Drive and Dive Package
Bonaire 2027
April 17–24, 2027
We're returning to the island paradise of drive and dive recreation of Bonaire in April 2027. We have reservations with Buddy Dive Resort, one of the largest dive resorts on the island, where you can shore dive, boat dive, snorkel, take part in a multitude of activities, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. Their personable staff, spacious accommodations, and on-site dive operation have something for every guest and will make our holiday worry-free. From any guest apartment, we are never further than a giant stride away from the beautiful ocean.
Staying at the Buddy Dive Resort is the best way for us to enjoy the whole island. Centrally located just north of town, the dive operations at Buddy Dive are geared for us to make the most out of our dive vacation. Each guest room comes with a complimentary vehicle rental, and with over 80 dive sites on the island and Klein Bonaire, there is a diverse selection of diving opportunities. Buddy Dive has a fleet of custom dive boats and a well-stocked dive ‘Drive Thru’ offering air and nitrox tanks; every diver's needs can be satisfied.
Bonaire’s sea abounds with beautiful marine life and a fascinating variety of multi-colored tropical fish. The sea is remarkably calm and conditions are superb for both scuba diving and snorkeling, day or night. On average, Bonaire’s underwater visibility exceeds 100 feet (30 meters) and their average water temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27c) year round.
With Bonaire’s over 60 drive-up dive sites, adventure is everywhere. The fringing reef begins close to the shore, usually a short 30-foot (10-meter) swim or less, making Bonaire world-renowned for its ease of shore diving. Novice divers will appreciate the settled waters, reefs that run parallel to shore, and minimal currents. These conditions make it an ideal location to really work on improving buoyancy skills! Additionally, the abundance of marine life living along the shallow drop-off area of the reef slope allows for maximum bottom time, while giving new divers an opportunity to develop an increased level of comfort and confidence in their newly learned skills.
Diving is available 24/7 and Nitrox tanks are readily available to certified Enriched Air Nitrox divers who will seriously benefit on multi-dive days.
We have a request from the operators on the island, “to help us keep our reef environment healthy for many years to come, we do encourage all divers traveling to Bonaire to familiarize themselves with the Marine Park Regulations prior to their visit.”
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For our trip, we plan to be on the island April 17th through the 24th of 2027.
Call or come into the shop today to reserve your place on this must-attend diving adventure!
Details
Included in this Trip
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Daily American/European Style Breakfast Buffet
• Welcome drinks and Manager’s rum punch party
• Unlimited air and weights for shore diving
• Boat diving package add-on (additional fee, see below)
• Rental vehicle (Pick-up truck or van) for 7 days (insurance included). 1 vehicle per unit. Driver must be • over 23 years old
• Airport transfer to/from airport
• All government taxes
Not Included in this Trip
• $40 Bonaire Marine Park fee not included and must be paid separately
• $75 Bonaire Tourist tax not included and must be paid separately
• Airfare not included
• Diver Insurance (strongly recommended)
• Valid Passport - with 6 months before renewal
• Trip Insurance - Mandatory
Diver Package Also Includes
• FREE unlimited nitrox for nitrox-certified divers
• Tanks and weights
Optional Add-Ons
• Boat Package Add-On - 9 Dives
+ $275
• Valet boat diving available for an extra charge - see Buddy Dive Resort for more details
PRICING
$1599 pp (Based on 2 Bedroom 4 Occupancy
$750 pp Deposit to reserve your spot
Non Diver rates available
Call or come into the shop for any questions
Other Activities for an Extra Charge
• Kayak Tours
• Cave Exploration
• Island Tours
• Windsurfing
• Sport Fishing
• Kite Boarding
Full Payment Due by Jan 8, 2027
More on Bonaire
Night Dive Specials
Night diving on Bonaire is spectacular and uniquely wonderful. Beyond your typical nighttime magic is the bioluminescence of the ostracod - a phenomenon found in only a few places around the world. Bonaire has the pleasure of being one of these exceptional locations. It is a completely unique experience every diver should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Ostracods are tiny crustaceans that live in fresh and saltwater. A few days after a full moon, they perform a mating display that lights up the ocean with a bioluminescent light show. The males glow to attract a partner in a cascading frenzy. Each fleeting show lasts mere seconds, but the event lasts for 20 minutes at an exact time and at a precise depth. As a diver, being in the right place at the right time to witness this natural light show is a privilege. As it happens, the full moon in April appears the night we arrive, which means we will be on the island at exactly the right time to enjoy this rare demonstration for several nights. If you want to enjoy such a unique night dive, ask someone who has seen this phenomenon for additional information or schedule a guided night dive event with Buddy Dive!
Need to Know Facts
1. Bonaire’s National Marine Park was founded in 1979 and includes the underwater world around Bonaire and even around Klein Bonaire.
2. Bonaire’s Washington Slagbaai National Park comprises two former land plantations, Washington & Slagbaai. These two plantations once supplied salt, charcoal, aloe extract, and goats for export to Curaçao and Europe.
3. The island has over 22 beaches, of which some disappear and appear, depending on the tides and other natural causes like wind and waves.
4. Many people have seen dolphins swimming by between Bonaire and Klein Bonaire.
Additional Facts
Yellow Rock Facts about Bonaire
5. Yellow-painted rocks on the side of the road or along the coast mark the dive sites on Bonaire.
6. Some of these yellow rocks can also indicate ‘do not enter’. This is because, for example, it is a marine reserve that does not allow snorkelers or divers. It could also be because birds lay eggs in that area and you are not allowed to walk there.
7. An added bonus, you can also hike various trails in the North of Bonaire. For example the Dos Pos Trail or the trail via Gotomeer.
8. Sometimes, people on Bonaire come across an iguana chilling in their swimming pool. It looks pretty funny to see an iguana swim! Don't worry, they're harmless.
9. There is a flip-flop tree on Bonaire that has at least 150 flip-flops! Though, has anyone ever counted them?
10. Bonaire has colorful, healthy coral reefs all around the island AND around Klein Bonaire!
11. Even though the temperature almost never drops below 77F, Bonaire has snow-like mountains!
12. It takes a few days for a ship to load thousands of tons of Bonaire’s salt onto the ship via a conveyor belt. And if it is raining, the conveyor belt has to stop.
13. The stories of 10-15 workers having to sleep in the slave huts around 1850 are not true. Studies prove that each hut was often occupied by only 1 or 2 workers.
14. Because of Bonaire’s own water filtration system, tap water in almost all houses and hotels on Bonaire is good for consumption and delicious!
15. Last of all, Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire confirmed a total of 114 healthy turtle nests in 2016, which makes 2016 the highest nesting year ever for STCB!