No matter if you are an experienced certified diver or someone who is keen to explore the underwater world for the first time, your personal vip dive butler will show you the best sites of the island, underwater and above. Just like bonaire s gorgeous symbol, the flamingo we offer the freedom that you expect when visiting the caribbean. Amazing indonesian scuba diving from north sulawesi and raja ampat. Prices per person, private valet service and delivery included. Dive resorts make tanks available 24 hours a day for shore diving among the islands 60plus dive sites. Jul 24, 2016 i felt like i had somehow been transported to the world of a disney cartoon. The park tag is not included in the prices listed above. Bonaire was a kind of time machine, offering divers a chance to experience what caribbean reefs were like 50 years ago. But what makes bonaires shore diving a favorite among scuba divers. Tourism corporation bonaire tcb with dive sites like these, its no surprise bonaire is commonly ranked as one of the caribbeans top dive destinations. In addition to great diving, the western side of bonaire yields amazing snorkeling opportunities. One of bonaires easiest shore dives, 18th palm oftentimes surprises and never disappoints divers.
Add in three topfive finishes for overall best destination, overall diving and for underwater photography. Yes you read that right, absolutely no extra charges. For example, shorediving sites such as karpata on bonaires northwest coast should be done as early as possible. Find her talking travel at ktla tv and in her we said go travel videos with over one million views on her youtube channel. This dutch caribbean island has protected its marine resources for more than 35 years. Vip diving is one of the very few dive operators on bonaire working independently with cruise passengers. We went scuba diving with the resort dive master carlos as well as an outside vendor atlantisboth great. Dec 23, 2019 vip diving is one of the very few dive operators on bonaire working independently with cruise passengers. During my visit i observed an abundance of fish species. Buddy dive is a resort where you can dive, take part in a multitude of activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. In the 2015 awards bonaire also places first for macro, advanced, and beginners in the caribbean and atlantic region. Bonaire s entire coastline has been declared a marine sanctuary. While scuba diving in bonaire is wonderful, its not worth an accident. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diving bonaire.
Shore diving a truly hassle free diving experience. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Diving 18th palm, bonaire from nathalia castro on vimeo. After reading everything i could find about various destinations, bonaire stood out because of the divers freedom that everyone talks about. An unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise with spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and crystal clear, turquoise waters. See why this has become our favorite dive destination in the caribbean. Bonaire dive photos our favorites scuba diver girls. Diving in bonaire gives you the ultimate feeling of freedom. If a divemaster sees you touching or destroying the reef, you are usually warned the 1st time, and removed from the water the 2nd time. Divers that visit bonaire have the unique opportunity to blend the power of mindfulness with the magic of scuba diving, by becoming a mindful. Beautiful bonaire, in the southern caribbean sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water. Oct 09, 2017 before hilma hooker became bonaires most famous shipwreck, it was used to smuggle drugs in the caribbean. The 10 best diving resorts in bonaire of 2020 with prices. The attraction is the same today calm, clear water with a colorful fringing reef exploding with marine life.
Our visit to this beautiful resort came on the heels of a week of busy week of scuba diving in bonaire. Our accommodations were at lagoen hill which i would not hesitate to recommend. Visibility is always great, and the currents, if any, are consistent. One of the larger firms on the island is now discouraging preventing solo diving unless you have a tec cert or a solo diving cert. With its beautiful blue seas, no current, clear visibility and warm waters, bonaire offers the perfect beginnerfriendly experience for divers of any age. At just a few feet under, you will encounter the most beautiful fish. Wannadive diving wannadive scuba diving on bonaire. Diving around klein bonaire offers a healthy reef that is more intact and in a better shape than the popular spots along the west coast. Have a great trip and enjoy the great scuba diving in bonaire. The shore diving is exceptional, but some boat dives as well because some sitesincluding all on klein bonairecan only be reached by water. Bonaire scuba diving workshops underwater photography. Scuba diving courses on bonaire dive friends bonaire.
Although weve never been big fans of shore diving, we thought bonaire might be a bit different since everything. Super fast editing, a compilation of my dive trip to bonaire long time ago 2014. Bonaire offers scuba diving 247, 365 days a year and in a pristine underwater environment with access to many locations for shore and boat diving, it is an award winning diving destination that accommodates every skill level, from beginner to advanced diver. Taking excellent dive photos in bonaire is always easier when diving in clear, blue water. Serving scuba divers and snorkelers for all their dive travel needs for over 30 years. Bonaire underwater, scuba diving in bonaire youtube. On bonaire, most people get an unlimited air package and a truck. Bonaire, a tiny island located below the hurricane belt in the southern caribbean, enjoys a welldeserved reputation as the shore diving capital of the world. Because of the visibility, which often tops 80 feet 25m, and plentiful fish species, snorkeling is a popular activity. Could you choose 10 favorite dive sites in bonaire from the more than 100 available. Dive friends can take you to whatever diving level you wish.
The complete team of vip diving makes your high service dive experience possible. A fall dive trip to the beautiful waters of bonaire. Nondivers can enjoy the yearround sunshine, stunning beaches, wellness spas, sunset cruises and kayaking through mangroves making dive vacations in bonaire a great crowdpleaser. We hope you find these bonaire shore diving tips useful. I felt like i had somehow been transported to the world of a disney cartoon. All of the dive operators in bonaire are very protective of bonaires reefs. In fact, the license plates of this special dutch municipality proudly proclaim bonaire as divers paradise and with good reason.
Diving in bonaire padi travel padi travel scuba diving. Bonaire is one of the most beautiful scuba diving spots in the world, and there is plenty to see during your visit. Just about everyone knows that scuba is an acronym for self contained under water breathing apparatus. She has hosted facebook live for usa today 10best, is verified on both twitter and facebook, has over 150,000 followers across social media and ran fifteen. Neighboring countries are aruba, curacao, and venezuela. The 10 best bonaire diving resorts apr 2020 with prices. Padi ambassadiver manu bustelo breaks down everything he learned while scuba diving in bonaire for two weeks earlier this year. Prolific marine life,unspoiled nature, awesome landscapes, laid back people. Bonaire is sometimes referred to as the home of diving freedom. More than 60 dive sites with shorediving access surround bonaire, where divers will find more than 300 species of marine life and thriving coral reefs. We recently spent two weeks on bonaire to scuba dive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Getting the most out of your scuba trip to bonaire a1.
The attraction is the same today calm, clear water with a. Bonaire is the perfect destination for short or longer dive trips since its pretty easy to get there from the us and canada and the diving is spectacular. Updates from your buddies buddy dive resort bonaire. Bonaire is home to 63 official dive sites and an additional 26 on klein bonaire. M arion van beeks video diving bonaire is a nice video. Youll notice the biggest difference is the infrastructure in terms of how the diving is set up. As a padi 5 star padi idc dive center, we cater to divers of every skill level, from bubblemakers to instructors and everything in between. Bonaire is located just north of venezuela in the southern caribbean. Small class sizes for personalized instructor attention.
Compilation of clips from our 2019 trip to bonaire. Bonaire is a perfect place for scuba diving because of its fringing reefs. As a padi 5 star instructor development center, dive friends bonaire caters to divers of all levels offering diving courses from beginners to dive professionals. Bonaire marines park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded fish species. Typically, bonaire s small beaches continue under the water in sandy plains dotted with a few corals that slope down to 30 feet. Bonaire is the best place for beginners to learn scuba diving and for advanced divers to add even more dream dives to their list. Diving in bonaire padi travel scuba diving vacations. Atlantic scuba diving bonaire hd by marion van beek. Bonaires many accessible coral reefs cement its place as the shore diving capital of the world, and wreck diving doesnt get much better than beneath its surface. When sport diver asked underwater photographer eric riesch to choose 10 of his personal favorites, he had to throw in one bonus site. There is only so many different ways that you can say perfect. Come and experience the beauty of the underwater world and swim amid vibrant corals and with schools of tropical fish. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based discussions related to all things scuba.
Equipment gopro hero 6 inon uflg140 sd underwater semifisheye conversion lens inon lf2700w video light x2. Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. The dive shops are helpful, and locals greet you with big smiles. Commonly ranked as one of the caribbeans top dive destinations, marine life abounds in this scuba diving paradise with more than 470 fish species found in bonaires water.
In this page you will find more detailed information about scuba diving in bonaire. You are not allowed to take anything from the water, including. With over 63 marked dive sites, some stunning unmarked spots, and a water temperature that makes diving yearround pleasant, bonaire has been voted best shore diving destination for 25 consecutive years. Nov 11, 2009 we have just returned from two weeks of diving on bonaire. To make the most of each dive, its a good idea to ask a divemaster when to head to the sites on your list. If you have plans to dive in bonaire and you need professional help with underwater photography, we have several options for private workshops planned for you and guided by an uw photo. Are you interested in becoming a safer diver and a better dive. Home to one of the most beautiful corals in the world. Our highly trained instructors will teach you basic theory and familiarize you with the equipment before leading you on a safe and. Take a closer look at bonaires 18th palm dive site, right off the beach at plaza resort bonaire. The reef drops off gradually to another sandy plain at about 140 feet.
The best dive sites in bonaire still offer visitors that feeling. Jun 08, 2014 scuba diving in a divers paradise, bonaire, one of the netherlands abc islands, sister to aruba and curacao in the caribbean. Shore diving is a must at captain dons habitat and around the island of bonaire rated as the top shore diving destination in the world. With water like air, its also more fun keeping track of your buddy. Scuba diving on bonaire a luxurious vacation rental in. Equipment gopro hero 6 inon ufl g140 sd underwater semifisheye conversion lens inon. Learn more about scuba diving in bonaire, or book your dive vacation now with padi travel. If shore diving with a rental car, look for the yellowpainted and numbered stones along the shore that mark the entry point for each site. Scuba diving in bonaire is the main attraction of this caribbean island. We have been diving in bonaire and loved it and we are thinking of trying. One of the largest dive wholesalers offering diving vacations to the caribbean, mexico, south pacific, micronesia, central america, africa and asia with a vast selection of dive resorts, dive liveaboards and adventure travel. The entire coastline is protected as the bonaire marine park up to depths of 200 feet, encompassing reef systems that provide excellent snorkeling and shore diving locations. Bonaire scuba diving quickly became famous after the first dive lodge opened on the island in 1962.
The team of buddy dive resort is looking for a dive instructor job description. Nov 12, 2007 is the worlds largest scuba diving online community. For more information on bonaire, check out our other pages on bonaire. Scuba diving the best wreck in bonaire video dailymotion. With flamingo diving we bring the diving school to your doorstep, from courses to gear everything will be arranged in the comfort of your own home. Buddy dive resort is one of the largest dive resorts on bonaire in the dutch caribbean.
On curacao, i rented tanks from the shops that were on the different sites. Learn to scuba dive, continue your diving education or become a pro. Bonaire has long been one of the top dive spots in the caribbean, if not the world. The location is inland, which some may not like, however, for those of us who prefer a nice quiet location, it is ideal and the management staff, very accommodating. Ive been to both islands and diving is great on either. Add crystal clear, blue water and we can say that this is an island paradise. Wannadive bonaire, your scuba diving shop in divers paradise bonaire in the caribbean. Submit a free request for information with one of these 8 scuba dive centers in bonaire who offer scuba lessons, fun dives and scuba dive packages with accommodation in bonaire or contact us directly. Communicating with each other in endless visibility and is simple. You can enter the water almost anywhere along the west coast and dive under a calm sea whilst exploring its beautiful underwater world. For starters, there are a lot of options when it comes to shore diving in bonaire. Scuba diving bonaire january 20 shot with canon s100 music by moby, blue foundation and thievery corporation tags. Private valet diving a truly hassle free diving experience. As you can see in the graph, the water temperature varies very little.
Most resorts and dive shops can arrange tours to bonaire national marine park. Heres my video collage or reef report from a scuba trip to bonaire. Following accepted safe diving practices, you can grab a tank and go. But the scuba diving in lake tahoe is lovely as well. Always ask the staff of the dive center if conditions are ok to dive east, north or southern coast. Luckily, our scuba shop in denver can accommodate you and take you out to enjoy a relaxing and adventurous time. Thank you to martijn visser for capturing this beautiful footage. Scuba diving in a divers paradise, bonaire, one of the netherlands abc islands, sister to aruba and curacao in the caribbean. Best of bonaire diving video 4k one of the very best shore diving destinations in the world. Excellent visibility of at least 65 feet 20m and a gradual slope from shore to the reef, have earned bonaire the title worlds best shore diving destination 25 years in a row. A knowledgeable staff can provide quality service with competitive pricing for. Located to the north of venezuela this beautiful but small island attracts thousands of scuba divers every year.
Best time of year to visit bonaire is from may to october where fewer crowds, pleasant temperature, and cheaper hotel. From the single individual diver to large groups, from the casual once a day diver to the hard core never dry up nitrogen addict we hope to show all of what bonaires incredible diving has. Located north of venezuela, bonaire is known for its scuba diving, particularly its shore diving. Bonaire the netherlands antilles is the beautiful dive site. Here are our top five secrets to a perfect dive in bonaire. Our visit to this beautiful resort came on the heels of a. With our eight locations and four retail stores, youre just a doorstep away to your ultimate bonaire diving adventure. The southern tip of the island can also often include strong current diving, eagle rays and occasionally a shark is spotted. See whether your favorite bonaire dive site is on the list, plus see a photo gallery of the fish and creatures found in these. Dive friends bonaire is a 5 star padi idc center who caters to divers of all levels.
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