SoloBon Sailing Bonaire Reviews

Rolf E 2026.03.09

     

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one of the highlights of our vacation We booked a cruise from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The booking process and payment went smoothly. There were plenty of parking spaces available at the harbor. We were warmly welcomed by Patrik right at the harbor. When we arrived at the boat, Linda was already there waiting for us. The boat made a very well-maintained and tidy impression. Shortly after boarding, we set off right away—leaving the harbor and raising the sails. There was plenty of space on board, and drinks and snacks were served. The snorkeling spots were easy to reach, and we had the locations completely to ourselves on the water. That made the experience even more special and unique. Linda knew exactly where to find which fish. She even went into the water with us and was able to tell us about all the different fish we saw. That was exactly what we had hoped for. Getting in and out of the water was easy as well. In between snorkeling, we enjoyed fresh fruit and the beautiful surroundings while sailing—simply wonderful. This was definitely a highlight of our vacation on Bonaire. We would absolutely recommend it. 🌊⛵🐠

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.03.11

Thank you so much for the lovely words and nice 5 star review, we had a blast with the strong wind and we did sail like real sailors do ;-)Thanks !

Maria 2026.03.07

     

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Ein tolles Segelerlebnis bei viel Wind Wir haben zu viert an einem sehr sehr windigen Tag (zeitweise 34 knots) eine tolle Segeltour auf der SOLOBON gemacht. Die erfahrenen Skipper Patrick und Linda haben diesen Vormittag für uns zu einem schönen Erlebnis gemacht. Obwohl ich Bananen mit an Bord gebracht habe 😉(bringen wohl Unglück nach einem alten Aberglaube untern Seglern - kannte ich aber nicht) hatten wir bei den heftigen Windverhältnissen eine gute und sichere Tour. Und den Bananenimbiss 🍌 hätte ich gar nicht gebraucht, denn Linda servierte zwischendurch immer wieder leckere Snacks und Getränke. Bei Andrea 1 haben wir einen relativ ruhigen Schnorchel-Stop gefunden und Linda hat uns beim Schnorcheln begleitet und konnte uns viele Fische erklären. Für uns war das ein perfekter Vormittag, an den wir gerne zurückdenken. Nochmals danke an euch 2 und wir werden eure Touren gerne weiter empfehlen. Maria & Günter und Karina & Rolf

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.03.08

Maria & Günter und Karina & RolfVielen Dank für eure 5-Sterne-Bewertung und dass ihr mit uns gesegelt seid! Ja, es war windig, aber es war ein wirklich schöner Segeltörn!Wir hoffen auf eine Wiederholung, vielleicht mit etwas weniger Wind ;-)

Nancy Orr 2026.03.04

     

Sunset cruise is absolutely delightful!

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Thank you !!

PatriciaRose 2026.03.04

     

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Snorkel off a Sailboat ⛵️! Highlight of our week in Bonaire! What a treat to spend the entire afternoon on this beautiful sailboat ⛵️ with two friendly & knowledgeable hosts and guides. Patrick and Linda were wonderful! From the sailing to the snorkeling to the food & drinks, the whole experience was top notch. We sailed over to Klein Bonaire where Linda guided us in the water to snorkel and see a stingray, an octopus, & tons of gorgeous reef life. We ended the day with a lovely sail back while watching the sun go down. Don't hesitate to book a trip with Solobon! Well worth it! 🤩

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.03.05

Hi Patricia, Thank you so much for this personal 5 star review of a charter with us, we are so happy to read how you experience our trips !Thank you, and lets hope we meet again one day.Patrick & Linda

Veronica K 2026.03.04

     

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Amazing sunset cruise We sailed with Linda and Patrick at the very end of December and had an amazing experience. Linda was a knowledgeable and fun guide to snorkel with. We enjoyed talking with both of them on the trip. They are amazing guides who made us feel so welcome. Their sailboat is beautiful and they provided us with endless drinks and yummy snacks. The sunset was breathtaking.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.03.05

Hi Veronica,Thank you for the lovely 5 star review, and the nice words !We are always happy to sea that our guests had a nice time with us..We for sure hope to sail with you all again one day.Patrick & Linda

Stefan Allemann 2026.03.02

     

A beautiful experience! Linda & Patrick are very nice & authentic hosts and the whole trip on this beautiful boat is just a wonderful experience. We went sailing between Bonaire & Klein Bonaire & also snorkeling and loved it very much.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire

Thank you very much Stefan for the nice review !
And of course for sailing with us.
Thanks.

mikaela flath 2026.02.23

     

Patrick and Linda are the most knowledgeable and kind excursion hosts I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The snorkel excursion was amazing and we were even able to see dolphins swimming with our boat at the very beginning of our trip. The snacks and drinks kept coming and all tasted amazing. Linda was very knowledgeable about the sea life and kept us updated during the whole snorkel about what we were seeing. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone and will absolutely be booking with them again if we are back in Bonaire.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the snorkeling trip and what a special way to start the day with dolphins swimming alongside the boat!

It was a pleasure sharing the marine life of Bonaire with you! Your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Hope to snorkel and sail again some day.
Patrick & Linda

Wanderess 2026.02.22

     

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5 Star Private Snorkeling We loved our day snorkeling with Patrick and Linda. They were exceptional hosts. The boat is gorgeous and their knowledge of the area and sea creatures perfect. It was just our small family of 3 and we booked them for two separate full day trips for sailing and snorkeling. Both trips were outstanding betweent he pick of snorkeling spots, the boat and the food and drink. I would not hesitate to book with them again. They are an exceptional!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.23

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed both sailing and snorkeling with us here in Bonaire.It was a pleasure having your family onboard, and we’re so happy you loved the spots, the boat, and the food and drinks. Hope to sail again one day.Patrick & Linda

Tricia H 2026.02.17

     

If you’re cruising into Bonaire, booking a day with Solobon Sailing is an absolute must! We were a group of 12 visiting Bonaire on a cruise and spent 4.5 incredible hours on the water with Patrick and Linda. From the moment we stepped aboard, they were warm, welcoming, and extremely hospitable—truly making us feel like honored guests rather than just passengers. We snorkeled at two beautiful spots, each offering crystal-clear water and amazing marine life. Everything was relaxed, well-organized, and perfectly paced so our whole group could enjoy every minute. The tasty bites provided were delicious, and the open bar was plentiful and kept everyone happy! Whether you wanted to soak up the sun on the bow or relax in the shade to escape the heat, the boat offered the perfect setup for both. Fun was had by all—every single one of us agreed it was one of the highlights of our cruise. We would absolutely book with Solobon Sailing again and will definitely consider it our go-to excursion the next time we cruise to Bonaire. Highly, highly recommend! 🌊⛵️

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire

Hi Tricia,
Thank you so much for the long and 5 star review, we are glad to read that you all had a wonderful sailing and snorkel trip with us.
Hope to see you again when you visit the island of Bonaire

Patrick & Linda

Tricia H 2026.02.17

     

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Cruising into Bonaire? A day with Solobon Sailing is a must for amazing snorkeling, drinks, and pure island fun. We were a group of 12 visiting Bonaire on a cruise and spent 4.5 incredible hours on the water with Patrick and Linda. From the moment we stepped aboard, they were warm, welcoming, and extremely hospitable—truly making us feel like honored guests rather than just passengers. We snorkeled at two beautiful spots, each offering crystal-clear water and amazing marine life. Everything was relaxed, well-organized, and perfectly paced so our whole group could enjoy every minute. The tasty bites provided were delicious, and the open bar was plentiful and kept everyone happy! Whether you wanted to soak up the sun on the bow or relax in the shade to escape the heat, the boat offered the perfect setup for both. Fun was had by all—every single one of us agreed it was one of the highlights of our cruise. We would absolutely book with Solobon Sailing again and will definitely consider it our go-to excursion the next time we cruise to Bonaire. Highly, highly recommend! 🌊⛵️

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.21

Hi Tricia,Thank you so much for the long and 5 star review, we are glad to read that you all had a wonderful sailing and snorkel trip with us.Hope to see you again when you visit the island of BonairePatrick & Linda

Carolina G 2026.02.07

     

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Perfect afternoon sailing on the Solobon Incredible afternoon sailing and snorkeling at the Solobon with Patrick and Linda, great spots, friendly, amazing boat, real fun

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.08

Hi Carolina,Thank you so much Carolina for the 5 star review and nice words !Patrick & Linda

Everett Preece 2026.02.03

     

From start to finish first class experience. Patrick and Linda provided a delicious meal and snorkel experiences we’ll always remember. We were grateful to end our adventure with a green flash at sunset. It was superb. 10/10 highly recommend.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire

Everett, thank you so much for joining us on a dinner sail, and for sure we like to see this kind of reviews ! Can not be more happy to read you had such a good time with us.
Thanks again en hope to go out again some day.
Patrick & Linda

Cassie Stark 2026.01.31

     

We had the best time on our solo bon sailing trip. We did the 4.5 hour special with 6 of our friends. Linda and Patrick were knowledgeable, friendly and had great service! The sailing was fun, we stopped to snorkel twice, and we ate lots of snacks and drinks! Highly recommend.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.01

Hi Cassie,
Thanks so much for the nice 5 star review, happy to see you liked the sailing and snorkeling with us!
Patrick & Linda

Larry S 2026.01.31

     

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Fun Day! Great Experience! Our group did a sail over to Klein for some snorkeling, then another sail to a snorkel and dinner spot along the mainland. Very nice crew, very well run trip. Proper safety briefing given. The owners seemed to genuinely care about the experience we were having, and did a great job accommodating different dietary needs. If oyu want to go sailing, and maybe also snorkeling on Bonaire, Solobon is a great option!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.01

Thank you so much for the nice review !So nice to meet you on board and see the knowledge you gathered of Bonaire, we learned a view things ;-)Hope to sail again one day !

susan h 2026.01.31

     

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Fantastic Private Sailing Excursion My husband and I went on the most beautiful sail with Patrick and Linda. We sailed for three hours with the option of snorkeling, but since we have been snorkeling on our own everyday, we decided to enjoy the day sailing To our surprise we were greeted by a fantastic pod of dolphins. They swam with us for a bit and then went off . We were offered drinks and snacks throughout our time and it was obvious that the crew knew how to sail the 40 foot yacht as it maneuvered around the rain and kept things sunny and on point. When we return to Bonaire next year, we will definitely call on Solobon again. It was one of the many highlights of our trip. Thanks so much Patrick and Linda for an amazing time.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.02.01

Thank you so much for the lovely nice 5 star review Susan, we had a blast with you and the dolphins !Very nice 3 hour sail we had.Hope to hunt some dolphins again some day with you 2 !

Duane Highley 2026.01.29

     

It is wonderful to sail with experienced guides. Linda and Patrick were fantastic hosts and provided us a very relaxing tour of the coast, along with a great stop for a snorkel excursion. Bonaire is beautiful and it was fun rediscovering our favorite locations from the ocean point of view. It was fun to chat and learn about the island’s history and current events. They had plenty of creative snacks and drinks, a beautiful boat, and first-class service. Worth it!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.01.30

Thank you Duane for the nice 5 star review you posted, we do appreciate our guests taking the time to write a review so other people can take this in there decision to go with us.
Thanks again and hope to sail again with you some day.

Patrick & Linda

drewbob 2026.01.25

     

We had a lovely sunset cruise with Patrick and Linda. We enjoyed "Flying Fish TV", ate healthy snacks and cuddled in the bean bag chairs underneath the jib. Fabulous.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.01.25

Hi Drew,
Thank you for the nice review !
Wonderful to read you had a good time on our bean bags on the bow !
Hope to sail again some day with you.

Thanks.
Patrick & Linda

bkjones61888 2026.01.25

     

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Special afternoon/sunset cruise Patrick and Linda were very gracious hosts. We booked with them for a snorkel and sunset sail. There were 4 of us. The snorkeling spot was terrific! Linda had several delicious snacks for us and drinks as well. View for the sunset was terrific! It did manage to rain on us but not very much as Patrick did a great job trying to get out in front of the showers. We would highly recommend this team!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.01.26

Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your nice review !We are so happy when our guests leave a comment on the experience they had to let other guests know what you think it is like !Thanks again !

Lennart Slotboom 2026.01.19

     

Echt een amazing middag en avond gehad. Professioneel, zeer goed eten, alle uitrusting voor snorkelen top geregeld (zelfs spray voor in je snorkelmasker), een boot in werkelijke topstaat en een crew die weet hoe je een geweldige sfeer neer zet. Jullie zien ons zeker nog eens terug. De volledige 5 sterren met vlag en wimpel behaald, ga zo door Solobon!

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.01.19

Hoi Lennart, super om te lezen hoe de ervaring met ons was ! We doen ons best om mensen een mooie dag te geven en zijn altijd blij als mensen dat waarderen met een 5 sterren beiordeling.

Dank je wel
Patrick & Linda

Evelien van der Peijl 2026.01.18

     

Super middag gehad aan boord! Nogmaals bedankt voor de bijzondere ervaring Linda en Patrick.

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Reply from SoloBon Sailing Bonaire 2026.01.18

Graag gedaan super dat jullie het waarderen.
Linda & Patrick