Mac9624 Posted January 1, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looking to go to Klein and do the drift snorkel. I want to take the water taxi, any idea on directions to go from the port? Also how deep are you in while drift snorkeling. Some in our party prefer to stay close to shore as they are not strong swimmers. Are the waves choppy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeal Posted January 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2015 We usually go with Woodwind - they are fantastic and in our opinion offer the best snorkeling trip in the Caribbean. A couple of years ago we took the water taxi over to Klein. For a day at the beach it was fabulous. But we found the snorkeling to be just okay when compared to Woodwind. And, the day we were there the water was choppy which made swimming more difficult. Also there is a lot of coral and rock surrounding the shore. So you may get in the water in a fairly easy area to navigate and drift down to a rocky area. You will definitely need water socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmom Posted January 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I have done the drift snorkel twice and both times the water was not choppy. There is a water taxi available at Karel's Beach Bar which is a short walk from the cruise pier. The round trip cost is $20 and the boat will drop you off in the water down the beach so you won't have to walk. This is an awesome snorkel location!! Edited January 15, 2015 by Cairnmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODECCIT Posted January 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just a quick point about snorkeling there. There is an opening and you can walk between 2 rocks behind the reef. After that you'll have to swim or drift all the way to the end of the reef. I would recommend to wear vest for someone who can't swim or float for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrilyanne Posted February 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I agree. Very rocky near the shore but not very far at all before you get past the rocks. However, you only go out a very short distance and then you start snorkelling along a very steep drop off. This may not be good for nervous snorkelers, but the fish are fabulous. It is always a bit of a current/small waves, but that's what makes it a drift snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted May 29, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2015 We enjoyed Klein Bonaire. We are both in our late 60's. My wife stayed in the swim area while I ventured off to snorkel. YOU must wear protective shoes (not flip flops) for snorkeling in and out of the water due to the coral. I would not recommend snorkeling in the reef cut for anyone who not snorkeled before, a poor swimmer or out of condition. The swim area is was calm and pretty much coral free. NOTE: Klein Bonaire is a 'primitive island'....no bathrooms, only one small shade hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrilyanne Posted May 29, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am very sorry to say that someone off of our HAL cruise drowned at Klein Bonaire. Very upsetting to witness. I am not sure of the details but she was a fairly young woman. It was a bit rough that day. There is no life saving equipment or emergency phone on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripster Posted May 31, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I am very sorry to say that someone off of our HAL cruise drowned at Klein Bonaire. Very upsetting to witness. I am not sure of the details but she was a fairly young woman. It was a bit rough that day. There is no life saving equipment or emergency phone on the island. Oh...that's so awful! So sorry to hear about such a tragedy. My heart goes out to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW67 Posted July 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Are there places to rent snorkel gear at the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galleon1234 Posted September 17, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Can anyone give recent information on where to catch the water taxi and how often they run and cost please to Klein Bonaire? We will be coming in from a cruise ship. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted September 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Can anyone give recent information on where to catch the water taxi and how often they run and cost please to Klein Bonaire? We will be coming in from a cruise ship. Thanks Google http://goodreturnbonaire.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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