SoloBon Sailing Bonaire Reviews

Femke Riel 2025.11.22

     

Een fantastische middag gehad bij SoloBon Sailing. Patrick & Linda zijn super gastvrij en hebben ons echt in de watten gelegd. Wij bevelen dit iedereen aan en als we we zelf weer op het eiland zijn dan komen we zeker bij jullie terug!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.11.22

Femke, super leuk om dit soort dingen terug te lezen, dat maakt ons (werk) leuk !
Dank je voor de mooie beoordeling en hopelijk zeker tot een volgende keer.

Patrick & Linda

Alan Robbins 2025.11.21

     

I booked a sailing trip to combine two groups of dive friends! I have been lucky enough to meet and dive with one group from the states and one from the Netherlands. This was a great opportunity for us to spend some time together. Patrick and Linda are great hosts and fun to be around! Thanks for a great afternoon! Best wishes!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.11.21

Hi Alen, yes you did a very good job at connecting them all together! And nice to see you all liked the atmosphere on the boat.

Hope to sail again one day with you!

Patrick &Linda

Andrea 2025.11.19

     

This sailboat tour was truly the best day on Bonaire (better than motorboat, kayaking etc). From the moment we stepped on board, Patrick and Linda made us feel welcomed, relaxed, and completely taken care of. The boat itself is spacious, spotless, and incredibly comfortable — the perfect place to enjoy Bonaire’s coastline.There is toilet on board, possible to sit in the sun or in the shade, snacks and lunch were amazing. The crew creates such a calming, friendly atmosphere that you almost feel like you’re sailing with old friends. The snorkeling spot they chose was fantastic, and we never felt rushed. They genuinely care about giving you the best experience possible, and it shows in every detail. If you’re visiting Bonaire and can afford a tour that is personal, relaxing, and run by people who truly love what they do, don’t miss sailing with Patrick and Linda. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you long after you’re back on land. Highly, highly recommended! 🌊⛵☀️

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.11.20

Thank you so much for this beautiful 5 star review!
Really nice to read that you enjoyed the experience as you all did.
Take care of your parents and in laws, travel safe and hope to meet again.

Patrick & Linda

R M 2025.11.10

     

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A day with a golden lining! We had a great sailing experience with Patrick and Linda! Lovely and quiet people. That also immediately made the children feel comfortable with their very first sailing experience. The weather was ideal for blasting over the water at an angle. Also the moment we lay on a buoy and went snorkeling was sublime! A day with a golden lining 🙏🏻.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.11.11

Dank je wel voor deze mooie tekst !Super leuk dat iedereen de 1e zeil tocht zo ervaren heeft !Hopelijk tot een volgende zeiltrip !Patrick & Linda

Mary Cook 2025.11.03

     

Solobon Sailings provided a fantastic day on the water! We loved that they take the time to give you a guided snorkel — even for seasoned snorkelers, it was such a nice treat. You definitely won’t go hungry on their boat either — they keep the snacks coming all day long!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.11.03

Hi Mary,
Thank you for joining us, and many thanks for the 5 star review !
Hope to snorkel and sail again some day!
Keep up the snorkeling.
Linda & Patrick

Maya Chapman 2025.10.24

     

I booked a private sailing/snorkeling trip on the Solobon sailing boat last Thursday together with my 16 year old daughter. It was absolutely amazing and would highly recommend. Patrick and Linda are super sweet hosts. Linda joined us in our snorkeling adventures. She was able to tell us a lot about the fish and other sea animals that we saw and als spotted animals we would have missed otherwise! The boat itself is perfect and seeing the Bonaire island from the sea is just very beautiful. We had good wind and were able to sail most of the trip. We were on the look out for turtles. Which we did not see but got a massive bonus with a whole group of delfins swimming next to our boat. Patrick and Linda extended our half day tour with an additional 30-45 min to sail along the delfins for a while. This was a truly amazing and fun experience!! Bites and drinks on the boat are super. Marina village is easy to reach and has ample parking options. 10 out of 10!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.10.25

Thank you so much for the nice 5 star review Maya,
We enjoyed the company of you and your daughter, and happy to see that she is more confident with the snorkel part now.
The dolphins where a nice end of the charter for sure.

Hope to sail and snorkel again some day, and who knows we see something special again.
Linda & Patrick

Steve Hardisty 2025.09.30

     

We booked a snorkel sail day and had a wonderful time! Excellent Service, super friendly and fun, wonderful teachers! We saw tons of fish, turtles, coral reefs. Sailed the bay enjoying the scenery and history! Very tastful snacks, treats and drinks! Our whole crew of 6 had a great time! Looking forward to our next booking! Thank You So much for a superior excursion during our trip!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.10.01

Hi Steve,
Thank you very much for your 5 star review, so happy to read that you had a wonderfulltime on our charter !
Hope to sail and snorkel again one day,

Patrick & Linda

Janneke Spoormakers 2025.09.11

     

Van vrienden een privé zeiltocht kado gekregen met barbecue voor onze huwelijksreis. Echt een TOP ervaring. Kinda en Patrick zijn super gastvrije, vriendelijke mensen die je echt super in de watten leggen. Een aanrader!!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.09.11

Super gezellig was het, en hoe leuk dat jullie "ons" kado hebben gekregen :-)
Dank voor de 5 sterren beoordeling en dank voor de gezelligheid.
Tot een volgende keer weer !
Patrick & Linda

Padrino Schaffers 2025.09.02

     

Very nice private tour with delicious bites and drinks

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.09.02

Hi Padrino,
Thanks for the 5 star review !

Toby Opferman 2025.08.22

     

We booked a sunset sail with our four daughters and everyone had a wonderful time. There were beanbag seats to sit in the front and finger foods were served throughout. Overall a great experience and one of the must-do adventures. Patrick and Linda were excellent hosts and very experienced sailors, definitely recommend a sunset cruise with them.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.22

Hi Toby
Thank you for sailing a sunset with us, and happy to read you all giving us a 5 star review !
Thank you for the good times and we are more then happy to sail agian one day with you all.

Tessa P 2025.08.18

     

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Magically beautiful experience What an amazing experience! We have been aboard this beautiful ship with 10 men. Lovely sailed, very well cared for and beautifully snorkeled! The food and drinks were fantastic too. We will definitely be back. Would recommend Solobon wholeheartedly to anyone!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.20

Super betdankt voor de 5 sterren beoordeling.We heben ook enorm genoten van jullie gezelschap aan boord met een van onze diner trips.En zeker welkom voor een volgene keer.

brandesr 2025.08.12

     

We had an amazing day out with Patrick and Linda! They were attentive, thoughtful and had a great plan for exploring multiple snorkeling sites. We will see you again!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.17

Thanks for the lovely review, and the pictures !
Happy to read you all had a good time with us, and yes hope to see you again on the boat.
Thanks...

Richard 2025.08.12

     

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Amazing Sail & Snorkel We had an amazing day out with Patrick and Linda! They were attentive, thoughtful and had a great plan for exploring multiple snorkeling sites. We will see you again!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.13

Hi RichardThanks for the nice words, we love when we can take people to our favorite places for snorkeling.Thank you for the review...

Tracy Johnson 2025.08.11

     

3 adult snorkelers and 1 terrified of water. Linda got him safely in the water and able to see lots of fish and corals for about 10 minutes even after he said "nope, not gonna do it" the minute we boarded. They took us to 3 great snorkel spots. Kept bringing out yummy healthy snacks in between stops. Lots of our favorite beverages. Patrick and Linda and their beautiful sailing vessel are worth the splurge. Hubby said "best birthday ever!"

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.11

Hi Tracy,
Thank you so much for the review, and happy to see your hubby had his best birthday ever, makes our day !
Enjoy the snorkeling and hope you will soon go with 4 .
Warm greets from us !

Liam Molinari 2025.08.10

     

This was such an amazing sunset cruise! Patrick and Linda hosted an enjoyable and relaxing excursion. I would highly recommend this cruise!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.11

Hi Liam,
Thank you for the 5 star review, and thank you for sailing a sunset with us.
Happy to read you like it so much.
Warm greets from us !

Lisa Spring 2025.08.09

     

We had a great Sunset Cruise with Patrick and Linda. Snacks and drinks were great. They were the prefect host and made you feel very welcome.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.23

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the nice review, and also for sailing with us. Always nice to hear from our guests how you all experience our service.
Thank you!

Joe Rambaldi 2025.08.07

     

Had a great time on the sunset cruise. Hospitality was fantastic. A very relaxing way to wrap up the week of diving.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.08

Hi Joe
Happy to read you had a nice relaxing time with us on the boat!
Thank you for the review, and hope to sail again one day.

Ed Trauffer 2025.08.07

     

It was wonderful. Great crew, delicious snacks, lots of drink choices. The view from the boat and sailing were wonderful.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.11

Hi Ed,
Thank you for your review !
And of course thank you for sailing with us.
Warm greets from us !

Renny C 2025.08.07

     

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Very relaxing and enjoyable. We had a great time aboard the sailboat did snorkeling scuba, diving and tons of cool treats along the way recommended to any family that is looking to enjoy some peace and quiet on the water in Bonaire.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.08

Thank you for joining us on the snorkel and scuba sailing, nice to read you had a good time with us!Thank you for the review also..

Constance D 2025.08.05

     

We booked a day sailing trip including snorkeling and sunset. We had an amazing afternoon with Patrick and Linda who were super friendly and we really appreciated how they adapted the tour to our preferences. They taught us a lot about the island and the sea life and the boat was spacious and very comfortable. We highly recommand this trip to people staying in Bonaire looking for an authentic and more intimate experience.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2025.08.11

Hi Constance.
Thank you very much for the 5 star review, and happy to read that we filled in your request on this trip. Enjoy your stay on the island and hope to sail again one day !
Warm greets from us !