Frequently Asked Questions about visiting Bonaire!

You have Bonaire questions? We have answers. Please join us as we answer 50 of the most frequently asked questions about visiting Bonaire!


0:00 Intro
1:37 Shore diving FAQ
2:09 Where is Bonaire located?
2:18 What is the population of Bonaire?
2:23 What languages are spoken on Bonaire?
2:36 Do I need a passport for entry into Bonaire?
2:45 What entry fees/taxes need to be paid?
3:42 What is the marine park fee (nature fee)? Who has to pay it?
4:17 What currency is used on Bonaire?
4:22 Should you bring cash or credit cards?
4:46 Are there ATMs?
5:18 In what time zone is Bonaire located?
5:37 What's the weather like?
5:57 What's the best time of year to visit?
6:17 Is trip insurance required?
6:32 What vaccines are required?
6:44 Is Bonaire safe?
7:06 What is the emergency phone number?
7:16 Is the tap water safe to drink?
7:28 Are there all-inclusive resorts?
7:45 Do I need an electrical adapter/converter? What type of outlets?
8:23 Should you rent a car?
8:42 Should you purchase rental car insurance? Use CC insurance instead?
9:21 On which side of the road do you drive?
9:27 Is it easy to navigate around Bonaire?
9:34 Best place to buy gas?
10:11 Are there grocery stores?
10:23 What's expensive, cheap, etc? What do things cost?
10:58 Is there a pharmacy?
11:13 Is the Wi-Fi good?
11:22 How is the cell phone service?
11:36 Best way to communicate with others on Bonaire?
11:57 Are there good restaurants?
12:10 Do you need dinner reservations?
12:30 Do you tip?
13:04 Are there food delivery services like Uber Eats/Door Dash?
13:15 How's the nightlife?
13:27 What should you wear on Bonaire?
13:57 Are there mosquitoes?
14:25 Which beaches are best?
14:53 Should you leave your vehicle unlocked at beaches/dive sites?
15:48 What should you do with your stuff while away from vehicle at beach/dive sites?
16:00 Is there anything to do other than scuba dive?
16:12 Only one day on Bonaire, what should you do?
16:24 Airport arrival procedure?
17:26 Airport departure procedure?
18:18 Are there electrical outlets at the airport departure gates?
18:28 Are taxis easy to find? Uber or Lyft?
18:47 What if there's no flight to Bonaire on my desired date of travel?
19:15 Important info and wrap-up.

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