We dive at the most beautiful dive sites of the island, which we select specifically based on your own wishes and dive experience. Get a copy of the book bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter. Because bonaire has protected its marine resources for over 35 years, it is commonly ranked as one the top dive destinations in the caribbean. Bonaire is most famous for its shore diving easy, safe, predictable, and not too deep perfect conditions for beginners and great for practising skills like underwater photography. Youll dive from shore to a maximum depth of 100 feet30 meters. But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels.
I would like to purchase ahead of time a bookguide with a list of shore dives and descriptions. Treasure quest magazine for underwater explorers, whether serious scuba divers of just holiday snorkelers, a primo destination is bonaire. 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. Recommended vehicle insurance, additional driver, gasoline and other rentalagency imposed charges related to loss or damage, voluntary dive and hotel staff gratuities. Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the bonaire national marine park. As the diving in bonaire is completely diy and shore diving, the prices are very cheap because youre essentially only paying for tanks. Even if it has received the number one spot in the aspect of shore diving destination in the caribbeanatlantic in scuba diving magazines annual readers choice awards. Following accepted safe diving practices, you can grab a tank and go. This award was given to the island consistently for.
We would literally pull up to the site, open the book and read exactly how to enter the water as we were staring at the exact spot. We hope you find these bonaire shore diving tips useful. The diving is excellent, the windsurfing is great and there are some really good restaurants, but the main reason we enjoy bonaire so much is because of our great friends at coral paradise. Along the entire west coast you can park your car and enter the sea almost instantly to admire beautiful reefs and its many interesting creatures. The dive site map is easy to follow and dive operations will provide tanks for a full day of diving. Most resorts have gorgeous reefs just offshore, but those visiting the further reaches of bonaire national marine park will want to book a few dives from the regions dive boats. I hope this diving guide will help you plan your trip, from which dive. You will see racks of info, including this publication, next to the wall where you claim your luggage.
It was 8 bucks and shows the location of the dive sites as well as the common fish found in bonaire and the street names for kralenjik. Speaking of essentials be sure to have the following items, especially if youre diving without a guide. Bonaire is one of the top diving destinations in the world. Couldnt imagine shore diving in bonaire without this book.
With the continuous efforts, bonaire has been successful in carrying activities to make tourism sustainable. The shore diving options makes bonaire a unique gem of the world. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. The home of bonaire dive guide the beauty of bonaire and. Unlimited shore dive package an unlimited tanks and airfills package for shore diving. Discounted dive packages are only available when you book directly on our website. The secret to successful shore diving on bonaire divenewswire. From unmarked dive sites off the beaten track to the most famous dive sites of the island. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter, is. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan.
Bonaire shore diving made easy, nikiboko, netherlands antilles. If you want a guided tour of bonaires amazing fringing reefs and sea life, we also offer several. The following was prepared by bonaire pros and provides informative help and tips about shore diving on bonaire. You do not have to book a boat and you are not dependent on groups.
Rocky entries with sea urchins lead to many of bonaires best shore dives. Bonaire continues to secure its position as a premier dive destination as the island landed 5 different awards in the scuba diving magazines 2019 readers choice awards. No visit to bonaire is complete without a dive on the famous wreck of the hilma hooker. Diving bonaire overview one of the three dutchowned caribbean islands off the coast of south america, to many visitors, bonaires attraction is shore diving, not only in front of their hotels but also via rental car to one of a score of marked sites but keep nothing in those cars and never lock them as many get broken into while you are underwater. 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. I am dedicated to posting information relating to all things shore diving. We would literally pull up to the site, open the book and read exactly how to enter the water as we. Divers may rent vehicles and explore the clearly marked dive sites along the road. Magnificent bonaire stands firmly on a pinnacle, reigning supreme over all other shore diving destinations in the world.
Sail with us and our professional dive partners to the most beautiful diving sites in the bonaire marine park. This is also included with most boat dive packages. Solobon sailing offers sail and snorkel excursions on bonaire or charter our sailyacht for a part of the day. From unmarked dive sites off the beaten track to the most. There are two printed guides available for what you describe. Super personalized service, only 6 participants per scuba diving shore excursion boat.
Have a great trip and enjoy the great scuba diving in bonaire. Many of the dive sites have access by boat or shore. While scuba diving in bonaire is wonderful, its not worth an accident. For tips and info on other subjects, follow flatwoods advice and go to bonairetalk.
This guide is an excellent tool for those who want to enjoy the freedom bonaires shore diving offers. Beautiful bonaire, in the southern caribbean sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water. Famed as one of the best caribbean dive destinations, bonaire hosts amazing coral reefs and long forgotten shipwrecks. If you are not certified, the discover scuba dive experience is for you. We offer a whole range of different shore dive sites. As for diving, imo you will not find a better reference than bsdme. There are many subjects on that board where you can ask questions and get prompt, up to date info. You can purchase this guide online in advance of your trip or locally once youre on the island. If you want a guided tour of bonaire s amazing fringing reefs and sea life, we also offer several options for guided shore diving. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition about the author, susan porter i have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. When you are a certified diver, we offer our twotank certified shore dive excursion. 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. Unless you have a dinregulator, bring orings and something to pull them out of the valve in case air is leaking.
Having a map of the dive sites with descriptions and recommendations for every experience level really helps you to make the most of your bonaire diving vacation especially if it is your first trip here. New york daily news this deluxe guide written by marine biologists is the most comprehensive book on bonaire. 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. Nowhere else in the caribbean has as many unrestricted shore sites. We make cruise diving easy and convenient while offering the friendliest service and best diving to be found.
Dive captain dons habitat oceanfront hotel in bonaire. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. Known as the shore dive capital of the world, it is touted for its accessibility, its reefs, and the number of fantastic dive sites. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. Shore diving unlimited shore diving for 6 days with airnitrox. Visitors to bonaire can choose between boat and shore diving. Rent a full set of diving gear for a minimum of 6consecutivedays and you will receive an 10% discount. The first is called bonaire shore diving and is available free in the bonaire airport.
Bonaire is known as the shore diving capital of the world and we believe the most beautiful dive sites of the island are accessible from shore. Book your bonaire shore excursion at aqua fun bonaire. Book one of padis bonaire dive hotels and youll get access to worldclass shore diving on your doorstep, with superb opportunities for macro photography. Solobon sailing bonaire book a private sailing charter.
Shore diving is the norm, though most resorts offer boat dives and some sites are easier to dive from a boat than from the shore. For more information on bonaire, check out our other pages on bonaire. My personal recommendation is the dutch book duikgids bonaire and for the english speaking divers the bonaire shore diving made easy mentioned above. The shore diving is exceptional, but some boat dives as well because some sitesincluding all on klein bonairecan only be reached by water. Two tank dive amidst spectacular coral reefs, seagrass, and amazing sea life will refresh the soul and relax the mind as you enjoy the warm caribbean waters. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine. In fact, with the exception of diving on the east point which is private land every dive will be a shore dive. This 240 foot former cargo ship makes for a spectacular wreck that attracts a large amount of marine life as an artificial reef. We absolutely cant say enough good things about this. Information on snorkeling and shore diving around the world and resources for the shore diver. We chose the unlimted shore diving at capt dons next store but they also offer on site air and nitrox as well as a very nicely appointed diving.
Bonaire is the shore diving capital of the world, so that is what our guided dives are all about. Bonaire is a top shore diving destination, and for good reasons. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. The ultimate travel and diving guide for bonaire johnny.
Diving bonaire is profusely illustrated throughout with over 95 color photographs. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. Pick up and drop off tanks at 8 convenient locations. I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home.
There are two really good ones, bonaire shore diving made easy and bonaire dive guide. A lush fringing reef, calm crystalclear water and abundant sea life come together to create a relaxed and rewarding experience for scuba divers at. Refresh your skills and learn all you need about shore diving in bonaire. We also have several bonaire dive guide books available. Bonaire certified 2 tank scuba diving by boat excursion.
A lush fringing reef, calm crystalclear water and abundant sea life come together to create a relaxed and rewarding experience for scuba divers at every skill level. We offer an exclusive half or full day sailing on and diving in the caribbean sea. Rent tanks per day andor gear or choose one of our 6day packages. It was here that i became obsessed with snorkeling, shore diving and a. 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. Bonaire is the favorite spot among divers bonaire offers scuba diving all year around and in a pristine underwater environment with access to many locations for shore diving and boat diving, bonaire is an award winning diving destination as well as for beginners as experienced divers. The 10 best bonaire diving resorts may 2020 with prices. Shore diving is what put the quiet dutch caribbean island of bonaire on the map. At just a few feet under, you will encounter the most beautiful fish.
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