We know the diving and operators better than anyone else in the industry. Built around a tree of about 95 years old on a large plot of 2000m2 in an exclusive neighborhood. Bonaire activities boutique hotel sonrisa on bonaire in. Its capital is kralendijk, located near the ocean on the lee side of the island. Welcome to lac bay on the islands southeastern side, lac is a large inland bay that provides a critical habitat for green turtles and queen conchs and windsurfers. Lac bay villa is located in a quiet and beautiful nature reserve on the southeast side of bonaire. The islands primary windsurfing location, lac bay, on the undeveloped windward side of bonaire, is protected from the open ocean by an exposed reef running along its entire side. Many of the dive sites have access by boat or shore. The south part of lac bay, in front of sorobon beach, is made of a shallow lagoon with translucent waters, partially enclosed by a coral reef. The shallow waters of the bay boast favorable onshore winds making lac bay the perfect place to learn.
Learn about the history of bonaire through visits to landmarks such as the salt pans and slave huts, visit a museum in rincon, then see the flamingo sanctuary at goto lake. Susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy is a perennially popular guide written by a local diver and updated fairly frequently. Indeed, this is one of the worlds premier destinations for riding the gusts, thanks to steady trade winds and warm, shallow waters. Lac bay, klein bonaire, pekelmeer, slagbaii and gotomeer are recognized as wetlands of international significance under the ramsar convention. Boneiru, pronounced is an island in the leeward antilles in the caribbean sea. Divers can see colorful large sponges and sea fans while diving bonaire, as well. Lac bay villa is almost next to the famous sorobon lac bay windsurfing location on bonaire where you can rent the accommodation for your perfect vacation. Babysittingchildcare is available for an extra charge. Affordable waterfront instant holiday mode lac bay casitas. Feb 27, 2014 snorkeling at lac bay on bonaire is considered the best snorkel dive site on the island. The mangrove info center provides quality tours to bonaires mangrove forests, either by kayak or by solar boat.
If you visit bonaire and dont head over to sorobon beach and lac bay to take a look see, then youve missed one of the wonders of the caribbean. Lac cai bonaire all you need to know before you go. There are seven different species of sea turtles in the world. Bonaire bay view villa offers you an unforgettable time. Internet, air conditioning, tv, children welcome, no smoking bedrooms. As is true of the resort on nearby sorobon beach, the lac bay resort is a straightforward lodging establishment that doesnt try to impress its guests with overthetop decor. This is a scuba diving hotel that is a great bargain in a. Theres no place like bonaires lac bay to launch, burn and turn. We subsequently talked to an experienced snorkeling couple who they said they would never snorkel lac bay without rene because the current was quite dangerous and it was possible to get pulled out into the ocean. Lac bay kralendijk 2020 all you need to know before you go. Sep 18, 2016 if you want to snorkel with turtles while you are in bonaire, you can be sure to find them at lac bay. Childrens club access is available for an extra charge. But visitors to bonaire can enjoy the same, excellent conditions that the pros do.
Lac bay kralendijk 2020 all you need to know before you. Luckily for the turtles, diving in lac bay is forbidden. Lac bay villa bonaire, kralendijk, netherlands antilles. From the shore, dive sites are marked with names on yellow stones. The beautiful lagoon of sorobon, lac bay is a prime spot for this highadrenaline sport. Top 10 best dive sites bonaire abdive diving bonaire. Your stable, glass bottom sitontop kayak is equipped with a comfortable backrest seat, a waterproof bag for your personal belongings and, of course, paddles.
Roundtrip transportation from kralendijk hotels is included. Top 20 best hotels near lac bay beach, bonaire, sint. Bonaire marines park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded fish species. More experienced sailors use the flat water expanse to train in slalom and freestyle. Dive site lac bay caribbean netherlands difficulty. There are healthy corals to explore and dense marine life to observe. Netherlands caribbean isles diving aruba bonaire curacao st. This is a scuba diving hotel that is a great bargain in a convenient location, easy walking distance to dive shops, restaurants and the dive side of the island. Affordable waterfront instant holiday mode lac bay. The mangrove forest of lac bay is part of the bonaire national marine park. Best turtle snorkeling in the caribbean bonaire youtube. The secret caribbean diving paradise smartertravel.
In march, 2006, stinapas managementzoning plan for lac bay was approved, and now all guides must be certified. Bonaire, sint eustatius and saba hotels, motels, resorts and inns. Bonaires lac bay offers nearperfect conditions for all levels of windsurfers, from beginners to professional sailors. Some of bonaires local windsurfing kids have made it bigwinning pwa competitionswhile training in bonaires lac bay. With a rich history of more than 20 years, sorobon beach resort bonaire invites everyone who search for unrefined enjoyment in nature and unconditional love for serenity. Nature preservation on bonaire is in the good hands of a foundation called stinapa. This 4 bedroom villa is perfect for couples, a group or family reunion.
With its staghorn coral colonies and reef areas full of marine life, it is one of bonaire s best snorkeling spots. They have an equipment storage room, bar and breakfast cafe and nice outdoor lounging area. Lac bays jibe city surf school is coowned by a windsurfing gold medalist. Bonaire is the cool caribbean island you didnt know you were. Lac bay villa holiday rental bonaire windsurfing accomodation. Q1 should i book now or wait until i get to bonaire. Great private beach, new pool is great, excellent dive shop and im excited about the upcoming improvements. Dec 26, 2015 the vast majority of bonaire may be a divers paradise, but theres still one spot where other interests reign supreme. Bluewater travel can book you a dive resort in bonaire at the best price. Visitors can only enter the mangroves in the company of an experienced nature guide. Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of usd 25. Get a comprehensive tour of the island of bonaire during this 3. The lac bay resort is one of the most popular hotels at lac bay in bonaire, and visitors who wish to stay for more than a day might also consider the kon tiki beach club.
Lac bay is an important breeding ground for the coral fish in the waters of bonaire and feeding and breeding area for migratory and waterfowl. Located in a national park, the bay offers good access to see three globally endangered species. Bonaire has over 350 fish species and nearly 50 different corals to admire. Bonaire s lac bay offers nearperfect conditions for all levels of windsurfers, from beginners to professional sailors. Jan 17, 2018 great adventures bonaire is the onsite dive shop that will set up your equipment, take it down, get it on and off the dive boat for you, lead you on your boat dives, and just be your general. Most of the action is on the west side, but lac bay and sorobon beach are the heart of the islands windsurfing scene, diving s popular runnerup for reigning. Lac bay casita is located at lac bay lagoon, 10 minutes from town and the airport on the south east side of bonaire. And diving is big at this resort, you can book a room with an unlimited. Laze around on the sun loungers, snacking on local seafood dishes served in the wellpositioned bar and restaurant. Big savings and low prices on lac bay beach, bonaire, sint eustatius and saba. Sorobon beach resort is nested by the natural salt bay of bonaire, which is one of the top windsurfing spots in the world, as well as a great wellness destination. Kite surfing can be done at the south side of the island and is just a quick 10 minute drive from the casita. Just head to the conch graveyard and enter between any of the big conch mountains.
With its ideal location and steady winds, this is the home spot of many free style windsurfers. However, if you would like to get involved, you can dive turtle city with east coast diving, enjoy snorkeling. Sep 06, 2017 my favorite windsurf property is lac bay villa on windy lac bay. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The best windsurf spot jibe city and the windsurf place. We meet at the sorobon fishing docks, at the southern end of lac bay. Overall, lac bay is the 4th most popular snorkel dive spot of all 20 snorkeling dives in bonaire. Recommended spots to visit include bonaire donkey sanctuary 1. Nevertheless, the swimming distance between the shore and the. Jibe city at lac bay is one of the premier windsurfing capitals of the world with almost one mile x 34 of a mile surfing area that. Sorobon lac bay, bonaire dutch caribbean bonaire windsurf place is the only locally owned and operated windsurf station on the windward side of the island known as sorobon, at lac bay. Lac bay national park sightseeing tour 2020 bonaire. Above or below the water, divi flamingo offers a total experience for. Lac bay kralendijk 2020 all you need to know before.
Bonaire activities boutique hotel sonrisa on bonaire in the. The special features include a new gourmet kitchen, star or sunning deck and covered patio with stellar views of the windsurf scene. This spot is located on the south end of the island of bonaire, 14km from kralendijk. Park lac bay east coast diving explore the sea sea turtles bonaire. Lac bay has been declared a protected marine park and adheres to the marine park rules and regulations. May, 2019 when planning a snorkeling trip to the bonaire, be aware that the bonaire island council has banned all sunscreens that containe oxybenzone andor octinoxate, which has been proven to kill coral reefs. Lac bay is a unique shallow bluegreen bay that is protected by a reef.
Bonaire is the cool caribbean island you didnt know. It has the most stunning views over the turquoise waters of lac bay and is approx 3 minutes drive from sorobon beach and its windsurfing centers and east coast diving which operates from the fishermans pier. In fact, you might just be jibing right alongside to one of our local pros. The bonaire mangrove reserve is located in lac bay national park. Relax or get sporty at lac bay, a scenic beach on the banks of a large lagoon. Windsurfing bonaires lac bay provides near perfect conditions for. The oldest marine park in the world the bonaire national marine park encompasses the sea around bonaire, klein bonaire and lac bay to a depth of 75 meters including the coral reef, sea grass and. Of these seven, five live in the waters of bonaire and klein bonaire, and you can easily see them while snorkeling, diving or kayaking in the mangroves of lac bay. On our first trip to bonaire two years ago we snorkelled lac bay with rene and loved it.
Lac bay, the turquoise jewel of bonaires east coast. I am offering 5% off for new bookings for travel oct. This island in the dutch caribbean is the worlds best diving destinationbut the. Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of usd 19. About 60% of our island territory is a national park or a protected area. Admire the natural beauty of the caribbean on this 4hour lac bay national park sightseeing tour in bonaire. Aside from diving, bonaire has also made a name for itself as a worldrenowned destination for windsurfing. Visit lac bay on your trip to kralendijk or bonaire. It features lovely views of lacthe largest bay in the dutch caribbean and. For luxury that doesnt hurt your wallet, book an allinclusive suite at the plaza. With nary an allinclusive in sight, bonaire is a safe and relaxing caribbean island. Travel through the lac bay national park by bus or coach as a guide sheds light on the regions diverse animal and plant life. The water is shallow and warm, with steady tradewinds, and a beautiful beachperfect conditions for catching some wind in your sails and claiming the freedom.
The marine park consists of the whole coastline of bonaire from the highwater mark down to a depth of 200 feet 61 m and includes a large mangrove forest in lac bay. With its staghorn coral colonies and reef areas full of marine life, it is one of bonaires best snorkeling spots. Bonaire bay view villa, kralendijk, caribbean netherlands. Windsurfers will find their way to bonaires windsurfers paradise quick and easy.
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