Kayaking on Bonaire

Kayaking (canoeing or paddling) on Bonaire is definitely worth it. The Caribbean Sea along the west coast is calm and tranquil, providing a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience. You can rent a kayak and set out on your own. Both single and double kayaks are available for rent at watersports centers. Alternatively you can join an organized tour. The organizations offering these tours take you to the most beautiful spots and provide additional information and guidance. Sometimes kayaking trips are combined with snorkeling excursions.

Kayaking at Mangrove wood BonaireKayaking on Bonaire is so much fun! We took this photo during a tour in the mangrove forest.

Kajakken op Bonaire met Guide and Go

Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour

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Book your kayak trip before you arrive on Bonaire. So you are always assured of a place on the day that suits you. During this kayak trip you will go through small groups through the beautiful mangrove. A guide tells you everything about this special and beautiful eco-system. The beautiful nature, the special underwater world of the mangrove, this will be a tour that you will remember for a long time.More info & bookings

What are the best locations for kayaking on Bonaire?

The tours through the mangrove forest are truly impressive, but sea kayaking is also very popular. Particularly along the coast of Washington Slagbaai National Park in the northern part of Bonaire you'll find fascinating spots for kayaking.

Kayaking at Mangrove wood BonaireKayaking is highly recommended when you're on vacation in Bonaire.

Mangrove Forest

The mangrove vegetation of Lac Bay, located in the southeast of Bonaire, serves as the nursery for marine life in the Caribbean Sea surrounding Bonaire. This protected nature reserve is unique in the region and an important breeding ground for numerous exotic birds. The mangrove forest therefore holds immense ecological value. It is only possible to explore the area by kayak under expert guidance. These kayaking tours are offered on a limited basis to minimize the impact on the fragile ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

During the kayak tour there’s also an opportunity to snorkel in the mangrove forest. With its abundance of tropical fish and exotic plants, complemented by enchanting light effects, kayaking and snorkeling in this natural area is an almost spiritual experience that leaves a lasting impression. Kayaking through Bonaire’s mangrove forest ranks among the top 10 most captivating activities to do on the islands of the Caribbean archipelago.

Kayaking at Mangrove wood BonaireKayaking in the Mangrove Forest.

Mangrove forest

The mangrove vegetation of Lac Bay in the southeast of Bonaire is the breeding ground for maritime life in the Caribbean Sea near Bonaire. This protected nature reserve is unique in the region and is also an important breeding ground for many exotic birds. The mangrove forest therefore represents a very high ecological value.

It is only possible to explore the area with a kayak under expert guidance. These kayak tours are offered on a limited basis in order to minimize the pressure on the vulnerable ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

Around Bonaire with a kayak

Some people go for the big adventure and sail with a canoe around Bonaire. This is not easy to do and certainly not suitable for inexperienced kayakers. Especially on the east side of Bonaire the Caribbean Sea is particularly wild and dangerous.

In 2012, two European Dutch boys dared to embark on the adventure. Robert Verspui and Joost Bienenmann sailed around the diving island in 3 days. On average, they were sailing 12 hours a day. The young adventurers have seen hundreds of different species of reef fish swim under their canoes, watch sea turtles gasp, see birds diving for fish, see iguanas diving from the rocks into the sea, etcetera. In beautiful places they also left their canoes to go snorkeling or to go freediving to the bottom of the ocean.

Type of kayaks

There are two types of kayaks: the sit-in type and the sit-on-top type. Experienced kayakers use the sit-in type, but beginners can better go on with the sit-on-top type. In both categories you also have single or double kayaks.


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