Bonaire
Bonaire
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The Tea
Bonaire is the diver's port — if you're not into diving or snorkeling, you might find yourself wondering what you're supposed to do here. The island is basically one giant marine park, and the shore diving is some of the best in the world. Every beach has a numbered marker for dive/snorkel sites.
The port area in Kralendijk is small, sleepy, and walkable. There are a few restaurants, dive shops, and a supermarket. That's about it. This isn't a shopping port, a party port, or a beach-lounge port (the beaches are rocky coral, not white sand). It's a nature port, and it owns that identity.
If you're a snorkeler or diver, Bonaire is an A+ port. If you're not, it's… fine. Rent a car ($40/day) and drive the coastal road, visit the flamingo sanctuary, or just enjoy the quiet. The safety is excellent, the prices are moderate, and the vibe is "Caribbean island before the cruise industry got to it."
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F | 1 | 97% |
| Feb | 81°F | 2 | 93% |
| Mar | 82°F | 0 | 100% |
| Apr | 83°F | 2 | 93% |
| May | 84°F | 5 | 84% |
| Jun | 84°F | 4 | 87% |
| Jul | 84°F | 3 | 90% |
| Aug | 85°F | 3 | 90% |
| Sep | 86°F | 1 | 97% |
| Oct | 86°F | 4 | 87% |
| Nov | 83°F | 13 | 57% |
| Dec | 83°F | 2 | 94% |
Bonaire on the Cruise Schedule
Two ships we track are scheduled to stop at Bonaire on at least 35 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Carnival and Celebrity. The busiest months on the schedule are November 2026 and December 2026.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Bonaire
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Bonaire.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity | 20 | Nov 2, 2026 | 98 |
| Carnival Horizon | Carnival | 15 | Sep 26, 2026 | 95 |
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