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.

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Sharon_v
Dec 18, 2024
This was a great... - This was a great experience. All details about registering and understanding where to meet, etc. were conveyed well. The length of the excursion was perfect. The hosts and Captain were thoughtful, fun, and delivered a great adventure while taking all safety precautions. It was a wonderful day.
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Nicholas
Dec 18, 2024
Perfect day out in the blue waters of Bonaire. - Absolutely a blast! The crew was super friendly and very helpful. Lunch and drinks were excellent and the snorkeling was unforgettable. Definitely worth booking this trip and a beautiful boat.
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Valerie
Dec 16, 2024
A wonderful experience - This excursion was definitely worth the money. It is a family owned business. We were well taken care of. Drinks were plentiful and lunch was absolutely delicious! Very good snorkeling.
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Richard_i
Dec 4, 2024
A Great Time - We took this excursion with my family including three grandchildren. This was a well organized and fun excursion. The wooden boat was really nice and spacious. The captain and crew were very attentive and snorkeling was great. The lunch was a real treat, prepared by the captain’s wife. The grandkids especially enjoyed the swing. Thanks for a great time!
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Cplesha
Dec 3, 2024
Fun snorkeling trip on a beautifully well kept and spacious schooner - We did this tour on a day trip in Bonaire during our cruise. The tour operator sent us very clear instructions before we arrived about where to meet. We assumed we were meeting local time (not cruise ship time) but when we got off the ship, the tour operator informed us we'd meet at 12:30pm cruise ship time (1:30 local time). We thought this was a bit weird but were happy for the extra hour to walk around adorable Bonaire. Our tour got off to a slightly slow start with the time mix up and waiting for the bus. The bus company the tour operator goes through only sent 1 bus instead of the 2 requested, so we waited around a bit for the but and then for the boat to leave, but the workers were all extremely apologetic and explained the situation. It was no fault of theirs. We thought they handled the situation quite well. When we got on the schooner, we were very pleasantly surprised. it was extremely spacious and they even had a water table on board for our 1 year old!!! The best way to entertain him during the trip!!!! The boat was not too full at all. The 5 person crew did an amazing job making us feel welcome and serving all the drinks you could imagine. The main guide explained the history of Bonaire and told us about where we were going. The entire crew was wonderful! The snorkeling spot was great too. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel, then they called everyone back on the boat, and opened up the rope swing, which my husband, two older kids (8 & 11 years old) and I all loved and went off of multiple times. Next they served a delicious home cooked lunch- a local meat stew, rice, and homemade coleslaw. We all devoured the delicious food and my kids even went back for seconds. Next we boated near Klein Bonaire, then back. Overall the trip was very fun. The guides did a great job to make everyone feel welcome and have a great time with lots of great drinks, music, and food. I would do this tour again and recommend it to anyone with a day in Bonaire.
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Christina_p
Dec 3, 2024
Fun snorkeling tour on a spacious and well kept Schooner - We did this tour on a day trip in Bonaire during our cruise. The tour operator sent us very clear instructions before we arrived about where to meet. We assumed we were meeting local time (not cruise ship time) but when we got off the ship, the tour operator informed us we'd meet at 12:30pm cruise ship time (1:30 local time). We thought this was a bit weird but were happy for the extra hour to walk around adorable Bonaire. Our tour got off to a slightly slow start with the time mix up and waiting for the bus. The bus company the tour operator goes through only sent 1 bus instead of the 2 requested, so we waited around a bit for the but and then for the boat to leave, but the workers were all extremely apologetic and explained the situation. It was no fault of theirs. We thought they handled the situation quite well. When we got on the schooner, we were very pleasantly surprised. it was extremely spacious and they even had a water table on board for our 1 year old!!! The best way to entertain him during the trip!!!! The boat was not too full at all. The 5 person crew did an amazing job making us feel welcome and serving all the drinks you could imagine. The main guide explained the history of Bonaire and told us about where we were going. The entire crew was wonderful! The snorkeling spot was great too. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel, then they called everyone back on the boat, and opened up the rope swing, which my husband, two older kids (8 & 11 years old) and I all loved and went off of multiple times. Next they served a delicious home cooked lunch- a local meat stew, rice, and homemade coleslaw. We all devoured the delicious food and my kids even went back for seconds. Next we boated near Klein Bonaire, then back. Overall the trip was very fun. The guides did a great job to make everyone feel welcome and have a great time with lots of great drinks, music, and food. I would do this tour again and recommend it to anyone with a day in Bonaire.
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Susan
Nov 28, 2024
Absolutely worth every penny! - Excellent in every way. Couldn’t have asked for a better excursion. Staff were amazing. Food was delicious. Drinks were great.
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Morgan
Nov 27, 2024
YOU HAVE to book this! - YOU HAVE TO BOOK THIS EXCURSION!! We came to Bonaire on a cruise ship and honestly, we had no idea what to expect. Our expectations were exceeded immediately!! We booked this excursion last minute and are so glad we did. From pick up, to snorkeling to local lunch - we had the time of our lives! We will be back!!
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Codig2014
Nov 27, 2024
Best excursion in Bonaire - This excursion is AMAZING. Whether you’re with family or friends, it is well worth it!!! The crew is outstanding and goes above and beyond on this excursion! And the lunch served is really tasty!!
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Debra_h
Nov 21, 2024
Tranquility Under the Sea - This was a Fantabulous excursion!! The crew was amazing as well as the lunch they had prepared, (YUM) The waters in Bonaire were Captivating and the snorkeling in the Azure Blue water was magnificent . I literally felt as if I were in a Giant salt water aquarium swimming around with all the vibrant sea life. It was an Extraordinary experience. I highly recommend the Schooner Excursion!!!
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