Chill and Grill Catamaran Tour in Bonaire
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Chill and Grill Catamaran Tour in Bonaire
By Epic Tours Bonaire
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Ages 13-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Luxury BBQ on board
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Beer/wine and prosecco
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Guided snorkeling (Two snorkel destinations/One guided snorkel)
What's not included- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Stinapa marine tag
- Start:
- Bonaire Nautico Marina, Kaya J.N.E Craane 24, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands Craane, Kralendijk, Caribbean NetherlandsOur boat is located at Nautico Marina in Kralendijk ((Kaya J.N.E. Craane 24, opposite ‘It Rains Fishes’ bar & restaurant). The meeting time will be 5 minutes before departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 124253P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please inform us about any food allergies / dietary wishes
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 124253P3
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- Kaya J.N.E Craane 24, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands Craane, Kralendijk, Caribbean NetherlandsOur boat is located at Nautico Marina in Kralendijk ((Kaya J.N.E. Craane 24, opposite ‘It Rains Fishes’ bar & restaurant). The meeting time will be 5 minutes before departure.
- Pass byKlein Bonaire
About the operator
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- jasonaY1207VV0 contributionsGreat ExcursionTop shelf operation ... crew (Mace, Randy and Femi) were spectacular. If you are on a cruise this is an amazing option. Boat was spotless, food was great and staff was exceptional.Written September 11, 2024
- scottsG9963NJ0 contributionsAWESOME Time. Book this for sure!!!Had an awesome time with Epic. I dove, my wife snorkeled and they did not disappoint. From the beginning the crew were extremely accommodating to the guests. Plenty of drinks for everyone and they were good and cold. Divers obviously saved the alcohol until we were done diving. First Dive was at Klein Bonaire and the second was back at Bonaire at Small Wall. Both very relaxing dives. Being a new diver it was great for me and since its off season we only had 3 divers and 3 snorkelers so it was perfect. Lunch between dives was great and plentiful. After the dives we anchored off of Bonaire and had a load of drinks and an awesome dinner. Ribeye and Filet, Sushimi, Pasta Salad, greens salad, and Cheesecake. It was so much food and it was all quality. Normally you would expect just so so food on a trip like this but not the case here. I am from Texas and the owner (don't want to destroy his name) knows how to grill steak! I was quite impressed. There was also a fish option for another one of the couples but I don't recall what it was. They ate it up and said it was great. Crew was very engaging and funny to converse with. Highly recommend this tour and I plan on coming next year to do it again!Written September 3, 2024
- klpusecker0 contributionsA Perfect Birthday!Diving 5 stars, Food 5 stars, Service 5 stars. Accommodated our dietary needs with excellent and abundant cuisine. Unlimited beverages and amazing sunsets.Written September 3, 2024
- SanelaPJ0 contributionsThe best Catamaran Tour!!!A wonderful experience on the Chill and Grill Catamaran Tour. The boat ride was amazing, the food was delicious, snorkeling was a blast, and the crew was friendly. Highly recommend!!Written August 21, 2024
- lindapL813TH0 contributionsFun day of sailng, snorkeling and relaxing!What a fun excursion. The crew was amazing. They were very safety conscious which helped make the trip great. They offered a guided snorkeling tour for anyone interested otherwise you could snorkel or swim on your own. They were on top of drinks for everyone and the food that they cooked was delicious. I would highly recommend them.Written August 20, 2024
- K3153LQbrendaa0 contributionsCrystal Clear WatersWonderful captain and crew. Very friendly and informative. Water was absolutely beautiful. Food was great. So much fun for our group of 15 adults.Written August 18, 2024
- jdrnh0 contributionsBY FAR THE BEST EXCURSION WE EVER BOOKED!!!!!!!BY FAR THE BEST EXCURSION WE EVER BOOKED!!!!!!! This was not only relaxing but talk about great dive crew/boat crew/lunch/dinner/the list goes on!!!! I cannot say enough how amazing this day on the water was captain, dive and boat crew all 100% exceeded our expectations! We absolutely will return and do this again! The diving was amazing, two locations with Pablo and "V" (Sorry I wouldn't want to butcher his name!) These were very relaxed dives, extremely enjoyable. Now for the food onboard, I will start off by saying that I am a super picky eater...they had raw/semi cooked tuna and other fish, I ate it all and loved it! lunch and dinner were honestly some of the best we had the entire trip! My husband and I could not stop talking about how fantastic of as trip this was! Thanks for making me love something new! 1000% recommend this tour to everyone! without question the greatest excursion we have ever done and we have traveled quite a bit! Thanks again Jamie and Jim!Written August 11, 2024
- Kristin J0 contributionsSpare yourself the research and just BOOK THIS TOUR . Hands down the best option.What a great day! We had a fantastic time is be this excursion. - staff was friendly -they communicated well (we didn’t have a working toilet and they told us before we left and made sure we knew which was helpful.) - served drinks. They had a great selection of drinks. My only suggestion would be to have a fruit juice option for adults who don’t drink alcohol (but not a big deal, we are use to this) - the first stop was just the incredible. Fish everywhere. They did a guided snorkel for those who wanted. They told us what to avoid (fire coral) and where to swim to see the most fish and stay safe. - the BBQ was really good. They gave everyone a chicken, beef and shrimp skewer with amazing garlic toast and a pasta salad. - we had time so we went to a second location. It was great, not as good as the first but still amazing. - the catamaran was one of the nicest we have been on, sun beds to lay in. A table to eat at, nice benches. Grill. Very nice. -two places to exit the boat so it never got crowded or congested. - our group was less than 15 which was wonderful. I hate the crowded ship excursions. - stayed away from other big groups so the water never felt crowded. The only tip I would give is to look up the location of their office building (where you check in) BEFORE you leave home. Print directions from the ship terminal and the map. We just assumed our phones would help us if we had a hard time, but even with international service none of the maps apps would open. We had to ask lots of locals. When you walk off the ship go to your left and follow that road that runs next to the ocean and you’ll be fine. We went a little more in town and were confused. Hopefully that helps someone. But the directionally challenged piece is on us, not the company. They were just so great. We hope to be back in the future. Definitely a must do excursion for anyone who loves snorkeling.Written August 7, 2024
- lizfV7747SD0 contributionsGreat experience! Highly recommend!Very professional, attentive and courteous team. Brandon is an incredibly talented chef! He does an amazing job accommodating food sensitivities and allergies.Written August 1, 2024
- Roos G0 contributionsGreat trip!Great service! the team was very friendly, when we went on the guided snorkeling trip, everything about the fish in the sea was explained to us. A wonderful boat tour with lots of fun, good food and a beautiful sunset on the boat at the end.Written July 5, 2024
- Christy R0 contributionsEpic Sunset Sail With EpicMy girlfriends and I spent the most lovely evening in the hands of Michiel and Maria aboard the Fly Away for a sunset snorkel and sail! From beginning to end, everything was perfect-the boat was spotless, Michiel (and Maria’s) sailing skills were flawless, Maria’s guided snorkel was amazing, Michiel’s grilling and Maria’s preparation and service was on level with a fine dining experience-completely fantastic evening! I highly recommend chartering the whole boat for a group sail anytime of day while on Bonaire. It was truly a memorable experience that we will all cherish for a lifetime!Written July 4, 2024
- Susieqobx0 contributionsAmazing!!What a wonderful and unique experience. My husband booked this tour for our visit to Bonaire while on a cruise. We were able to walk the short distance to the meeting spot which was easy to find. The company we booked through had one of their catamarans go out of service but they asked another local tour company if they would be able to help out so they wouldn’t have to cancel our trip. Thankfully the Aquaspace team was eager to help and what a wonderful and unique experience it was. The crew from Aquaspace and one of the guides from the tour group were all onboard. Aquaspace is a very unique trimaran that Peter, the captain and his daughter and her boyfriend have spent the last year and a half restoring. The boat has an aquarium area in the bottom, not a glass bottom but an actual aquarium area. I was unable to snorkel that day but because of the unique space at the bottom I was able to see so many wonderful things and even got a video of my husband snorkeling! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious! We even voted it one of the best meals on our vacation! The crew was very accommodating and helpful and such a pleasure to spend time with. They helped make this experience and our visit to Bonaire very special! I highly recommend both companies when looking for your next adventure on the island.Written June 23, 2024
- 123l_ciar0 contributionsSafe and funnyhappy people committed to the well-being and safety of customers! We were in a group of older people and everyone still had fun! the menu on board was excellent on the brunch tour!! I highly recommend it!Written June 20, 2024
- Christa H0 contributionsRelaxing brunch with great foodWe have done both private tours and boats like this before and this one was one of the best! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing and the chef made things that we thought we didn’t like and now we could eat those everyday!! Randy and Maria went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a good time and well taken care of the entire tripWritten June 14, 2024
- O3155JMmartind0 contributionsBest trip ever.What an amazing trip. Super friendly and helpfull crew. Unlimited drinks, fantastic 4 course bbq with the best fresh ingredients. Nice snorkling sites and even snorkling or swimming between bbq courses. The crew really let you feel welcome with loads of humor. Everyone onboard had the same fibe. The whole group interacted. For us it was a 10+.Written June 8, 2024
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Miro Cc
7 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We (2 couples) booked a trip with epic to klein bonaire. The captain and crew sailed us around klein bonaire and actively supplied us with drinks and snacks as we were chilling on the front of the catamaran. The sailing was very leisurely and a excellent way to see the island. After a while we moored on a bouy next to klein bonaire and snorkeled for a while. I liked the briefing in which they explained the do's and don'ts (safety, seeing marine life and preservation).
We saw two green turtles and i spotted a yellow frogfish which was a nice surprise. After snorkling we had a 4 course bbq dinner which was great grilled fish, meat, ceviche and desert.
The staff was great and made us feel very welcome in a spontanious manner. nothing was rushed and everything felt natural.
Recommended
We saw two green turtles and i spotted a yellow frogfish which was a nice surprise. After snorkling we had a 4 course bbq dinner which was great grilled fish, meat, ceviche and desert.
The staff was great and made us feel very welcome in a spontanious manner. nothing was rushed and everything felt natural.
Recommended
Written September 13, 2020
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Bonaire95 contributions
Jul 2021
Excellent and Professional!
The staff, Captain Paul and Nook and Laura did an excellent job for our friends birthday sail. They explained the sail trip and 5 hour event along with Bonaire insider information on snorkeling and fish behavior. The Grill part was fabulous with fresh fish, yummy shrimps, and the steak cook perfect! Thanks Paul!! Grand dessert was the birthday cake. :)
The boat Mushi Mushi is spacious and easy to move around on. Getting back on from the water was easy with a warm shower right at the base of the base. Perfect !
Comfort and luxury hand in hand along with a professional staff. We will certainly recommend this activity to friends.
Thanks Epic !!
The staff, Captain Paul and Nook and Laura did an excellent job for our friends birthday sail. They explained the sail trip and 5 hour event along with Bonaire insider information on snorkeling and fish behavior. The Grill part was fabulous with fresh fish, yummy shrimps, and the steak cook perfect! Thanks Paul!! Grand dessert was the birthday cake. :)
The boat Mushi Mushi is spacious and easy to move around on. Getting back on from the water was easy with a warm shower right at the base of the base. Perfect !
Comfort and luxury hand in hand along with a professional staff. We will certainly recommend this activity to friends.
Thanks Epic !!
Written July 12, 2021
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Charlyn V
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Jul 2023 • Family
We hired a private charter for family/friends of 15 and it was phenomenal. We had seasoned cruisers with us who said it was their best excursion ever. We did the sunset chill/grill with two snorkeling spots. The crew was so patient with my 8 yr olds and guided us on our first snorkel. The 4 course meal had non-seafood eaters changing their minds! The crew was attentive to empty drinks, noticing when to step in to offer group photos, and stepping in to offer facts about the island, etc. I can’t say enough about this excursion!
I booked several months out and the coordination/patience returning emails while I tried to find the right fit for our group was amazing. The office staff answered all of my emails prompt and up front with all pricing/meal planning/safety concerns.
I booked several months out and the coordination/patience returning emails while I tried to find the right fit for our group was amazing. The office staff answered all of my emails prompt and up front with all pricing/meal planning/safety concerns.
Written August 16, 2023
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Andrea M
Kralendijk, Bonaire6 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I live on the island and have done this tour a couple of times already. Strongly recommend it to visitors and residents whom want to enjoy our beautiful island, celebrate a special occasion or simply have a great time with family and friends, you will love this tour for sure. Food is delicious, the team of Epic Tours are super friendly and very well organized, all we had to do was chill out and enjoy 😊! And if you get lucky like us last Saturday , you will have a group of dolphins making your tour even more memorable . Thank you for everything, we will come back!
Written August 16, 2021
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FlippysDad
Lenox, MA7 contributions
Imagine having a friend with a really nice boat who offered to bring you out and show you that special spot on the island. Then top that off with them cooking you dinner and making sure that your glass of wine is never empty. That’s this private charter. Luxurious without being pretentious. Great snorkeling. Incredible food. This is honestly a no brainer on your next trip to Bonaire!
Written June 6, 2021
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Tim S
19 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We have sailed as a couple together 50 years, but have never had food like this on a boat (or at home!) The sailing charter prices here are amazing for what you get, including snorkeling tips, taking the helm, relaxing at sunset, and the food! 😂 We had fun!
Written June 28, 2023
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Raph G
6 contributions
Jan 2022
Excellent service!
This is a must do when visiting Bonaire. It is as good as life gets. Sailing at sunset, enjoying a glass of wine and delicious bbq'd fish and meat while feeling the breeze, surrounded by fine people and a wonderful staff.
The food and drinks were excellent and there was plenty of it. It was quite fancy and made us feel special.
The crew was very pleasant, took time to answer all our questions, give us all the explanations we needed and took us to wonderful snorkeling sites.
I can't wait to go back there and do it again.
This is a must do when visiting Bonaire. It is as good as life gets. Sailing at sunset, enjoying a glass of wine and delicious bbq'd fish and meat while feeling the breeze, surrounded by fine people and a wonderful staff.
The food and drinks were excellent and there was plenty of it. It was quite fancy and made us feel special.
The crew was very pleasant, took time to answer all our questions, give us all the explanations we needed and took us to wonderful snorkeling sites.
I can't wait to go back there and do it again.
Written January 23, 2022
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vlynnharvey
Denver, CO75 contributions
Jan 2022
This tour was so worth it! Five hours on a luxurious catamaran - amazing views of the island, two snorkel spots, a delicious four course meal, and a beautiful sunset. Unlimited beverages. The captain was responsible, the servers were attentive and friendly, and the boat was clean and well equipped. We felt completely taken care of and entertained. This tour was the most relaxing and enjoyable 5 hours spent on Bonaire - and that includes amazing scuba dives. A special shout out to "It's Raining Fishes" for preparing incredibly tasty tuna, grilled shrimp, filet mignon, delectable salads, and cherry cheesecake. Thank you all for a wonderful time basking in the lap of luxury!
Written January 17, 2022
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John&Leslie
3 contributions
Jun 2022
A few rules to start you off safely and then its relax, chill and enjoy the ride to a beautiful place to snorkel or just stay aboard and watch. The wonderful crew is there to help you have a enjoyable time with food and drinks. Then it was time to sail to another spot for a little more snorkeling if you wanted to and then dinner is served to a beautiful sunset with a sail to where you started 5 hours before.
Written June 26, 2022
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Thank you for this review and taking the time to describe your experience. Hope to welcome you on board again some day!
Written July 4, 2022
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Anna Theresa L
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The trip has started by sailing towards the first snorkel stop in front of Klein-Bonaire. The diversity of colourful fishes was impressing. On the way towards the second stop, the team served a first delicious Appetizer! During the second snorkelling-Session, the crew prepared the food we were enjoying while the sun got down.
It was an amaizing tour with delicious foot and a great and attentive crew! The snorkeling spots were perfect!
It was an amaizing tour with delicious foot and a great and attentive crew! The snorkeling spots were perfect!
Written July 4, 2022
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Thank you so much for the kind review Anna Theresa! We are happy that you enjoyed the Chill & Grill and we are hoping to see you back on board again!
Written July 7, 2022
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We hebben voor vanmiddag een trip geboekt, ik neem aan dat deze gewoon doorgaat om 2pm?
groetjes Doris
Written May 7, 2021
We also would like to know if this fits into our 9am-5pm cruise timeline. Do you pick up at the dock?
Written December 27, 2019
When I took this trip, we got back around 7pm so it would not fit in a cruise timeline.
Written February 3, 2020
Would like to know if this specific one works between a cruise schedule of 9 - 5 ... time is not specified anywhere
Written November 27, 2019
Jacob G
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Hi , can you please provide more details about stops on this trip? Thanks
Written November 24, 2019
is this tour available for cruise ship passengers?
Written June 14, 2019
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