• Bonaire Cruise Port - Cruise Ship Passengers: Your guide will greet you with a sign displaying your first or last name at the cruise ship exit/entry gate where your ship is docked.

As you leave your ship, you will approach a security checkpoint gate. Once you exit the gate, walk straight ahead. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before your tour begins to meet you.

Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30, your guide will meet you 15 minutes earlier (08:15).

Non-Cruise Passengers: Please meet your guide at the reception, and if you are staying in an apartment, your driver will be at the address provided during booking.

Your guide will arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before your tour begins. We will inform you of any changes.

• Kralendijk - At the start of the tour, we will introduce you to the downtown area of Kralendijk. Downtown Kralendijk consists of a few streets and is easily walkable. Kaya Grandi is the main street, where you will find most shops, restaurants, and cafes. After the tour, we can drop you off in the center if you wish to shop and explore. If you’re on a cruise, the ship port is about a 5-minute walk from the downtown district, and you can easily return to your ship before departure.
• Harbour Village Marina - Harbour Village Marina is one of two marina facilities on the island where both local and visiting yachts can book moorings and stay on the island. It’s also a haven for surrounding boats to seek shelter and calmer waters during storms. We will share more about the role of the Marina on our tour.
• Trans World Radio Bonaire (TWR) - Trans World Radio plays a vital role in global radio and features a beautiful mural that you won’t be able to miss. We’ll tell you more about it on tour and give you a chance to take a photo.
• Hato - Many of the island’s hotels are located in a neighborhood called Hato. We’ll be passing through parts of this neighborhood and sharing information as we head north.
• Sabadeco - Here you will see some of the largest homes on Bonaire. Your guide will share with you why people from all over the globe are moving to this area in particular, and why this area is valued so highly.
• 1000 Steps - At 1000 Steps, we will make a stop where you can get out, walk around, and take pictures of the beautiful scenery and clear blue ocean. Whether you descend the steps to the sea or stay on top, you will still have a nice view of the area and coast.
• Tolo Divesite (Ol’ Blue, 13) - Tolo Dive Site is one of the best dive sites on the island due to the large reef and schools of fish that inhabit this area of coral cliffs. From a distance, you will see exciting boulder patterns, and your guide will point out outlines on the cliffs that show you where the water level was thousands of years ago.
• Landhuis Karpata - From the 17th century until 1863, Bonaire, like many islands in the Caribbean, relied on slave labor to work plantations and the salt pans. Throughout the island, you will see remnants of this time that remind you of the hard work and hands that built the island’s economy during this dark period. Here at Karpata, you will see a building where the women and the children would stay during the week.
• 6JC8+GQ2 - Like all places, oil and resources play an essential role in daily life on Bonaire. But unlike many sites, islands do not allow for a natural supply found locally. Here at BOPEC, your tour guide will be showing you some of the island’s oil tanks and the reason for their placement here on the island.
• Goto Lake - Goto (Pronounced Go - To) Meer is a beautiful protected reserve area where you will often see flamingos and native birds in their natural habitat. You also will see the sparkle of salt deposits and the dense greenery in this northern part of the island. As this is a protected area, we will not be exiting the vehicle, but you will have the chance to take photos and spot the flamingos. In the distance, you’ll see Brandaris, the tallest point on Bonaire, located in the Washington Nature Preserve Park.
• Rincon - Rincon was the first official town established in the 16th century. Here you will see some of the oldest buildings on the island, typical local architecture, and learn why this location was chosen many years ago to be the first official settlement when the Spanish discovered Bonaire.
• The Cadushy Distillery - You will visit a locally made liquor and spirits of Bonaire. Remember that the distillery is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Bonaire Landsailing Adventures - After Rincon, we will embark on Bonaire’s windy and breathtaking east coast. You can feel the crashing waves and often see roaming wild donkeys. We’ll also pass Bonaire’s Land Sailing Adventure track, where you can see people zipping around in their sail karts.
• Seru Largu - We will be on top of a hill where you can see Bonaire from a high point in the middle of the island.
• North Saliña - That is the second oldest neighborhood on the island where the Indians have moved.
• Antriol - That is the largest neighborhood in Bonaire.
• Bonaire International Airport - Here you will see our pink airport, and we will share about tourism and flights arriving and departing from Bonaire.
• Te Amo Beach - Te Amo Beach, meaning “I Love You” Beach, is a beautiful public spot near Bonaire’s airport. It has a tranquil and sandy shoreline with easy access to the water.
• Donkey Beach - That is a lovely beach where local family and friends gather on the weekends and for celebrations.
• Bachelor’s Beach - That is a local beach with very clear water.
• Belnem - It is a fast-growing neighborhood on the island.
• Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire - This large modern resort has private beach access and a swim-up bar & restaurant for patrons.
• Punt Vierkant - One of the very old lighthouses on Bonaire with great history.
• Hilma Hooker - That is a shipwreck, a famous spot for divers.
• Slave Huts at White Pan - At White Pan, you will see the Slave Huts built in the 1850s. We’ll take some time here to talk about the island’s history and unique corals.

That will be our last point of interest; while driving back downtown, we encourage you to ask questions, and we will share more about the island.

• Salt Pier - The Salt Pier is one of the most beautiful stops on the island! On your right, you will see our two-toned blue clear ocean, and on your left, you will see pink water and Bonaire’s famous mountains of salt. We will be stopping here to take photos and allow you to ask questions and see the salt crystals and foam up-close. At this stop, we’ll be sharing information about the important role of salt on our island and why this spot in particular is special.

• Transportation via small van, car, or pick-up (dependent on number of guests)
• Transportation to and from your ship or hotel
• Guided by a kind and knowledgeable long-time Bonaire resident
• Clean and safe vehicle with air-conditioning and working seatbelts
• Coca-Cola, Sprite, water, or Coca-Cola Max
• A local appreciation after the tour

• The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price

That is a Unique Small-Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who loves the Island with 28 points of interest.

Why Shekhinah Tours is Different: Unlike other tours, this is not a big bus experience with long wait times and impersonal guides. We want you to feel welcome to the Island the moment you step off the ship, and we’re excited to share our knowledge of the history, culture, economy, and food on Bonaire!
There is a maximum of 7 guests per vehicle, so you will personally interact with your guide throughout.

You will see all the major sites and highlights. You will experience local neighbourhoods to sample snacks and drinks native to this region.

Because of the minor group nature of this tour, you will be able to ask questions and make custom requests if there’s something, in particular you want to see. Time allows, and we’ll do all we can to make this trip memorable for you and your group!

• We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:
• 1. Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
• 2. Extra Water
• 3. Dress comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather
• 4. Camera (of course!)
• Before the Tour:
• Hotel or apartment guests: For the meeting, please meet your guide at the reception, and if you are staying at an apartment; your driver will be at the address you provided on the booking. Your guide will arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before the start of your tour to pick you up. We will notify you if there are any changes.
• Cruise Ship guests: Your guide will welcome you with your first name or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/enter gate where your ship is docked. As you walk away from your ship, you will be approaching a security checkpoint gate. When you exit the gate, walk straight forward, and look straight ahead. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before the start of your tour to collect you. Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30, your guide will pick you up 15 minutes (08:15) before the start time of your tour.
• Very IMPORTANT: If you don’t see your guide with your name, please stay at the gate of your ship and do not walk away and look for your guide, let your guide look for you.
• We GUARANTEE to have you BACK TO THE SHIP 1 hour before the ship departure time.
• This is a small group guided tour of up to 7 people per vehicle. You will be in a shared van, car, or pick-up depending on the number of guests.
• Our prices include a 6% government tax.
• Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.