Bonaire is an island small in size but a world top destination for watersports like diving, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the steady pleasant breeze from the eastern trade winds offer a perfect environment for practicing watersports.
Bonaire is well-known as the shore diving capital of the world! With over 80 marked world-class dive sites it has something to offer for every diver. Whether you like to go shore diving along the southern or northern dive sites or boat diving at Klein Bonaire, you will definitely be blown away by the beauty of the unspoiled reef and diversity of marine wildlife. Look out for French angelfish, parrotfish, groupers, frogfish, seahorses, sea turtles, octopuses and many more!
Young or old, anyone who can swim and float can snorkel. Whether you are comfortable enough to explore the shallow reefs by yourself or rather join a guided snorkel trip, Bonaire has something to offer for every snorkeler. With over 75 different species of fish along the shallow reef terrace alone, snorkeling in Bonaire is a great activity for the entire family. Sites such as 1000 Steps and Karpata on the scenic route and several sites around Klein Bonaire are good snorkel spots.
Kayaking is one of the most popular activities on Bonaire and there are all sorts of places to discover. Combine snorkeling and kayaking in Bonaire’s mangrove forest and you will explore the ‘nursery’ of the ocean. Take a guided kayak tour to nearby Klein Bonaire, combined with a guided walk and exploration of the island. Or go for a leisurely paddle and explore on your own as you tour the coastline. There is lots to discover!
Wind, sun and Caribbean blue, does it even get any better? The crystal clear flat water and the year-round 15 to 25-knot trade winds, serve the perfect conditions to practice windsurfing on Bonaire. Bonaire’s best kept secret is Lac Bay. Lac Bay is blessed with an average water and wind temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit, steady onshore winds and shallow waters, ideal for beginners and advanced windsurfers alike. All these key ingredients make Lac Bay one of the Caribbean’s best windsurfing spots.
Kite boarding is one of the water sports that is gaining more and more attention on the peaceful and relaxing Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Year-round trade winds and the constant water temperature are ideal for kite boarding at Atlantis Beach on the south side of the island. Both experienced and beginner kite boarders will feel at home on Bonaire since two kite boarding schools with internationally certified instructors can teach this exciting sport to those who are ready to ride the wind.
Enjoy a perfect trip on the water for the best views of the island, feel the sun and the wind on your skin and relax on a sailboat! Sail the tranquil waters of Bonaire where you might even spot some dolphins swimming alongside the boat. View a stunning sunset on deck, have dinner or go for a refreshing swim or snorkel during your cruise trip. There are lots of possibilities to go sailing on Bonaire!
