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   about bonaire rum week

It’s always been the Caribbean capital of diving, a haven for sustainability and the natural environment. 

But now another side of Bonaire is in the spotlight, as more and more travelers appreciate Bonaire’s place as the culinary star of the ABC islands, where world-class eateries abound and a cocktail and a fine spirits culture continues to grow. 

And that’s the thinking behind the island’s coolest event, Bonaire Rum Week, a weeklong festival highlighting the finest premium rums from the Caribbean and the island’s buzzing gastronomic movement. 

“Bonaire has become one of the Caribbean’s top gourmet destinations, led by an impressive collection of world-class eateries and some terrific bars,” says Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal, which is organizing the event hosted by Tourism Corporation Bonaire. “With Bonaire Rum Week, we’re celebrating rum as an artisanal, ultra-premium spirit, set against the backdrop of this impossibly beautiful, pristine island.”

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schedule of events

monday, june 12

Opening VIP Rum Event (invitation only)

6 PM-8PM


tuesday, june 13

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Grand Opening Party at Rum Runners

5 PM to 8 PM

Join us for a spirited welcome to Bonaire Rum Week at the island's original cocktail bar, the oceanfront Rum Runners.

8 PM to 10 PM

A multi-course rum pairing dinner at Rum Runners. RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.


wednesday, june 14

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Rum on the Beach  at

Plaza Resort Bonaire

5-8 PM

A marvelous beach party, complete with a fantastic local band, celebrating premium rum and positive vibes. 

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com

A Taste of Cuba at La Casa del Habano Bonaire

7:30 PM

Taste a selection of rare Cuban rums (and enjoy fantastic Habanos) at Bonaire's premier cigar lounge in the heart of Kralendijk. 


thursday, june 15

Dive into Rum: Rum Hunt at Buddy Dive 

12 PM

Explore Bonaire's stunning undersea world with a Rum Hunt in the waters off the coast of the Buddy Dive Resort. Divers can search for hidden stones underwater that correspond with bottles of rum on land. Winners receive bottles of premium aged rum. Max 50 divers. 

For more, contact rum@caribjournal.com


thursday, june 15

Rum Lunch by Chef Rodrigo Sanchez at the Harbour Village Beach Club

12 PM

$99 per person

Bonaire's luxury beach resort is the setting for an inspired multi-course, rum-infused lunch by star chef Rodrigo Sanchez.

rsvp to rum@caribjournal.com

Reservations limited, please provide your email address

Rom Rincon Party at the Divi Flamingo Resort

5PM to 7PM

Bonaire's premier local rum is the star at this cocktail party at the fabulous sundeck of the Divi Flamingo oceanfront resort. 

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com

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friday, june 16

Rum Cocktail at the Buddy Dive Resort

5PM  to 7 PM

Bonaire's beloved dive resort is the scene for a celebration of rum and inspired rum cocktails. RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.

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Rum Party and Dinner at the Brass Boer

7 PM to 10 PM

$150 per person

The Brass Boer, the Caribbean outpost of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije in Holland (and #1 restaurant in the Caribbean) plays host to a rum-pairing dinner and party, along with after-dinner cigar pairing. An unforgettable evening of rum and food.

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.


saturday, june 17

Taste of Bonaire Meets Bonaire Rum Week

Bonaire's famous Taste of Bonaire event joins forces with Bonaire Rum Week for the ultimate celebration of the island's food and culture, with a rum flavor.


tuesday, june 13

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Grand Opening Party at Rum Runners

5 PM to 8 PM

Join us for a spirited welcome to Bonaire Rum Week at the island's original cocktail bar, the oceanfront Rum Runners.

8 PM to 10 PM

A multi-course rum pairing dinner at Rum Runners. RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.


wednesday, june 14

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Rum on the Beach  at

Plaza Resort Bonaire

5-8 PM

A marvelous beach party, complete with a fantastic local band, celebrating premium rum and positive vibes. 

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com

A Taste of Cuba at La Casa del Habano Bonaire

7:30 PM

Taste a selection of rare Cuban rums (and enjoy fantastic Habanos) at Bonaire's premier cigar lounge in the heart of Kralendijk. 


thursday, june 15


thursday, june 15

Dive into Rum: Rum Hunt at Buddy Dive 

12 PM

Explore Bonaire's stunning undersea world with a Rum Hunt in the waters off the coast of the Buddy Dive Resort. Divers can search for hidden stones underwater that correspond with bottles of rum on land. Winners receive bottles of premium aged rum. Max 50 divers. 

For more, contact rum@caribjournal.com

Rum Lunch by Chef Rodrigo Sanchez at the Harbour Village Beach Club

12 PM

$99 per person

Bonaire's luxury beach resort is the setting for an inspired multi-course, rum-infused lunch by star chef Rodrigo Sanchez.

rsvp to rum@caribjournal.com

Reservations limited, please provide your email address

Rom Rincon Party at the Divi Flamingo Resort

5PM to 7PM

Bonaire's premier local rum is the star at this cocktail party at the fabulous sundeck of the Divi Flamingo oceanfront resort. 

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com

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friday, june 16

Rum Cocktail at the Buddy Dive Resort

5PM  to 7 PM

Bonaire's beloved dive resort is the scene for a celebration of rum and inspired rum cocktails. RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.

IMG_9807.jpeg

Rum Party and Dinner at the Brass Boer

7 PM to 10 PM

$150 per person

The Brass Boer, the Caribbean outpost of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije in Holland (and #1 restaurant in the Caribbean) plays host to a rum-pairing dinner and party, along with after-dinner cigar pairing. An unforgettable evening of rum and food.

RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com.


saturday, june 17

Taste of Bonaire Meets Bonaire Rum Week

Bonaire's famous Taste of Bonaire event joins forces with Bonaire Rum Week for the ultimate celebration of the island's food and culture, with a rum flavor.

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