Epic Tours Bonaire

The Chill and Grill trip is the one they are known for: two guided snorkel stops in the marine park, with the cooking done on board between them rather than a packed lunch handed out. A guide goes into the water with the group at each stop, so it works for people who have never snorkelled as well as those who have. A catamaran gives more flat deck and more shade than a monohull, which over five hours in this sun matters more than it sounds.

The trip runs about five hours and costs from a hundred and thirty-five dollars a person. It is among the highest-rated tours on the island, which means it books out — reserve early in your stay. Bring a hat and reef-safe sunscreen; there is shade on board but the snorkel stops are in open sun.