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Bonaire (Kralendijk)

Bonaire (Kralendijk) · Bonaire · 12.15, -68.28

Kralendijk, the main town of Bonaire, one of the ABC Islands. A world-class diving and snorkeling destination where the entire island is a marine protected area, with exceptionally clear waters, flamingos, and peaceful pastel-colored streets.

Port highlights

About 20,000 on the whole island (the town is small)

Population

A dry tropical climate. It is warm with little rain year-round, and the weather is stable because it lies outside the hurricane belt.

Climate

Dutch and Papiamento (English and Spanish are also used)

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

December to April, the dry season (warm year-round, so visits are possible at any time)

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh seafood, goat stew (kabritu), fried fish dishes and more

Sights

Kralendijk seaside promenade and pastel-colored townscapeSnorkeling and diving in Bonaire National Marine ParkWashington Slagbaai National ParkFlamingo habitat at the Pekelmeer salt pans

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

24°Jan

31°

25°Feb

31°

25°Mar

32°

26°Apr

32°

26°May

33°

26°Jun

33°

26°Jul

33°

27°Aug

33°

27°Sep

33°

26°Oct

32°

26°Nov

31°

25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: HATO · about 74.4 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)219 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$4.50

Coffee

$16.50

Inexpensive meal

$5.00

Local beer

$16.50

Burger (Cheeseburger)

Prices in Kralendijk (Bonaire). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

BON

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

About 2.3 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasJun–Nov 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Bonaire”, “Kralendijk” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Bonaire (Kralendijk)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

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Sources