Rare HangryGrl Posted May 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2017 We are looking to snorkel in Bonaire and our cruise is not until January 2018 but we are already having issues finding an excursion. Woodwind is completely booked for the day we are in Bonaire, SeaCow only offers trips through the cruise line ($44/person direct through them but $75 through Royal) :rolleyes: and Good Returns Water Taxi's site says they are "closed until further notice". I have emails into Compass and Windows to the Sea for their availabliity. I am wondering if anyone has any other suggestions? We are fine doing DIY things (like taking the water taxi). We are both expereinced snorkelers, good swimmers and have our own equipment. I would also welcome any details/opinions on Compass or Windows to the Sea. I have not been able to find any specifics how long you are able to actually snorkel on either excursion. TIA!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeputyDan Posted May 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Check with Dive Friends Bonaire http://www.divefriendsbonaire.com/ and/or Wannadive Boanire https://wannadive.com/ Since I dive, I can't be certain these operators will be what you need - but at least it's a place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HangryGrl Posted May 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thanks! I will look into those. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Denversail Posted May 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I had the same issue when looking at snorkeling trips. We ended up renting golf carts and we have a map of snorkel sites. We will bring our snorkel gear and hope we can find some spots to go in on our own. From what I've gathered a lot of snorkel spots are right off the shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Denversail Posted May 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2017 You can also try http://www.flowbonaire.com/finding-flow they do cave tours I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armedaneian Posted May 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 20, 2017 There's a ferryboat to Klein Bonaire located next door to the pier. If all you need is reef to snorkel on, it's a good way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HangryGrl Posted May 22, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 22, 2017 There's a ferryboat to Klein Bonaire located next door to the pier. If all you need is reef to snorkel on, it's a good way to go. Thanks! I looked into Good Returns Water Taxi that has been mentioned on these boards but their website says they are "closed until further notice". Do you remember the name of the ferry/water taxi company you used? I'd like to check their time tables and rates before going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HangryGrl Posted May 24, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks for the replies everyone! I did find that there are a couple other water taxi options so I think we will take advantage of one of those. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyReally Posted May 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Try Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire. We dove with them off Carnival's Vista in March this year. Their dive shop is right on the shoreline and a short ride from the cruise ship docks. The reefs are right off the dive shop/shoreline also. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missalexandra Posted June 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Bonaire is known as a mecca for shore diving because almost all the island's dive sites (other than those off Klein Bonaire) are accessible from the shore. Don't pay someone to take you on a tour. Rent a car for the same price as a tour for one person and your group can check out several snorkeling spots and do a little other sightseeing as well. It's not the high-voltage diving you get in places with deep walls, but it's pretty unbeatable for shallow reef diving and those sites are totally suitable for snorkelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeputyDan Posted June 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Bonaire is known as a mecca for shore diving because almost all the island's dive sites (other than those off Klein Bonaire) are accessible from the shore. Don't pay someone to take you on a tour. Rent a car for the same price as a tour for one person and your group can check out several snorkeling spots and do a little other sightseeing as well. It's not the high-voltage diving you get in places with deep walls, but it's pretty unbeatable for shallow reef diving and those sites are totally suitable for snorkelers. Seconding all of the above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy4 Posted July 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We are looking to snorkel in Bonaire and our cruise is not until January 2018 but we are already having issues finding an excursion. Woodwind is completely booked for the day we are in Bonaire, SeaCow only offers trips through the cruise line ($44/person direct through them but $75 through Royal) :rolleyes: and Good Returns Water Taxi's site says they are "closed until further notice". I have emails into Compass and Windows to the Sea for their availabliity. I am wondering if anyone has any other suggestions? We are fine doing DIY things (like taking the water taxi). We are both expereinced snorkelers, good swimmers and have our own equipment. I would also welcome any details/opinions on Compass or Windows to the Sea. I have not been able to find any specifics how long you are able to actually snorkel on either excursion. TIA!! :) We used Compass March 2017. Highly recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Put your name on waiting list for Woodwind, you'll get in Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Put your name on waiting list for Woodwind, you'll get in Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm glad you said that, its probably good information to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted August 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2017 When we did the Woodwind they sailed up the channel between the main island and Klein Bonaire (which is the little island/reef across from the port). They then sailed back and we got in the water just off Klein Bonaire and drift snorkeled with the current just off shore. It was very good snorkeling. They then had food and drink afterwards on board. I second getting on the waiting list for the Woodwind, people cancel all the time. If you don't get on, rent a water taxi and go over or just walk down the shore and snorkle. There were a number of groups snorkeling off shore when we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Fi Posted January 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 7, 2018 We used Epic Tours when we were there in November. They were fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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