Frequently Asked Questions

The island promotes a broad range of experiences, especially watersports such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, boating, sailing, fishing, wake-boarding, waterskiing, and tube riding.

Bonaire is home to more than 85 marked dive sites where vibrant reefs, warm tropical seas, and abundant marine life make it widely regarded as the best diving in the Caribbean.

Yes. All visitors must purchase a Nature Tag costing USD 40 for any water activity; proceeds help keep the island and surrounding seas pristine.

Yes. Every visitor must pay a tourist entry tax of USD 75 per person, per visit.

The kitesurfing zone is on the island’s south-west tip; you can easily find it by following the brightly colored kites soaring above the shoreline.

Consistent trade winds create near-perfect kitesurfing conditions almost every day of the year.

Windsurfers head to Sorobon on Bonaire’s east side, a protected bay offering steady winds, warm shallow water, and sunshine nearly 365 days a year.

Yes. Many professional windsurfers who train at Sorobon also offer windsurfing classes for children and adults at all skill levels.

You can paddle through mangrove tunnels in Lac Bay on the windward side or rent a kayak on the leeward side to reach the uninhabited island of Klein Bonaire.

Because the reefs lie just a few meters from the beach, snorkelers can explore marine life without venturing far from shore.

Yellow stones positioned along the coastal road display each site’s name and mark the easiest place to enter the water.

Snorkelers often encounter turtles, rays, tropical fish, and even seahorses.

Yes. Operators offer sailing trips where you can snorkel off the boat, visit Klein Bonaire for a picnic, or enjoy a moonlit dinner on board.

Numerous fishing boat operators provide world-class sport-fishing charters around the island.

Visitors can also enjoy wake-boarding, waterskiing, tube riding, and other tow-sports offered by local operators.

Both seasoned enthusiasts and first-time adventurers—families, solo travelers, and professionals—find suitable conditions, lessons, and rental services.

The office is at Kaya Grandi #2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean.

It is open Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Call +599-717-8322 during office hours.

Yes. The website allows you to ‘favorite’ dive sites, hikes, dining spots, and other activities to create a custom itinerary.

All Nature Tag funds are dedicated to maintaining and protecting Bonaire’s marine and island ecosystems for future generations.

Yes. The island hosts many operators that rent equipment and provide guided experiences for diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, and more.

Its combination of steady trade winds, shallow protected bays like Sorobon, and year-round warm weather has made it a training ground for award-winning and champion windsurfers.

Yes. You can kayak or sail to Klein Bonaire for snorkeling, picnicking, or simply enjoying a deserted tropical island experience.

Many local professionals offer lessons and rentals, making it easy for beginners to try activities such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, or snorkeling.

Yes. Sorobon hosts numerous international windsurfing competitions each year, giving visitors a chance to see professional athletes compete up close.

Yes. When you finish on the water at Sorobon, you can enjoy on-site food, refreshments, and tropical cocktails right by the beach.

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Yes. Consistent trade winds and nearly 365 days of warm sunshine provide suitable conditions for activities such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, and other water sports almost every day of the year.

Bonaire features more than 85 marked dive sites, each providing access to vibrant reefs, warm tropical seas, and abundant marine life.

No. The Nature Tag is required exclusively for water activities, so visitors who do not enter the water for sports or excursions do not need to purchase it.

No. Because the island’s reefs lie just a few meters from shore, you can experience them by snorkeling and do not need any SCUBA certification.

Visitors can purchase the mandatory Nature Tag at STINAPA. STINAPA is the designated point of sale for this permit.

The USD 40 Nature Tag is valid for multiple visits within the same calendar year. Visitors do not need to purchase a new tag for each separate stay during that year.

The minimum age requirement is 5 years. No weight requirement is provided.

Visitors with watersport-related injuries can obtain emergency and medical treatment at the island’s hospital. The facility serves as the primary point of care for such incidents.

Visit the Watersports section of the official Bonaire website and click on “Find watersport operators.” The directory lists local companies that provide rentals, lessons, and guided tours for activities such as diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and more.

A single USD 40 Nature Tag is valid for every water activity you choose to enjoy on Bonaire throughout the calendar year; you do not need a separate tag for each individual sport.

The Experiences section of the official website lists options such as eco adventures, sightseeing, beaches, cuisine, and other island excursions that let visitors explore Bonaire’s natural landscape and culture on land.

No. The USD 40 Nature Tag is a conservation permit required for every water activity, whereas the USD 75 tourist entry tax is a separate charge that each visitor pays once per visit when entering Bonaire.

Yes. Bonaire requires every visitor to purchase a USD 40 Nature Tag for all water activities, and that includes boating or sailing even if you never enter the water yourself.