Visitors from the Netherlands formed the largest group, accounting for 46.3% of total arrivals, with 7,761 visitors. US visitors were the second-largest group, accounting for 27.1% of arrivals and 4,541 visitors.

A total of 1,901 (11.3%) visitors from Curaçao visited the island, followed by Germany with 381 (2.3%) visitors, Canada with 342 (2%) visitors, Belgium with 246 (1.5%) visitors, Aruba with 231 (1.4%) visitors, Colombia with 149 (0.9%) visitors, Switzerland with 147 (0.9%) visitors, Brazil with 105 (0.6%) visitors, and UK with 69 (0.4%) visitors.

US visitors mainly traveled with a partner, followed by alone. Most came for vacation (45.5%), diving (42.2%), and visiting friends and family (2.3%). The majority stayed at a hotel (53%), a villa (13.2%), an apartment (7.9%), their own property (6.6%), or with a relative (3.8%). US visitors primarily came from New York, Florida, Texas, California, and North Carolina. The age distribution revealed that travelers aged 55-64 represented 25.2% of the visitors, while those aged 65 and above comprised 20.7%.

Dutch visitors were mainly those traveling alone, followed by those accompanied by a partner. Most visitors came for vacation (67.2%), visited friends and family (10.7%), and for business (8.3%). Most visitors stayed at a hotel (47.4%), followed by an apartment (16.5%), at a relative (9.8%), a villa (7%), and their own property (5.4%). Most Dutch visitors came from North Holland, South Holland, North Brabant, Gelderland, and Utrecht, with the 55-64 age group (25.9%) and the 45-54 age group (17.8%) being the largest segments.

For more details on Bonaire’s tourism performance, visit www.bonaireisland.com or contact us via email at info@bonaireisland.com.

Other awards include:

• 1st Place – Beginner Diving
• 1st Place – Snorkeling
• 2nd Place – U/W Photography
• 2nd Place – Macro
• 3rd Place – Advanced Diving
• Top 5 – Best Overall
• Top 10 – Health of Marine Environment
• Top 10 – Best Value
• One of the Best – Wall Diving
• One of the Best – Wreck Diving

“For 33 years, Bonaire has continued to set the standard for shore diving. These honors reflect not only our pristine reefs but also the passion of our community to protect and share the island’s underwater treasures,” said Elesiër Angel, CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire.

Thank you to our stakeholders and partners for making this possible. The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on www.scubadiving.com and in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

Also, Sebastian’s Beach has been nominated for Best Caribbean Beach Bar.

Cast your vote today and show your love for Bonaire!

“We visit Bonaire almost every year, except for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For us, Bonaire is a fascinating island with so much beauty to offer, including its dive sites, friendly people, and culinary delights. We consider Bonaire our second home,” said Karen Alpert.

For TCB, Helen Mercera and Thaysheron Abrahams presented the certificates and pins to our new ambassadors.

Join TCB for a magical Christmas Shopping Night combined with Taste of Bonaire on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 6–11 PM in Kaya Grandi and the Centrum area. Kaya Grandi will be traffic-free, creating the perfect setting for holiday shopping, food, music, and Christmas fun. Kids can meet Santa Claus, and live entertainment will fill the streets with performances by Gaita Krioyo Legends, Jom Gaiteros, Grupo Sababa, and DJ Kiart.

Enjoy a fashion show by Bonaire Model Agency, a dance performance by SPAB, plus festive treats like ayaka, oliebollen, Christmas crafts, and more. Don’t miss the Christmas Parade, starting at 7 PM at Stadion di Playa, passing through Kaya Grandi, and returning to the stadium.

Everyone is invited to celebrate this special festive evening on December 19, 2025.