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MAKO TOURS BONAIRE

Our trip begins with a high-speed run offshore to one of the island’s FADs (fish aggregating devices), where we jig for tuna during their most active feeding time. As the morning progresses and the tuna bite slows, we switch to a variety of techniques—such as trolling and bottom fishing—to keep the action going. Our fishing charters are true extreme fishing experiences, lasting a minimum of 6 hours to reach prime offshore spots and explore different techniques. Our captain, born and raised on the island, brings not only professional skill but also an intuitive knowledge of the local waters, ensuring a focused, motivated, and truly unforgettable fishing adventure.

*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 fishing trip to remember. - Just got back from a fishing trip to Bonaire. We did some DIY bonefishing on the island but the highlight of the trip was our 8 hour offshore fishing trip with Mako Tours Bonaire, Captained by Jordan.. My son and I are both experienced offshore fisherman of many years and this trip greatly exceeded our expectations. Jordan is a true professional fisherman and Captain with "top of the line" fishing equipment and boat. He even taught us a few tricks and fishing techniques that I will utilize when I fish at my home base of Ft. Lauderdale , Florida. Furthermore, Jordan worked his butt off, constantly removing hooks, gaffing the fish, setting the rigs, cleaning the boat and fish and assisting in reeling in the fish (if needed). We ended up catching two wheel barrows full of fish. We caught Yellowfin tuna, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, Escolar fish, Almaco jacks and Queen snapper. The two big fish were a yellowfin tuna approximately 80 pounds and a wahoo approximately 40 pounds. One recommendation , wear gloves when bringing in the "Rosario" handline with fish on the line. Also, Jordan recommended a restaurant that will prepare and cook our fish. The head chef at Blennies, personally prepared and cooked our fish. The tuna and wahoo was seared and the snapper was cooked with a beer batter. Everything was delicious. This father and son fishing trip was definitely an awesome experience.

    avatar thumb lkatze2
    November 7, 2025
  • star ratingNO BETTER WAY TO FISH BONAIRE  - There’s good reason Jordan has excellent reviews ~ we had a blast fishing with him! He knows the sea and how to catch fish. His boat and tackle are topnotch. His stories kept us laughing in awe! Celebrating Cayce’s 28th birthday at sea was unforgettable. We’ll be back. Thanks sooo much, Captain Jordan and crew 🎣

    avatar thumb debrafZ6514WF
    May 13, 2024
  • star ratingTrue professional fisherman!  - Just WOW! Jordan is a true professional and knows the waters around Bonaire like the back of his hand. we did a 5-hour tour that started very early with jigging for tuna and then shifting to trolling with live bait. Within the first hour we were in place quite far offshore and had pulled in a few good size black tuna, we then loaded up for trolling and got in a few passes, but alas, my wife turned an intense shade of green and became violently ill so we returned to shore before hooking anything gigantic. i have no doubt that had we stayed out we would have gotten something good, the conditions were perfect, and Jordan had multiple lines strung and ready for action! but! happy wife/happy life, right?
    Jordan is a true professional and actually cares for his clients! he called me up a couple of days later to offer me a spot on the boat due to a cancellation! that is exceptionally kind! unfortunately we were already involved in another activity that day and i couldn't make it, but rest assured, when i return to the island i will be fishing with Jordan on the Valhalla and nobody else!
    *Be advised! take your seasick meds before you go, Jordan will go as far out as he can to get on to the big fish, this is not a boring little drift-fishing excursion: this is REAL fishing with an experienced professional, be ready for real fish!

    avatar thumb STUART A
    March 8, 2025
  • star ratingGreat fishing with makotours bonaire  - We had 2 perfect trips 1 on monday the 2nd one on thursday
    Jordan is a easy going has great knowledge and lots to talk about
    Thanks jordan for the trips see you next time when im on the island

    avatar thumb Martie v
    October 29, 2024
  • star ratingExcellent trip and great captain  - Finally had my best salt water fishing trip after many paid Caribbean fishing adventures . Jordan knows how to be successful continuously. We caught many different species of fish on a five hour trip with him. Tried to book another trip but unfortunately was too late. His fishermans market called the Daily Catch is a great place to buy excellent sushi, fresh fish, or other needs when walking around shopping. My friends and family went two different days for sushi and fried fish balls. Definitely a must stop for shirts and food. Will book multiple trips before next visit. He is local and a hard worker
    Would recommend meds for the rough waters. Got to go hard to catch consistently. So it was worth it all. Put some pics of our bbq tuna and wahoo

    avatar thumb Brian R
    February 17, 2025
  • star ratingOne excellent day on the water  - Booked a trip with Jordan, had the choice of doing a split trip with another angler and i opted for that. Jordan is very knowledgeable about the fishing around his island wich led to super nice catches of yellowfin tuna, skipjacks, redsnapper (wich was on the wishlist of the other angler, catching those bucketlist fish says it all): Jordan will help you achieve your goals, by showing the right techniques, tips and tricks and will let you fish the best locations for the circumstances on your day.

    Never caught so many different species in a day!

    avatar thumb Limpe I
    October 14, 2025

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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!