2 Hour Mangrove Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Our tours take you into the heart of Lac Bay’s mangroves, a RAMSAR-protected wetland that can only be explored by kayak with a certified guide. Unlike other tours, you’ll access exclusive snorkeling spots, learn from experts trained by STINAPA, and enjoy eco-friendly facilities that highlight both comfort and conservation.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enhance your mangrove experience with our 2-hour kayak and snorkeling adventure! Building on the highlights of the 1-hour tour, this extended journey takes you deeper into the mangrove ecosystem, allowing you to explore a larger area and uncover its magical underwater world. Guided by a certified expert, you’ll paddle to an exclusive snorkeling spot accessible only by kayak. Spend approximately 25 minutes marveling at vibrant marine life and the intricate ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. On your return, keep an eye out for sea turtles gliding gracefully through the clear waters, a perfect ending to an unforgettable experience. Discover the hidden treasures of Bonaire’s mangroves on this one of a kind eco-tour.
What‘s Included
Snorkel Gear: Masks and snorkels available to borrow, though we encourage you to bring your own.
Drinking Water: Refill your bottle at our sustainable machine, which extracts water from the air.
Lockers: Secure lockers are available to store your personal items during the tour.
Dry Bags: Provided to keep your belongings safe and dry during the tour.
Outdoor Shower: Refresh after your adventure with our convenient outdoor shower.
Nature Fee: STINAPA tag required, except cruise passengers and children under 13. Proof required.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Price without pick-up
No Pick-up: This option does not include pick-up or drop-off. Guests are expected to arrive at the Mangrove Center on their own.
Price with pick up and return
Pick-up: Pick-up is available at all hotels, cruise ports, resorts, and Airbnbs on Bonaire, except in Rincon.
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome trip - kayaking & snorkeling in mangroves were both amazing
Ruth W,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highlight oc our Caribbean cruise ! We had a fantastic few hours with Thomas. The kayaking was peaceful and we really enjoyed enjoyed snorkeling in the mangroves. Perfect trip. They have a bird rescue right behind theircenter. We did need to grab a taxi to get there from the port, but we made that into a tour of the saltponds.
Great day our on the water
Laurie E,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was informative and fun, he took through the mangroves and explained what we would be seeing and then what we may see. The snorkeling part was fun, I saw a lot of the gray snappers. We enjoyed this trip, we recommend it and would do it again
Super. Really worth it
sandra s,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely worth it. Such a beautiful area. Fine guide told a lot about the mangrove. Really very educational too
Great experience!
173natasjav,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour done under the guidance of guide Tim (or was it Mr Tom;) ) Items that did not go with the tour can be left under lock and key. Got a tip to fill the water bottles so you would start with a full bottle. Got an explanation about the mangrove, what they do and what it is for. Also got the rules for kayaking to be respectful of the environment. Tim was enthusiastic, could tell all kinds of things about the mangrove and also pointed out animals. Delicious humor!! Tim, thank you for helping me get back in the kayak after snorkeling. And help Peter get back in when he flipped in the middle of the mangrove! You could let him swim longer;)
Enjoyed it!! Unique trip!
Ellen2803,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour through the mangroves. Guide Eric explained everything well. Because there were 1 set of English wares, most of it was done in English (could have been done in Dutch more often) While snorkeling, a turtle swam under me, very special. We really enjoyed the tour and the beautiful nature. Highly recommended!!
Fun paddle and snorkel
Daphne S,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Tomas was knowledgeable and provided interesting facts about the mangroves and where we snorkelled.
Very fun and educational tour!
F823GNnicolel,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice tour! One you can't miss when you're on Bonaire. You will receive clear instructions in advance about what you will do and how important the area is. Then you go out. We had a very nice group and a fantastic guide! What a beautiful environment and how nice to literally kayak through the mangrove. You can hardly do that anywhere in the world!
Nice low key authentic experience
WisconsinTraveler7,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Bonaire for the day off a cruise ship, and booked directly versus doing one of the ship's excursions. The taxi took about 20 minutes from town and the last part is a very bumpy dirt road. The guy who led the tour checked us in, it was all very straightforward and easy-going. He gave us a few safety tips and had a place for us to store our bags for the stuff we weren't bringing on the kayak. Most of us were in tandem kayaks, which can be both a blessing and a curse (arguments will happen). Our group had about 15 people. We paddled gently through the mangroves out to a bay, stopped, kept going through another section, again out to a bay. In the open water, it can be challenging to paddle against the wind, but nothing we couldn't handle. This tour is best suited for somebody with a little bit of ability to paddle and swim. When we got to the snorkeling spot, we all hopped out of the kayaks and put our snorkel gear on and swam through the mangrove… Again against the current. So be prepared for some physical activity. There was a section where you must not stand because you are swimming over the reef, but that part was optional. Snorkeling was great, visibility was not fantastic the day we did this. We saw fish hiding under the mangrove roots, some crabs, pelicans, a whole cluster on the reef of unique jellyfish that rest on the bottom tentacles up, but does not sting, huge schools of little tiny, tiny fish. The hardest part for some people in our group was getting back in the kayak from the water. We all managed it, perhaps not very gracefully lol. Going back was much easier with the current. You may want to wear water shoes, But I was barefoot with no problems. The seafloor was soft and not too rocky at all.
Beautiful
olindaa2026,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice to see the mangroves from this side, gets an impression of how they maintained and protected them. Highly recommended to do. Lovely on the water.
5 stars for an indispensable experience.
A8459HXmarcod,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed every minute of it! A unique experience to kayak right through the mangrove forest. The accompanying story with an explanation of the usefulness and vulnerability of the Mangrove makes you look around with different glasses. Along the way, a number of details were identified. Tourguide Erik managed to bring the story beautifully with a combination of humor and facts. The snorkeling was also special. A unique landscape to behold. There is some current in the water here, so for the slightly lesser swimmers it can be a bit exciting. For us, every minute with our guide Erik was enjoyable. Thank you for this experience and we recommend it to everyone!
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