Private South Island and Snorkel Combo

Explore the colorful south of Bonaire, where you will experience nature, wildlife and sea salt production. Transportation is by air conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 4 persons per tour. Learn about Bonaire's nature reserves, industry and history. Your guide is a PADI professional scuba instructor and is a local who knows where to find the marine species that interest you. All professional snorkel gear is included Snorkel stops are chosen based on snorkeler experience and current weather conditions. A brief snorkel lesson can be included for those who may need extra help. Should your group have more than 4 persons, please inquire for a custom quote. Our vehicle can accommodate 12 persons comfortably.

Meet your guide at the agreed meeting location. We will start the tour through Kralendijk enroute to the protected Mangrove area. The narrative will include historic and current lifestyles of our local residents. We will keep an eye out for Flamingos as well as our resident free roaming Donkeys. A stop at Sorobon beach, to view our shallow windsurfing lagoon and a rest stop. Onwards to the South point of Bonaire where Cargill processes seawater to become industrial salt. We discuss the salt production from seawater and historic details from the early years. A stop at Willemstorem lighthouse which dates from 1837. Narrative discussing the salt production from the 1600's to current day processes. A visit to the slave hut monuments and views of the salt pans and salt shipping pier. Once we have completed the land tour portion of the tour we will then choose a snorkel location. Snorkel for 1 hour then return to the meeting location will complete the tour.