Bonaire: Guided Double Snorkel Trip with Snacks & Photos

Summary

Small group Bonaire snorkel tour with snacks and photos included

You’ll join a small group for guided snorkeling at two vibrant Bonaire reef sites, with all gear provided (even prescription masks). Enjoy homemade snacks and cold drinks between swims while a photographer captures your best moments. Expect laughter, friendly guidance, and those rare quiet seconds underwater that stay with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

We met our guide right at the pier in Bonaire — she handed us masks (even prescription ones, which I didn’t expect) and gave this quick safety rundown. The water was that weird shade between turquoise and blue, almost too clear to be real. Our group was tiny, just six of us, so it felt less like a tour and more like some friends heading out together. There was this salty breeze that made my hair stick everywhere but honestly I stopped caring after we slid into the water at the first stop.

I’m not great at snorkeling (I always get nervous about the mask leaking), but our guide kept checking in and pointing out fish I’d have missed — these electric-blue ones darting around coral heads. Someone from the boat took photos while we floated; I tried to look cool but probably just looked surprised most of the time. At the second site, there were these soft swaying plants on the sea floor that looked like they were waving at us. The sun kept shifting behind clouds, so sometimes everything went kind of silver and then back to bright again.

Back on board, we got homemade snacks — something coconutty and sweet that stuck to my fingers — plus cold drinks (and rum punch if you wanted). There was a lot of laughing about who swallowed the most seawater. One woman tried to say “parrotfish” in Dutch for our guide and totally butchered it; everyone cracked up. I still think about floating there with nothing but my breath in my ears for a second — it’s quieter than you’d expect out here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided double snorkeling trip

• Join guided snorkeling tour
• Snorkel at first stop
• Snorkel at second stop
• Enjoy homemade snacks and refreshments
• View pristine marine life
• Receive photos from professional photographer

Top questions

How long is the Bonaire double snorkel trip?

The snorkel trip lasts about 3.5 hours total.

Are snacks or drinks included on this Bonaire snorkel tour?

Yes, homemade snacks and refreshments are included onboard.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

All snorkel gear is provided, including prescription masks (-2 to -4).

How many stops are there during the snorkel trip?

The tour includes two different snorkeling stops.

Is this Bonaire snorkel trip suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Do I need to buy a Stinapa Nature Fee tag?

Yes, unless you’re a cruise passenger; bring proof onboard if required.

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkel equipment (with prescription masks available), two guided stops at different reef sites around Bonaire, homemade snacks and soft drinks (plus rum punch), safety vests if needed, small group attention from your guide, and professional photos taken while you swim.