01Most bookedSail & Snorkel
The signature day. Sail the coast, moor at Klein Bonaire, swim with turtles, repeat.
- Duration
- 3 – 9 hours
- Guests
- 1 – 6 incl. · up to 12
- 4.5‑hour special
- $895
from$630→
Bonaire,under sail.
— The charter
No crowded catamaran, no engine drone. Just the wind, a 45‑foot sailing yacht and the reefs of Klein Bonaire, planned around you and nobody else.
Every SoloBon trip is private. You choose how long, where and what: sail the coast, snorkel with turtles at Klein Bonaire, dive the marine park, or simply drift on a mooring in a water hammock.
An open bar and a fresh bite every hour are always included, adapted to your diet. We read the wind on the day and set the route with you at the helm of the plan.
45.2ftJeanneau Sun Odyssey, a true monohull sailing yacht
100%Private. Your group is the only one aboard
12Guests at most; kids under 4 sail free
12+Years living and sailing on Bonaire
— Seven ways aboard
Choose your
hours at sea
From a golden-hour sail to three nights sleeping on board. Prices are for your whole private group, with drinks and bites included.
01Most booked
02CouplesSunset Sail
Late-afternoon departure toward Salt Pier or around Klein Bonaire, timed to the last light.
- Duration
- 2.5 – 3 hours
- Guests
- 2 incl. · up to 12
- Extra guest
- $35
from$475→
03Private chefDinner at Sea
Four menus, from a deck BBQ to a private chef from Wines & More who sails with you.
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Guests
- 1 – 6 incl. · up to 8
- Swim stop
- Before dinner
from$945→
04Only on BonaireSunrise Charter
The island's only sunrise sail. Coffee as the sky lights up, then a luxury breakfast on a mooring.
- Duration
- 4 – 4.5 hours
- Departs
- 5:00 – 5:30 am
- Guests
- 1 – 6 incl. · up to 10
from$840→
05Cruise guestsPort‑Day Snorkel
A short walk from the cruise pier. Timed to your ship, with a ride back arranged if you need it.
- Duration
- 3 – 9 hours
- Guests
- 1 – 6 incl. · up to 12
- Extra guest
- $65
from$735→
06Once a monthFull Moon Rise
Sun down, moon up, on the same sail. Our one shared trip: just twelve tickets each month.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guests
- Max 12, shared
- Priced
- Per person
from$95→
07For twoLiveaboard
Sleep aboard, wake to the reef. Multi-day diving, snorkeling and sailing for just two guests.
- Duration
- 3 days +
- Guests
- 1 – 2
- Crew
- Skipper & mate, 6 h/day
from$3,300→
“Too often we've booked “sailing” and ended up under engine. Solobon is a legit sailing experience.
— A day aboard
The plan is
yours.
No two days are the same; we set the course by the wind and by what you'd like to see. Here is how a Sail & Snorkel day usually unfolds.
- Harbour Village Marina
Welcome aboard
Captain Patrick and Linda meet you at the dock, walk you through the boat and ask what kind of day you're after.
- Engine off
Sails up
Out of the harbour, the engine goes quiet and Phoenix heels into the trade wind. Take the helm, or claim a lounger on the bow.
- Klein Bonaire · 1000 Steps · Andrea
Into the reef
Linda guides you through the marine park with ten-plus years of reef knowledge: turtles, eagle rays, parrotfish. Gear, floats and noodles are on board.
- Every hour
Something delicious
A surprise bite each hour, made for your diet, alongside an open bar of beer, wine, rum, gin, vodka and soft drinks.
- Water hammock optional
Drift, then sail home
A last swim off the stern, then a long reach back to the marina as the coast turns gold.
— The yacht
Phoenix
A real monohull that heels, carves and sails, unlike the flat catamaran ride. Powered by the trade winds and topped up by solar.She is our home on the water: spacious, kept in gorgeous condition, and laid out for lazy afternoons. FatBoy loungers on the bow, a 360° view from the shaded cockpit, and water hammocks for when you'd rather float than swim.
- Model
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2
- Length
- 45.2 ft · 13.8 m
- Propulsion
- Wind, with solar on board
- On deck
- FatBoy bow loungers · 360° cockpit
- Comfort
- Bimini shade · toilet on board
- In the water
- Snorkel gear · floats · water hammocks
- Home port
- Harbour Village Marina, Kralendijk
— Your crew
Small, family-run,
truly local.
SoloBon is a family business, built on more than twelve years of island life. Captain Patrick sails; Linda hosts, guides the snorkel and makes the bites that guests write home about (ask about the pineapple).
They know the island beyond the tourist spots, and they've crossed oceans under sail. You'll leave knowing Bonaire a little better.
Patrick & LindaCaptain & host · Phoenix
In our guests'
own words
4.99
★★★★★
Average of 368 reviews on Tripadvisor and Google
— Good to know
Before you
step aboard
Still wondering? Message us on WhatsApp; Linda usually replies the same day.
Always included
- Captain & crew, exclusively for your party
- Open bar: beer, white & rosé, rum, gin, vodka, sodas
- Fresh bites every hour, diet-friendly on request
- Snorkel gear, floats & water hammocks
- Shaded cockpit & toilet on board
Please bring
- Towel & reef-safe sunscreen
- STINAPA nature tag (or sedula)
- Taxi transfers are not included
Is it really private?
Yes. Every charter is exclusively for your group: no other guests, no shared deck. The only exception is the monthly Full Moon Rise sail, which is ticketed for up to 12 guests.
Do we actually sail?
We motor out of the harbour, then it's sails up for as long as the wind allows. Phoenix is a monohull, so you'll feel her heel and carve, which guests tell us is the whole point.
We're arriving by cruise ship. Will we be back in time?
Our schedule is built around your ship's arrival and departure. Harbour Village Marina is an easy walk along the water from the cruise port, and we can arrange a ride back so you're aboard with time to spare.
Can children join?
Absolutely, and there's no age limit. Children under 4 sail free of charge, and we carry floats and life jackets in all sizes.
Can we go diving?
Yes. We can take you to any dive site in the Bonaire National Marine Park. Rent tanks and gear at a local dive shop and bring them aboard; we'll even swap tanks between dives.
Do I need a marine park tag?
The waters around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire are protected by STINAPA. Swimmers and snorkelers need a nature tag; cruise visitors, ABC-island residents with ID, and children under 12 are exempt.
What if the weather turns?
Safety comes first. If conditions are unsafe, we'll reschedule your trip or refund it. A few clouds, though, often make the best sunsets.
Let's plan
your day.
Tell us your dates and what you have in mind. We'll confirm availability and shape the route, usually within a day.