Bonaire is a quiet Dutch Caribbean island famous for shore diving, a protected marine park, flamingos and salt flats. It has few big resorts, so dive lodges, apartments and small hotels are the main choices, and many offer good-value packages.
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Bonaire is a southern Caribbean cruise port of call, with ships docking in Kralendijk right beside the small town center.
The small capital on the waterfront, with restaurants, shops and a range of hotels.
The coastal road north of town, lined with dive resorts and apartments with house reefs.
A quiet residential area south of the airport, with villas and apartments near dive sites.
The windsurfing and kitesurfing beach on the east coast, with a few beach hotels.
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Bonaire is dry and sunny year-round and lies south of the main hurricane belt. December–April is the busiest season; summer and autumn often bring better rates.
Apartments and small dive lodges around Kralendijk and Belnem are usually cheaper than the beachfront resorts.
For shore diving and exploring the island, a car or truck is very useful; many dive packages include one.
Yes — snorkeling, windsurfing at Lac Bay, kayaking and Washington Slagbaai National Park are all popular.