Bonaire's Weekly Island Activities
There are a host of regularly scheduled weekly activities on Bonaire, most of them open to the general public. Below is a list of activities, sorted by the day of the week. Clubs and associations, such as Rotary, Yoga, Alcoholics Anonymous, and others have their own listing.
You may either scroll through the list, or click on a day below:
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday
Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Clubs
& Associations
For information on dialing a Bonaire phone number from off-island, see the Telephone page
| Sunday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
| Local
Food Open air music |
Gran
Chaparral Kaminda Sorobon |
12:00 noon |
| Live
Music and Dancing Local Food |
Lac
- Bay Cai Kaminda Lac |
2:00pm - till the fun ends |
| Local Food, Live Music and DJ's | Posada Para Mira (On the road from Rincon to Dos Pos) | 4:00pm - midnight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
| Marshe (Street Market) | Wilhelmina Plein | Every cruise ship day |
| Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Tours | By appointment. $21 with discounts for residents and local people. Tel: 717-8489 or 540-9800 | |
Sand
Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am. At 2:15 for travelers from the Continental flight |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Beach Bash | DJ on the Beach | starts at Happy Hour. |
| Happy Hour | Tipsy Seagull | 5:00 - 6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Daily Happy Hour | Deco Stop Bar | 5:30 -6:30pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire (only on request) | at dock | 10-12noon
or, 2pm-4pm |
| "Discover our Diversity" "Creature Feature" Slide Show by John Wall | 7:00 - 8:00pm | |
Caribbean Club |
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| Manager's Rum Punch Party and BBQ | Hilltop Restaurant | |
Divi Flamingo Resort |
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| Dive Orientation | Dive Shop | 9:30 -10:00am |
| All you can eat Prime Rib Night | Calabas Restaurant | 6:00 - 10:00pm |
| Happy Hour | Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00pm |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the signs for Woodwind at Divi Flamingo Resort | 9:00am - 2:00pm. Arrive at 8:45. |
Karel's Beach Bar |
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| Live music and dancing | 7:00 - 10:00pm | |
| Monday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Lobster Night | Tipsy Seagull Restaurant | Starts at 7:00pm. Happy hour from 5 - 6pm and 9 - 10pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Manager's Cocktail Party featuring live music from Moogie | The Deco Stop Bar | 5:30 - 7:30pm |
| "Touch the Sea" by Dee Scarr | Conference Room | 8:30pm |
| BBQ buffet | Rum Runners | 7:00 - 10:00pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Mangrove Kayak Tour | 8:30am-12:00 noon | |
| Aqua Kids Introduction to the Reef | 8:30am-12:30pm | |
| Cave Exploration & Snorkel | 1:30 - 4:30pm | |
| Boat Night Dive to Klein Bonaire | 6:30-8:30pm | |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the sign for the Woodwind at the Divi Flamingo Resort | 9:00 - 1:00pm. Arrive at 8:45. 2:00 - 5:00pm is clothes-optional cruise. Arrive at 1:45. |
Divi Flamingo Resort |
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| Water Aerobics | 9:00 - 10:00am. No charge | |
| Dive Orientation | Dive Shop | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Happy
Hour |
Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Soldachi Tours of Rincon |
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| Call Maria at 717-6435. | 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
Bonaire Tours and Vacations |
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| Island Journey Tour on Monday through Friday | Adults $28.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Country Roads Tour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday | Adults $23.00 and children's rates available on request. | 3:00 - 5:00pm |
| Sail & Snorkel Cruise on Monday through Friday | Adults $40.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:30am -1:30pm |
| Tuesday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| BBQ on the Beach | Starts at 7:00pm. Happy hour at Tipsy Seagull 5:00 - 6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm | |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Daily Happy Hour | Deco Stop Bar | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Mangrove Snorkel | 9:00-11:00am | |
| Drift Snorkel on Klein Bonaire | 12:00 - 2:00pm | |
| Coral Restoration Presentation | Poolbar | 6:30pm |
Bonaire Tours & Vacations |
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| Island Journey Tour on Monday through Friday | Adults $28.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Washington Park Discover Plus Tour on Tuesdays and Fridays | Adults $65 to $80. | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Southern Trail Tour Tuesdays and Thursdays | Adults $23 and children's rates available on request. | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Sail & Snorkel Cruise on Monday through Friday | Adults $40.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:30am -1:30pm |
Divi Flamingo Resort |
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| Dive orientation | Dive shop | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Happy
Hour half price |
Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
| All you can eat taco and margarita night | Calabas Restaurant | 6:00 -10:00pm |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the sign for the Woodwind at the Divi Flamingo Resort | 9:00am - 2:00pm. Arrive at 8:45 |
Caribbean Club |
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| Creole BBQ | Hilltop Restaurant | |
| Wednesday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Happy Hour | Tipsy Seagull | 5:00 - 6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Happy Hour | Deco Stop | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Public presentation about sea turtles by Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month | Conference room | 8:00pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Cave Exploration & Snorkel | 1:30 - 4:30pm | |
| Re-breather adventure dive | 1:00 - 3:00pm | |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the sign for the Woodwind at the Divi Flamingo Resort | 10:00am - 3:00pm. Arrive at 9:45. |
Karel's Beach Bar |
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| Karaoke | 10:00pm | |
Divi Flamingo Resort |
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| Water Aerobics | 9:00 - 10:00am. No charge | |
| Dive Orientation | Dive Shop | 9:30 - 10:30am |
| Happy
Hour |
Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
| Caribbean Night | Chibi Chibi Restaurant | 5:00 - 10:00pm |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Bonaire Tours and Vacations |
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| Island Journey Tour on Monday through Friday | Adults $28.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Country Roads Tour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday | Adults $23.00 and children's rates available on request. | 3:00 - 5:00pm |
| Sail & Snorkel Cruise on Monday through Friday | Adults $40.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:30am -1:30pm |
| Thursday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Movie Night | at the beach | Starts at 8:00pm |
| Happy Hour | Tipsy Seagull | 5:00 - 6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Happy Hour | Deco Stop | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
| Week in Review slide show | Deco Stop | 7:00pm |
| Live music featuring Moogie | Deco Stop | 8:30pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Quad Bike Tour to the North of Bonaire | 8:30 - 11:30am | |
| Kayak Dive Specialty Course | 8:30 - 12:30pm | |
| "Buddy Dive Cocktail" Video Show | 5:00 - 7:00pm | |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
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| Dive orientation | Dive shop | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Happy
Hour |
Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the sign for the Woodwind at the Divi Flamingo Resort | 9:00am - 1:00pm. Arrive at 8:45 or 2:00 - 5:00pm. Arrive at 1:45 |
Bonaire Tours and Vacations |
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| Island Journey Tour on Monday through Friday | Adults $28.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Southern Trail Tour Tuesdays and Thursdays | Adults $23 and children's rates available on request. | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Sail & Snorkel Cruise on Monday through Friday | Adults $40.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:30am -1:30pm |
| Friday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Happy Hour | Tipsy Seagull | 5:00 -6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Happy Hour | Deco Stop | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Big Game Fishing Trip | 6:00am - 12:00 noon | |
| Mangrove Kayak Tour | 8:30-11:30am | |
| Cave Exploration & Snorkel | 1:30-4:30pm | |
| Drift Snorkel on Klein Bonaire | 12:00 - 2:00pm | |
| Manager's Rum Punch Party with live music | 5:30 - 6:30pm | |
| All you can eat BBQ | 7:00 - 10:00pm | |
Bonaire Tours & Vacations |
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| Island Journey Tour on Monday through Friday | Adults $28.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Washington Park Discover Plus Tour on Tuesdays and Fridays | Adults $65 to $80. | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Country Roads Tour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday | Adults $23.00 and children's rates available on request. | 3:00 - 5:00pm |
| Sail & Snorkel Cruise on Monday through Friday | Adults $40.00 and children's rates available on request. | 9:30am -1:30pm |
Karel's Beach Bar |
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| Mariachi
Happy Hour Live Music and Dance |
Happy Hour 5:00 - 7:00pm and Mariachi band 6:00 - 8:00pm. Local bands and DJ's 10:00pm - 2:30am | |
Divi Flamingo Resort |
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| Water aerobics | 9:00 - 10:00am. No charge. | |
| Dive Orientation | Dive shop | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Manager's Cocktail Party. Free rum punch and snacks | Balashi Bar | 5:00 - 7:00pm |
| All you can eat Pasta Night | Calabas | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
Harbour Village Tennis |
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| Social round robin with cash bar. $10 per person | Call Elisabeth Vos at 565-5225. | 7:00 - 10:00 pm |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Woodwind |
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| Sails from the Divi Flamingo Resort | Follow the sign for the Woodwind at the Divi Flamingo Resort | 9:00am - 1:00pm. Arrive at 8:45 or 2:00 - 5:00pm. Arrive at 1:45 |
Rincon |
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| Happy Friday Dance Party with cocktails, snacks and dancing | Cas Cadushy at Kaya C.D. Crestian 8 & 10 (Plasa Diego) Rincon | Every Friday from 5 - 11 PM. |
| Local Food, Live Music and DJ's | Posada Para Mira (On the road from Rincon to Dos Pos) | 4:00pm - midnight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
Kralendijk |
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| Marshe (Street Market) | Wilhelmina Plein | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | ||
| Event: | Place: | Time: |
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort |
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| Dive & Island orientation at the dive shop | Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 9:30 - 10:45am. Dive briefing available at 2:15 for travelers from the Continental flight |
Plaza Resort Bonaire |
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| Happy Hour | Tipsy Seagull | 5:00 - 6:00pm and 9:00 - 10:00pm. |
Divi Flamingo Hotel |
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| Dive Orientation | Dive shop | 9:30 - 10:00am |
| Happy Hour | Balashi Bar | 6:00 - 7:00pm |
| All you can eat BBQ Buffet | Calabas Restaurant | 6:00 - 10:00pm |
Capt. Don's Habitat |
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| Habitat & Bonaire Marine Park Orientation | 9:00am | |
| Happy Hour | Deco Stop | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
Buddy Dive Resort |
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| Steak night | Poolbar Restaurant | 6:00 - 10:00pm |
Karel's Beach Bar |
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| Live musis, local bands and DJ's | 10:00pm - 2:30am | |
Kantika di Amor/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily, Monday through Sunday | Departs from their pier in front of It Rains Rishes and will stop at resorts on request, including Divi Flamingo, Sand Dollar, Captain Don's and Buddy Dive. $15 per person. | Departs at 10, 12 and 2pm. Returns at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30pm. |
Good Return/Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire |
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| Daily Water Taxi | Sails from Town Pier. $15 per person, $7.50 for children under 12 and Bonaire residents | Departs Town Pier at 9:30am and 1:00pm and returns from Klein Bonaire at 1:30pm and 5:00pm |
Rincon |
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| Local Food, Live Music and DJ's | Posada Para Mira (On the road from Rincon to Dos Pos) | 4:00pm - midnight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
Parke Publico |
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| Flea market every first Saturday of the month | 3:00 - 7:00pm | |
Soldachi Tours |
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| See the real Bonaire and be transported back in time. Learn about the history, culture and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. | Call Maria Koeks 796-7870 | |
| Clubs & Associations | ||
| Name: | Meeting Location: | Date/Time: |
| Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) |
Call
Tel:
796-4931 or 790-7001. Kaya Fraternan de Tilburg 2 (across from the San Bernardo Church) |
Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Open topic meeting |
| Al-anon | Call
Tel:
700-7751 Kaya Fraternan de Tilburg 2 (across from the San Bernardo Church) |
Thursdays at 7:30pm. Open topic meeting |
| Bridge Club | Call Joop for venue at 717-5903. All levels. FL 2.50 | Wednesdays at 7:30pm |
| Darts Club | City Cafe. 717-2950 or 560-7539 | Every other Sunday. Registration at 4:00pm. Games at 5:00pm |
| JCI Bonaire (formerly known as Jaycees | Contact Renata Domacasse Tel: 516-4252. ABVO building, Kaminda Jato Baco 26. Everyone is welcome. | First Wednesday of the month. 7:30 - 9:30pm |
| Kiwanis Club | APNA Plaza, Kaya International. Tel: Jeanette Rodriguez at 717-5595 | Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm |
| Lions Club | Kaya Sabana #1. Tel: 510-0710. All Lions are welcome. | 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month at 8:00pm |
| Rotary Club | Divi Flamingo Resort, Peter Hughes Conference Room, above the dive shop. Tel: 717-2066 | Every Wednesday from 12:15 pm - 2:00pm |
| Yoga | refer to our spa page | |
| Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire: Public presentation about sea turtles every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month | Conference Room at Captain Don's Habitat | 8:00pm |
| Toastmasters Club | Call Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez Beck at 786-2953 | |
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