Bonaire Cruise Port → Klein Bonaire (No Name Beach)
Board a water taxi at the pier promenade in front of the cruise dock, either Caribe Watersport or Kantika di Amor, to No Name Beach on Klein Bonaire.
Cruise port in Bonaire
Kralendijk
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 9 hours. 22 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 27 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 181 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 604
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Bonaire cruise port berths. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Bonaire cruise port berths.
- Bonaire National Marine Park conservation fee (STINAPA Nature Fee)
To enjoy marine activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving off Bonaire, purchase a nature tag online from STINAPA or from an authorized local seller.
- Currency and payment environment
Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands but has used the US dollar (USD) as its official currency since 2011. Credit cards are widely accepted at all shops.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- KralendijkAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
- Southern Bonaire & RinconAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Bonaire Cruise Port → Kaya Grandi Downtown
Exit the cruise terminal gate, walk through Wilhelmina Park, and continue directly onto Kaya Grandi, the main shopping and restaurant street in Kralendijk.
Bonaire Cruise Port → Salt Pier & Slave Huts
Take a taxi from the stand in front of the pier along the southern coastal road to the Salt Pier and historic White Slave Huts.
Kralendijk places to explore
Explore 14 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Klein Bonaire (No Name Beach)
An uninhabited island 800 m offshore west of Kralendijk, a snorkeling paradise with crystal-clear turquoise water, coral reefs, sea turtles, and tropical fish.
- Visit
- about 2 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 20~USD 25
There are no shops on the uninhabited island, only shade shelters and trash bins, so bring your own drinking water and snacks.
Fort Oranje & Lighthouse
A historic fort established by the Dutch West India Company in 1639, with old English cannons set into stone walls and a stone lighthouse directly in front of the pier.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Bonaire National Marine Park
A marine park established in 1979 that surrounds the entire island coastline and boasts the world's best-preserved Caribbean coral reef ecosystem.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- USD 40
Everyone entering the water must carry a STINAPA nature tag.
Te Amo Beach
A fine-sand beach opposite Flamingo International Airport, with a gentle slope and nearby coral reef for snorkeling directly from shore.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Eden Beach
A resort beach north of Kralendijk with full amenities, where you can relax on beach chairs and enjoy the Spice Beach Club bar.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 5~USD 10
Wilhelmina Park & Harbor Promenade
A waterfront park directly opposite the cruise pier, with a monument to the Dutch king and shaded benches for a leisurely stroll and sea views.
- Visit
- about 25 min
- Admission
- Free
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Southern Bonaire & Rincon
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
Sights1000 Steps BeachA coral beach reached by descending about 67 steps cut into a limestone cliff (divers say it feels like 1,000). See coral reefs, whale sharks, and sea turtles beneath the waves.
The beach is made up of coral fragments, so wear shoes with firm soles.
SightsSalt PierBonaire's top snorkeling spot: iron pilings beneath a large steel salt-loading pier are covered with coral and sponges, forming a giant underwater garden.
Swimming and diving are restricted for safety while a salt carrier ship is docked.
Food and cafésHang Out BeachbarA lively open-air beach bar right in front of Sorobon Beach Lagoon, where you can enjoy baguette sandwiches, salads, and cold beer while watching windsurfers.
ActivitiesThe Cadushy DistilleryA destination to taste distinctive green cactus liqueur and rum made from the island's wild kadushi cactus and learn about the distillation process.
Food and cafésPosada Para MiraA historic restaurant on a hill in Rincon with valley views, serving traditional Bonairean Creole dishes such as iguana soup and goat cabrito stew.
SightsWhite Slave HutsHistoric small coral-stone huts where enslaved people forced to mine salt in 1850 stayed during the week before returning to their home village of Rincon on weekends.
SightsSorobon Beach & Lac BayA vast lagoon with waist-deep water and a fine sandy bottom, considered a world-class professional windsurfing destination thanks to steady trade winds.
SightsRincon Historic VillageBonaire's oldest settlement, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1527 in an inland valley to hide from pirates, preserving distinctive Creole culture and traditional houses.
Cruises calling at Kralendijk
181 sailings are grouped into 82 cruises by ship and route.
Celebrity Cruises6 departure dates4 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.04Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
8 Night Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Americas cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
11 Nt Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
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Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
8 Night Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Cruise
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Sunset Serenity
Miami, Florida → Tampa, Florida
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 7,899
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night Southern Caribbean & Perfect Day
Port Canaveral, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 999
MSC CruisesSailing 2026.12Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
8 Night Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire - Christmas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Miami, George Town, Ocho Rios, Willemstad, Kralendijk, Oranjestad
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 799
MSC Cruises12 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.02Celebrity CruisesSailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
8 Nt Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire Holiday - Christmas at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Caribbean Celebration
Tampa, Florida → Miami, Florida
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 11,599
Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday - Christmas at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
82 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Kralendijk
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MSC Cruises · 32 sailings
MSC Opera
10 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 38 entertainment options · 9 decks
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MSC Poesia
15 cabin types · 8 dining venues · 45 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 20 sailings
Celebrity Beyond
31 cabin types · 21 dining venues · 39 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Celebrity Silhouette
28 cabin types · 13 dining venues · 40 entertainment options · 14 decks
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About Kralendijk
Kralendijk is a port in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, where Emerald Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Virgin Voyages, and others call, with an average stay of about 9 hours. It is included as a port of call on Caribbean itineraries linking Willemstad, Oranjestad, and Philipsburg, among other places.
Cruise lines calling here: 9 places
Celebrity CruisesEmerald CruisesMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionVirgin Voyages
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