Bonaire: Shore Diving Paradise

      Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands

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      Blue Planet Scuba
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      May 25 - Jun 1, 2019
      Group size: 7 - 24
      Bonaire: Shore Diving Paradise
      Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands

      Blue Planet Scuba
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      129 reviews

      $NaN
      May 25 - Jun 1, 2019
      Group size: 7 - 24

      About this trip

      Join Blue Planet for another week of world-class diving in Bonaire. Part of the ABC (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) islands off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, Bonaire is an oasis for divers. The island has been a Marine Protected Area since 1979 and is teeming with life. And the best part is that almost all of the dive sites are accessible from shore!

      Bonaire 

      For over twenty-five years, Bonaire has led the Caribbean in the conservation of its marine resources. This tiny island, formerly a Dutch colony, has a long history and rich culture. We’ll be staying right on the beach outside of town with easy access to diving, shopping, restaurants, etc. English is spoken widely, and the US Dollar is the official currency. Does it get any easier?!

      The Diving

      Minimum dive certification/experience:  Perfect for beginners. A great spot to complete your Open Water Diver certification, Advanced Open Water Diver and more. 


      You’ve probably seen Bonaire highlighted again and again in dive magazines, and with good reason: the island not only has a healthy marine environment, but also excellent macro life, visibility, and an unusually high number of fish species.


      Several factors combine to offer Bonaire visitors shore diving opportunities unlike any found elsewhere in the Caribbean. One is the sheer number of shore dive sites available. With close to 60 marked sites, and any number of easily accessible unmarked entry points to choose from, divers will run out of vacation time long before they run out of diving options.

      Other Activities

      Bonaire has plenty to do when you’re not underwater. Mountain biking, ocean and mangrove kayaking, windsurfing, kite boarding, birding, and snorkeling are just a few of the activities you can try out. There’s a great national park, the donkey sanctuary, and of course, shopping.

      Buddy Dive Bonaire

      One of the premiere dive resorts on Bonaire and in the world (as recently rated by Scuba Diving Magazine), Buddy Dive offers divers everything they could want: condos with full size kitchens and spacious living areas, two pools, two restaurants, an on-site dive shop, drive-through tank pick-up, diving dock and more.  

      Travel

      You should plan to fly into Bonaire (BON) on Saturday, May 25. You can fly home at any time on June 1. Please email or call the shop before booking your flight!  

      Cancellation Policy

      Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


      Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

      What’s included

      • 7 nights accommodation
        Double or single occupancy in a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom condo
      • 9 boat dives
        from the Buddy Dive dock
      • Unlimited shore diving
      • Nitrox
        For Enriched Air/Nitrox certified divers
      • Full breakfast daily
        At Buddy Dive
      • Food credit
        50% food credit at Buddy Dive (max discount of $75 per person)
      • Truck/Van rental
        One vehicle per condo
      • Taxes, etc.
        Car and room taxes and service charges
      • Airport transfers
        Roundtrip transfers to the BON airport
      • Flights
        international flights to Bonaire
      • Scuba equipment
        Only tanks and weights included; rental gear available
      • Tips
        Tips for the dive shop's excellent crew
      • Marine Park fee
        $25 USD per person in cash on site
      • Rental truck insurance
        To be paid on site

      Available Packages

      Three Bedroom Condo, Double Occupancy
      Sold Out

      Double occupancy in one bedroom of a 3 bedroom condo. Each bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. Each condo also includes three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,125
      Deposit: $500
      Three Bedroom Condo, Single Occupancy
      Sold Out

      Single occupancy in one bedroom of a 3 bedroom condo. Each bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. Each condo also includes three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,580
      Deposit: $500
      Two Bedroom Condo, Double Occupancy
      Sold Out

      Double occupancy in one bedroom of a 2 bedroom condo. Each bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. Each condo also includes two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,215
      Deposit: $500
      Two Bedroom Condo, Single Occupancy
      Sold Out

      Single occupancy in one bedroom of a 2 bedroom condo. Each bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. Each condo also includes two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,850
      Deposit: $500
      One Bedroom Condo, Double Occupancy
      Sold Out

      Double occupancy in 1 bedroom condo. The bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. The condo also includes a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,425
      Deposit: $500
      SUNDAY-SUNDAY: Three Bedroom Condo, Dbl
      only 1 left

      *NO MORE CONDOS AVAILABLE SATURDAY-SATURDAY, SO WE BOOKED 1 X THREE BEDROOM CONDO SUNDAY, MAY 26-SUNDAY, JUNE 2*


      Double occupancy in one bedroom of a 3 bedroom condo. Each bedroom contains two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. Each condo also includes three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, patio and balcony.


      Bringing a non-diving companion? Contact us for pricing!

      $1,125
      Deposit: $500


      Itinerary

      Saturday
      Arrival in Bonaire

      Arrive at the BON airport and transfer to Buddy Dive. Check in at the resort and dive shop. Get a shore dive in if you arrive in time! Everyone is required to attend a Dive Orientation at Buddy Dive and complete their first dive on site.

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      Blue Planet Scuba
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      Blue Planet is a different kind of scuba diving organization — aimed at providing the best education and experiences to divers in the Washington, DC area and beyond, while harnessing the excitement and adventure of scuba diving to help protect our fragile oceans.

      Reviews

      Had an amazing time! Beautiful accommodations and resort staff. Magnificent dive sites and of course well executed by the Blue Planet Staff. Already have my next dive trip lined up with Blue Planet!
      By Marie T for Escape to Paradise: Taveuni, Fiji on Sep 13, 2023
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      Amazing second trip with Blue Planet Scuba! Bonaire is a unique adventure, whether we dove off the boats, or from the shore. I hope to do it again. As someone who'd been certified in scuba for about a year, and had done only a few dives at Lake Phoenix over the summer, this was a big step up in terms of experience. Andrea and Travis were both excellent instructors. I took the Advanced Opened Water course on the trip, and while that was good, I feel like what really advanced my skills was the variety of challenging experiences Bonaire had to offer, and the generally excellent divers I had the opportunity to team up with both on training dives and when left to our own devices, rolling around the desert in our little Taliban trucks. The East Coast Dives excursion was amazing, and challenged my bravery as much as much as my dive skills. While we didn't get to witness coral spawning due to a jellyfish hazard, the bioluminescent ostracod dive was absolutely magical, and the night dives in general were wonderful. All in all, a wonderful learning opportunity for me, and a challenging adventure. Thank you for the opportunity.
      By Sarah F for Bonaire: Shore Diving Paradise on Sep 12, 2023
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      The diving was amazing, and I never got tired of heading over to Bloody Bay Wall! The resort accommodations and food were great! The staff are awesome! Another exceptional Blue Planet trip in the books! 🩵
      By Elsbeth M for Big Dives in Little Cayman on Jul 11, 2023
      Thanks Elsbeth! It really was some awesome diving and the resort and staff of Little Cayman Beach Resort were amazing. Hope to see you on another trip again soon!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jul 11, 2023
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      EK
      Second trip with Blue Planet. Wonderful time again. Really wonderful group of people, and the dive shop where we went was equally great. Well organized both on the Blue Planet side and at the dive resort itself. Little Cayman is absolutely beautiful. Would go on another trip there again in the future.
      By Elizabeth K for Big Dives in Little Cayman on Jul 10, 2023
      Thanks Elizabeth! We're so glad you could join us for the Little Cayman trip and that you had a great time! We'll definitely be looking to go back there in the next year or two so stay tuned!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jul 11, 2023
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      JK
      I had an excellent time on my June Certification Weekend in Cozumel. Suzanne and Michael were incredible instructors - knowledgeable, patient, efficient. I felt totally comfortable and prepared for anything by the time of my first certified dive.
      By Jonathan K for June Certification Weekend in Cozumel on Jun 27, 2023
      Thank you so much, Jonathan! Your attentiveness and ability to adapt to our constantly shifting schedules made it a true pleasure working with you. We can't wait to join you on a future trip!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jun 27, 2023
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