I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home. Now it is even more rewarding for divers to stay at boutique hotel sonrisa. Her unique geography has created miles of leeward coastline with easy shore access and almost perfect scuba diving conditions. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy. There are 79 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from in this relaxing destination, so its easy to find one that meets your needs. If you hook anything there may be a problem landing it on the cliffsrocks. Onsite toucan diving offers tank fills and dive gear storage room plus topside adventure activities. Plaza resort features a beautiful sandy beach, with excellent shore diving and snorkeling. Diving bonaire the dive sites of aruba, bonaire, and curacao. In previous years i went out with larry on his boat and did the mouth of lac bay and the white hole, but this trip i wanted to experience something different.
Located 50 miles north of venezuela, bonaire is well known as one of the premier locations in the world of diving. There are over 86 charted dive sites and some of the best shore diving anywhere in the world. Plaza beach resort bonaire shore dives kralendijk forum. Prices are valid may 9, 2020 through december 4, 2020 peak season package prices are valid december 5. Swimming pool, internet, air conditioning, tv, satellite or cable, parking, no smoking bedrooms. Scuba diving on bonaire diving freedom dive friends bonaire. Plaza beach resort bonaire is a tranquil oceanfront resort on one of bonaires finest beaches, with the adjacent house reef 18th palms that is perfect for shore diving. Because leaving valuables in your vehicle is a bad idea, having a waterproof container to hold credit cards, money, and keys is highly recommended. Book one of padis bonaire dive hotels and youll get access to worldclass shore diving on your doorstep, with superb opportunities for macro photography. I did two shore dives on the east coast of bonaire with bas tol from bonaire adventurous scuba diving startpage. We absolutely cant say enough good things about this. Bonaire dive packages sand dollar guests have the benefit of having drive and dive packages arranged for them with onproperty dive friends bonaire as part. 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.
At eden beach resort we want to turn your visit into a special experience. This winter will be the 4th time we have rented a house in bonaire for a month. Ideally you and your buddy will have a computer just in case your dive profiles differ. 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. Enjoy the breathtaking underwater world in the clear azure waters of the caribbean sea.
Bonaire dive connectionsscuba divingcharlottesville. The package features accommodations, nine boat dives and unlimited shore dives. With depths of 30100 feet, expect to see black chrionoids perched on coral heads in the shallows. Known for its incredible diving spots and snorkeling, bonaire offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway. Comprehensive coverage of diving and snorkeling adventure guide to aruba. Bring your colorful caribbean diving escape to life at courtyard marriott bonaire. There are two printed guides available for what you describe. A 4 door pickup to get there 1 per room is also included as well as breakfast and free nitrox for qualified divers, transfer and taxes. New york daily news this deluxe guide written by marine biologists is the most comprehensive book on bonaire. Machaca, night diving here will reward you with a view of sleeping parrot fish and free swimming spotted morays. I have both bonaire shore diving made easy and dive guide bonaire and use them both. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age.
The fishing from shore is spotty as most of the island is rather rocky and areas that are accessible to the water are usually full of divers and snorklelers. Bonaire realty bonaire oceanfront villas 17 april 2020 best beach for the day, from a cruiseship. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition fifth edition by porter, susan isbn. Abraham boulevard, south of kralendijk, just north of flamingo international airport about 0. Susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy is a perennially popular guide written by a local diver and updated fairly frequently. Bonaire condominiums bonaire dive resorts caribbean. Toucan diving is a very professional dive operation located on site, and of. Eden beach resort bonaire announces scuba show special. If you have a relevant link for bonaire north, please write us here. We were right on the beach and were able to leave the villa in our bathing suits, carrying our snorkel gear, and enter the water in front of the reef, enjoy the show. If you want a guided tour of bonaires amazing fringing reefs and sea life, we also offer several options for guided shore diving. I just got back from bonaire and i decided to do a couple different dives than what i normally do there. Macro photographers like me are content spending hours in the shallows hunting for miniscule creatures. Just back from the turks and caicos where we rented a villa with 2 other couples.
Recommended vehicle insurance, additional driver, gasoline and other rentalagency imposed charges related to loss or damage, voluntary dive and hotel staff gratuities. It was here that i became obsessed with snorkeling, shore diving and a. We have partnered with padi 5star diving facility buddy dive watersports, providing guests with an exhilarating diving experience including completely new dive trips, a high level of customer service, and a flexible way to learn how to dive. The island caters mainly to scuba divers and snorkelers, as there are few sandy beaches, while the surrounding reefs are easily accessible from the shore. Said to be one of the caribbeans top dive diving destinations, bonaire is formed by the top of a submerged mountain breaking water level providing impressive diving as little as 200 metres from the shore it is possible to access 53 dive sites without the use of a boat and klein little bonaire island is less than a kilometre away, with world class dive sites accessible by boat. Mike has over 20 years experience diving in bonaire and this years trip portends to be a terrific adventure. A refresher dive could be asked of you prior to any boat package and is left to the discretion of the management. Please note plaza resort is currently undergoing renovation. Plaza resort bonaire and toucan diving bay adventures.
Yearround, but lower rates are available during the summer months. But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels. Eden beach resort bonaire eden beach resort, a cozy site where you may plan to go on your next vacation. All prices are per person, per week and based on double occupancy. Bonaire is wellknown as a paradise for snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing and other watersports. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. 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. Dive friends bonaire padi 5 star dive friends bonaire, sand dollars onproperty dive partner, brings you the best diving and services that bonaire has to offer for shore and boat diving. This is also included with most boat dive packages. Treasure quest magazine for underwater explorers, whether serious scuba divers of just holiday snorkelers, a primo destination is bonaire. 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. For a more comprehensive list and description of sites, be sure to pick up susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy. Eden beach resort bonaire and wannadive bonaire have announced the special for the upcoming scuba show in long beach, california. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase.
Plaza beach resort bonaire is less than five minutes drive from flamingo international airport and, with its more than 300,000 tropical plants and trees, blends harmoniously in the gorgeous surrounding area of natural beauty. A fullamenity resort offering incredibly spacious suites, casino, lush and extensive gardens, and a gorgeous beach area. Please consider becoming a patron for all of abc islands regional links. Couldnt imagine shore diving in bonaire without this book. Other improvements will include a new entrance and casino on the north end of the property. One or two boat dives per day may be added to your package.
Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving locations in the world. The following was prepared by bonaire pros and provides informative help and tips about shore diving on bonaire. One of bonaires best and the only allinclusive on the island. Bonaire is famous for scuba diving for several reasons. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. Plaza beach resort bonaire is the largest diving resort in the southern caribbean island of bonaire, located at 80 julio a. Shore diving is what put the quiet dutch caribbean island of bonaire on the map. A lush fringing reef, calm crystalclear water and abundant sea life come together to create a relaxed and rewarding experience for scuba divers at. Map of bonaire dive sites marked with experience levels, shore dives and boat diving locations, all with links to detailed descriptions. Enjoy additional ocean dives guided by a dive professional. Reefs teeming with dazzling fish and spectacular dropoffs in water with incredible visibility and almost nonexistent currents. The 10 best bonaire diving resorts may 2020 with prices. The shore diving is exceptional, but some boat dives as well because some sitesincluding all on klein bonairecan only be reached by water. We also have several bonaire dive guide books available.
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. Enjoy the casual restaurant, beachside bar, outdoor pool, day spa. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. When shore diving in bonaire, youll want to have a computer to do it for you. If you have a relevant link for abc islands, please write us here. Beautiful tropical fish and other colorful sea creatures live among the coral reefs of bonaire and offer a huge diversity of the underwater world. Please consider becoming a patron for all of bonaire north andrew kerlin great white been coming here for 15 years. You can purchase this guide online in advance of your trip or locally once youre on the island.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is located in the dutch caribbean island territory of bonaire in the south caribbean sea. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine. Select your lodging style and preferred occupancy prices are per person, with lodging taxes included. Unlimited shore dive package an unlimited tanks and airfills package for shore diving. Keep in mind also that im told nobody on the island sells bait. When sport diver asked me to choose 10 of my personal favorites, i had to throw in one bonus site. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan. Boutique hotel sonrisa takes bonaire diving to the next level. Diving bonaire is profusely illustrated throughout with over 95 color photographs. Courtyard marriott bonaire dive resort is the islands first resort combining all the luxury, safety and comfort of the marriott brand with bonaires legendary tranquility and worldclass diving from our onsite dive center.
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