Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are three special municipalities of the Netherlands in the Caribbean, often known together as the Caribbean Netherlands. They combine Dutch administrative ties with distinct island characters: Bonaire is a flat, arid diving destination, while volcanic Saba and historic Sint Eustatius offer green peaks and a quieter pace. Kralendijk, the small capital of Bonaire, is the busiest hub with waterfront restaurants, dive shops and easy access to the island's western coast. On Sint Eustatius, Oranjestad spreads along the shoreline below the eroded Quill volcano, while on Saba the settlements of The Bottom and Windwardside cling to the slopes of Mount Scenery. The landscapes range from Bonaire's coral reefs, salt flats and Washington Slagbaai National Park to the lush cloud forest of Mount Scenery, the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the marine parks around Saba and Statia. Dutch is the official language, with English and Papiamentu widely used, and the US dollar is the local currency. Tourism centres on diving, snorkelling, hiking, sailing and nature, while Bonaire also welcomes cruise visitors and a growing number of long-stay and remote-working travellers. The islands' position in the Kingdom of the Netherlands makes them a distinctive Caribbean destination for European and North American visitors. Bonaire International Airport, F.D. Roosevelt Airport on Sint Eustatius and Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on Saba connect the islands with regional hubs, supported by interisland flights and ferries. Roads, taxis, rental cars and private transport make it convenient to travel between airports, towns, dive sites, hotels, business districts and tourist destinations.