Bonaire Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Truly amazing! We literally got off the ship and walked to an adjacent pier and were picked up and we were snorkeling in 5 different areas that were truly beautiful. Saw a lion fish on a reef and a ton of coral and fish. The guide is awesome, low key and kind. 100% would do it again!

Excellent expertise! Guides were friendly, knowledgable, flexible and patient. Reef and fish were amazing

By far the BEST snorkeling experience I’ve had in ages. Kenny was an amazing guide. He has a lot of knowledge and historical info about Bonaire. As a diver he knows all the great spots to see a variety of fish and sea turtles. This day was beyond amazing bc we also saw an octopus which is known to be rare during the day. If you’re looking for an adventure with a knowledgeable guide this is the tour to take in Bonaire!!

The night tour is amazing! We really enjoyed the relaxed tour, experiencing the mangroves at night. It is totally different compared to the daytime tour, but worth every second! Blue was our guide and did a perfect job before, during and after the tour. We're happy to come back for a third time soon!

The water taxi service and our driver were great! They picked me up right on time and there was several different times to choose from for the ride back to Buddy’s Dive Resort. 10/10 recommend!

Epic Tours was easily one of the highlights of our entire cruise, and if we are ever back in Bonaire, I would book this excursion again in a heartbeat. No research. No comparing 37 different tours. Just take my money. 😂First things first: the catamaran was spotless. And there was ROOM.There were probably about 12 of us onboard, give or take, and everyone had space to spread out. Nobody was practically sitting in a stranger’s lap, guarding a seat like it was the last lounge chair at a resort, or wondering where they were supposed to put themselves. After spending several days on a crowded cruise ship, I cannot adequately explain how lovely this was. 😂Captain Emily and Ryan were wonderful... friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and, best of all, wonderfully CHILL. Nothing felt forced, overly scripted or like we were being herded from Activity A to Activity B.At one point I stretched out on the cushion near Captain Emily, talked with her about Bonaire and what life is like there…and then eventually fell asleep in the Caribbean breeze. Listen. If I am comfortable enough to fall asleep while you are sailing me around the Caribbean, we have established a pretty significant level of trust. 😂Ryan led the snorkeling portion and actually went into the water with everyone who wanted to follow the guide. I really loved that, especially for anyone who might be a little nervous or not completely comfortable snorkeling on their own. He pointed out things to see along the way, and there was plenty... colorful fish, coral and even divers below us. We also learned more about Bonaire’s famous shore diving, which was really interesting to see firsthand.I am not nearly as committed to snorkeling as my husband, so another BIG plus for me was that this excursion was just as enjoyable if snorkeling is not your entire personality. 😂I got in and swam for a while, relaxed in the sea hammock extending from the catamaran, climbed back aboard when I felt like it, had a drink, lounged around and generally enjoyed my best Caribbean life.Perfect.Now.THE FOOD.I need everyone to understand that when I say the food was excellent, I do NOT mean: “Excellent…for excursion food.”I mean excellent food. PERIOD.Everything was cooked right there on the grill and then plated and served with care. We had shrimp that were absolutely delicious, plus steak and chicken kabobs that were SO flavorful.At some point I genuinely started wondering what kind of witchcraft Captain Emily and Ryan had going on back there.HOW are you getting this much flavor out of food cooked on a grill while floating in the Caribbean?!The shrimp? Sooooo good.The steak? Delicious.The chicken? Ridiculously flavorful.Honestly, Captain Emily could very easily add “Chef Emily” to her title as far as I am concerned.And then, because apparently Epic Tours decided they were going to excel at EVERYTHING, there were the drinks.They were great, the refills kept coming, and nobody had to wave an empty glass in the air like they were trying to flag down a rescue helicopter.And I must specifically mention the wine.I like wine. Therefore, when an excursion says “wine included,” I proceed with caution. 😂 There is “wine”…and then there is wine I actually want to drink. This was the latter.Good wine, freely flowing drinks, fantastic food, beautiful water, plenty of space and a crew that somehow managed to be incredibly attentive without hovering over us. THAT is my kind of excursion.It was also incredibly convenient for cruise passengers. The meeting point was only about an eight-minute walk from our ship, so there was no complicated transportation situation or worrying about how we were getting back.The entire experience felt relaxed, personal and effortless. People who wanted to snorkel had a wonderful guided experience. People like me who wanted to swim a little, lounge a lot, eat extremely well and sip wine in the Caribbean were ALSO very well taken care of. 😂Epic Tours absolutely nailed it.Beautiful, spotless catamaran. Plenty of space. Wonderful crew. Great snorkeling. Flowing drinks. Shockingly good food. And absolutely no chaos.If we return to Bonaire, I would not hesitate for a second to book with Epic Tours again.Highly, HIGHLY recommended.

This was our third time with Epic and we have our fourth excursion already booked for next week! The crew is awesome and the food is ALWAYS amazing…be it brunch or dinner, simply the freshest and tastiest food we have found! Today was brunch and after snorkeling, we quickly devoured the French toast and fresh fruit before I could photograph. After a second picturesque snorkel stop, chef prepared a huge and delectable spread which, by the way, accommodated our vegan, our vegetarian & our pescatarian! We were all, once again, thrilled with the glorious Caribbean setting and the delightfully charming service! We highly recommend and will always book with Epic!

We enjoyed the casual vessel vibe, and the guides were very personable and informative. The waters were a bit rough but the bioluminescence were easily spotted and best described as fairy dust.

Kayaking through the mangroves was a relaxing way to learn about that ecosystem and it's vital role in marine life. It was a good size group and the leader was informative.

Highly recommended—top-notch service from Wouter, the tour guide; he was so patient! A huge thank you, because I wasn't making much headway on my own, but I got to see the mangrove forest up close—right from inside it in my kayak, haha. Then my kayak was tethered to Wouter's, and I got to enjoy the rest of the tour like a princess.

Fantastic adventure. Tour guide Tim was very friendly and informitive. Most beautiful area in the ABC islands.

Nice reception with an explanation about the mangrove and the animals. Also fun for the kids and why it must be preserved. The tour was very fun with exciting tunnels (lots of mosquitoes!) and also open sections with many turtles around us. In the end it took 90 instead of 60 minutes, the guide said because of the children.

Exceptional service and an outstanding experience. Our private family snorkeling excursion was expertly organized, with clear communication, top‑tier safety practices, and a crew who genuinely cared about creating a memorable day. The locations were stunning, and Captain H was very knowledgeable of the area so we learned fun facts along the way. They picked us up from our hotel and brought us back after. It was truly a wonderful memory.

Exceptional service and an outstanding experience. Our private family snorkeling excursion was expertly organized, with clear communication, top‑tier safety practices, and a crew who genuinely cared about creating a memorable day. The locations were stunning, and Captain H was very knowledgeable of the area so we learned fun facts along the way. They picked us up from our hotel and brought us back after. It was truly a wonderful memory.

After the cruise line canceled our tour, we booked a private tour in Bonaire with Captain Darren of Salty Tours ( boat name) . It was the best tour of the cruise . We went to excellent snorkel sites , road on tubes ( everyone young and older had a blast ) , and seen the coastline with a narrative of different buildings . Plenty of cold beverages for everyone, snorkel gear , and floatation devices. We were a party of 7 and there was plenty of room on the boat. There is a metal canopy for shade but you can sun on other areas of the boat. I would highly recommend Darren for your family adventures. A decision you will not regret!

It's a lovely and relaxing experience! We enjoyed the experience and expertise of both the guys! Definitely recommend!