Klein Bonaire

Klein Bonaire (Dutch for "little Bonaire") is a small uninhabited islet off the west coast of the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The islet, which sits within the rough crescent formed by the main island, is 6 square kilometres (1,500 acres) and extremely flat, rising no more than two meters above the sea. The only structures are some ruins of slave huts (small, single-room structures dating to the region's period of slavery.)

From the shore of Bonaire to the shore of Klein Bonaire is about 800 metres (0.5 mi) at the nearest point. The distance is frequently traversed by private and commercial boats and can be done by kayak with some difficulty. The primary attraction for visitors is scuba diving and snorkeling the pristine coral reef surrounding the islet.

In 1868, Klein Bonaire was sold to Angel Jeserun and remained in private hands until 1999. Then it was purchased for 9 million Netherlands Antillean guilder (US$5 million) by the government of Bonaire, the World Nature Fund, and the Foundation to Preserve Klein Bonaire.

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Lassi Kurkijärvi
14 February 2013
Check which direction the current is flowing before trying a drift snorkel. Usually on the east side it's south->north. On a good day you can make it all the way to the northeast point.
Niels Kurstjens
8 February 2024
Book nice snorkeling trip with Sea Cow. Friendly and professional guides. Nice drinks and food during the trip.
Martina Brusatore
12 November 2018
Taxi boat at eden village pier at 10.30 12.30 14.30.15$ aroud ticket.bring sunblock,water and some fruit and enjoy.please bring all the trash and rabbish back
Maggie MacG
14 December 2018
The little island and a place to go snorkle and dive.
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