Lady Bellaïs Snorkel Tour: Family-Owned Schooner Trip with Local Lunch on Bonaire

Experience the beauty of Bonaire’s coastline and underwater world on a family-owned schooner tour with Lady Bellaïs. Snorkel, sightsee, and enjoy drinks from the onboard bar!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Richard’s Retreat - You’ll be sailing on a spacious traditional build wooden schooner!
    On cruise ship days our trip is going to take you to a beautiful snorkeling spot on the north side of the island.
    While sailing to the mooring spot you can enjoy the breathtaking views that Bonaire has to offer from one of our two decks and we will be serving you…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snorkel vest
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Lady Bellaïs represents a unique and exquisite ship found nowhere else in Bonaire. The vessel’s grandeur and space make it unparalleled amongst its competitors on the island. It can accommodate up to 114 people, but to prevent overcrowding, the trips are usually limited to 60-70 people. The business is family-owned and takes immense pride in their work….

Location
5 Kaya C.E.B. Hellmund
Kaya C.E.B. Hellmund
Please meet us 30 minutes before starting time. Walk of your ship onto the pier, which leads you to the boulevard. Take a left and keep walking until you see a row of colored canopies. We are located in the last canopy together with Bonaire Cruisers Golf Cart Rental
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tess_g
Feb 27, 2025
Perfect morning on the water! - We had a lovely time snorkeling and hanging out all morning on the boat! They also have a photographer that takes pictures under water of the sea life and the guests! Drinks were delish and the food was amazing! Would recommend to anyone!
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Kathyh1367
Feb 26, 2025
Amazing Snorkeling Trip - This was an absolutely unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The crew and captain were fantastic—welcoming, professional, and attentive. The boat was spotless and fully equipped with everything needed for a perfect excursion on the water. Snorkeling was incredible! We saw an abundance of colorful fish, vibrant coral reefs, and even sea turtles, making it a truly magical adventure. The food and drinks were excellent, adding to the overall enjoyment of the excursion. I would do this again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an amazing time on the water!
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115brittanim
Feb 25, 2025
One of the best snorkeling excursions I’ve been on! - I have fallen in love with Bonaire and this tour is one of the reasons. It is such a beautiful island. Instructions were VERY clear with where to check in and what time to meet at the tent. A colorful bus took us to the pier where we loaded onto the boat. The crew was super friendly and uplifting. I researched numerous snorkeling tours and Lady Bellaïs by Bonaire Cruisers has the best bang for your buck! Lunch and alcoholic drinks included!? You can’t beat that. The crew topped it off with extensive knowledge of the island and easy to follow snorkel instructions. My husband and I had an absolute blast and I did not want to leave the boat or Bonaire! From the food, to the drinks, to the snorkeling, to the rope swing, you can tell the family put extensive thought and care into this family business and it has paid off! I look forward to visiting again and doing this tour! Oh and there is also a fantastic photographer that snorkels with everyone and offers all of the pictures for a great price! Don’t hesitate, book it NOW!
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Gregorya_m
Feb 25, 2025
Excellent tour with a... - Excellent tour with a fantastic crew. Very good snorkeling and the vessel was very big and accommodating
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Zoe
Feb 24, 2025
Outstanding experience. Beautiful vessel, delicious food, great snorkeling all served up by a wonderful family business - This is an outstanding experience, beautiful vessel, great snorkeling, delicious food, refreshing cold beverages all served up by a wonderful family! A must do!!
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E8829hfmartac
Feb 24, 2025
BEST excursion by far! - The entire excursion on Lady Bellais was exceptional! The schooner had plenty of room for the 40 of us to roam around while we were given a tour of the beautiful landscape. Once we reached our snorkeling area, everyone was given their equipment and for those of us that needed guidance, it was appreciated. The snorkeling was great! Once back on board, the party began! Music, dancing and eating the delicious meal that was prepared for us was just the beginning. Oh, and the rum punch! The crew was so much fun! We sang and danced and enjoyed the rope swing. My family did that multiple times. I've done excursions in many different places in the Caribbean but this one was by far the best! You will not regret spending your day with this crew.
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Chris_m
Feb 23, 2025
We had a great time. The... - We had a great time. The check-in was easy and the information given leading up to the day of the experience was wonderful. The captain and crew made this experience one of the better that we have had. I wish that we would have snorkeled in a different area with more variety of coral and fish. From what I have heard about Bonaire being the snorkel capital of the world, I was disappointed with the snorkeling. Lunch was great and the boat was beautiful.
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Ashleenh2023
Feb 23, 2025
Great trip - a real holiday highlight! - A massive thank you for the amazing trip we had on 11th February, we were on a cruise ship and joined the morning 3hour trip. We were a party of 10 and we all said the trip was one of the highlights from the whole two week holiday. The photos from your underwater photographer were amazing. The rest of the crew were fantastic too - helping my young son in the water, taking our gopro down to get photos of the lion fish etc. And we all enjoyed the chicken stew, even my fussy 6yr old!
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41janiced
Feb 21, 2025
Outstanding excursion. - This was an amazing snorkeling tour. From the time I got on the boat the staff were outstanding. They were very informative on the history of the ship as well as key areas were explained as we passed by them. Lots of info on Bonaire as well. The luch was amazing and the open bar of cousre. This is a must excursion to see sea life and have pictures taken of your group on and off the ship. The staff were so helpful getting guests with some mobile issues on and off the ship. I will take this tour again when in Bonaire.
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Chrismp6167ko
Feb 19, 2025
Excellent excursion - This was a top notch excursion. The staff was extremely friendly, fun and knowledgeable. The lunch was local home cooked and delicious. Snorkeling was filled with plenty of colorful fish. Would highly recommend this.
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