Snorkeling in Bonaire: Fish and marine life with Captain Arjen

Dolphins and sea turtles drift past while you're fishing or snorkeling the same afternoon

Snorkeling in Bonaire with Captain Arjen combines fishing and reef exploration on a single 4-hour outing, tailored to your experience level. All snorkeling gear and fishing equipment are provided. The boat carries coolers for drinks, and snacks are available on board. Captain Arjen speaks English and Dutch and adjusts the itinerary to match whether you want to fish for wahoo and tuna, snorkel the reef, or watch the marine life from the boat.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment.
• all fishing equipment including rods and lures.
• use of onboard coolers for drinks.
• snacks available during the trip.
• Captain Arjen's guidance tailored to your skill level and interests.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private 6 group tours ›

Live guide English and Dutch Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 6 with pickup ›

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by The Fishing Dutchman

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

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The experience

Bonaire's waters hold wahoo, tuna, and barracuda, but the real draw is what shows up while you're waiting: dolphins and large sea turtles pass regularly enough that they're part of the plan, not a bonus. Captain Arjen has 45 years of fishing experience around the globe and builds each trip around what you actually want to do that day. A family might spend the afternoon snorkeling the reef close to shore. Someone who came to fish gets the tackle and the technique. You can mix both, or just watch from the boat.

The boat carries all the snorkeling gear you need and every rod, lure, and piece of fishing equipment. Nothing to rent separately or pack yourself. Drinks stay cold in the onboard coolers. Snacks are available, and you can request anything else you want to bring. The 4-hour window is long enough to reach the fishing grounds or the reef and spend real time there instead of just passing through.

Captain Arjen speaks English and Dutch, so the commentary and safety briefing come in whichever language works for your group. He adjusts the pace and the stops based on what you're seeing that day and what your group is comfortable with, which matters more on the water than on land: conditions change, fish move, and a guide who knows when to stay put and when to move on is the difference between a memorable afternoon and a frustrating one.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish might we catch snorkeling or fishing off Bonaire?

Wahoo, tuna, and barracuda are the main targets when fishing. When snorkeling the reef close to shore, you'll see reef fish in their habitat, and dolphins and large sea turtles often pass the boat during the outing.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat, so you don't need to pack or rent gear separately. Fishing equipment is also included if you want to fish instead of or alongside snorkeling.

How long is the snorkeling and fishing trip?

The outing runs 4 hours, which gives you time to reach the fishing grounds or reef and spend a meaningful stretch there rather than just a quick pass through.

Can I do both fishing and snorkeling on the same trip, or do I have to choose?

Captain Arjen tailors each trip to what you want, so you can fish the whole time, snorkel the whole time, or split the afternoon between both. He adjusts based on what's happening on the water and what your group prefers.

Are drinks and food available on the boat?

The boat has coolers to keep drinks cold, and snacks are available on board. You can also request anything else you'd like to bring or have on hand during the trip.