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Welcome
To Paradise
Bonaire is a true ecological marvel, so we work every day to preserve our piece of paradise. Whether you’re looking to explore our vibrant reefs that teem with tropical fish, find a quiet beach to call your own, or indulge in our unforgettable cuisine, it all starts right here.
Welcome
To Paradise
Bonaire is a true ecological marvel, so we work every day to preserve our piece of paradise. Whether you’re looking to explore our vibrant reefs that teem with tropical fish, find a quiet beach to call your own, or indulge in our unforgettable cuisine, it all starts right here.
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Diving for Children
On Bonaire, we believe a love of the sea should extend to children, where diving is a sport for the whole family. Here, you’ll find dive operators who’ll teach the basics of SCUBA to children as young as 10*. Many offer full snorkel certifications, one-day introductory SCUBA classes, as well as junior and full open water certification classes.
*Age and skill requirements vary by certifying agencies and individual Dive Operator standards. Refer to Dive Operators for individual menu of courses.
Your Home
For Generations to Come
Whether you prefer a hotel, resort, private villa, boutique hotel, B&B, or even an apartment, you’re sure to find a place that’s perfect for you.
Getting Here
Entry Tax
Visitors to Bonaire are required to pay a tourist entry tax of $75 per person, per visit. The funds from the tourist tax are invested to support education, infrastructure, tourism development and sustainability initiatives on the island.
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Venture Out With A Seasoned Guide
Tour operators can help you find exactly the place and activity you’ll never forget.
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Venture Out With A Seasoned Guide
Tour operators can help you find exactly the place and activity you’ll never forget.
Bring Your Appetite
Enjoy our international cuisine, with a decidedly Caribbean twist.
![Drink with fruit in it](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/drink_with_fruit.jpg)
![Fish sandwich](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fish_sandwich.jpg)
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Bring Your Appetite
Enjoy our international cuisine, with a decidedly Caribbean twist.
![Drink with fruit in it](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/drink_with_fruit.jpg)
![Fish sandwich](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fish_sandwich.jpg)
![Fish bowl with vegetables](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fish_bowl_with_vegetables.jpg)
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Protecting Bonaire
For Generations to Come
Bonaire is a true ecological marvel, so we work every day to preserve our piece of paradise.
![People exploring a cave](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/people_exploring_cave.png)
![Donkey standing in front of a lighthouse](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/donkey_lighthouse.png)
![Palm trees in front of a building](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/palm_tress.png)
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Keeping Bonaire’s reefs healthy is critical to keeping the Caribbean healthy as well. And while we’ve spent generations protecting the reefs, it was the vision of Captain Don Stewart, that really made it happen. As early as 1962, he was the first to recognize the importance of our reefs. In that year, Captain Don not only established the first dive operation on Bonaire, but was instrumental in organizing Bonaire’s Marine Park.
Today, we use all we’ve learned about our reefs to keep them healthy for generations to come. Thanks to Captain Don’s leadership and our unwavering dedication, today you’ll find over 85 dive sites beneath our turquoise seas, with 54 of them easily accessible from shore. Once under the surf, you’ll find thriving reefs teeming with more than 350 species of fish and 57 species of coral. And thanks to our tropical climate, you can dive 365 days a year, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
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![Underwater barnacle reef](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/underwater_barnacle_reef.png)
Take in the Sights
Whether you seek natural wonders or a secluded, romantic beach, you’ll find it on Bonaire.
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![Iguana](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iguana-1.jpg)
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Take in the Sights
Whether you seek natural wonders or a secluded, romantic beach, you’ll find it on Bonaire.
![Mural in the water](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/mural_in_water-1.jpg)
![Iguana](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iguana-1.jpg)
![People hiking up a hill](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/people_hiking_up_hill-1.jpg)
Freediving
Those who seek a more natural way to experience tranquility beneath the waves can also try freediving. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished free diver, you’ll find many knowledgeable diver operators offering both education and training to help you learn the sport or improve your skills.
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![Woman standing on a tree branch](https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/woman_standing_on_tree.jpg)
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June 1, 2022
Top 10 Sites to See
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June 1, 2022
Top 10 Places to Shop
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June 1, 2022
Top 10 Places to Surf
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Flying Solo? No Problem!
Explore Bonaire on your own. Heading out alone? There are adventures and new friends waiting for you just ahead.
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For the Travel Buddies
Share the magic of Bonaire. What can possibly make Bonaire even more magical? Sharing unforgettable adventures with friends, new and old.
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For the Adventurer
Get ready for excitement. From horseback riding in the surf to late night karaoke, this thrilling itinerary will really get your heart racing.
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June 1, 2022
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X Marks
The Spot
From beaches and dive sites to hotels and restaurants and everything in between, our interactive map can help you find whatever you’re looking for on Bonaire.
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