Bonaire! Our Favorite Caribbean Island Port?! No Excursion Needed - 50 Days Cruising Caribbean
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Bonaire ended up being our favorite island of the entire trip (at least Ed's).
No excursion. No taxi tour. Just walked right off the ship.
I'm liking this town is because it's not as crowded.
This is definitely a town I could live in, see myself visiting more, living in even.
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Welcome back to our 50 Days of Cruising the Caribbean series! 🌴🚢 We’re now down to our final few ports—and this stop might surprise you… 👉 Bonaire ended up being our favorite island of the entire trip (at least Ed's). And the best part? ✔️ No excursion ✔️ No taxi tour ✔️ Just walked right off the ship As soon as we got off, we were in Kralendijk, and it couldn’t have been easier to explore. We spent the day: Walking along the beautiful waterfront Exploring the colorful streets and local shops Checking out restaurants and relaxing by the water Just taking in the peaceful, laid-back vibe of the island There’s something different about Bonaire… It’s quiet, relaxing, and not overly crowded—which made it stand out compared to many other Caribbean stops. 👉 For Ed, this was hands down his favorite stop of the entire trip. 👉 Mai loved it too—but prefers a bit more activity and energy. That said, if you’re looking for a place where you can just walk, explore, and enjoy the moment without spending money on excursions, Bonaire is hard to beat. And if you do want to explore more? There are plenty of affordable taxi tours available right at the port, making it easy to see more of the island without booking through the cruise line. 🎥 This video is part of our full series: 50 Days of Cruising the Caribbean – 13 Ports, No Excursions Only a couple stops left—make sure to follow along as we finish out the ABC islands! 👍 If you’re enjoying this series, don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! #Bonaire #CaribbeanCruise #CruiseTips #NoExcursion #TravelVlog