From reading the other posts, Bonaire sounds like the place I'd love to be. But I don't drive, or ride a bike - or even a scooter. If I stay at a hotel which is not close to a good snorkeling site, is it possible to get a taxi to take me where I need to go, and also flag one down (or arrange for one to pick me up) for the way back?
I appreciate any advice

Therese,

When we were in Bonaire I really don't recall seeing much in the way of taxis except a couple at the airport. Certainly didn't notice any around the dive sites.

May be you can walk. Pick a hotel near the sea, almost all are.

Probably easiest to just hook up with others at the hotel where you're staying. Taxis wouldn't be practical.

therese,

If you are staying at a hotel on the water, chances are that there will be great snorkeling right in front. If you wish to snorkel elsewhere, you may wish to get on a dive boat as a snorkeler. Renee does snorkel trips too.
The dives/snorkel sites north and south are not in regular taxi traffic routes. You may wish to arrange with a shore diver to be a shore snorkeler...it may work out.

Mare

(Message edited by mare on April 18, 2005)

This past January we were in Bonaire and I had a back problem that prevented our normal walk to town, etc. We had no problem getting a taxi whenever needed. Our resort, Divi, called and restaurants also called when necessary. The best bet for snorkeling trips is to use Renee at Renee Snorkels or Dee from the Woodwind. Renee will pick you up and I think Dee & Ulf also will get you to their boat. The mangrove trip also has a pick up service from most hotels. You should have no difficulty arranging transportation.

thank you all!