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Bonaire wingfoiling holidays, with the Dutch Antilles experts.

Lac Bay in Bonaire is one of the best places in the world to wing foil. A coral reef across the mouth of the bay keeps the ocean swell out, the trade winds blow straight across it with nothing in the …

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The Bonaire season at a glance

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Why you'll love Bonaire

Why you'll love wingfoiling in Bonaire!

Wingfoiling In Bonaire

Lac Bay in Bonaire is one of the best places in the world to wing foil. A coral reef across the mouth of the bay keeps the ocean swell out, the trade winds blow straight across it with nothing in the way, and the water is warm and waist to chest deep for hundreds of metres from the beach. If you want to learn to wing foil, or you already ride and want to put in a week of serious progress, it is very hard to beat.

The island itself is one of the least developed in the Caribbean and wothout the inflated prices of many Caribbean islands.. It is quiet, friendly and safe, with a stable climate all year and a position just north of Venezuela, below the hurricane belt. It is also better value than many Caribbean islands, which makes it a practical choice for UK and European travellers.

Why Lac Bay is so good for wing foiling - Lac Bay sits on Bonaire's south east coast. The offshore reef keeps the lagoon flat for more than 90% of the year, which is rare for a foiling spot. There is very little tidal range either, so the bay stays at a good depth whatever the time of day.

The flat water is what makes learning here so much easier. Most of the bay is waist to chest deep, so you can stand up almost anywhere. When you fall, you land softly, get straight back on the board and go again, without having to deal with deep water or chop. Most first timers are surprised to find they are still standing up a long way out from the beach, and it takes a lot of the nerves out of the early sessions. You spend more time actually on the foil, which is how you improve. Experienced riders get just as much out of it. With no swell to manage, you can work on jibes, tacks, transitions and tricks with flat water and steady wind, session after session.

Wind and conditions - The trade winds blow from the north east to east, side onshore across Lac Bay, at around 15 to 25 knots and sometimes stronger from November to June. The water stays at around 26 to 29°C all year round, so you will not need a wetsuit. Boardshorts or a swimsuit with a rash vest for sun protection is all most riders wear. Small to mid size wings cover most days.

Best time for a wing foiling holiday in Bonaire - November to June (with lighter wind also good in July and August) is the most reliable period, with the trade winds most consistent and often blowing 18 to 25 knots. That suits everyone, from beginners getting up on the foil to advanced riders pushing their technique.

Lessons and equipment rental - The wing foiling centre we work with at Lac Bay is run by a local family with deep roots in Bonaire, with a focus on foiling. Their multilingual instructors teach in small groups or one to one, at three levels:

Beginner lessons cover the basics, from handling the wing on land to balance on the board and your first take offs onto the foil.

Intermediate lessons build on that with riding upwind, holding a line and making your foiling more consistent.

Advanced and private coaching is for riders working on manoeuvres, transitions and tricks.

They also teach windsurfing, which is useful if you have a windsurfer in the family or you are a windsurfer moving across to foiling. Full wing and foil sets are available to rent at the beach, so you can travel light. Children as young as nine can start learning, and the shallow water makes Bonaire one of the safest places to bring a family.

Things to do in Bonaire on a no wind day - Bonaire is famous for its diving, and about half of all visitors are divers. The reefs around the island are a protected national marine park, and much of the best diving is straight from the shore, so you do not need a boat. The night dive under the Kralendijk town pier is well known. All divers and snorkellers pay a mandatory nature fee, which we can help you arrange. That makes Bonaire a great choice for a wing foil and dive combination holiday.

Away from the water, you can visit the salt flats and the flamingo sanctuary in the south, or go hiking and birdwatching in the Washington Slagbaai National Park in the north west. Kralendijk has a small town centre with shops and waterfront restaurants along Kaya Grandi.

Eating out and evenings - Around Lac Bay there are a few relaxed spots for lunch close to the beach. For dinner most people drive the 15 to 25 minutes into Kralendijk, where the waterfront restaurants serve everything from fresh local seafood to Peruvian and Cuban food, with sunset views across to Klein Bonaire. Bonaire is laid back and there are no big nightclubs, but evenings are livelier than you might expect. There are bars with live music, a weekly salsa night and DJs at weekends, so there is enough going on if you want a night out after a day on the water.

Where to stay in Bonaire - We have spent a lot of time inspecting the hotels and apartments on Bonaire, so we can recommend the right place for how you want to spend your holiday. Options range from the five star Harbour Village beach resort to small, informal places like Bamboo Bali. If you want to be right on Lac Bay for wing foiling, the newly renovated Sorobon Beach Resort is excellent.

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Recommended hotels in Bonaire

We've checked each of these for a wing foil trip: the room, the beach and the centre. They're the ones we'd choose.

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From £188/night · room only

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Sorobon Luxury Beach Resort

Resort has a private beach with that is protected by a coral reef
Cottages offer splendid panoramic views of the bay's colourful wildlife
Self-catering cottages that are fully equipped

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From £186/night · room only

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Sorobon Bay Hotel

High standard apartment style boutique property - new for 2026
Perfect for couples and families who want good quaity in a quiet spot
Windsurfing, Wingfoiling and Scuba Diving very close (short drive for kitesurfing)

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From £311/night · room only

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Harbour Village

Central Kralendijk location
Fantastic Beachfront condos
Great access to Food and Drink as well as Diving

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From £94/night · room only

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Hotel Wanapa

Great Value option for Bonaire
Various comfortable room types
Short 8 minute drive from Lac Bay

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4* Van der Valk Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire, Bonaire

From £455/night · all inclusive

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Van der Valk Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire

Perfectly located on the West Coastline
With 1,2 and 3 bedroom unit - perfect for families
Eco minded with Solar power and water recycling systems

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What our clients say

From clients who booked Bonaire with us.

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Our trip was great and I think the expertise of Planet Travel really set us up in the right place
Really appreciated the support we got as well throughout the trip from their team as well
They found us a great place to stay on Bonaire and the best wing center from which to get our gear and lessons from with access to the water
We were able to accomplish our goal of getting consistent upwind rides
Thanks again for all your help

Allen O. Google review of Planet Travel Holidays

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This is the second time I have used Planet Travel and for good reason, they are first rate. I booked a trip earlier this year to Dahkla and recently a trip to Bonaire. Matt is very knowledgeable about all of these sites having been there before and makes reliable recommendations on what to do,…

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where to stay and when to go based on what fits your needs. Furthermore he was patient and understanding and happy to look into numerous options and scenarios to make sure I got what I was looking for. I will use them again.

Mike L. Google review of Planet Travel Holidays

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