Visiting Bonaire on a Cruise Ship
If you’re visiting Bonaire from a cruise ship for a day in port, you may have a variety of questions and may wish to maximize your time. Click here to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Are you looking for the cruise schedule? You will find the updated list towards the bottom of the page.
Make your visit extra special with Bon Massage! Enjoy a relaxing massage while on the island.
What to do during your day on Bonaire?
When visiting Bonaire, there are many activities for your group to enjoy. Whether its on your own or a guided excursion, you will surely have an amazing time!
Life at 8 Knots
Photography Sessions
Hertz Bonaire
Bon Massage
Landsailing
Boat Diving with Carib Inn
The Cadushy Distillery
123 Car Rental Bonaire
Melisa Sailing Luxury at Sea
The Mangrove Info Center
Shopping near the Cruise port.
Bonaire has a variety of local shops in the heart of Kralendijk within walking distance of the North and South cruise port. Be sure you take time and wander around town and choose locally created items that will help you remember your wonderful day on Bonaire.
Activities.
There are many activities to choose from in order to experience the beautiful and majestic highlights of Bonaire. Don’t miss out on experiencing the best of the best when visiting paradise.
Cruise Schedule for the 2026 / 2027 season.
Arriving ships will dock on one of two piers (South Pier or North Pier) in the center of the west coast, directly in front of Kralendijk, Bonaire’s main town. Both piers are next to each other, so your tour guide will know where you are.
Note: The schedule is subject to change at any time.
| Date | Ship | Time | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Sept 16, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Sept 17, 2026 | Celebrity Reflection | 0600-1800 | 3046 |
| Wed Sept 23, 2026 | Carinval Magic | 0900-2200 | 3646 |
| Thurs Sept 24, 2026 | Carinval Glory | 0800-1600 | 3540 |
| Wed Sept 30, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Oct 1, 2026 | Celebrity Reflection | 0600-1800 | 3046 |
| Tues Oct 13, 2026 | Carnival Venezia | 1400-2200 | 5260 |
| Wed Oct 14, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Oct 15, 2026 | Celebrity Reflection | 0600-1800 | 3046 |
| Wed Oct 21, 2026 | Carinval Magic | 0900-2200 | 3646 |
| Sat Oct 24, 2026 | Caribbean Princess | 0800-1800 | 3622 |
| Sun Oct 25, 2026 | MSC Poesia | 0700-1800 | 3013 |
| Mon Oct 26, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0700-1800 | 2886 |
| Wed Oct 28, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Oct 29, 2026 | Carinval Glory | 0900-1700 | 3540 |
| Fri Oct 30, 2026 | Celebrity Reflection | 0600-1800 | 3046 |
| Sun Nov 1, 2026 | Le Bellot | 0600-2000 | 184 |
| Sun Nov 1, 2026 | Queen Elizabeth | 0700-1800 | 2250 |
| Tues Nov 3, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0700-1800 | 2886 |
| Thurs Nov 5, 2026 | Royal Clipper | 0830-1500 | 246 |
| Sun Nov 7, 2026 | Carinval Miracle | 0800-1700 | 2680 |
| Mon Nov 8, 2026 | Freewinds | 0630-2300 | 540 |
| Wed Nov 11, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Nov 12, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0600-1800 | 2886 |
| Sat Nov 14, 2026 | Zuiderdam | 1200-2300 | 2502 |
| Sun Nov 15, 2026 | Marella Discovery | 0700-1300 | 2074 |
| Mon Nov 16, 2026 | Freewinds | 0700-2100 | 540 |
| Mon Nov 16, 2026 | Grandeur of the Seas | 0800-1700 | 2440 |
| Tues Nov 17, 2026 | AIDA Bella | 1000-2200 | 2500 |
| Wed Nov 18, 2026 | Carinval Magic | 0900-2200 | 3646 |
| Fri Nov 20, 2026 | Seven Seas Splendor | 0600-1700 | 754 |
| Fri Nov 20, 2026 | Explora II | 0700-1800 | 922 |
| Sat Nov 21, 2026 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0730-1900 | 2506 |
| Sun Nov 22, 2026 | Royal Clipper | 0830-2200 | 246 |
| Mon Nov 23, 2026 | Nieuw Amsterdam | 0800-1800 | 2735 |
| Tues Nov 24, 2026 | Renaissance | 0800-2300 | 1623 |
| Tues Nov 24, 2026 | Carinval Magic | 0900-2200 | 3646 |
| Wed Nov 25, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Nov 26, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0600-1800 | 2886 |
| Sat Nov 28, 2026 | Wind Star | 1330-2200 | 159 |
| Sun Nov 29, 2026 | AIDA Perla | 0800-2200 | 3286 |
| Mon Nov 30, 2026 | AIDA Luna | 0600-2000 | 2500 |
| Tues Dec 1, 2026 | Celebrity Ascent | 0700-1800 | 3200 |
| Wed Dec 2, 2026 | Celebrity Xcel | 0700-1800 | 3200 |
| Thurs Dec 3, 2026 | Marella Discovery | 0700-1300 | 2074 |
| Fri Dec 4, 2026 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0700-2000 | 2506 |
| Fri Dec 4, 2026 | Club Med 2 | 0900-1800 | 439 |
| Sat Dec 5, 2026 | Crystal Serenity | 0600-2300 | 740 |
| Sun Dec 6, 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 0600-1500 | 730 |
| Mon Dec 7, 2026 | Explorer of the Seas | 0600-1800 | 3840 |
| Tues Dec 8, 2026 | Carinval Glory | 0900-2200 | 3540 |
| Tues Dec 8, 2026 | Aida Diva | 1000-2200 | 2500 |
| Wed Dec 9, 2026 | Carinval Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Dec 10, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0600-1800 | 2886 |
| Thurs Dec 10, 2026 | Star Clipper | 1330-1900 | 180 |
| Fri Dec 11, 2026 | Star Legend | 0730-2200 | 312 |
| Sat Dec 12, 2026 | Aida Perla | 0900-2200 | 3286 |
| Sun Dec 13, 2026 | Le Laperouse | 0600-1800 | 184 |
| Sun Dec 13, 2026 | Marella Explorer 2 | 1400-2100 | 2253 |
| Mon Dec 14, 2026 | FreeWinds | 0700-2100 | 540 |
| Mon Dec 14, 2026 | Europa | 0700-2200 | 408 |
| Tues Dec 15, 2026 | Renaissance | 0700-2300 | 1623 |
| Fri Dec 18, 2026 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0700-1900 | 2506 |
| Sat Dec 19, 2026 | MSC Poesia | 0600-2000 | 3013 |
| Sun Dec 20, 2026 | Marella Discovery | 0730-2000 | 2074 |
| Tues Dec 22, 2026 | Norwegian Prima | 0700-1800 | 3950 |
| Wed Dec 23, 2026 | Carmival Horizon | 0800-2200 | 4683 |
| Thurs Dec 24, 2026 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0600-1800 | 2886 |
| Fri Dec 25, 2026 | Marella Discovery | 0800-2000 | 2074 |
| Sat Dec 26, 2026 | Renaissance | 0800-1800 | 1623 |
| Sun Dec 27, 2026 | FreeWinds | 0700-2100 | 540 |
| Sun Dec 27, 2026 | Marella Explorer 2 | 0730-1800 | 2253 |
| Mon Dec 28, 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 0700-1800 | 730 |
| Tues Dec 29, 2026 | Marina | 0700-1800 | 1252 |
| Tues Dec 29, 2026 | Silver Ray | 0800-2200 | 728 |
| Wed Dec 30, 2026 | Celebrity Eclipse | 0700-1800 | 3013 |
| Thurs Dec 31, 2026 | Silver Ray | 0700-1700 | 728 |
| Fri Jan 1, 2027 | Costa Pacifica | 0800-1900 | 3780 |
| Sat Jan 2, 2027 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0700-1900 | 2506 |
| Sat Jan 2, 2027 | Europa 2 (Overnight) | 2300 - Jan 3 at 2359 | 544 |
| Sun Jan 3, 2027 | Europa 2 | leaves at 2359 | 544 |
| Mon Jan 4, 2027 | Britannia | 0600-1800 | 3674 |
| Wed Jan 6, 2027 | Artania | 0745-1800 | 1200 |
| Thurs Jan 7, 2027 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0600-1800 | 2886 |
| Thurs Jan 7, 2027 | Seabourn Ovation | 0800-1800 | 638 |
| Fri Jan 8, 2027 | Seven Seas Splendor | 0500-1400 | 754 |
| Fri Jan 8, 2027 | Club Med 2 | 0700-1800 | 439 |
| Sat Jan 9, 2027 | Norwegian Jewel | 0600-1800 | 3000 |
| Sun Jan 10, 2027 | Marella Discovery | 0700-2000 | 2074 |
| Sun Jan 10, 2027 | FreeWinds | 0700-2100 | 540 |
| Mon Jan 11, 2027 | Silver Spirit | 0745-1900 | 626 |
| Mon Jan 11, 2027 | Nieuw Amsterdam | 1130-2100 | 2735 |
| Tues Jan 12, 2027 | Marella Explorer 2 | 0700-1300 | 2253 |
| Wed Jan 13, 2027 | Regal Princess | 0800-2200 | 4250 |
| Fri Jan 15, 2027 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0700-1900 | 2506 |
| Sat Jan 16, 2027 | Silver Nova | 0800-1800 | 728 |
| Tues Jan 19, 2027 | Norwegian Prima | 0700-2000 | 3950 |
| Wed Jan 20, 2027 | Marina | 0600-1800 | 1252 |
| Wed Jan 20, 2027 | Aida Diva | 0800-2200 | 2500 |
| Thurs Jan 21, 2027 | Silver Spirit | 0700-1900 | 626 |
| Thurs Jan 21, 2027 | Celebrity Silhouette | 0700-1600 | 2886 |
| Fri Jan 22, 2027 | Aurora | 0700-1800 | 1950 |
| Sat Jan 23, 2027 | Aida Perla | 0900-1900 | 3286 |
| Mon Jan 25, 2027 | Celebrity Eclipse | 0630-2000 | 3013 |
| Mon Jan 25, 2027 | Star Clipper | 1230-2200 | 180 |
| Tues Jan 26, 2027 | Carnival Spirit | 0730-1700 | 2680 |
| Fri Jan 29, 2027 | Mein Schiff 5 | 0700-1900 | 2506 |
| Fri Jan 29, 2027 | Silver Spirit | 0800-2200 | 626 |
| Sun Jan 31, 2027 | Marella Discovery | 0700-2000 | 2074 |
