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Bonaire Tourist Tax: A New Approach

Discover the new Bonaire tourist tax supporting the island’s infrastructure and tourism, its payment options, and the introduction of the Bonaire Bond.

Our most recent acquisitions

Our listings portfolio continues to grow and our guests are assured of a top vacation on Bonaire, in an accommodation that suits them best.

Unraveling the Bonaire Dive Sites Map: a journey through underwater wonderland

Discover the Bonaire dive sites map and embark on a journey to explore the breathtaking underwater world of this Caribbean paradise. Sunwise Bonaire offers practical tips and vacation rentals strategically located near dive sites to help you make the most of your adventure.

From 1 July: New tourist tax

Effective July 1, 2022, a tourist tax of $75 per visit to Bonaire will apply to each non-resident 13 years of age and older. Children up to and including 12 years of age who are non-residents and also residents of the other 5 islands of the former Netherlands Antilles will pay $10 per visit to the island.

Air Belgium to Bonaire!

Air Belgium announced that it will include Bonaire as a new destination with a scheduled direct triangle flight from Brussels Airport (BRU) to BON-CUR-BRU, from the beginning of November 2022, with Bonaire thus being the first stop on the route from Brussels.

Bonaire in Top 25

National Geographic, on its Dutch-language website, has named Bonaire as “one of the best 25 destinations in the world, for 2022”!

Bonaire Ranked Best Overall Diving Destination

Nearly 6,000 recreational divers participated in Scuba Diving magazine’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Survey to name the best diving destinations in the world, with votes counted in a variety of categories based on dive destinations  visited over the past three years.

For Sale: La Palma 66 building lot

On La Palma 66 we offer one of the very last building plots. The areas Lima, Sabal Palm and La Palma are particularly popular and that is why there are currently hardly any building plots or even existing homes for sale in those areas.

For Sale: Water Villas Bahia 9

Off-Market Sale until 15/11/2021!

The seller is willing to allow all Sunwise relations until mid-November to be able to crown themselves the new owners of this beautiful waterfront semi-detached villa.

KLM: More capacity to Bonaire this winter!

KLM is increasing its capacity to Bonaire and the other ABC islands in the coming winter season. The Caribbean islands are more popular than ever, which means there is more demand for tickets. In addition to extra flights, larger aircraft will also be used.

United Airlines too will be flying to Bonaire again!

On November 6th, 2021 United Airlines is finally resuming its flights from both Houston, Texas with a weekly flight to Bonaire on Saturday with return flight on Sunday, and the weekly Saturday flight from Newark, New Jersey.

Bonaire Wiki, all you need to know about it

Bonaire Wiki is a handy source of information, but there is more to explore. Use the search function, read on and check sources. Discover nature, culture and local cuisine. Check out other websites for more information and tips.

Delta Airlines will start daily service to Bonaire

Delta Airlines will operate daily direct flights from Atlanta to Bonaire during the upcoming peak seasons around the Holidays and in March

The districts and neighborhoods of Bonaire

Bonaire, with a population of less than 26,000, consists of two main towns and a number of neighborhoods. In the newer district, many vacation homes can be found.

KLM wants to go to the Antilles again in June

Rebooting the network! KLM chief executive Pieter Elbers said in an interview with Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine that he wants to resume scheduled services to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Sint Maarten as of the…

Salty Tours Bonaire

Whether you just want to jump in the water, or just laze around with your favorite drink, the crew at Salty Tours Bonaire will always make sure it’s an unforgettable trip.

Bonaire Vacation Information: your ultimate island guide

Our overview of Bonaire Vacation Information provides you with a complete island guide to everything you need to know for your Bonaire vacation! Consult the guide for the perfect preparation.

Delta Airlines plans return to Bonaire in June

Delta Airlines plans to resume its schedule between Atlanta and Bonaire as of June 5. The American company Delta, a partner of KLM in SkyTeam, has scheduled two flights a week on the route, with a Boeing 737, starting on that date.

KLM continues its services on Bonaire

KLM will continue to fly to Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten as scheduled. This is what regional manager for the Dutch airline, Mr. Cees Ursem, told the public body of Bonaire.

Celebrating Christmas together is possible!

Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve on Bonaire. Our island has been designated a code yellow area again, so there are no travel restrictions, also no quarantine when you return!

American Airlines back to CUR!

American Airlines will return to CUR starting early December. Travel to Bonaire is now possible again, due to the more flexible measures!

Montaña Hiking Trail

In our series about island tours on Bonaire, today we take you on the uphill Montaña Hiking Trail, for stunning views!

Governor Rijna announces ‘lockdown light’

Governor Edison Rijna today announced in a press conference that a total of 16 new cases of contamination on Bonaire have been identified and that new measures will be taken.

Casa Coco Bonaire in the cinemas!

A Rotterdam-based boarding house owner on Bonaire, played by Joke Bruijs, who has been staying on the island regularly in real life for many years, finds her childhood love again, when he visits ‘Dushi Boneiru’ with a group of friends for a vacation.

Aruba opens borders for the USA, what does that mean for Bonaire?

With Aruba allowing guests from the United States to come to the island, it goes without saying that Bonaire has checked its admission policy for the consequences of this decision. The USA is not one of the low-risk countries from which travelers can come to Bonaire at the moment.