Our scuba travel experts are available 247 to assist you in planning and booking a fantastic scuba diving vacation. Padi elearning registration fee not included for elearning courses. All courses we offer are conducted by professional and experienced padi instructors. Rescue diver learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as. When few were thinking of underwater conversation in the 1960s, captain don stewart decided this reef was something special, so he and others lobbied for a ban on spear fishing. Bonaire scuba diving quickly became famous after the first dive lodge opened on the island in 1962. Jun 08, 2014 scuba diving in a divers paradise, bonaire, one of the netherlands abc islands, sister to aruba and curacao in the caribbean. Book your shore excursion bonaire at beyond the corals. Seriously fun shore diving adventures and quality, professional padi dive courses at the best curacao dive sites, all around the island in small, friendly, personal dive groups with awesome, fun padi dive professionals at a padi 5 star dive center, curacaos first 100% project aware and green star dive center, and committed eco operator highly recommended by folks. So you get the benefit of your dive pickup truck and all your diving needs at one place. If you prefer to dive from a boat, there are plenty of opportunities to experience boat diving while in bonaire. First of all we are usabased retailer, owned and operated by certified divers, that focuses exclusively on providing interesting and engaging books and videos related to all aspects of the sport of scuba diving.
Typically, bonaire s small beaches continue under the water in sandy plains dotted with a few corals that slope down to 30 feet. The ultimate guide for beach and marine activities in bonaire. Robert kurson goodreads author shelved 11 times as scubadiving avg rating 4. Carry your padi certification card with you to verify your diver training level with dive centers around the world. A lush fringing reef, calm crystalclear water and abundant sea life come together to create a relaxed and rewarding experience for scuba divers at. Book a dive vacation find a local dive center learn how to dive. The padi deep diver, aware fish identification and digital underwater photographer courses will also help you. On arrival you will be presented with your student manual and open water crew pack. Treasure quest magazine for underwater explorers, whether serious scuba divers of just holiday snorkelers, a primo destination is bonaire. Our mission is to identify the most useful, contentoriented books and.
It has been voted the best shore dive destination 22 consecutive times by the readers of scuba diving magazine. 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. Diving in bonaire padi travel scuba diving vacations. Welcome to the dive bus, curacao the dive bus curacao. Jul 24, 2016 the best dive sites in bonaire still offer visitors that feeling. Bonaire is one of the most respected diving destinations in the world. The definitive guide to scuba diving and snorkeling in bonaire. Plan and book your dive vacation at caribbean club bonaire quieter, more peaceful resort on the north of bonaire s shoreline, offering drive and dive packages allowing you to pack your tanks and drive to the best shore dive locations around lush, green surroundings, with apartments set back from the waterfront, overlooking the caribbean sea or gardens access to house reef, providing. Features spoken languages french, english, dutch, spanish associated with padi, ssi this divecenter is a padi dive centre rental options underwater camera, recreational diving equipment. Dive friends can take you to whatever diving level. The secret to successful shore diving on bonaire divenewswire. Stunning view of caribbean with a private beach and dock to jump in the bay and snorkel or swim day. The majority of the best dive sites are available from shore or boats.
Stunning view of caribbean with a private beach and dock to jump in the bay and snorkel or swim day or night. Book one of padis bonaire dive hotels and youll get access to worldclass shore diving on your doorstep, with superb opportunities for macro photography. Exploring the underwater world is a mesmerizing experience that we wish that every should be able to do. Scuba diving books showing 150 of 116 shadow divers hardcover by.
Another highlight is the wealth of information on major resorts and dive operations. The shore diving is exceptional, but some boat dives as well because some sitesincluding all on klein bonairecan only be reached by water. Dive resorts make tanks available 24 hours a day for shore diving among the islands 60plus dive sites. The 10 best bonaire diving resorts may 2020 with prices. We also have several bonaire dive guide books available. Bonaire diving conditions are usually good to scuba dive yearround. Most resorts and dive shops can arrange tours to bonaire national marine park.
Since youll be working at dive friends bonaire, we need to be sure that youll be a good fit with our team and with our customers. Noncertification courses discover scuba dive with toucan diving. The books below are my favorites about diving in this part of the world all books are available at a significant discount from. A complete guide to scuba diving in cancun padi scuba total. Check out our divers shore diving at angel city, in bonaire. Exclusively for cruise ship passengers with previous diving experience, we offer a special bonaire scuba diving package which includes all you. If youre short on time but really want to become a diver. But what makes bonaires shore diving a favorite among scuba divers. It is centrally located within the resort complex for easy access from all rooms. The following was prepared by bonaire pros and provides informative help and tips about shore diving on bonaire. Scuba diving courses on bonaire dive friends bonaire.
Theyll open doors, eyes and minds allowing you an unparalleled firsthand view of the greatest forces on earth. Professional instruction is for divers who are interested in gaining the professional levels of scuba. Instructional materials are the required information and items for recreational scuba classes of all ranges. Vip diving covid19 update april 22nd, 2020 ocean eco pro ocean eco pro is a new initiative on bonaire. Books signed by sea hunts lloyd bridges, jacques yves cousteau, e. Diving in bonaire bluewater dive travel scuba diving. Scuba diving and extreme sports scuba diving books. Specialty instruction materials are for divers interested in. The padi peak performance buoyancy course improves your skills for diving in bon aire. Just about everyone knows that scuba is an acronym for self contained under water breathing apparatus. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. Located north of venezuela, bonaire is known for its scuba diving, particularly its shore diving. Padi elearning registration must be through vip diving to get the stated rate. We dive in different reefs throughout the island so that all.
Klein bonaire, an uninhabited island across from bonaire, is home to a variety of reefs. These dives are only accessible by boat and are beaming with life. Learn to scuba dive, continue your diving education or become a pro. Divi dive bonaire is a fullservice padi gold palm resort dive center catering to the beginner and advanced dive enthusiast.
Shore diving is what put the quiet dutch caribbean island of bonaire on the map. Seriously fun shore diving adventures and quality, professional padi dive courses at the best curacao dive sites, all around the island in small, friendly, personal dive groups with. Specialty instruction materials are for divers interested in specialty skills and certification. For lonely planet fans comes a unique and essential scuba, snorkel, and surf travel guide a great caribbean travel book. Although technically below the hurricane belt, they have had their share of odd storms and received significant damage in 2008 from hurricane omar. A padi certification card is your passport to explore the world below the surface, and proof youve successfully completed padi training. If youre short on time but really want to become a diver, the padi scuba diver rating might be right for youparticularly if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine.
The reef drops off gradually to another sandy plain at about 140 feet. The sport has become extremely popular in the last four decades, due, in part, to places like bonaire, which has taken great pains to preserve the underwater world by establishing one of the first marine parks in the caribbean. Actually bonaire has a reputation for having great weather all year round, but hurricane season is between june and november. Cross and bill barada, plus vintage scuba regulators, tanks, udtseal team items, and diving helmets are all in the nations attic on line auction on march 14, 2020 at 10 am central time. 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. Exclusively for cruise ship passengers with previous diving experience, we offer a special bonaire scuba diving package which includes all you need for an awesome underwater adventure. Padi open water scuba diver course, incl books, gear, tanks, instr, min 10 hrs. Here youll find his amazing collection of scuba diving and adventure sports books. One of the most famous dive destinations in the caribbean, bonaires accessible coral reefs also create a paradise for shore diving enthusiasts. Bonaire national marine park entry fees not included. Captain dons habitat dive operation is a padi resort and an sdi 5 star professional development center. Whether youre looking for inspiration or want to learn a new skill, there is a book for you.
We operate two types of fast dive boats for small groups, max. The padi peak performance buoyancy course improves your skills for diving in bonaire. The majority of the tourist that come to the island do some for scuba diving. He is a padi dive master with over 3,000 dives in 25 years of diving experience. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other dive. Our visit to this beautiful resort came on the heels of a week of busy week of scuba diving in bonaire. The carib inn offers the padi open water diver course for those who want to.
Rescue diver learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver. Your guide to diving bonaire scuba diving magazine. Abdive kralendijk 2020 all you need to know before you go. But off course a side from the resort guest from our partners, everyone else from outside the resort is also welcome to give us a visit and enjoy our facillitation services. Diving in bonaire padi travel padi travel scuba diving. The attraction is the same today calm, clear water with a colorful fringing reef exploding with marine life. In addition to great diving, the western side of bonaire yields amazing snorkeling opportunities. Typically, bonaires small beaches continue under the water in sandy plains dotted with a few corals that slope down to 30 feet.
First of all we are usabased retailer, owned and operated by certified divers, that focuses exclusively on providing interesting and engaging books and videos. We have included books about bonaire, the caribbean, ocean life, and many other related topics. Dive captain dons habitat oceanfront hotel in bonaire. Dive friends bonaire is a 5 star padi idc center who caters to divers of all levels. This is a longwinded way of saying go buy the book, you wont regret it assuming you make your trip to bonaire that is. Located to the north of venezuela, bonaire is a paradise for divers and snorkelers of all levels. Carry your padi certification card with you to verify your diver.
Please send us your cv both diving and professional for consideration. Because of the visibility, which often tops 80 feet 25m, and plentiful fish species, snorkeling is a popular activity. We guide you to the best dive sites on bonaire and as a full service padi. The padi deep diver, aware fish identification and digital underwater photographer courses will also help you enjoy the southern caribbean diving.
The padi scuba diver course is a subset of the padi open water diver course and an intermediate step for earning an open water diver certification. Because of bonaires location south of the hurricane belt and its arid climate, weather rarely cancels a day of diving. Padi courses beyond the corals bonaire scuba diving and. Education scuba diving training and certifications padi. Do you ever wonder what are some of the best scuba diving books out there. For starters, there are a lot of options when it comes to shore diving in bonaire. 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. Many of bonaire s visitors want to learn more about the island either before their trip or have a lasting memento of a wonderful visit. Florida scuba news diving bonaire is profusely illustrated throughout with over 95 color photographs. Cross and bill barada, plus vintage scuba regulators, tanks, udtseal team items, and diving helmets are all in the nations attic. Small class sizes for personalized instructor attention. 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. Book one of padi s bonaire dive hotels and youll get access to worldclass shore diving on your doorstep, with superb opportunities for macro photography. There are also free guide books at the dive shops, but these are not nearly as detailed with regards to finding the sites, parking the truck, where to enter the water and so on.
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