Is Bonaire safe?
Very safe with common sense. Theft from parked vehicles is the main issue, and violent crime against visitors is rare.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-08-19.
- Emergency numbers: Police 911 · Ambulance 912 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
Safety in Bonaire at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Break-ins of rental trucks at dive sites, and bags taken from unattended beach towels. |
| At night | Kralendijk is calm and quiet after dark. Roads outside town are unlit; drive carefully and avoid walking along them. |
| Solo women | Solo women report feeling safe. Normal caution applies, especially on empty beaches at night. |
| Other risks | Strong sun and heat; Fire coral and sea urchins at shore entries; Night driving on unlit roads |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Leaving valuables visible in a pickup at dive sites invites theft
- Unlicensed taxi rides quoting high flat fares
Take care
- Valuables in parked vehicles at dive sites
- Unlit roads outside Kralendijk at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Marine park rules apply: no touching coral and no anchoring on the reef.
- Drug possession is illegal, including cannabis.
Quick answers
Is Bonaire safe for solo female travelers?
Solo women report feeling safe. Normal caution applies, especially on empty beaches at night.
Is Bonaire safe at night?
Kralendijk is calm and quiet after dark. Roads outside town are unlit; drive carefully and avoid walking along them.
What is the crime rate in Bonaire?
Break-ins of rental trucks at dive sites, and bags taken from unattended beach towels.
What number do I call in an emergency in Bonaire?
Police 911 · Ambulance 912 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Tourism Corporation Bonaire
- Flamingo Airport
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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