Experience Highlights
Everything you need to know before stepping aboard Lady Bellaïs.
Full Dinner Menu
A carefully prepared multi-course dinner served on board — a genuine Christmas celebration at sea.
Wine & Drinks Included
Wine and drinks included throughout the festive 3–4 hour evening sail.
Festive Lights & Decoration
Lady Bellaïs is dressed with warm lighting and Christmas touches when you arrive at the dock.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Two evenings only — December 24 and 25. The most intimate and atmospheric event on the calendar.
Very Limited Seats
Books out well in advance every year. If you're on the island for Christmas, secure your seats early.
Christmas, the Bonaire Way
There is no more atmospheric way to spend Christmas Eve or Christmas Day than aboard Lady Bellaïs, drifting through the warm Bonaire night with fairy lights strung above the deck and a beautifully set dinner table waiting. The Christmas Dinner Cruise is the most intimate and festive event of the year — a full evening sail with a proper dinner menu, wine and drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that only comes from being at sea under a sky full of tropical stars.
Lady Bellaïs is dressed for the occasion: warm lighting, festive decoration, and a crew that takes pride in making every detail feel special. The dinner menu is carefully prepared to deliver a genuine celebration — courses that reflect the quality and character of the boat and the occasion. It is a world away from the usual Christmas dinner table, and yet it carries all the warmth and meaning of the season in a setting that feels uniquely, beautifully Bonaire.
Because this event is so intimate — with limited seats available across just two evenings — it books out very quickly each year. Many guests secure their spot months in advance. If you are planning to be on the island over Christmas, this is the experience that will make the trip unforgettable. Do not wait to book.
Event Dates
The Christmas Dinner Cruise runs on two evenings only, subject to availability:
- Wednesday, December 24, 2026 — Evening (Christmas Eve)
- Thursday, December 25, 2026 — Evening (Christmas Day)
Subject to availability. These evenings fill extremely quickly. Contact us on WhatsApp as early as possible to reserve your seats.
Meeting Point
Depart from Kaya Irlanda 1a, Kralendijk, Bonaire. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure to check in and settle in for the evening ahead.
Lady Bellaïs will be lit up and dressed for Christmas when you arrive — you will find her easily on the waterfront in central Kralendijk. If you have dietary requirements that were confirmed in advance, the crew will be aware and ready for you.
What's Included
- Full dinner menu served on board
- Wine and drinks throughout the evening
- Festive decoration and warm lighting
- 3–4 hours aboard the Lady Bellaïs schooner
- Professional crew
Exclusions
- Transport to and from the boat
- Special dietary meals (please notify us in advance — we will do our best to accommodate)
Please Note
- Capacity is very limited. This event sells out well in advance — book early to avoid disappointment.
- Dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Lady Bellaïs departs on time.
- Weather conditions may affect the schedule. In unsafe conditions, the cruise may be rescheduled or cancelled with a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations made 7 or more days before the scheduled date. No refund for cancellations within 7 days of the event. Lady Bellaïs reserves the right to cancel in the event of unsafe weather conditions, in which case all guests receive a full refund or the option to rebook.