Bonaire Island Exploration: Small-Group Tour with Local Guide Covering 28 Points of Interest
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Embark on a unique small-group tour of Bonaire Island with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore 28 points of interest, sample local snacks and drinks, and enjoy a personalized experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bonaire Cruise Port - Cruise Ship Passengers: 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.

Non-Cruise Passengers: 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.

What's Included
  • Complimentary beverages including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water or Coca-Cola Max
  • Round-trip transportation from your Ship or Hotel
  • Tour guided by an experienced Bonaire local
  • Travel in a clean, safe vehicle with air-conditioning and working seatbelts
  • Transportation suited to group size using van, car, or pick-up
  • Local surprise gift post-tour
What's Not Included
  • The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price
Additional Information

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 
    1. Extra Water
    1. Dress comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather
    1. 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.
Location
Bonaire Cruise Port
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(123 Ratings)
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E6674khdebras
May 23, 2024
Great experience!! Loved it! - Rennie was the best local guide! He knew all the right places to go to show us the best of the island. We had a great day touring the island!
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Karentb8046be
May 20, 2024
So fun and informative - Resine was amazing , so nice to have a tour with a local resident. The van was new and well air conditioned with cold water to drink . Highly recommend!!
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Agdah2023
May 17, 2024
The tour was fun and informative and you got to see and do a lot! Well set up with an amazing guide Resine! - We had an amazing time seeing Bonaire this way. There were three other couples all from our cruise who were also booked on this tour. Our tour guide was Resine and she was so friendly and knew everything about the history of this island. We learned a great deal from her and she answered so many questions from our group. The Island is beautiful and we will return again! There is so much more to see. The water is that beautiful tropical color and we saw it from several beaches. The distillery was wonderful and I forgot that we were going there. We bought the best rum I have ever had out there is what seemed like the middle of nowhere. The slave huts were haunting and important to experience. The ground here was covered with ocean washed coral pieces. The salt flats were amazing as was the history and how this industry still serves the island. We say flamingo and wild goats. It took me a while to see one and it got to be a joke with the group that I kept missing the goats. I was so excited to finally see them. We looked for wild donkeys but never got to see one. We had a blast! The price was much cheaper than the cruise line. Pickup was easy right at the cruise port and we were delivered right back to the ship right on time. The van we were in was a Kia and held the group well. It seemed to be brand new and well kept up. There is no good access to bathrooms for much of the tour so take that into account. Go when you can and before you start!. Thank you Resine!!! You were amazing!
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288jespera
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome - Great environment and friendly management. Nigel in particular was very friendly and knew a lot about the area
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411amarisc
Apr 18, 2024
Authentic and Magical - This tour was wonderful and in depth. What a pleasure to see the island in this way. I highly recommend! Renny was a knowledgeable and gracious guide.
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Passport15697907692
Apr 6, 2024
Great Time! - Amy and Marcuen were great tour guides. They were very knowledgeable. They made us feel like we were from Bonaire! They also were very fun and lively.
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Dami_1496
Mar 15, 2024
Lovely time in Bonaire - Amy was a very lovely host. We had a great experience getting to know the island. I was very pleased with the whole experience and service.
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Pioneer238247
Mar 10, 2024
Amy is a friendly, professional guide who gives a great tour, north and south, on Bonaire. - Amy did a fabulous job of making us feel comfortable while taking us around the island. She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed getting the info from a Bonaire native. She encouraged us to ask questions. On a hot, sunny day she provided ice cold water bottles which we appreciated. Amy is a great guide!
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Ellenvz7144wa
Mar 8, 2024
Cave tour - Tour by a local. Not only really nice cavetour. Also nice to chat with and learn more about the island. Can tell you the right spots for diving and snorkling.
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Grapewine1977
Feb 25, 2024
The best of Bonaire !! - Renny was an excellent guide! He was flexible with me to start the tour earlier. We had a detailed tour of the south and north of this beautiful island. Stopped at pretty much all the important site for photos and explanation. Even had the time to stop for coffee. So many historical points of Bonaire that Renny pointed out. I highly recommend! The price was worth it too!!
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