GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR BONAIRE SEE THE CORAL REEF WITHOUT GETTING WET
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR BONAIRE
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR BONAIRE
DISCOVER
The reef of Bonaire is among the most beautiful in the Caribbean, but not everyone wants or is able to get in the water. That is what the glass bottom boat of Eye Sea Bonaire is for, the only one on the island. You sail to Klein Bonaire and look through the glass bottom straight onto the coral and the fish below, while the captain explains what you are seeing. Dry, comfortable and without having to swim a single stroke. That makes this the best reef experience for young children, seniors and anyone who prefers to stay on board.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE TOUR STEP BY STEP
An hour and a half of reef watching without getting wet. In broad strokes, this is how the tour goes.
On board at Harbour Village Marina
DEPARTURE
You board at Harbour Village Marina in Kralendijk. Boarding is easy, also for those less steady on their feet.
Watching the reef glide by beneath you
THE ACTIVITY
The boat sails to the reef edges around Klein Bonaire. Through the glass bottom you see coral, parrotfish and with some luck a turtle passing by, while the captain explains what is swimming beneath you and how the reef works.
Back in the harbor
THE RETURN
After about an hour and a half you are back at the marina. Kralendijk is close by for lunch or a terrace.
THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT IN PICTURES
THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT IN PICTURES
Photos
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR VISIT
What to bring?
A camera and sunscreen. You need nothing more: you stay dry the entire tour.
What is included?
The trip, observation through the glass bottom and the captain's commentary. A private tour is available from $250. The Bonaire Nature Fee does not apply to this tour: you do not enter the water.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. For cancellations within 24 hours the full tour price is charged. In rough weather the tour is rescheduled.
Departure point
Harbour Village Marina, Kralendijk.
Address
Plaza Resort Bonaire
J.A. Abraham Boulevard 80
Kralendijk, Bonaire
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be able to swim?
No. You stay on board the entire tour. That is exactly why this is the best way to see the reef for non-swimmers.
Is the tour suitable for young children?
Yes, excellent. There is no minimum age and children often press their noses to the glass watching the fish beneath the boat.
Is the boat accessible with a wheelchair or limited mobility?
This is the most accessible water activity on the island. Report your situation in advance and the crew will assist with boarding.
How long does the tour take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours. There are several departures per day.
What do I see through the glass bottom?
Coral formations, tropical fish such as parrotfish and sergeant majors, and regularly a sea turtle. The captain points out what passes by.
What if the weather is bad?
In rough weather the tour is rescheduled to another moment.