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MAKO TOURS BONAIRE

 Our Captain is a native fisherman and has unbeatable knowledge of the surrounding waters and Bonaire marine life. He is a fully-licensed Captain and his goal is to make sure that you have a fishing adventure of a lifetime! Our fully equipped boat has all the necessary gear and tools for an ultimate experience. On our deep sea fishing charters, we troll with four lines in the water, make use of traditional local tools unique to this area, and perform deep drops for a maximized catch. The captain is a skilled angler that is comfortable in various fishing techniques: trolling, jigging, catching live bait, etc. 

*The price is including a maximum of 6 passengers

Rent the boat with our local Captain and enjoy your own snorkel & sightseeing tour of our beautiful Bonaire! Charter our boat for minimum 4 hours, and we take you to the most exciting snorkeling locations with pristine marine life & crystal clear waters. If you are coming on a cruise, we are happy to adjust the times. We provide ice, soft drinks & bottled water and ensure a relaxing day on the water. Let us know how we can make it special for you. Want to throw a line in the water and do some fishing too? Not a problem! We also provide ample snorkel and fishing gear, comfortable sun lounging area and most importantly—great service!

*The price is including a maximum of 8 passengers

The Captain & The Boat

Capt. Jordan is an avid fisherman, born and raised on Bonaire. He is a fully-licensed Captain, and Emergency First Responder certified. He aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, handlining, and jigging.

Your adventure begins on board of “Valhalla”, a 32’ Pinero Picua Latin American speed boat that comfortably seats 12 passengers. The boat is fitted with ice chests, large roof for shaded area, powerful transducer with up to 2600ft depth capacity for bottom fishing and swordfish hunting, and high quality gear for various types of big game fishing. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

  • star ratingAwesome day! - I booked a trip with mako tours because of the good reviews i saw on trip advisor. Jordan is a great captain with allot of experience!! We had great time on the water and catch a nice wahoo, Tuna and red snapper. I am coming back next year!! So Jordan we keep in touch. Thanks for the great day!!

    jasperl581
    May 23, 2023
  • star ratingBonaire’s Best Tour - We were booked on a cruise with a stop in Bonaire. We found Mako tours online. After contacting them, we knew this was what we wanted to do while in Bonaire! We were a group of eight and were able to pick what we wanted to do with the time we had a port. We decided we wanted to snorkel and explore Bonaire and its beautiful water and also include food and drink options. It was an easy walk to the pier where Jorden had told us to meet him ( you could see it from the cruise ship dock). Jorden showed us Bonaire while sharing his knowledge of the area and great stories. After snorkeling at 2 stops and lunch, we decided to try dropping a line just to see what we would catch. See the photos of our catch! We returned back to the ship with plans to definitely visit Bonaire again and have Jordan show us around beautiful Bonaire again.

    O5374RSbrendaw
    March 19, 2023
  • star ratingAmazing Experience - We had an amazing day snorkeling with Mako Tours. Jordan and Galina were so nice and helpful. We definitely recommend..

    Fernanda M
    March 20, 2023
  • star ratingFishing Bonaire - Fun was had by all, from my 9yr old son, to my 78 yr old father. Captain Jordan took great care of us and put us on the fish. Highly recommend booking with him.

    sfrist
    June 11, 2023
  • star ratingA day to remember - Me and my family had a blast fishing with Captain Jordan. He provided my son his first chartered fishing trip and it will be a lifelong memory for sure! Captain Jordan put us on some quality fish and his knowledge of the area is unmatched. It was truly a day to remember!

    U6034WGnathanw
    June 17, 2023
  • star ratingGreat times had on the water - Amazing experience! Capt Jordan was great - knowledgeable, helpful, and patient (my wife and I are not known as great anglers...). He knows his stuff and makes the time out on the water a real pleasure. Highly recommended!

    mnapier521
    February 28, 2023
  • star ratingCaptain is amazing! - Our family of 5 fished with Jordan and you can not go wrong with mako tours ! Jordan was one of the sweetest captains our family has ever met and we have fished around the Caribbean for quite a bit! he truly loves his job and everything to do with Bonaire! He knew the island and answered any of our questions! If you are traveling to Bonaire I would highly recommend Mako Fishing Tours and Jordan! Not to mention the boat was set up great and we fished using 3 or 4 different techniques! Thank you Mako and Jordan for a great day ! Our family will recommend you to anyone who is traveling to Bonaire !

    Collier H
    June 9, 2023
  • star ratingPersonal Best Yellow Fin Tuna with Fish Like a Local - We had an action filled fishing trip with Captain Jordon. He put us on fish right away in the morning with some black fin tuna. He also showed us how to use a hand line for trolling. Throughout the morning we hooked up on a variety of fish (including mahi-mahi, barracuda, wahoo and more black fin tuna). Then towards the end of our already very successful fishing trip, the BIG one hit while we were trolling back to the pier! It was a 30 minute fight to bring in the largest yellow fin tuna we have ever seen in person. What an adventure!! We highly recommend “Fish Like a Loal” with Captain Jordon.

    Mark and Beth

    Beth M
    May 9, 2023
  • star ratingAn experience of a lifetime! - WOW! What a phenomenal experience! Starting with the wonderful communication with Galina and then being brought to AMAZING snorkel spots by Jordan where we swam with a beautiful array of fish, saw beautiful reefs and coral AND swam with turtles! They are the only ones we will book with in the future as they are super friendly, professional and are highly knowledgeable about Bonaire's true under water beauty!

    vevilaf
    April 28, 2023
  • star ratingFantastic Morning of Fishing with Captain Jordan - When we were planning a family dive trip to Bonaire, my seventeen year old daughter expressed and interest in deep sea fishing and asked if could book a charter. I am very glad we did.

    She and I fished a morning with Captain Jordan on his boat. Although he offers the usual rod and reel, we mostly used a traditional Bonaire hand line technique, with which we brought in four black-fin tuna and a good size wahoo in fairly short order.

    The boat, the "Vahala," was clean and well organized, and I felt Captain Jordan kept safety in mind at all times.

    What made the experience unique is that we fished the length of the island's west side, north of Kralendijk, no more than a mile off shore and often closer. That way, we got to see the beauty of the islands rugged coast line. Captain Jordan shared his detailed knowledge not only. of fishing, but also of the island's history, culture, animals, birds, and sea life.

    A really fantastic experience for my daughter and I.

    tracy a
    April 16, 2023

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About Fishing on Bonaire

Bonaire has been considered one of the best diving and fishing destinations in the world for many years. The island’s geography provides steep drop-offs, allowing deep sea fishing activities just feet away from the shoreline. The surrounding waters are full of pelagic species such as: wahoo, tuna, mahi-mahi, rainbow-runners, marlins, sailfish and many more. Big game fishing on Bonaire is amongst the most popular activities, besides diving. Best time to venture out is in the wee hours of the morning. In case you are not a morning person, there is also the option of afternoon bottom fishing, and you will be targeting: queen snappers, red snappers, groupers, amberjacks, oilfish and even swordfish. Needless to say, Bonaire offers plenty of opportunities for sport fishing, without having to drive miles out to sea. Join us on one of our fishing charters and discover some unique, local fishing techniques, alongside our licensed Captain!