Bonaire at Buddy June 12-19, 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
Photo & video
Coral identification
Perfect buoyancy
Navigation
Nitrox
Conservation Efforts
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: $1,560
Single Diver: $3,300
2-bedroom:
Double Diver: $1,950
Double Non-Diver: $1,460
Single Diver: $2,800
3-bedroom:
Double Diver: $1,850
Double Non-Diver: $1,360
Single Diver: $2,450
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
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
2nd deposit: $500 due November 12, 2026
Full Balance: March 28, 2027
Pre-trip meeting: May 16, 2027
Steve Dye
Independent Advanced Open Water Instructor
Independent Classified Diving Instructor
I began diving with SeaVentures in 2015. By profession I’m a project Manager, Implementation Consultant, and military vet. In a past life, I was a skydiving instructor and jumpmaster. I’ve been married for 36 years and have three daughters. My favorite place to dive is Bonaire. Although I grew up in the water, I didn’t start diving until later in life. I began with the philosophy that a good diver is always learning and I still believe in it. That belief ultimately led to me becoming an Open Water instructor and going on to teach a number of specialties. I plan on sharing the friendships, experiences and travel opportunities with many more people in the future.
Steve Thompson
Customer Experience Specialist
Independent Advanced Open Water Instructor
My name is Stephen Thompson and I love anything having to do with water. Growing up I spent as much time there as I could frequently hitting the beaches from Santa Monica, to Malibu, Topanga, and Zuma. It took me until 2003 visiting beautiful St Lucia with my wife, Melisa, that I finally took the plunge. I began diving with SeaVentures in 2007 going on a trip to Cozumel and experienced wonderful drift diving. The year 2009 was a big year for me; I became a professional Divemaster as well as part of the dive team for the Georgia Aquarium. In 2010 I became an Open Water Instructor so I could teach and inspire others to dive and see what so few people get a chance to see underwater.
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.
