By Lezlie Puls (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 9:15 am: |
Okay, never been to Bonaire, but will be next month! I'm soooo excited about it. I've read great things. So, here's where I need some help.
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By karen gaffner (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #136) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 10:13 am: |
a leisurely day at the beach doesn't sound like Klein Bonaire to me. There are no facilities of any kind. If you go to Plaza Resort there is a beach and really nice snorkeling. I believe they charge $5 for using their chairs. Divi is also an alternative. You might want to consider the Woodwind if it fits your schedule. They do a great snorkeling trip and you can sun yourself on the deck of the Catamaran. If you do decide to take the water taxi you can get it in town,but be sure to bring water with you and use lots of sunscreen. Another alternative would be to contact Renee and arrange for a guided snorkeling tour but that would not meet your lie on the beach criteria. so many choices and yet there are no bad choices snorkeling in Bonaire.
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By Lezlie Puls (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 10:59 am: |
Karen, thanks for your input. I didn't know that Klein had no facilities! Finding out the hard way, would not be good!! I did look at Renee's site, and it does sound rather interesting. Is it true that most of the entry points are rocky?? What about these "tags" I've been reading about? Are they necessary for a few hours of snorkeling?? Thanks so much for your help!!
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1541) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 11:12 am: |
Hi Lezlie, Bonaire National Marine Park
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By Lezlie Puls (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 11:36 am: |
WOW! Tons of great stuff....thanks Mare!
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By Mara Mara on the wall (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1047) on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 12:54 pm: |
Lezlie - somehow I thought that the cruise ships arranged the park tags for you. You may want to check with them. But most certainly while there are rocky places to enter there a few (and really only a few) places to enter where if you use full fit fins you would be OK. The snorkelling is great everywhere. You could consider getting a ride up to Oil Slick Leap as well since that is either a climb down the ladder or a splash in from the rock and there is a little place not too far away that I believe serves lunch and snacks.
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