Fantastic experience - Beautifully maintained ship, friendly crew, free beer and great snorkelling. The visibility was around 100 feet and there was plenty of fish to see. They provide decent quality masks and fins if you dont have your own. The food and drinks provided were excellent and the whole experience was fun and relaxing.

Family Cruise Tour May 2025 - Our family group of 11 including 3 kids ages 5, 9 & 12 really enjoyed this tour. Per instructions we met the Lady Bellais shuttle at the Bonaire Cruisers Gold Cart Rental canopy just outside the pier. It was very easy to find. We didn't have to wait long for the shuttles to arrive, and it was a short 10-minute ride to the harbor where the Lady Bellais is docked. The crew was very friendly and beer, drinks, water, juice & sodas were available as soon as we boarded. The crew suggested that if we were planning on snorkeling that we should hold off on the alcohol until after the snorkeling part of the tour. After a brief safety orientation, we were off on our tour. The crew then gave us a little background on the ship, captain, crew and history of Bonaire as we toured the harbor and took a swing by the Carnival Celebration before heading to our snorkeling spot. On the way snorkeling equipment was distributed, and instructions were given to those who needed them. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel and explore a beautiful reef followed by a chance to swing from a rope swing attached to the mast. Once the snorkeling was over, the music started, and the alcohol really began to flow. We were served a local favorite chicken stew with rice & coleslaw which in my opinion was one of the better "lunch provided" as part of the tour that we've done. All in all, we'd highly recommend this tour for families or anyone for that matter. Gray from Texas.

Amazing Excursion! - We had an amazing time!!! The crew was awesome as well as the food!!! Crystal clear water and lots of beautiful fish!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Amazing Snorkeling Adventure in Bonaire! - Such an amazing experience!! Hands down the highlight of our cruise!! I would 100% recommend Lady Bellais to anyone looking for an amazing experience in Bonaire. We got to snorkel, swim, go on a rope swing, and had the most amazing lunch prepared by the captains wife. My kids started asking for Strawberry Shirley Temples and they kept them flowing for our whole group. You couldn't have asked for a better afternoon in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been too. We got to learn about Bonaire’s diving history and how they protect the coral. The Lady Bellais schooner is in great condition and almost brand new. Plenty of shade for those looking to cool down like me, or it also has lots of sunny areas to hang out in the sun. I’ve done a lot of excursions on cruises and this was hands down the best bang for your buck. My family will be forever greatful for the experience and Hospitality!!!

Perfect snorkeling outting. - We had so much fun on this excursion Coming from a cruise ship, I wasn't loving any of the cruise lines excursions so we found our own unaffiliated one. It was so worth it! Senna, his girlfriend (Fleur? I'm so sorry if I didn't get that right!!) and the captain (never caught his name) were very kind and inviting. Gave us a little history of the island and the boat itself while we traveled to our snorkeling destination. Played good music. The boat wasn't crowded which I loved. Side note, two people missed our meeting time but when they called while we were already on the water, Senna got into the little safety boat attached to the ship and took off to pick them up anyways, which I thought was incredibly generous customer service. The snorkeling was very cool, so many fish, saw a stingray and tons of coral. My only wish is that we'd have gotten to stay longer :) They provided fins and masks for the snorkeling, said the bleached them after every group came by and they were indeed very clean. They also provided snorkel vests if you wanted some help floating, and did a brief safety demonstration before letting us in the water. Then we had a lovely lunch cooked by the captains wife of some stewed chicken, rice, and homemade coleslaw which was absolutely delicious and really nice after swimming for 45 minutes. Tldr; book this if you want to have a great time with really kind and genuine people. They provide everything but towels and it's a great time. Wishing the Lady Bellais team success and abundance ❤️

Highly recommend - We were group of 5 and some other travelers and I could not highly enough recommend this tour. You can really see how much care goes into a boat and well being of the guests, and safety first without feeling rules rules rules . Cenna - was amazing host and his team is top notch. We saw so many beautiful corals and lunch was delicious with unlimited drinks provided. 10 stars from me!

Snorkeling beautiful Bonaire in style! - We scheduled this through Viator, where they picked us up at the cruise terminal in Kralendijk. After a lovely open-air bus ride through the town we arrived at the marina to board the boat. While the boat was a spacious double deck wooden boat that looked vintage, the crew told the story of how they had this boat built in Brazil two years ago, then sailed it to Bonaire, which took several weeks. It had plenty of space for all of us, where the guide gave us information on the resorts and towns we passed on our way to the first snorkel stop. Another nice touch was that they had a professional underwater photographer on board to take pictures of us a the sea life. This allowed us to focus on enjoying the reef, instead of juggling the iPhone in a waterproof pouch. The pictures were great. After snorkeling two reef locations, we did the optional rope swing. As retirees, both my wife and I managed to have some decent form on the swing, all captured by the photographer. After all these lovely activities, they served a delicious Caribbean lunch prepared by the captain’s wife. That, combined with some Blue Hawaiian drinks made with local curaçao, was a wonderful finish to our excursion. We sailed near Klein Bonaire Island, a lovely beach-ringed island off the coast.

An unforgettable experience with Lady Bellaïs on Bonaire! - We enjoyed a fantastic boat trip with Lady Bellaïs three times, and each time it was a party! Our first experience was a snorkeling trip, where we anchored in a breathtaking location. The marine life was beautiful, and after snorkeling we were spoiled with a delicious lunch, prepared with love by the captain's wife. This made the experience extra special! In addition, we joined 'Bootje Biertje' (Booze Cruise) twice on Friday night, and what a party that was! A super cozy atmosphere, delicious drinks, and good food as we sailed over the water of Bonaire. The music, the dancing and the beautiful sunset made it complete. Lady Bellaïs is without a doubt the party boat of Bonaire! Whether you are looking for a relaxed snorkeling experience or an evening of fun, this is an absolute must. We will definitely be back! 🚤🍹☀️

Excellent - We had the most amazing time on this trip. The atmosphere was incredible, everyone got on so well. The crew were so welcoming and friendly. I had been a little apprehensive about doing the snorkeling as it had been nearly 20 years since I had last done it. However any fears were soon gone as the crew gave a full demonstration on the use of the equipment. They even have an underwater photographer should you wish to have your photo taken. An open bar and delicious food were also generously provided. I highly recommend this fantastic trip you won’t be disappointed,

The Lady Ballais snorkeling trip - This crew is a Family business. They are such an amazing team. We had a beautiful day on their charming Lady Bellais boat. Great atmosphere, nice food, drinks, snorkelling . Highly recommended 👍