About us

Our boat 'Buni Ta Tuna'

The boat is a Topaz 32ft with two new Caterpillar engines of 320hp per engine. Our Buni Ta Tuna is built and equipped for deep sea fishing. There is all the technology and equipment on board for successful fishing. Such as GPS system, chart plotter, VHF radio and a great sonar system.

The fishing equipment on board is top quality, namely Shimano, Penn reels with appropriate rods. Our equipment is versatile so that we can fish for all types of fish in the waters around Bonaire.

Our fishing techniques include: Trolling (both on the surface and deeper), Jigging, live bait fishing, bottom fishing and light tackle fishing.

The Buni Ta Tuna is equipped with Outriggers, Downriggers, Lifewell, Fighting Chair and large ice coolers, all to give you an unforgettable fishing day.

The boat can accommodate 5 passengers, 1 captain and deckhand. Our boat has life jackets, VHF radio, toilet and proper insurance to ensure everyone's safety and comfort. Her dock is conveniently located in the harbor at Harbor Village where there is also plenty of room for parking.

About Captain Chris

Captain Chris Morkos is a native Bonairean, and has been fishing Bonaire's waters for over 45 years. He is still competitive and has multiple tournament wins in both local and international competitions. His experience inspires the youngsters to the ultimate where he has been before. Chris was Bonaire's first charter captain, and he has kept up to date with the latest improvements and innovations.

His catches have been televised on ESPN, Dutch National TV, a variety of fishing shows in the USA and Europe, and have been print-published in Salt Water Sportsman, Fishing World, Caribbean World, Marlin, Florida Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Salt Water Fly Fishing, Best Fishing, and many other newspapers.

Chris is fluent in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamentu.

Captain Chris
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Captain Chris tells us: "Catching Big Game is not a matter of chance, but is all about dedication, technique, knowledge and passion...!

Fishing Bonaire
Coral reefs and open sea

Bonaire is an ancient island that was formed by volcanic activity about 60 to 70 million years ago. The highest points of the seabed became shallower or even above the water surface. From then on, the water around the island was shallow enough for coral growth.

These reefs form the basis of present-day Bonaire. Nowadays the coral is found in large areas and is of particularly good quality. These reefs extend several hundred meters from the coast. From there, the seabed plunges into the depths, up to several hundred meters deep and this at a relatively short distance from the island.

The bottom of the deep sea is varied. There are flat and barren bottoms, but also underwater mountains, reefs and steep drop offs.