Golf Cart Rental Was Amazing!...Review

[jimmymed3]

Hey everyone, Just wanted to give a quick review of our experience renting a golf cart from Bonaire Cruisers. We had such a great time! The rental place is about a 6-7 minute walk from the pier. They say to head to the tent at the pier first, but im not sure if you really need to do that. Check in was quick and easy. It was $95USD for the day and $100 refundable deposit. We were surprised that all of the carts were literally brand new. We went December 2019 aboard the Crown Princess.

The biggest tip that we can give is one that the company tells you in the confirmation email...download Maps.me (it is an app). I dont know how it works, but it does. You basically download the map of the ABC islands and it works just like a GPS, even without cell service. We were able to find landmarks and places to eat, just like you would on Google Maps. The paper map that they give you is pretty easy to follow as there is literally only one road out of town. The carts dont go all that fast, but its a nice leisurely stroll.

One more tip-The guard shack at the salt flats had a wooden box that had chunks of salt you can bring home for free. We didnt know this until we got back to the ship(we bought some in town).

Feel free to check out our video below to see what all we did in Bonaire! Its was our favorite island on the cruise, and now the Caribbean!

 

[JDBRANDT17042]

8 hours ago, jimmymed3 said:

Hey everyone, Just wanted to give a quick review of our experience renting a golf cart from Bonaire Cruisers. We had such a great time! The rental place is about a 6-7 minute walk from the pier. They say to head to the tent at the pier first, but im not sure if you really need to do that. Check in was quick and easy. It was $95USD for the day and $100 refundable deposit. We were surprised that all of the carts were literally brand new. We went December 2019 aboard the Crown Princess.

The biggest tip that we can give is one that the company tells you in the confirmation email...download Maps.me (it is an app). I dont know how it works, but it does. You basically download the map of the ABC islands and it works just like a GPS, even without cell service. We were able to find landmarks and places to eat, just like you would on Google Maps. The paper map that they give you is pretty easy to follow as there is literally only one road out of town. The carts dont go all that fast, but its a nice leisurely stroll.

One more tip-The guard shack at the salt flats had a wooden box that had chunks of salt you can bring home for free. We didnt know this until we got back to the ship(we bought some in town).

Feel free to check out our video below to see what all we did in Bonaire! Its was our favorite island on the cruise, and now the Caribbean!

 

GREAT VIDEO!

 

[janetz]

LOVE BONAIRE CRUISERS 😊

[cruiseapril]

Thanks for the review and video.  Which other islands did you visit?

 

[Georgia_Peaches]

We did this back in November and loved it as well.  Had the opportunity to capture some of the most beautiful pictures of any trip we've taken.  It was hot, though...and it was November.  Plenty of sun too so take your sun screen.

[ccturner26]

This remind me so much of Grand Turk, where we got a cart.  I will definitely check into it for Bonaire!  Thanks for the great video and tips!

[janetz]

They are so much fun 😊

Edited March 29, 2020 by janetz

[Terab85]

Thanks for sharing info.  Looks like fun and will definitely look into doing that in August.

[Terab85]

Question for you.  How far were you able to go?  Did you have to refill the gas at all?

[HOSKI]

This is what we are planning for July.  Glad to see you enjoyed it.

 

[14Terry]

I’ve rented the carts in the past and will be again in April. You can go where you want, at your own pace. Bonaire Cruisers is the best! 

[chamima]

On 2/8/2020 at 10:28 AM, jimmymed3 said:

Hey everyone, Just wanted to give a quick review of our experience renting a golf cart from Bonaire Cruisers. We had such a great time! The rental place is about a 6-7 minute walk from the pier. They say to head to the tent at the pier first, but im not sure if you really need to do that. Check in was quick and easy. It was $95USD for the day and $100 refundable deposit. We were surprised that all of the carts were literally brand new. We went December 2019 aboard the Crown Princess.

The biggest tip that we can give is one that the company tells you in the confirmation email...download Maps.me (it is an app). I dont know how it works, but it does. You basically download the map of the ABC islands and it works just like a GPS, even without cell service. We were able to find landmarks and places to eat, just like you would on Google Maps. The paper map that they give you is pretty easy to follow as there is literally only one road out of town. The carts dont go all that fast, but its a nice leisurely stroll.

One more tip-The guard shack at the salt flats had a wooden box that had chunks of salt you can bring home for free. We didnt know this until we got back to the ship(we bought some in town).

Feel free to check out our video below to see what all we did in Bonaire! Its was our favorite island on the cruise, and now the Caribbean!

 

 

There are 4 of us.

Can we take one golf cart or do we need two?

 

[snowgreg]

Hi, they list South Side tours and North Side Tours, we are going to be there 8AM-9PM, I presume there is time to do them both, correct?

[CruiseCruiseCruise13]

Does anyone know if they offer half day rentals?
We’re in port 10a - 11p and plan to do a snorkel excursion in the morning until 2pm. We’d also like to see the salt flats and hopefully some flamingos. Would a GC rental be best, or a would a taxi or afternoon tour be better?

[lesters]

22 hours ago, CruiseCruiseCruise13 said:

Does anyone know if they offer half day rentals?
We’re in port 10a - 11p and plan to do a snorkel excursion in the morning until 2pm. We’d also like to see the salt flats and hopefully some flamingos. Would a GC rental be best, or a would a taxi or afternoon tour be better?

DH and I were wondering the exact same thing.  He is diving in the morning.  THought a 1/2 day afternoon rental might be great.  Might just stop by the provider and see if anything is available and wing it.  Don't want to pay for a full day unnecessarily - can't wait to be there in just over 3 weeks!! 

[CruiseCruiseCruise13]

17 minutes ago, lesters said:

DH and I were wondering the exact same thing.  He is diving in the morning.  THought a 1/2 day afternoon rental might be great.  Might just stop by the provider and see if anything is available and wing it.  Don't want to pay for a full day unnecessarily - can't wait to be there in just over 3 weeks!! 

Enjoy! Would love to hear how you get on. We’re not there until December. 

[gturay]

On 7/20/2022 at 3:09 PM, snowgreg said:

Hi, they list South Side tours and North Side Tours, we are going to be there 8AM-9PM, I presume there is time to do them both, correct?

My wife and I have been there twice and we did North and South tours and still had plenty of time to see all parts including a bar stop for refreshments on each leg of the respective tours. And stopping to see various picture stops.    

[JoRoy218]

Appreciate and enjoyed your review. Convinced us to make a reservation, which I did. We’ll be there in late December. Did you just randomly stop at certain places or did you have a list? Suggestions for stops? 
Thanks! 

Edited October 16, 2022 by JoRoy218

[rizkeeper]

we are doing this next week, 2 adults and two children (both 11), what are the must hit stops on the north and south? 

[miss_rach]

Thank you for the info!  We are renting one and was looking what to do.  This helps out a ton!

 

Cheers!