Excursion Bonaire national marine park glass bottom boat tour tour at Kralendijk

Experience the undersea world of Bonaire in a unique new way during this captivating sightseeing excursion via glass-bottom boat.

Kralendijk, Glass-Bottom Boat-Ride, Bonaire National Marine Park

Depart the cruise pier with your awaiting, 32-foot (about 9.7-metre) glass-bottom boat with a glass-viewing panel measuring 9.8 feet x 2.62 feet (about 2.9 metres x 0.8 metres) and a sunroof. The viewing window is large enough for everyone to observe the reef simultaneously, and the viewing area has shadows from the hardtop roof for optimum visibility. After embarking your vessel and receiving your safety and tour instructions, begin your scenic and relaxing, approximately 1.5-hour cruise to the magnificent Bonaire National Marine Park, one of the oldest marine reserves in the world.

Coral Reef, Coral Beds, Tropical Fish, Stingrays, Turtles, Marine Life

Established in 1979, the Bonaire National Marine Park spans approximately 6,700 acres (about 2,700 hectares), and includes a coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove vegetation. The Lac Bay Lagoon is also part of this spectacular underwater park. Upon arrival at the Bonaire National Marine Park, sit back and relax in comfort whilst observing this amazing undersea world through the panoramic viewing panel. Along the way, marvel at diverse colonies of beautiful coral beds and abundant and colourful reef fish, including parrotfish, damsel fish, butterfly fish, and angel fish, along with sea fans, stingrays, turtles, and other marine life.

Klein Bonaire Island & Protected Reefs, Kralendijk, Colourful Houses

Next, drift over the protected reefs at Klein Bonaire and pass by the pristine coastline of this uninhabited island. Afterward, a short ride brings you back to the cruise ship pier, with beautiful views of Kralendijk and its colourful houses en route. Upon arrival at the boat dock, disembark your glass-bottom boat and commence the short walk back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kralendijk, Glass-Bottom Boat-Ride, Bonaire Coast & National Marine Park, Protected Coral Reefs, Colourful Fish, Turtles, Rays, Marine Life

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 50 yards (about 46 metres), with four-eight steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the glass-bottomed boat. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least four years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests weighing more than 264 pounds (about 120 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. This tour is available during mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The tour sequence may vary.