Bonaire Dive & Adventure

The Discover Bonaire program, based at Bonaire Dive & Adventure, offers visitors to Bonaire the opportunity and means to explore the island's multifaceted natural treasures, both above and below water. Trained naturalists are available to take you on guided tours of the island's numerous ecosystems, utilizing kayaks, mountain bikes, dive boats, air-conditioned vans, and even on foot. From the deepest reefs to the summit of Brandaris, Bonaire's tallest peak, the Discover Bonaire team can take you where you want to go.

For travelers who prefer to go it alone, our fleet of sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, and mountain bikes are also available for rent.

Bonaire's unique location off the Venezuelan coast attracts migratory birds in transit between North and South America. Bird watchers can also observe various species only found in this part of the Caribbean, such as the yellow-shouldered parrot. Bonaire officially has over 200 species of birds that have been sighted here. Join one of our Nature Tours with resident expert Jerry Ligon.

Discover Bonaire also offers the Island Explorer Package. This is a six-day program that is ideal for families, couples, or individuals who wish to participate in the diverse activities and learning experiences that are available on Bonaire.

Come Discover Bonaire with us!


Kayaking

Whether it's kayaking in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea or exploring the secluded passageways of the Lac Bay mangroves, Bonaire's ecological diversity, above water and below, offers something special to each and every kayak adventurer. To ensure that your kayak adventure is a true voyage of personal discovery, we offer programs that range from novice to the highly challenging. A wide variety of kayak routes are available.

Sit-On-Top Kayaks
For paddlers interested in a kayak offering exceptional stability, nothing beats a sit-on-top kayak. The open cockpit design allows even the inexperienced paddler to enter and exit from the shore, dock, or water with ease. Sit-on-top kayaks are very easy to use and very forgiving. There are no Eskimo rolls or wet exits - so paddle away! Enjoy the easy exploration of the coastline and secluded beaches of Bonaire's northern shores, or the inlets and secret passageways of the Lac Bay mangroves, where bird life and fish life vie for your attention! The sit on-top kayaks offer a program for every member of the family. Participants over the age of 12 are welcome for all programs that do not involve diving, whereas children under 12 are welcome at the instructors discretion. The minimum age for all kayak dive programs is 15 years.

Sea Kayak Models (Sit-In):
Dagger, Magellan Dagger, Apostle Valley, Sherray Current Designs, Storm Necky Kayaks, Amaruk. Proof of certification on Sit-In models is required for rental.
Sit-on-top Models: Ocean Kayaks: Scrambler XT, Drifter, Aegean

Sit-On-Top Kayak Programs

2-Hour Introductory Course
This course will cover the basics on how to transport, enter and exit the kayak, and maneuver the boat with basic skills, and basic water safety. *Includes: kayak and guide.

Sunset Kayak Trip
There is no better place to watch the sun dip into the ocean, than from the water itself. After learning basic kayak strokes, enjoy a relaxing and gentle paddle along the coastline as the sun slowly disappears. Trips available on Wednesday nights only. *Includes: kayak and guide.

Kayak Diving Certification
Earning a Kayak Specialty Diving Certification was never more fun and easy! No long classroom sessions, and no exams! The course includes 2 dives following basic instruction on the fundamentals of kayak diving. *Prerequisites: Open Water Diver Certification. Includes: kayak, tanks and instruction - Scuba equipment not included.

Independent Kayak Dives
For divers who have a Kayak Diver Specialty Certification, our coastline is open! Our Kayak Dive Instructors will help you select the dive sites best suited for your independent exploration based on your experience level, entry access, and weather conditions. *Includes: kayak only based on hourly rates. Tanks and scuba equipment not included.

Guided 1/2 Day Kayak Trip
Explore the mangroves of Lac Bay on the windward side of the island, as your guide leads you through passages that weave through canopied waterways that serve as a breeding ground for both marine and bird life. Glide past herons, pelicans and egrets, and scan the waters for infant barracuda and upside-down jellyfish. Or move your adventure to the equally tranquil environments on the leeward side of the island that offer unique vistas of the coastline and access to areas often inaccessible by road. Trip routes will be tailored to match the skill level of the participants, as well as the weather conditions. *Includes: kayak, guide and transportation.

Guided 1/2 Day Kayak/Snorkel
The ideal combination on an active morning or afternoon of kayaking, is the chance to refresh yourself in the water while getting better acquainted with the wide variety of reef fish on Bonaire. The kayak and snorkel trip includes practical instruction on kayaking and kayak snorkeling, as well as an introduction to fish identification. Trip routes will be tailored to match the skill level of the participants, as well as the weather conditions. *Includes: kayak, guide end transportation. Snorkel equipment not included.

Custom Paddling Field Trips
If you can't chose between hiking, mountain biking, birding, or paddling, why not let us design a customized 1-day tour that combines your favorite activities! *Includes: kayak, bike rental, guide and transportation.


ECO-ADVENTURES - KAYAKING
Group discounts available
Sit-on-top
Sit-in
Rental* Price per:
single kayak:
double kayak:
single kayak:
double kayak:
1 Hour
$ 10.00
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
$ 20.00
1/2 Day
$ 40.00
$ 50.00
$ 45.00
$ 55.00
Full Day
$ 50.00
$ 60.00
$ 55.00
$ 65.00

Kayaks available from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

*Prerequisites for rental: Assessment of prior kayak experience, or participation in a kayak program.
Rental includes: Kayak, paddle, life vest, backrest, 2 water bottles, and tow line, as appropriate.

2-hour Introductory Course
$ 35.00
Sunset Kayak Trip
$ 40.00
Kayak Diving Certification
$ 155.00
Independent Kayak Dives
varies
Guided 1/2 Day Kayak Trip
$ 50.00
Guided 1/2 Day Kayak/Snorkel
$ 50.00
Custom Paddling Field Trips
$ 140.00

All prices are in US $. A 5% government sales tax should be added. Prices are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

For more information and reservations please contact:

Bonaire Dive & Adventure
PO Box 389
Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 77A
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Tel. +599 717 2229
Fax/tel. +599 717 2227

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