🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Kralendijk
🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA
💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

Whether you’re shipping to Bonaire for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Bonaire Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Port of Kralendijk.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Bonaire. With regular sailings to the Port of Kralendijk, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping

We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options

Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Bonaire port

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Bonaire Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Bonaire’s main port — Kralendijk. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Bonaire Customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Bonaire’s main port — Kralendijk. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Bonaire Customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Bonaire

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Bonaire continues to expand its infrastructure, construction, and agricultural projects, making reliable shipping services essential for businesses, contractors, farmers, and equipment dealers. At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting heavy-duty equipment from the USA to Kralendijk, with secure, efficient, and fully compliant logistics solutions.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery for Bonaire’s agricultural sector

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team also manages the transport of large-scale machinery for construction and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining & Earthmoving Equipment

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Bonaire’s main port, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, boats, and machinery across the island.

📍 Port of Kralendijk – Bonaire’s primary seaport, handling containers, RoRo shipments, vehicles, household goods, machinery, and general cargo.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Bonaire

📍 Kralendijk Zone – Central hub for bonded storage, customs clearance, and distribution of vehicles, machinery, household goods, and commercial cargo throughout Bonaire

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Savannah → Kralendijk): 5–8 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → Kralendijk): 8–12 days
🛳️ Other U.S. Ports (New York, Baltimore, Newark → Kralendijk): 12–16 days

⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast (Florida) to Bonaire typically offers the shortest transit time (5–8 days), making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. It offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping method to Bonaire’s main port, Kralendijk.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. Available in 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options to help reduce costs. Perfect for customers seeking extra protection and security during shipment.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
Bonaire continues to grow its construction and infrastructure projects, making machinery imports essential. We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat-rack shipping solutions designed for oversized and non-standard cargo, ensuring safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Bonaire, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in Bonaire – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Bonaire Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Bonaire Tax Identification Number (if applicable)

Shipping a boat from the USA to Bonaire’s main port — Kralendijk — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Bonaire Customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Bonaire:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to Kralendijk, Bonaire.

6. Customs Clearance in Bonaire – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Bonaire’s regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Bonaire, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Bonaire

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major leaks or mechanical issues, to be accepted for shipping.

• Bonaire Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and help you avoid delays or extra charges.

• ❌ Older vehicles – Importing vehicles over 10 years old (from the year of manufacture) is generally prohibited unless special exemptions are granted.

• ❌ Salvage or non-repairable vehicles – Vehicles with salvage, flood damage, or non-repairable titles are not allowed.

• ⚠️ Emissions and safety standards – Vehicles must meet environmental and road safety regulations enforced by Bonaire’s authorities.

• ⚠️ Right-hand drive vehicles – Bonaire drives on the right side, so left-hand drive vehicles are standard; right-hand drive vehicles may face restrictions.

• ⚠️ Import permits – An import permit and customs clearance are required for all vehicles.

• ⚠️ Duties and taxes – Importers must pay customs duties, local taxes, and registration fees.

When shipping goods internationally, it’s important to know what items are not allowed or require special permits to avoid customs delays, fines, or confiscation.

❌ Prohibited Imports (Not Allowed Under Any Circumstances):

• Illegal Drugs & Narcotics – strictly banned in all forms.

• Counterfeit Goods, Currency, or Documents – including fake designer products or forged paperwork.

• Weapons & Explosives – unless prior government permits are obtained.

• Endangered Species & Products – CITES-protected items such as ivory, coral, or exotic animal parts.

• Obscene or Indecent Materials – including books, videos, photographs, or other offensive media.

• Vehicles with Salvage, Non-Repairable, or Flood-Damaged Titles – prohibited from import.

⚠️ Restricted Imports (Require Permits or Authorization):

• Firearms, Ammunition & Explosives – require prior approval from government authorities.

• Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products – must have permits from local health agencies.

• Plants, Seeds & Animals – require veterinary or phytosanitary certificates for clearance.

• Alcohol & Tobacco – subject to high import duties, excise taxes, and strict regulations.

• Motor Vehicles – must comply with import age limits, emissions standards, safety regulations, and require customs permits with applicable duties.