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Bonaire Beach Travel Tips

By Nathan Borchelt
  • The island's position below the hurricane belt assures year-round warm water and optimal water-sport conditions.
  • Bonaire is undeniably one of the best diving destinations in the Western Hemisphere, thanks in large part to the Bonaire Marine Park, which was established over 20 years ago. As a result of the park's environmental stewardship, the reefs surrounding the island are some of the Caribbean's healthiest and most prisitine.   The park itself covers the water surrounding the island, as well as the dive sites off the coast of Klein Bonaire.  A $25 annual entry fee for divers (or $10 for snorkelers and other water-sports) goes toward the future protection of the reef.
  • Most of the dive sites are directly off the shore, or around Klein Bonaire, with a maximum depth of around 100 feet; there's plenty to see while skimming the surface, and the water's Visine-clear visibility keeps things in focus.
  • Wear fins that require booties (or carry some extra footwear); the shore entry to many of the sites typically require walking on very rough terrain.
  • Bonaire's only professional athletes are windsurfers—and with good reason.  The island receives near-constant winds, and the calmer seas around most of the coast make for epic conditions.
  • There aren't as many traditional tropical beaches as you might find on other Caribbean islands, but a laid-back vibe and some of the most diverse aquatic life on the globe within close proximity to the shore make up for the lack of sandy stretches of waterfront.

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Hotels


Harbour Village Beach Club - Hotel

Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot No. 71
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 2.3 mi.
(from destination center)

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Den Laman Condominiums - Hotel

Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 77
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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Bellafonte Chateau de la Mer - Hotel

E.E.G. Blvd
Belnem, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions


Hilma Hooker Dive Site

Dive site #43 on the country map.


Distance: 4.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: One of the island's more remarkable wreck dives, this 130-foot-long boat sits off the southwestern... Read More
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Star Gerren Wreck Dive

West side of the island's northern tip


Distance: 123.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Star Gerren Wreck lies on Aruba's port side in about 40 feet of water and offers an opportunity to see blue tang, yellowtails, silversides, spider crabs and goatfish.... Read More
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JADS Dive Center

Next to Baby Beach
Seroe Colorado z/n Baby Beach
Sint Nicolaas, Aruba

Distance: 107.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: JADS Dive Center offers equipment rentals and diving courses.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Bonaire

Distance (mi.)
Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix (AUA) 116.1map
Caracas Simon Bolivar Airport 139.5map

Other Smaller Airports near Bonaire

Distance (mi.)
Bonaire Flamingo International Airport 1.6map
Curacao Aeropuerto Hato Airport 45.2map
Las Piedras Josefa Camejo Airport 131.8map
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Bonaire Vacation Rentals

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Vacation Home near Scuba Diving with Swimming Pool and Internet

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Child Friendly, Dishes, Internet Access, Laundry, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Shower, Swimming Pool, Utensils
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Oceanfront Vacation Home near Beach with Swimming Pool and Wi-Fi

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Child Friendly, Covered Porch, DVD Player, Disability Access, Full kitchen, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Phone, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, Wireless Internet Access
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Vacation Home near Beach with Cable/Satellite TV and Wi-Fi

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Covered Porch, No Pets, Wireless Internet Access
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