Island Tour
for cruise passengers | ± 6.5 hours
Would you like to experience the island’s diversity on your cruise stop? On the most complete island tour of Bonaire, you will explore all four corners of the island, each with its own character. Along the way, you visit well-known highlights, as well as quiet, unique places and off-the-beaten track experiences, and enjoy lunch at a beautiful location. By the end of the tour, you will have a complete picture of the island and a true taste of everything Bonaire has to offer.
Tours for cruise passengers
As a cruise guest, you have unique needs, and we understand that. On your shore day, you want to relax worry-free, enjoy everything the island has to offer, yet still escape the crowds. That’s why we have created a private Island Tour designed especially for cruise guests: relaxed, flexible, and unforgettable. We offer flexible start times, and you are guaranteed to be back on board well before the all-aboard call.
All famous highlights
During your HopiBonaire Island Tour, you will visit all the well-known highlights of Bonaire.
North Highlights
• The Queen’s Highway
• 1000 Steps
• Plantation House Karpata
• Rei Willem Alexander Marine Reserve
• Viewpoint over Lake Goto
• Flamingos at Lake Goto
• Dos Pos
• Rincon (Church, Mangazina di Rei and viewpoint)
• Extra option: Cadushy Distillery (+$15 per tour)
South Highlights:
• Seru Largu Viewpoint
• Mangroves
• Lac Bay Lagoon and Sorobon
• Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary
• Willemstoren Lighthouse
• Slave Huts
• Pink Beach
• Pink Lakes
• Salt Pier and Salt Pyramids
Unique places and experiences
But HopiBonaire goes further with unique places and experiences. You will find those below.
Customize your tour with beach time, a hike, or a sunset stop!
Unique places
The island’s famous landmarks are must-see, but you will share them with other visitors and cruise guests. We also guide you to beautiful hidden spots along the main routes. Beyond that, we leave the beaten path and head to remote places where few people go. Here you can enjoy quiet, unspoiled locations you should not miss.
Hidden spots in the North:
• An adventurous cave
• Love Bridge and Devil’s Mouth
• Hidden sea views
• Ancient rock art
• Cactus forest
Hidden spots of the South:
• Bachelor’s Beach
• Kite Beach
• Shete Kolo driftwood art
• Vibrant street art
Only with HopiBonaire will you leave the beaten path to experience complete tranquility and unspoiled beauty of the East Coast.
Remote East Coast locations:
• The kunuku, rural Bonaire
• Pos di Pia (“Chinese Subway”)
• Moonlike landscapes
• Washikemba Blowhole
• The Longest Tree of Bonaire
• Abandoned Plantation House Washikemba
Customize your tour with beach time, a hike, or a sunset stop!
Unique experiences
A tour with HopiBonaire is so much more than just a drive:
- We operate commission-free: no cruise line, ground handler, or reseller fees. What you pay goes directly into excellent comfort, quality, and service.
- Excellent care with fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks of your choice, plus breaks at breathtaking spots.
- Full lunch at a time and location of your choice included.
- An unforgettable adventure with your own group: Your tour is completely private.
- Customize your tour with some beach time, a guided hike, a sunset experience, or anything else that makes you happy.
- Exclusivity: Find peace in places where few other people go.
- With our binoculars you can see special birds and iguanas up close. We also take beautiful close-up photos just for you.
- Alongside extensive attention to nature, history, geology, and culture, you will be surprised with fascinating facts and background stories.
- You travel in a clean, comfortable truck with air conditioning.
- Enjoy complete peace: Tour at your own pace and find the time to escape the crowds.
Sharing Island Love
Want to know more about how we do things? You can learn more about it here.
Highlights
View over Lake Goto
Pelicans at the coast
Plantation house Karpata
The salt pans
Flamingos in the mangroves
The slave huts
Ancient rock art
The spectacular east coast
Drive through moonlike landscapes
Customize your tour
Would you like to make your adventure even more unique? With these customizations you can give your tour a personal touch.
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with an hour of beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun.
Along this route, we pass numerous beautiful beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy the iconic 1000 Steps Beach, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or simply relax in the shade of a palm tree. Snorkel gear is available for rent with us.
The Wasao Hike
Customize your tour with the 1 mile Wasao Hike! This relatively easy walk takes you a little over half a mile to the 410 ft summit on the edge of the national park. From there, one of Bonaire’s most beautiful panoramas unfolds. You overlook Lake Goto with its flamingos, Mount Brandaris, Slagbaai Plantation, and the iconic ochre-yellow houses of Boka Slagbaai. Here we take time for a snack and a drink, so you can fully enjoy this unforgettable view.
To avoid the heat, we schedule the hike early during a morning tour or at the end of an afternoon tour.
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $40 | + $45 | + $50 |
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $50 | + $60 | + $70 |
The Cadushy Distillery
Have you ever drunk a cactus? At the Cadushy Distillery in Rincon, the famous Cadushy Liqueur is distilled, a sunny drink in which lime and the local kadushy cactus come together. You are invited to hear how this unique drink is made and of course to taste it. The team will also be happy to introduce you to their other liqueurs and award winning rums.
While you enjoy the tour and tasting, the guide will keep an eye on your belongings at the car.
Sunset stop
The Caribbean is famous for its colorful sunsets. If your ship has a late departure and you would like to end your South Tour on a relaxed note at your own pace, customize your day with a sunset stop and stay a little longer to watch the sun set over the sea. We will choose a scenic waterfront spot so you can watch the colors deepen toward the horizon. A refreshing drink and a light snack are included. Sit back, enjoy the quiet, and take in Bonaire as the light fades.
Additional costs:
$15 per tour
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $40 | + $45 | + $50 |
The Cadushy Distillery
Have you ever drunk a cactus? At the Cadushy Distillery in Rincon, the famous Cadushy Liqueur is distilled, a sunny drink in which lime and the local kadushy cactus come together. You are invited to hear how this unique drink is made and of course to taste it. The team will also be happy to introduce you to their other liqueurs and award winning rums.
While you enjoy the tour and tasting, the guide will keep an eye on your belongings at the car.
Additional costs:
$15 per tour
The Wasao Hike
Customize your tour with the 1 mile Wasao Hike! This relatively easy walk takes you a little over half a mile to the 410 ft summit on the edge of the national park. From there, one of Bonaire’s most beautiful panoramas unfolds. You overlook Lake Goto with its flamingos, the Brandaris, Slagbaai Plantation, and the iconic ochre-yellow houses of Boka Slagbaai. Here we take time for a snack and a drink, so you can fully enjoy this unforgettable view.
To avoid the heat, we schedule the hike early during a morning tour or at the end of an afternoon tour.
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $50 |
| 3 persons | + $60 |
| 4 persons | + $70 |
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with an hour of beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun.
Along this route, we pass several beautiful beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy the iconic 1000 Steps Beach, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or simply relax in the shade of a tree. Snorkel gear is available for rent with us.
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $40 |
| 3 persons | + $45 |
| 4 persons | + $50 |
Sunset stop
The Caribbean is famous for its colorful sunsets. If your ship has a late departure and you would like to end your South Tour on a relaxed note at your own pace, customize your day with a sunset stop and stay a little longer to watch the sun set over the sea. We will choose a scenic waterfront spot so you can watch the colors deepen toward the horizon. A refreshing drink and a light snack are included. Sit back, enjoy the quiet, and take in Bonaire as the light fades.
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $40 |
| 3 persons | + $45 |
| 4 persons | + $50 |
Our reviews
At HopiBonaire, our guests are our top priority. Our tours are carefully crafted to ensure you can enjoy a comprehensive and varied program. An island tour with us is truly an island tour, as we are the only company that extensively visits the beautiful east coast.
This way, our guests can fully enjoy their experience. They appreciate this with 5.0 stars on Google Reviews. We are proud of that! Read here how other cruisers experienced their tour.
We genuinely didn’t want the day to end. This was, hands down, the best excursion we’ve ever taken from a cruise ship. If you’re considering a tour of Bonaire, don’t hesitate—this is an unforgettable experience!
Practical information
- Over 30 stops tour!
- Flexible start times and back well before the all-aboard call.
- We provide drinks of your choice, fruit, light snacks and full lunch.
- Transportation in a clean, modern, air-conditioned pickup truck.
- Includes pickup and drop-off close to the ship.
- Customization is only possible on request.
Make a reservation
Below, you can reserve a tour in our agenda. Before making a reservation, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with our terms and conditions.
Fully Booked?
Can’t find an available slot in the online schedule below? Feel free to contact us. We might still be able to arrange something for you!
Our tours for cruise passengers at a glance
South Tour
North Tour
Island Tour
Tailor-made Tours
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