FREE THINGS IN BONAIRE

  • 1. The Cadushy Distillery – Have you ever tried drinking a cactus? Don’t miss this special experience when you’re on Bonaire! The Cadushy Distillery produces something you would have never imagined: excellent liqueur, made out of cactus. Entrance to the Cadushy Distillery including a tour with explanation of the process and including the tasting of their liqueurs is entirely free! The only thing you need to bring is your good mood.
  • 2 – Lac Bay – Lac Bay on Bonaire is a nature paradise known for its crystal clear waters, mangrove forests and vibrant coral reef.
  • 3 – 1000 Steps – The site consists of white sand and bleached chunks of coral, and the cove is surrounded by limestone cliffs. It’s great for both diving and snorkeling.
  • 4 – Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary – The Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only four areas in the world where Flamingos breed. Pekelmeer means “salt lake” in Dutch. Pools appear pink against the white salt flats because an abundance of tiny rosy brine shrimp live in the water. The Sanctuary is located on the vast salt pans at the southern end of the island and home to over ten thousand flamingos. Tourists are not allowed in the sanctuary, but the birds can be watched with binoculars from the road or nearby Pink Beach. The Caribbean flamingo is the most colorful of all species of flamingos, due mainly to the red carotenes in their diet. The refuge also attracts dozens of other species, including osprey, cormorants, heron, frigate birds, and other marine birds.
  • 5 – Salt Pier – Dive site that requires a local divemaster with Harbor Master’s permission.
  • 6 – Bari Reef – Great place to spot exotic sealife.
  • 7 – Bachelor’s Beach – Bonaire has fantastic windsurfing due to consistently strong trade winds, and this beach located in the southeast of the island is one of the top places for this popular sport.
  • 8 – Van Den Tweel Supermarket – Van den Tweel offers a wide variety of grocery products from Europe and the USA. Part of a large Dutch chain, they specialize in fresh produce, fruits, fresh meat, chicken, fish, dairy and more. You’ll also find a complete bakery, large wine section and a huge selection of deli items, meats and cheeses from around the world. In addition to being Bonaire’s most expansive supermarket, you’ll find treats from fresh smoothies to their own orange juicing machine where you can fill different sized bottles with freshly squeezed juice. Bring reusable tote bags, as these are not provided (you can purchase bags inside if needed). You will need a quarter to access a shopping cart (refunded upon return).
  • 9 – Lac Cai – Very pretty beach on a lagoon off the southeast coast.
  • 10 – Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market – The Bonaire Arts and Crafts Cruise Market is comprised of over forty artists selling items made in Bonaire. Our market is a a one-of-a-kind unique experience where you can enjoy local music, delicious food and frozen desserts, in addition to shopping for some of the most diverse and original hand-made products in all of the Caribbean. We are located less than a five minute walk from your cruise ship. When you disembark, look for us just off the North Pier in Wilhelmina Park. If you are arriving at the South Pier Cruise Port turn left at the road and in 2 minutes you’ll see us. You can find us any day a larger cruise ship is in port – we look forward to seeing you on our beautiful island.

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