Bonaire Beachcombing and Sea Glass Private Tour
This tour is the first of its kind on Bonaire. Your guide is an experienced certified Bonaire guide who also enjoys beachcombing and the search for sea glass.
Learn about some local glass archeology and enjoy a narrative of the historic local town of Kralendijk and Bonaire. Upon meeting your guide, we will first tour the Mangroves and Sorobon area. We will then walk along our East coast shoreline, here is where we may find sea treasures. The second beach area will be in Kralendijk, where the shoreline was once a refuse area. This area is where we may find the historic pieces of glass dating from the 1700 and 1800's. You are able to collect glass, however the corals and other organic items are protected as part of the marine park.
Small groups ( max. 4 pers. ) Should you wish to look below the surface, snorkel equipment is provided for the search.
Options
Bonaire Beachcombing and Sea Glass Private Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Bonaire Beachcombing and Sea Glass Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kralendijk
Sea glass - one persons garbage becomes another's treasure. During this private tour explore 2 of our beaches, where sea glass weathered by the waves becomes a treasure to the finder. Bonaire has a long history of shipping, settlements and refuse. Sea glass of all types can be found - if you know where to look. If you wish to snorkel to search below the surface we can do that as well. All Snorkel equipment is provided. Spend 3 hours with your guide exploring the shores in search of your very own Bonaire sea glass. While traveling to our search areas we will discuss Bonairian history and current lifestyles. Historic buildings from the mid 1800's and local fisherman's homes. Over a period of 2 hours we will search 2 different beaches to look for sea glass, you get to keep your treasures to take home. You too can help clean our local beaches during your visit.
Kralendijk
Learn about the historic waterfront of Kralendijk. A fishing center where local fisherman still embark on daily fishing trips. Scour the shoreline for discarded glass which can date back to the 1800's.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please find the TOURISM INFORMATION booth, which is just outside of the arrival pier security check point gate. Your guide will be standing near that booth holding a white board with your name on it. Pick up starts 15 minutes prior to the specified tour start time. *If the published tour start time does not coincide with your ship arrival time - please contact me for adjusted pickup time.