Tours for cruisers
Are you looking for a shore excursion during your Bonaire cruise stop? When you visit Bonaire on a cruise, you only have one day to truly experience the island. Of course, you want a tour that includes all the main sights, but you also want to escape the crowds of other passengers. Our private island tours make that possible: relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned truck while we guide you to the highlights and carefully selected secluded spots at a pace that suits your group. Start when it suits you, choose your stops along the way, and relax knowing you will be back on board on time.
Our shore excursions
Bonaire has many well-known highlights and each area of the island has its own special sites. Choose the tour that suits you best and book a personal adventure on Bonaire!
Below, you will find Bonaire’s most famous highlights and the tours where you can see them. You will also discover the unique places we visit, how we plan your day around your ship’s schedule, and the unique experiences we offer.
Bonaire's famous highlights
You will visit these iconic Bonaire sights on our tours:
South Tour (±4 hours)
• 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
North Tour (±4 hours)
• 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
Full Island Tour (±6.5 hours)
This tour combines all the highlights of both the north and the south. Along the way, enjoy an extensive lunch at a breathtaking location, included in your tour.
Unique places and experiences
But HopiBonaire goes further with unique places and experiences. You will find those below.
Unique places
Bonaire’s famous landmarks are a must-see, but you will share them with other visitors and cruise passengers. Along the way, you will also visit places cherished by locals, such as hidden beaches, striking rock formations, and colorful street art. We stop where you can see wild donkeys, iguanas, flamingos, and other remarkable birds.
Once you leave the beaten path, you truly leave the crowds behind and find real peace. Here you can enjoy exclusive landscapes, spectacular coastlines, and hidden traces of the island’s rich history. The stories shared by your guide bring these places vividly to life.
You can find the unique places we visit on each tour page.
Cruise-friendly planning
Your time ashore is precious, so we plan your tour around you and your ship:
- Timed to your ship: You choose the start time, we keep an eye on the clock. You are guaranteed to be back at the pier well before all-aboard, usually with about an hour to spare.
- Completely private: No waiting for other passengers, so the whole day revolves around your group. An unforgettable adventure, just for you.
- Your pace, your stops: Linger wherever you like, add an extra photo stop, and find the time to escape the crowds.
- Your interests first: Customize your tour with a guided hike, a guided snorkel, a sunset experience, or anything else that makes you happy.
Unique experiences
A tour with HopiBonaire is so much more than just a drive:
- Excellent care with fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks of your choice, plus breaks at breathtaking spots.
- 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.
- What you pay goes directly into all of this: excellent comfort, quality, and service. When you book directly with us, your tour is commission-free, with no cruise line, ground handler, or reseller fees.
Sharing Island Love
Want to know more about how we do things? You can learn more about it here.
Our tours
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 selection of private tours specifically for cruise guests: relaxed, flexible, and unforgettable. We offer flexible start times, and you are guaranteed to be back at the pier well before the all-aboard call.
South Tour
± 4 hours
Have you ever visited a place so photogenic that every picture looks like a postcard? The southern part of Bonaire is the island’s most colorful region. Take in the sight of pink flamingos, the turquoise sea, lush green mangroves, and shimmering pink salt flats. Your guide will also show you some hidden gems along this popular route. You will end your exploration at the secluded beach of Lac Cai, the perfect spot to escape the crowds.
North Tour
± 4 hours
Have you ever explored a place where history, nature, and raw beauty come together so effortlessly? In northern Bonaire, you will discover a land full of contrasts. Along the west coast, you see calm, turquoise waters. In the green, hilly interior lies Lake Goto, home to hundreds of flamingos. To the east, you encounter a wild, windswept coastline: peaceful, unspoiled, and well worth exploring. Along the way, you can trace the island’s past through ancient rock art, geological formations, old plantation ruins, and in Rincon, Bonaire’s oldest village.
Full Island Tour
± 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, included in your tour. 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.
Tailor-made Tours
Do you have something special in mind for your cruise stop? We know Bonaire like the back of our hand, so whatever you would like to see or experience, you have come to the right place. Wherever possible, we are happy to adapt our tours to your wishes, but we also offer fully customized private tours. Hiking, birdwatching, photography, or whatever makes your heart beat faster: your wishes come first. That is the beauty of a tailor-made tour with HopiBonaire!
South Tour
± 4 hours
Have you ever visited a place so photogenic that every picture looks like a postcard? The southern part of Bonaire is the island’s most colorful region. Take in the sight of pink flamingos, the turquoise sea, lush green mangroves, and shimmering pink salt flats. Your guide will also show you some hidden gems along this popular route. You will end your exploration at the secluded beach of Lac Cai, the perfect spot to escape the crowds.
North Tour
± 4 hours
Have you ever explored a place where history, nature, and raw beauty come together so effortlessly? In northern Bonaire, you will discover a land full of contrasts. Along the west coast, you see calm, turquoise waters. In the green, hilly interior lies Lake Goto, home to hundreds of flamingos. To the east, you encounter a wild, windswept coastline: peaceful, unspoiled, and well worth exploring. Along the way, you can trace the island’s past through ancient rock art, geological formations, old plantation ruins, and in Rincon, Bonaire’s oldest village.
Full Island Tour
± 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. 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.
Tailor-made Tours
Do you have something special in mind for your cruise stop? We know Bonaire like the back of our hand, so whatever you would like to see or experience, you have come to the right place. Wherever possible, we are happy to adapt our tours to your wishes, but we also offer fully customized private tours. Hiking, birdwatching, photography, or whatever makes your heart beat faster: your wishes come first. That is the beauty of a tailor-made tour with HopiBonaire!
Our Reviews
During your personalized tour with HopiBonaire, you will enjoy the beauty of Bonaire with your own group. We love to accommodate your needs and strive to make your Bonaire stop the highlight of your cruise.
This approach to touring is appreciated! We take pride in our 5.0-star rating on Google Reviews. Check out our reviews to see how others have experienced their tours with HopiBonaire.
Fourteen days in the Caribbean, and the day we spent on Bonaire with Jessica and Bas was the best of all.
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Our tours for cruise passengers at a glance
South Tour
North Tour
Island Tour
Tailor-made Tours
Our cruise tours
