The 4 Best Snorkelling Trips in Bonaire

1.Double Dip Snorkel Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend about 3.5 hours on SeaCow’s guided drift snorkel trip from Harbour Village Marina. You visit two snorkel sites, often near Klein Bonaire, with small groups, guides such as Tess, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch. Prescription masks are available from -2 to -4, and a photographer may capture the outing.

“Our trip on the Seacow was one I will always remember! The snorkeling was absolutely amazing. The crew took us to two sites off of Klein Bonaire, both with unique aspects like a coral wall or soft corals. They provided us with a solution to keep our goggles from fogging, which worked super well! The also provided delicious snacks and drink that were very refreshing after the snorkeling. Also, the crew was super knowledgeable about the reefs and marine life, and you could tell how much they care about what they do. I would highly recommend going on a trip on the Seacow!”

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2.Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · from $59Best value

Paddle a stable clear-bottom kayak through Lac Bay National Park with guides such as Stan, Youri, or Summer. You’ll learn how four mangrove species support fish, crabs, and birds, then snorkel in shallow mangrove channels. The tour lasts about three hours, includes gear, drinks, fruit punch, and a stroopwafel, and caps groups at 15.

“It was fun and in a beautiful area. Our guide Yuri was knowledgeable and fun. Kayaks were easy to maneuver. It was a bit longer than expected (about 3 hours).”

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3.Klein Bonaire Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $75

Sail from Kralendijk to two reef sites near Klein Bonaire with a group of no more than 10. Guides such as Helmer, Bart, Guus, Kelvin, and Melissa may point out turtles, moray eels, coral, and tropical fish while you drift with the current. Gear, flotation aids, drinks, snacks, and port or hotel pickup are included.

“We have done several excursions throughout our years of cruising and this was by far the best one we have ever experienced.”

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4.Luxury snorkel trip on a spacious wooden schooner and local lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $95

Spend 3.5 hours aboard the Lady Bellaïs, a traditional wooden schooner with shaded decks, open bar, snorkel gear, and a homemade Caribbean lunch. Senna leads the fun, while the crew helps beginners and confident swimmers explore Bonaire’s reef. Cruise ship timing, floating aids, restrooms, and a rope swing make this an easy shore excursion.

“It was family friendly,clean boat,and crew was fantastic , absolutely an great excursion would recommend anyone even thinking about it , definitely a must go..I would book again.....”

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