What can a non-diver non-snorkeler do in Bonaire?

[rjac]

We will be in Bonaire on March 13 with the Serenade and I will be off ship scuba diving. Other than staying on the ship, is there any shopping, interesting things in Bonaire that my wife might enjoy? :huh:

[bobroo]

My wife Susie really enjoyed the bike ride excursion she did through the ship while we were there last. Like you, I was in the water. We both hooked up in the afternoon and enjoyed clean, unspoiled Kralendijk.

 

We've been to just about every port RCL stops at in the Caribbean; Bonaire is a top 3 favorite of ours. Just because it is clean, organized, and civilized and unlike all the other Caribbean ports.

 

Just discussing it, of our all-time favorite Caribbean ports--none have a Diamonds International. Co-incidence?

[Matt]

We tried to wing it in Bonaire and it did not work out well.  My advice is either walk into town for lunch and return to the ship, or book something in advance.  There is not a lot to do in the immediate area surrounding the ship.

[monorailmedic]

To Matt's point, it's a diving destination.  The town is lovely, but there isn't much going on (I liked Bonaire Blond Brewery though).  

 

I'd look into a water taxi ride to Klein Bonaire.  It's a snorkel destination, but the sand and water is so incredibly beautiful that if you're okay w/ a two hour beach stop that doesn't have restrooms, beach loungers, ubrellas, etc it's worth it even as a non-diver.  It's a cheap and beautiful option. 

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