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Port of Bonaire

BQBON🇧🇶Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Port Location

About Port of Bonaire

Bonaire Port serves as the primary maritime gateway for the Dutch Caribbean island. It handles general cargo and cruise vessels, with facilities including pilotage and tug services. The port is situated on the leeward coast of Bonaire, west of Venezuela.

Background
Bonaire is a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. A special municipality of the Netherlands, its capital is the port of Kralendijk, on the west (leeward) coast of the island. Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao form the ABC islands, 80 km (50 mi) off the coast of Venezuela. The islands have an arid climate that attracts visitors seeking warm, sunny weather all year round, and they lie outside the Main Development Region for tropical cyclones. Bonaire is a popular snorkeling and scuba diving destination because of its multiple shore diving sites, shipwrecks and easy access to the island's fringing reefs.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

History

Established
2010

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BQBON
Country
🇧🇶Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Time Zone
UTC-4

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
12.1498°
Longitude
-68.3212°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11782 →
Wikidata
Q25396 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bonaire?+
The approach to Bonaire is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kralendijk Lighthouse at 2.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Punt Vierkant (2.7 NM SE), Punt Wekoewa (7 NM NW), Boca Spelonk (8.2 NM ENE), Lacre Punt (8.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bonaire on?+
The Port of Bonaire is situated on the Caribbean Sea in BQ. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bonaire?+
You can track vessels near Bonaire (BQBON) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BQBON on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bonaire?+
The Port of Bonaire operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.