Bonaire

We are thinking of taking a trip to Bonaire in the first part of the year.
Any suggestions on time of year, accommodations, and dive operators (we will
be renting gear)?

Thanks
Brian

Just about any time of the year is a good time to go to Bonaire...
We like late April and late September.

Places to stay - I've been to Buddy's Dive and Divi. Both are nice -
Divi is bigger and has
the casino. I would stay at either one any time.

Dive Operators. Buddy Dive at the Buddy's Dive Resort is the only way
to go.
In fact if you are looking for a really easy dive setup, with
nice people, clean boats, and
the best thing - a drive through Tank/Refill station with fresh
water bins for cleanup.

Just my $0.02 worth..


"Brian J" <blj_junk@cox.net> wrote in message
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> We are thinking of taking a trip to Bonaire in the first part of the year.
> Any suggestions on time of year, accommodations, and dive operators (we
will
> be renting gear)?
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>
>

In article <Ukwsb.82$vJ6.57@fed1read05>, "Brian J" <blj_junk@cox.net>
wrote:

> We are thinking of taking a trip to Bonaire in the first part of the year.
> Any suggestions on time of year, accommodations, and dive operators (we will
> be renting gear)?
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>
>

Bon Bini Divers are good. I recommend Ocean View Villas if youdon,t want
to stay on the water in a resort. T lions Dive has nice accomodations.

--
--Chandler --
May Hog be your boatman when you reach the River Styx

Last year I went in June and the weather was not a problem. Stayed at
Captain Don's Habitat, right on the water, and dove three times/day. Tanks
always available so night dives were not a problem. Their boats were not
over crowded and did not have a bad dive site whether going off their dock
or off their boats. They also have packages to include x amount of boat
dives. Rented a car for going to various shore dive sites elsewhere on the
island. Accommodations were good also. AC in the bedrooms in the cabañas
or you can get a hotel-type room totally AC. The cabañas have two bedrooms
and a common living/kitchen area. No cooking area in the hotel-type rooms.
Enjoy your experience.

--
LeeS
"Chandler" <joechandler@munge}**************> wrote in message
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> In article <Ukwsb.82$vJ6.57@fed1read05>, "Brian J" <blj_junk@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
> > We are thinking of taking a trip to Bonaire in the first part of the
year.
> > Any suggestions on time of year, accommodations, and dive operators (we
will
> > be renting gear)?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Brian
> >
> >
>
> Bon Bini Divers are good. I recommend Ocean View Villas if youdon,t want
> to stay on the water in a resort. T lions Dive has nice accomodations.
>
> --
> --Chandler --
> May Hog be your boatman when you reach the River Styx

Just returned from third trip to Bonaire. First time we stayed at Buddy
Dive. Second time at Captain Don's Habitat. This time at Belmar. Would
recommend all three very highly. We like to try different places. The
nicest rooms by far are at Belmar, mostly because they are newer, probably
5-7 years old. The places all have great piers that you can dive on and
dive the reef. All are quite good. The bedrooms only are air-cond, due to
the very high expense of utilities on the island. Best deal is to rent a
vehicle and dive package that is all the air you can use. Shore diving is
very good and many places are very easy access, even for the most
un-experienced divers. Boat dives are good, but we like the freedom of
diving when and where we want. Each time we have used the dive operation at
the resort. All are good, knowledgeble, and friendly. The people are nice,
honest, and friendly. Have a wonderful time!!


"Brian J" <blj_junk@cox.net> wrote in message
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> We are thinking of taking a trip to Bonaire in the first part of the year.
> Any suggestions on time of year, accommodations, and dive operators (we
will
> be renting gear)?
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>
>

"My Old Tools" <ross@myoldtools.com> wrote in message
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> Forget the boats.
> Rent a truck and shore dive.

Boy, that makes for a long surface swim if one wants to include Klein
diving.......

"My Old Tools" <ross@myoldtools.com> wrote in message
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> I understand. I know several good dive sites on Bonaire that don't appear
> on any maps (not even the roads to them) and don't have yellow rocks. I'm
> sure Klein offers similar advantages, but I hate 40 minute dives.
>
You should dive with the Carib Inn, they don't limit you to 40 minutes!
60-70 minutes the norm.
Bill

see my note "curacao (or aruba) to bonaire"

Natalie wrote:

>What airlines fly into Bonaire? What's the easiest way to get there from
>Atlanta?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Natalie
>
>
>
>

In september we go to Bonaire for some shore-diving. Since there are so many
dive-sites I want to have some advice from the NG. Which sites not to mis?
We have 8days diving and max is 3 dives a day (if we make that) cause we
like to have a drink (or two) after diving so I guess there will be no
night-diving this time.
We hired a car and will go just by the two of us. Been before in Bonaire (7
yrs ago) but where fresh (8dives) and did only 9 and they where all by boat.


TIA Loes

p.s. Now we are both skilled divers (>300, Padi rescue) and have lots of
experience in driftdiving, wreck, night etc...

Anyone going to Bonaire during July or August?

I am going in August and I am a little concerned about the weather
conditions this time of year. I have a link to a weather site, but it isn't
very descriptive. Anybody know a better way to keep tabs on what is
happening down there? Maybe updates from people returning would help other
divers for Bonaire and other locations.

Dave