CURACAO TO BONAIRE - 7 Days

Anchor at Fuikbaai for a peaceful morning and quiet kayak.  This is a particularly secluded bay with very little boat traffic.

After a lazy lunch onboard, the yacht will move on to Klein Curacao for the afternoon.  This is a small and uninhabited island off the southeastern tip of Curacao.  This is a great spot for snorkelling with plenty of fish, sea turtles and marine species to spot.  The sea is a crystal-clear blue and the sand is pearly white.

Pulling into the harbour, step ashore for a stroll around the picturesque ‘Kralendijk’ city.

If you prefer to stay on the yacht and the water, then head for Lac Bay.  This shallow lagoon is 8km.sq and lies on the southeastern side of Bonaire.  There’s a mangrove forest here with an abundance of fish, shellfish, birds and turtles, and on the eastern edge the coral reef is an amazing spot for snorkeling.

On the way, stop to enjoy the view of the salt dunes and pink salt lakes.  For a more detailed inspection, visit the salt pier which is 10 minutes’ drive from the port.  Here you can see salt pillars fully encrusted with sponges and corals, and it’s another great place to snorkel or scuba dive.  There’s also a shipwreck here of the Kilma Hooker, which sank in 1984.

End the day at one of Bonaire’s fine restaurants.

There’s plenty to see and do at the Washington Slagbaai National Park.  This park encompasses 5,643 hectares of nature and is home to parrots, iguanas, flamingos and many other species of bird and reptile.

Beaches in the park are an important nesting ground for sea turtles and you can hike, bike or take your four wheel drive through the park to explore a larger area.

Return to Curacao for disembarkation.