Sunshine: Curacao or Bonaire?

[jsglow]

Revamped itineraries in the Spring. The only difference is Curacao vs. Bonaire. All other things equal, which would you prefer and why? Thanks.

[Essiesmom]

Unless you dive or snorkel, are really into water activities, there is little to see/do in Bonaire. I much prefer Curacao. Very colorful, worth a revisit. EM

[v3cruiser]

Unless you dive or snorkel, are really into water activities, there is little to see/do in Bonaire. I much prefer Curacao. Very colorful, worth a revisit. EM

 

True true. Love to go back to both but Curacao definitely has much more to do and see.Never forget snokeling in Bonaire. wow!

[jordanaire]

Revamped itineraries in the Spring. The only difference is Curacao vs. Bonaire. All other things equal, which would you prefer and why? Thanks.

Where did you see the revamped itineraries? We sail on the Sunshine on April 6th. Sure would like to know if we're headed somewhere differently.

 

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[jsglow]

Where did you see the revamped itineraries? We sail on the Sunshine on April 6th. Sure would like to know if we're headed somewhere differently.

 

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I don't think I can mention websites but I believe if you go on Carnival you'll see it. The April 6th itin. is still listed at the St. Maarten run so maybe I just wasn't aware that they did two different Southern runs.

[cruisequeen4ever]

I'd have to say Curaçao. I love Mambo Beach, and you can do some animal encounters at the aquarium down the beach. There's more shopping and more restaurants. Picturesque

 

 

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[Keith1010]

For me Curacao works best but if there is a port we don't care for we just make it a sea day on the ship.

Keith

[molole]

I'd pick Bonaire just because fewer ships go there. Many more ships go to Curacao so it will be easier to make it next time.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Don't know what you like to do ashore.

Bonaire has built a new pier so now they can handle 2 ships at a time if they want to.

There are very few shops here.

Curacao has a lot shops and offers more in the way of tours.

[Clarea]

Revamped itineraries in the Spring. The only difference is Curacao vs. Bonaire. All other things equal, which would you prefer and why? Thanks.

Bonaire, for outstanding snorkeling! Try Woodwind.

[jsglow]

While I'm not sure why the moderators felt it appropriate to move a thread about alternate itineraries on a CARNIVAL ship, I will say that we do enjoy snorkeling among other activities. We certainly enjoy a good day at the beach, we like eco-tours more than T shirt shopping. But we recognize the limitations of being in our mid 50s. I'll spend some time on the destination boards but appreciate your continuing input here.

[OCruisers]

If you enjoy snorkeling, you will LOVE Bonaire! :D

[Hlitner]

If you enjoy snorkeling, you will LOVE Bonaire! :D

 

We would add that the best snorkeling (some of the best in the Western Hemisphere) is only found by taking a drift snorkel tour on a boat (you cannot do this from shore). And the best boat tour is on the "Woodwind" which is operated by a lovely young lady (Dee) and her husband. The only problem is that their boat is relatively small and you need to book very far in advance and her boat tour is well known and popular.

 

Hank

[sail7seas]

Though I like Bonaire and have enjoyed a number of visits. I prefer Curacao.

[Langley Cruisers]

Here is an existing two-page thread on the subject, just FYI:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2546122

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[Cruzaholic41]

Bonaire, for outstanding snorkeling! Try Woodwind.

 

Agreed. Another vote for Bonaire here.

[cbelc]

We went snorkeling in Bonaire on the Sea Cow. It was amazing and we have 100+ pictures of us and the beautiful reef.

 

 

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[Itchy&Scratchy]

Bonaire (Lac/Luc Bay)... Oh, that water... We don't even snorkel.