Bonaire Tourism Continues Positive Growth Trend in July

American Airlines has increased capacity on the route by deploying the much bigger 737 instead of the Airbus A319.
American Airlines has increased capacity on the route by deploying the much bigger 737 instead of the Airbus A319. Photo: ABC Online Media

KRALENDIJK- Bonaire received a total of 16,653 stay-over visitors in July 2025, an increase of 16.3% compared to July 2024. Most visitors came from the Netherlands (46.3%) and the United States (27.4%).

Among American visitors, the majority traveled alone or with a partner, primarily for vacation (50.2%) or diving (35.4%). They mainly stayed in hotels (52%) and came mostly from New York, Florida, and Texas. The largest age group was 45–54 years (20.2%).

Dutch visitors often traveled with children and came mainly for vacation (75%) or to visit family (8%). They most frequently stayed in hotels (44%) or apartments (14.8%). Most were from North and South Holland and North Brabant, with the 45–54 age group (20.6%) being the largest segment.


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