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KAYAKING IN THE MANGROVES OF LAC BAY

DISCOVER

On the east side of Bonaire lies Lac Bay, a shallow bay lined with mangrove forest. Between the roots young fish grow up before moving to the reef, and that is exactly where you paddle on this guided kayak tour. You paddle a clear-bottom kayak, so you see what swims beneath you along the way, and make a short snorkel stop among the mangrove roots. Calm water and a guide who explains what you see: you can join even without any kayaking experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT

THE TOUR STEP BY STEP

One or two hours of paddling through the bay. In broad strokes, this is how the tour goes.

Welcome at the Mangrove Center

DEPARTURE & BRIEFING

You drive about 25 minutes to the Mangrove Center at Lac Bay. After a short briefing about the bay and paddling technique, you get into your kayak.

Paddling among the mangroves

THE ACTIVITY

With the guide up front you paddle through narrow passages in the mangrove forest. Through the clear bottom of the kayak you see young fish darting beneath you. The longer tour includes a short snorkel stop among the roots, an environment you will not find anywhere else on the island.

Back on shore

THE RETURN

After one or two hours you paddle back to the Mangrove Center. Rinse off, have a drink and drive back to the resort at your leisure.

THE KAYAK TOUR IN PICTURES

Photos

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR VISIT

Departure point

Mangrove Center, Lac Bay, on the east side of the island. About a 25 minute drive from the resort, by your own rental car.

Address

Plaza Resort Bonaire
J.A. Abraham Boulevard 80
Kralendijk, Bonaire

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. The water in the bay is calm and shallow, and the guide explains the technique beforehand. Basic fitness is enough.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. Young children paddle together with a parent in a tandem kayak.

Do I need to be able to swim?

For the snorkeling part, yes. If you choose the tour without snorkel stop, wearing the life vest is enough.

How do I get to Lac Bay?

By rental car it is about a 25 minute drive from the resort.

What is the Nature Fee?

The mangroves of Lac Bay are part of the Bonaire National Marine Park. The Bonaire Nature Fee (STINAPA) is mandatory when using the water: USD 40 per person for visitors aged 13 and older, valid for one calendar year and free for children up to and including 12. Not included in the tour price.

Is the tour suitable with back problems or during pregnancy?

Limited with back problems, and during pregnancy in consultation. Contact us in advance and we will see what is sensible.