Going next week? Tips?

[Trailboss123]

More questions...

Wall outlets.. Do I need an international outlet so that I can charge phones, lights, Gopro.. Etc..? And what kind please?! That will work in Bonaire.

Did anyone get a sim card before going or anything?

I did require an international outlet to charge my camera and batteries for my dive light in my condo bathroom. But, I don't remember which one. My Sea Life comes with 6 or 8 different outlets and I just found the one that worked. Check out this website for lots of detailed info: InfoBonaire: The Bonaire Information Site updated daily

 

[uncfnp]

Couple of points.

The water in Bonaire is obtained through desalination. Perfectly safe. Eric will drink the top water over bottled water there. In fact, recycle any plastic bottles you do buy and fill them from the tap to chill in the fridge or partially filled to freeze then fill and take for cold water between dives.

And save the larger bottles, soda or juice, and fill with water to put in the back of the truck for a fresh water rinse after each dive.

Don't know Windsock but Kite City food truck is often parked at Te Amo beach near the airport. Fantastic fresh catch wraps and sandwiches, not cheap though. Cactus Blue food truck also has good burgers just down the road.

Kite City

Fresh produce, especially fruit, can be hit or miss.

There is a new warehouse style grocery on the same road as Van Dan Tweel and Warehouse. Don't recall the name.

Oh, and money. Except for the park fee which is cash only we really don't take a lot of cash. Credit cards are readily accepted, at least Visa, and mine has no international fee. So we use it there just as we do at home. The only place we do cash is small purchases and the food trucks.

@AdivingBel Fresh Market is on our list but I forgot the hours so arrived too late to try this last trip. Eric is a fanatic for Kite City so tough to get him anywhere else for lunch!

Edit. There is a small upside down boat, too small to call a ship wreck, at Bari Reef that we always enjoy. Usually a large green morey and unfortunately lionfish in residence. It is south at Bari at about 90 feet. It's our turn point. And don't miss the old foundation that is just left of the entrance at Bari at the shoreline.

 

[Nikole]

Thanks!! I took note of the grocery stores and restaurants from the other threads. Sounds like the food is a little expensive

 

[Nikole]

I plan on eating just dinner.. Or having one of the sandwiches from Kite City. And I was going to bring some snacks with me... We can still bring food on the plane from the U.S. right??

 

[boat sju]

You can eat cheaply if you want. Bring some baggies for leftovers. There are Chinese restaurants, local restaurants with goat stoba, Kip Tukkie truck at Van den Tweels, pastechis at any number of places, Pasa Bon pizza, the Tasty Treat, Bobbejan BBQ, etc.

 

[Nikole]

Oh, yeah I forgot that our place will have a kitchen and fridge. I'm not going to be that cheap, I do want to eat good, like grilled fish rice or vegetable or whatever, but not pizza and stuff. I do want to try those grilled fish sandwiches that kite city has. And if anyone has longish I do want to try that also, as I haven't even tried it here yet.

 

[boat sju]

Well, Pasa Bon occasionally has a Lionfish pizza In my opinion Lionfish is ok but it's nothing special. There is a good sushi place, with a nice patio, north of downtown but I can't remember its name.

 

[lunula]

Well, Pasa Bon occasionally has a Lionfish pizza In my opinion Lionfish is ok but it's nothing special. There is a good sushi place, with a nice patio, north of downtown but I can't remember its name.

Osaka Sushibar

 

[phelana]

Going to ask these quickly..

How much money to bring for 1 week? It's mainly for food. What are the restaurant prices like on the island (dinner only) Are there food kiosks for quick bites as well?

Has anyone stayed at the Windstock Resort? What did you think of itm

What is the food like on the island? And are the already-cut fruits and vegetabless safe to eat?

What else to bring, besides my mask/snorkel /fins/booties/Wetsuit (I'm renting gear there) and I have a medicine bag.

Has anyone that has been, become ill on the island? Such as travelers diarrhea or Typhoid (did not get vaccine)

Probably will not be working out much at all but still would like to know where the gyms are? Besides voyage of success fitness center.

How long is the ride over to Klein Bonaire?

Did anyone get their AOW certification while there? How was it, though who, and we're most of the dives on the western, more calm side of the island?

Any other shipwrecks besides the helmer hooker

 

[phelana]

Welcome soon!

I book Windsock often. It's a client favorite due to location and price. Head across the street to The Beach. Nicky and Alex run a wonderful seaside restaurant. You can read my review (scroll down) Bonaire Bliss | Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations