Blue Bay Bonaire

The distinction here is that you can take the boat out yourself. The Betty Boop is a sport boat for six that you drive along the coast at your own pace, stopping to snorkel where you like instead of where the schedule says — and it will tow a wakeboard or a tube. Founders Liezeth and Walter started with a single boat and the operation is still run by the family.

Rental starts around two hundred and sixty dollars, which is for the boat rather than per person, and is normally taken by the half day of about four hours or the full day of six. Guided sailing trips are on the list as well if you would rather not steer. Check what licence or experience is required for self-drive when you book, and take reef-safe sunscreen and more water than you think you need — there is no shade on an open boat and no shop on Klein Bonaire.