Bonaire excursion

[tsxgray1]

We will be stopping at Bonaire in February while on the Koningsdam.  There is a ship excursion with a 2 stop snorkel trip.  I am wondering how this compares with some private excursions.  Any thoughts?

[ski ww]

The private tour will be cheaper, other then that no difference. 

[saltshell]

 

Recently did woodwind. Impressive.  They provided ecological sunscreen, rash shirts and suits, "prescription " masks, food and drinks. Less than $70. 2 site snorkel.  Would do it again. Bonaire board has email info.

[canadianbear]

Another vote for Woodwind.  They are excellent both for new snorkelers or experienced.  They do a drift snorkel.  They are also within walking distance of port.  

[tsxgray1]

Thanks so much for all the input!

[BSinPNS]

Yet another vote for Woodwind.  Toured twice with them.   They even have masks with Rex glass.

[newbie500]

And another vote for Woodwind. Truly one of the best snorkeling experiences we've ever had. Enjoy Bonaire - the underwater world is spectacular!

[canadarocks]

Woodwind is the best private excursion we have ever done and we have done a lot! If Dee has availability on the day you're there.... just do it. 🙂

 

[awhcruiser]

Woodwind is the best ever!

[Sunseeker810]

We too loved Woodwind.  Very professional.  

[Hlitner]

We would not consider any snorkel tour except on the Woodwind.  DW and I have been on the Woodwind 4 times and find the smaller size just about perfect.  And spending a few hours with Dee and her crew is always a joy.  I marvel at her patience with novice snorkelers and have even watched her manage to get a non-swimmer in the water and help her snorkel.  Just a warning.  The Woodwind does book-up very far in advance.

 

Hank

[Nanner]

We have also done the woodwind excursion twice. I think the number of repeat visitors speaks for itself. The owners are very hospitable, food excellent, and they offer the best snorkel excursion in the Caribbean

[Turtles06]

We used Woodwind last month based on all the great reviews they get.  Maybe we caught them on an off day, maybe it was because the celebrated Dee was not on board (nor the celebrated Ulf), maybe it was something else, but we were quite disappointed.   The boat was totally overcrowded and uncomfortable.  No room to move, no place to sit but up front and directly down on the deck itself (too far down for me to get up from unassisted).  Lots of wasted time while one group maneuvered themselves to the stern to get their gear on and get in the water, etc.   

 

I read all these great reviews on here and wonder what in the world went wrong on our day? 

 

PS: The post-snorkel lunch was indeed excellent.  And the crew were friendly.

 

 

Edited February 1, 2020 by Turtles06

[canadianbear]

2 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

We used Woodwind last month based on all the great reviews they get.  Maybe we caught them on an off day, maybe it was because the celebrated Dee was not on board (nor the celebrated Ulf), maybe it was something else, but we were quite disappointed.   The boat was totally overcrowded and uncomfortable.  No room to move, no place to sit but up front and directly down on the deck itself (too far down for me to get up from unassisted).  Lots of wasted time while one group maneuvered themselves to the stern to get their gear on and get in the water, etc.   

 

I read all these great reviews on here and wonder what in the world went wrong on our day? 

 

PS: The post-snorkel lunch was indeed excellent.  And the crew were friendly.

 

 

That is such a shame.  We are repeat customers on Woodwind.  I do wonder too if it was because Dee wasn’t on board-she’s excellent.  
 

Personally, I’d write an email to Ulf about your disappointment in the excursion after all our rave reviews.  If him or Dee don’t know, how can they fix it and I’m sure they’d want to know.