Bonaire: Landsailing Adventure with Blokarts & Family Options

Summary

Blokart landsailing on bonaire’s windy side with local crew

You’ll feel Bonaire’s wild breeze as you learn blokart landsailing on the island’s windy coast, guided by locals who make everyone feel welcome. Expect laughter, salty air, and a surprising sense of freedom—plus all gear included and cold water in your own eco bottle to take home.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to race the wind without leaving the ground? That was me, squinting at the salt flats outside Kralendijk, Bonaire, half-nervous and already grinning. The place is about 15 minutes from town — you can drive yourself or get picked up (I got a lift, which meant less worrying about getting lost). The air out there smells dry and salty, and there’s this constant wind that makes your shirt flap before you even see the blokarts lined up. Our guide, Daan, had this calm way of explaining things — “Don’t overthink it,” he said, handing me gloves and a helmet. I definitely overthought it anyway.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much. The first few laps in my blokart were wobbly — steering felt twitchy until suddenly it didn’t. There’s something weirdly satisfying about feeling the wheels grip the track while the sail snaps above you. You control your own speed (which is good because my friend went full tilt while I took it easy at first). Even kids and older folks were out there; I saw a grandma in a double kart with her grandson and they were both howling with laughter every time they zipped past. The wind whistles in your ears but sometimes you catch little pockets of silence when you’re coasting just right. It’s hard to describe unless you’ve done it.

After about 45 minutes of sailing (it goes fast), we ended up back at the reception area for cold water — they give you this reusable bottle that still smells faintly of new plastic — and everyone started comparing who was fastest or who spun out most spectacularly (I’m not telling). Daan told us about a 91-year-old who tried it last month; honestly, that made me feel braver about going faster next time. If you’re looking for something different near Kralendijk, landsailing in Bonaire isn’t what I expected — but now I keep thinking about that feeling when the wind catches just right and everything else goes quiet for a second.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bonaire landsailing adventure

• Drive to landsailing track
• Explore area near track
• Receive 10-15 minute sailing lesson
• Put on helmet, gloves, and glasses
• Walk to pit stop and board blokart
• Adjust sail for wind and skill
• Enjoy 45 minutes of landsailing
• Return to reception for debrief
• Receive cold water and browse souvenirs

Top questions

How far is the landsailing track from Kralendijk?

The track is about 15 minutes from central Kralendijk by car or transfer.

Is landsailing in Bonaire suitable for children?

Yes, children aged 8+ can sail solo depending on wind; younger kids can ride in double karts with adults.

Do I need experience to try blokart landsailing?

No experience is necessary; guides provide a short lesson before starting.

What’s included in the Bonaire landsailing adventure?

The tour includes full sailing instructions, all safety gear, eco-friendly water bottle with cold water, and blokart use.

Can elderly people participate in this activity?

Yes, elderly guests are welcome—recently even a 91-year-old joined using a double blokart.

Is hotel pickup available for this tour?

Transfers from Kralendijk are available if selected during booking; self-drive is also an option.

How long does the whole experience take?

The total tour lasts around 2 hours including travel time from Kralendijk.

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the track is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Kralendijk if needed or easy self-drive access to the windy side of Bonaire, full safety gear (helmet, gloves), expert instruction from friendly local guides, all blokart equipment sized for you and current conditions, plus fresh cold water served in your own eco-friendly bottle to keep after sailing.