Boat rental on Bonaire: Drive the Betty Boop

You're at the helm of a sportive boat built for speed and fun

Rent the Betty Boop, a sportive motorboat on Bonaire that holds up to six people and needs no boating license to operate. You drive the coast at your own pace, choosing between wakeboarding, tubing, snorkeling at pristine sites, or simply cruising, with wakeboards, tubes, personal flotation devices and a cooler all included. Book a morning or afternoon slot, bring your own food and drinks, and pay fuel costs directly to the operator at return.

The experience

The Betty Boop is a sportive motorboat built for handling by anyone, regardless of boating experience. No license is required to drive it, and the easy handling means all skill levels can operate it comfortably. You get a safety orientation and overview before departure, then the boat and the day are yours. The boat holds six people, so you can bring friends or family along to share the ride and the water.

What you do with the time is up to you. Wakeboarding and tubing are both available (the boat comes equipped with a wakeboard or tube, line and vests included), so you can spend the afternoon behind the boat if that's the plan. Or skip the tow sports entirely and cruise the shoreline of Bonaire or Klein Bonaire at your own pace, stopping at snorkel sites whenever the water calls. An insulated cooler comes with the rental. Bring your own ice and whatever food and drinks you want for the day.

You'll choose between a morning or afternoon departure when you book. The Nature Fee tag for Bonaire must be purchased upfront through the internet with Stinapa before your rental starts. A USD 500 credit card deposit is required at the start of the rental and returned at the end. Fuel costs are paid directly to the operator when you return the boat. That's not included in the rental price.

What’s included

• Use of a wakeboard or tube with line and vests.
• personal flotation devices for all passengers.
• insulated cooler for your own ice and provisions.
• safety orientation and overview before departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning (choose 1 traveler)09:00Duration: 4 hours. Boat rental from 9am to 1pm

Afternoon (choose 1 traveler)13:00Afternoon (choose 1 traveler): boat rental of 4 hours, from 1pm to 5pm

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Blue Bay Bonaire

Is this one for you?Book the morning slot if you want the full day on the water and plan to spend time at multiple snorkel sites. The afternoon works better if you're based elsewhere on the island and want a shorter window. Either way, you're driving: no guide, no fixed itinerary, just you choosing where the coast takes you.

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Top questions

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.

Can I drive the Betty Boop without a boating license?

No license is required to operate the Betty Boop on Bonaire. The motorboat is designed for easy handling at all skill levels, and you'll receive a safety orientation and overview before you depart.

What's included with the boat rental?

The Betty Boop rental includes use of a wakeboard or tube with line and vests, personal flotation devices for everyone on board, an insulated cooler, and a safety briefing. Food, drinks and fuel are not included. Bring your own provisions and pay fuel costs directly to the operator at return.

Can I snorkel from the Betty Boop?

Yes. The boat gives you access to pristine snorkel sites around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire. You can cruise to the sites you want to explore and stop as often as you like, but scuba diving is not permitted from this boat.

How many people can fit on the Betty Boop?

The Betty Boop is suited for six people maximum. Everyone on board receives a personal flotation device, and the boat is equipped for wakeboarding and tubing if that's part of your plan.

What's the minimum age to drive the boat?

The minimum age to drive the Betty Boop is 21 years old. Younger passengers can ride along, but only someone 21 or older can operate the motorboat.

Do I need to book the Nature Fee in advance?

Yes. The Bonaire Nature Fee tag must be purchased upfront through the internet with Stinapa before your rental begins. This is separate from the boat rental price.