Bonaire - Buddy Dive 2027
July 10 - 17, 2027
Buddy Dive
Base options are for 2 Bedroom Apartment with full occupancy. Must book full occupancy or select addon options to upgrade to 1 Bedroom Apartment and/or private room. Full rates listed below.
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A Divers Paradise
Bonaire is truly a diver’s paradise! It has been consistently rated as a top dive destination around the world and is just a 4 hour flight from Atlanta and 5 hour flight from Houston. Once there, take your rental truck (included with each apartment) and your dive buddy along the coastal road to choose which of the about 60 official dive sites you want to explore. With so many dive sites easily accessible from shore it has become the shore diving capital of the world. Tired of driving and wading out into the deep blue? No problem, catch one of the 6 dive boats regularly departing for dive sites along the coast or around Klein Bonaire (a small island preserved as a nature reserve).
Get ready for lots of bottom time with unlimited shore diving and free nitrox!
Bonaire’s sea abounds with beautiful marine life and a fascinating variety of multi-colored tropical fish, there is lots to see while diving on Bonaire. The sea is remarkably calm, and conditions are superb for both scuba diving and snorkeling. On average, while diving on Bonaire, the visibility exceeds 100 feet and the average water temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bonaire’s waters offer something special for every diver. Novice divers will appreciate the calm waters while diving in Bonaire, reefs that run parallel to shore, and minimal currents. These conditions make it an ideal location to really work on improving those buoyancy skills! The shallow drop-off area of the reef slope with an abundance of marine life allows for a maximum bottom time while giving new divers an opportunity to develop a level of comfort and confidence in their newly learned skills.
When you need a break from diving take a drive through the local donkey sanctuary, watch the flamingos by the salt flats, visit Washington Slagbaai National Park, and more.
This isn't just your ordinary dive trip with unlimited shore diving, something special is happening this week... Help celebrate Duane's birthday on Friday with a group catamaran cruise! We'll sail out for a half-day cruise and enjoy a meal, drinks, snorkeling and more. And it's already included in the trip, you won't want to miss it!
About the Resort
Buddy Dive
Buddy Dive is one of the largest Bonaire dive resorts. Their apartments all have ocean or garden views, and are comfortably furnished, to accommodate you, your family or friends. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area with cable TV, patio or balcony, air-conditioned bedrooms each with its own bathroom with shower. All apartments have a shared room safe to store valuables.
Built with active people in mind, Buddy Dive knows exactly what is needed to make guests comfortable both during their busy day of diving and exploring, and after.
For sunbathing in a location with the ultimate view, there’s no place better than on our raised sand beach areas overlooking the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A short stairway provides easy access to the tranquil ocean below – excellent for snorkeling and swimming.
Package Details
Price
- $250.00 deposit due upon signup
- 2027-01-15 $750 deposit
- 2027-04-15 Full Balance
- All rates are per-person & based upon full occupancy of room
- Each room requires at least 50% occupancy to be divers
- Each room sleeps max 2 persons
- Deposits are non-refundable
- All payments are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot
Included
- Catamaran Cruise
- 7 nights accommodations
- 1 shared rental vehicle per apartment
- Standard transmission
- Rental car insurance
- Must be 23+ to rent
- Unlimited shore diving
- 9 single-tank boat-dives
- Complimentary Nitrox (requires certification)
- Daily American style breakfast buffet
- Free WiFi
- Roundtrip Airport transfers
Excluded
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- Meals other than breakfast
- Drinks
- Dive Gear
- Bonaire visitor tax ($75)
- Marine Park fee ($40)
- Dive insurance (required)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Know Before You Go
Tourist Tax
Visitors to Bonaire are required to pay a visitor entry tax of $75 per person, per visit. The funds from the visitor entry tax are to be invested to support education, infrastructure, tourism development and sustainability initiatives on the island. The visitor tax can be paid upon arrival, or to save time it can be paid online before departure. You can find more information here.
Marine Park Fee
Bonaire has a Marine Park Fee that all scuba divers and snorkelers must pay. This can be done after arrival, or to save time it can be paid online before departure. You can find more information here.