Bonaire is an island you should see from the water at least once. The reef starts a few metres from shore, Klein Bonaire sits half a mile off the coast like a private island, and the leeward sea is so sheltered that even confirmed landlubbers stay comfortable. The question isn't whether to go out — it's which trip fits your day.
Most boat tours here are motor catamarans. Compass runs one boat, differently: a 14-metre Bavaria C46 sailing yacht that crossed the Atlantic to get here, sailed by a small crew that turns the engine off whenever the wind allows. Small groups, proper food and drinks, no rush. These are the four ways to join us.
| Trip | When | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Aperitivo Cruise | Boarding 4:30 PM | 3 hours | from $99 p.p. | Couples, last-night celebrations, anyone who loves golden hour — open bar & Italian bites included |
| Sail & Snorkel | Mornings, 8:30 / 9:00 AM | 3 hours | $49 p.p. | Cruise visitors and families — guided reef snorkel, gear, light lunch & open bar included |
| Dinner at Sea | Departs 3:00 PM | 4 hours | $95 p.p. | Food lovers — a real dinner served at anchor as the sun sets |
| Private Sail | Departs 3:00 PM · flexible | 4 hours | $1,800 · whole yacht | Proposals, anniversaries, families and small groups up to 10 — route & catering tailored |
Short on time or visiting by cruise ship? The morning Sail & Snorkel is three hours dock-to-dock, gear included, and built around ship schedules — the easiest $49 you'll spend on the island. Read the cruise excursion guide for timing details.
Here for the sunset? The sunset cruise is our signature: aperitivo, open bar, and the sun dropping behind Klein Bonaire. Hungry for more than snacks? Dinner at Sea adds a real table, real wine and four hours on the water. Celebrating something? Take the whole yacht.
Every trip departs from the floating dock at Plaza Resort Marina, 80 Julio Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk — five minutes from the airport, minutes from the cruise terminal, with easy parking at the resort. All bookings are online with instant confirmation.
