Port guide · Bonaire

Kralendijk cruise port

Choose a waterfront walk or book the boat back first.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: North or South Pier [1]
Into town: Walk along the waterfront [1]
Offshore outing: Water taxi to Klein Bonaire [3]

Port essentials

Both cruise piers open into Kralendijk. The waterfront and town centre are an easy first stop, while Klein Bonaire is a separate boat trip. Check before you go [1][2]

Best first move

Save North Pier or South Pier before leaving. If you want Klein Bonaire, check the return crossing before booking the outward trip.

On foot

Can I walk?

Yes for downtown from North Pier or South Pier. For Klein Bonaire, walk to your booked water-taxi departure point and cross by boat. Check before you go [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Keep a short visit on the waterfront near Fort Oranje. For Klein Bonaire, check which operator and marina your booking uses.

Transport alternatives

On foot: Both piers are within walking reach of the centre. Check before you go [1]
Water taxi: The operator lists a central departure at Karel’s Beach Bar. Confirm your booked meeting point. Check before you go [3]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

North Pier: The town-side cruise berth also appears as Town Pier. Check before you go [2]
South Pier: The other Kralendijk cruise berth is also known as Customs Pier. Check before you go [2]

Time ashore

Things to do

Fort Oranje
Make the old fort a landmark for a downtown loop. Check before you go [2]
Kralendijk waterfront
Walk the promenade for harbour views and shops. Check before you go [2]
Klein Bonaire
Use the boat crossing for a beach or snorkelling outing and check conditions first. Check before you go [3]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Leave enough time for a delayed water taxi and the walk back from its landing. Go to the correct cruise pier and follow the ship’s all-aboard time.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.