Private Yacht Charter Bonaire: Sail & Snorkel Klein Bonaire

Sail and snorkel Bonaire's reefs on your own schedule, with a USCG captain and a meal built to order.

A private half-day yacht charter on Bonaire's waters aboard a 43-foot sailing catamaran, departing at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2 p.m. You sail through the Bonaire National Marine Park, stop at Klein Bonaire for snorkeling and a walk on one of the island's few sandy beaches, and return with snorkeling gear, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, a grilled meal and drinks all included. The boat holds up to six passengers and the itinerary is fully customizable before you board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bonaire National Marine Park3h
2. Klein Bonaire1h

Half-day private yacht charter

• Board 43' sailing catamaran
• Cruise Bonaire Marine Park
• Stop at Klein Bonaire island
• Swim and snorkel at Klein Bonaire
• Enjoy meal and beverages onboard
• Return to departure point

The experience

Klein Bonaire sits across the water from the main island and is only reachable by boat. The catamaran gets you there in a morning without needing a car or arranging separate transport. Once you arrive, you can drift snorkel the reefs, walk the sand, and take photos without the crowds that gather on the main island's shore. The boat itself is a 43-foot sailing catamaran, and Captain James, a USCG-certified operator, handles the helm while you settle in.

The meal and drinks are built around a preference sheet you fill out after booking, so the galley stocks your favorites (beer, wine, cocktails, sodas, juice), and the kitchen grills what you want to eat. Snorkeling equipment is provided, though you can bring your own. Towels and reef-safe sunscreen are on board, and there's a restroom. The whole outing runs 4.5 hours, which leaves the afternoon free for other plans on the island.

Because the charter is private and capped at six passengers, the pace and stops are yours to set. Once you book, the operator contacts you to finalize what the day looks like, which reefs to explore, how long to linger at Klein Bonaire, what time you want to eat. No fixed itinerary means no waiting for a group to catch up or move on.

What’s included

• Preferred cocktails, beer, wine, sodas and juice.
• snacks and a grilled meal made to your preference.
• adult snorkeling equipment.
• towels and reef-safe sunscreen.
• WiFi on board.
• use of the onboard restroom.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Saturday

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Life at 8 Knots

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Bonaire's harbor, so you don't need a car or separate transport to get on the water. Book the charter and show up at the dock. Because it's private and limited to six passengers, you set the pace and the stops, which means no waiting for a larger group or sticking to a fixed schedule.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

What is Klein Bonaire and why stop there?

Klein Bonaire is a small, uninhabited island just offshore from the main island of Bonaire and is only accessible by boat. It has one of the few sandy beaches on Bonaire, excellent snorkeling reefs, and a quiet setting for photos and a walk without the activity of the populated shore.

What snorkeling gear is included, and can I bring my own?

Adult snorkeling equipment is provided on every charter. If you prefer your own mask, fins or snorkel, you're welcome to bring them along.

How do I tell the operator what food and drinks I want?

After you book, you'll fill out a preference sheet listing your favorite beers, wines, cocktails, sodas and juices, as well as what you'd like grilled for the meal. The boat stocks your selections before you arrive.

Does the charter include the STINAPA Marine Park fee to enter Bonaire's waters?

The charter price does not include the STINAPA Marine Park entry fee. That is paid separately when you visit.

What time does the half-day charter depart and return?

The half-day tour departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m., giving you the afternoon free after you step ashore.