy thrill-seekers, try hiking up or rock climbing at Brandaris – Bonaire’s highest point. Bring the camera, as some of the views are truly inspiring.
Bonaire offers a mix of cultural activities including museums, art galleries, Rincon’s Market held every first Saturday of the month, and more.
In addition, many of Bonaire’s cultural activities happen in conjunction with the island’s calendar of events. Holidays on Bonaire bring people ‘into the streets’ for grand celebrations, almost always accompanied by plenty of music and dancing, good food and drink and family and friends. These traditions are rooted in Bonaire’s oldest celebrations (Maskarada, Simadan, Dia di San Juan and San Pedro and the season of Bari).
