Bonaire at Buddy July 10-17, 2027
Availability: In Stock
Welcome to your underwater paradise. With abundant marine life, over 80 official dive sites, and breathtaking views, you’ll never want to leave. Bonaire is often referred to as the shore diving capital of the world. Its crystal-clear waters are perfect for any diver at any level.
Bonaire is an island municipality of the Netherlands and lies off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean. It is a part of the ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, and one of the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles.
The southern part of the island is mostly flat while the northern side is hilly with it’s peak reaching 787 feet high. Around 70% of the island’s surface is coral limestone. The capital, Kralendijk, which translates to “coral reef” is a small town that boasts well-preserved Caribbean architecture.
The calm waters allow novice divers to swim parallel to the shore with minimal currents. Advanced divers will enjoy unlimited shore dives and freedom to explore the ocean floor.
Each dive site in Bonaire is marked with a large yellow rock with the site name painted on it. This makes it easy for you to hop in the car and drive to your next site easily. You’re on island time now and the sea is yours.
Keep your eyes out for:
Parrotfish
Angelfish
Moray eels
Barracudas
Turtles
Nurse sharks
Recommended Specialty Courses
Stress & rescue
Coral identification
Perfect buoyancy
Navigation
Nitrox
Conservation Efforts
Wreck
Deep
Night
Dive Master-check out dives
Bonaire is also known around the world for its conservation efforts. In 2012, the Bonaire Island Council permitted the Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire to start developing coral nurseries and restoration projects on the island. There are multiple programs on the island where divers can learn first-hand what it takes to care for these nurseries.
1-bedroom:
Double Diver: $2,050
Double Non-Diver: $1,790
Single Diver: $3,450
2-bedroom:
Double Diver: $1,950
Double Non-Diver: $1,470
Single Diver: $2,810
3-bedroom:
Double Diver: $1,850
Double Non-Diver: $1,360
Single Diver: $2,400
What is included:
7 nights accommodations at Buddy Dive Resort
6 boat dives
Unlimited shore dives
Manual single cabin pickup truck (per room) includes insurance for truck rental
Breakfast *coffee, tea, juice included with breakfast
Airport transfers
Nitrox
What is NOT included:
Lunch and dinner
Alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
Bonaire Entry Fee and Marine Park Fee ($110 Subject to change)
Airfare – Diventures can assist, reach out to travel@diventures.com
Dive Insurance – REQUIRED https://apps.dan.org/join-dan/?rc=2096543
Travel Insurance – Highly recommended https://dan.org/partner/2096543/trip
1st deposit: $500 due upon signup
Full Balance: May 7, 2027
Pre-trip meeting: June 20, 2027
Trip Leader
Stacey Levine
Stacey started diving in 1992 while in a 3 week vacation in Thailand. Having dove all over the world, he loves teaching others to enjoy this amazing experience. Father of two boys and along with his wife Leslie, he is getting to share his love of diving with his family. In order to keep his skills sharp, he has spent the last 16 years as a volunteer diver at the Georgia Aquarium performing glorious activities like cleaning acrylic, scrubbing rocks and moving sand. When he is not in the water, he is most likely involved in a boy scout activity with his youngest son – or at work in the IT industry.
Stacey has traveled and explored Bonaire 10+ times and has 200 dives there. This would be the perfect first time trip to Bonaire for a well expierenced travel guide.
Our 1-Bedroom Apartments have a bedroom with air-conditioning, separate bathroom, living area, full kitchen, balcony or patio. The apartments are located on both the ground floor and upper floor and can have ocean view, garden view and/or pool view.
2-Bedroom Apartment
Our 2-Bedroom Apartments have 2 bedrooms with air-conditioning, 2 bathrooms, living area, full kitchen and balcony. The apartments are located on the upper floor and can have garden view and/or pool view.
3-Bedroom Apartment
Our 3-Bedroom Apartments have 3 bedrooms with air-conditioning, 3 bathrooms, living area, full kitchen and balcony. The apartments are located on the upper floor and can have partial ocean view, garden view and/or pool view.
