Saturday, February 02, 2008

Street Closures are Amended for February 6th, 2008, Due to Cruise Ships in Bonaire’s Port

This coming Wednesday, February 6, 2008, both the Crown Princess and the Summit will be in Kralendijk’s port.  Both piers, Town Pier (North Pier) and the Customs Pier (South Pier) will be in use during this day.  The Crown Princess will arrive at 12:00 Noon and will depart at 7:00 PM.  The Summit will visit from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

In connection with this, the previously published scheduled of street closures has been amended.  Instead, the following areas will be closed to any traffic not holding a required permit:

1) The entrance to the parking lot next to Bestuurscollege (Government House) will be closed from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

2) Kaya Grandi will be closed from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. 

3) The road by Karel’s Beach Bar will be closed from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

4) The road by the Customs Pier (South Pier) will be closed at noon.

For those who require additional information, it is suggested they contact either Mr. Robert Evertsz or Mr. Rolando Marin at the TCB, phone 717-8322.  The Tourist Corporation Bonaire apologizes for any inconvenience this situation causes.

To view the TCB release in Papiamentu, click here.  (Source:  TCB Bonaire)

Note Update February 5, 2008: We’ve been advised by the TCB that the two ships’ amended hours are as follows:  The Crown Princess will arrive at 10:00 AM and sail at 7:00 PM, and the Summit will arrive at 11:30 AM and depart at 7:00 PM. (Source:  TCB-Bonaire)