Actually I think by law you have to do a mandatory orientation dive with whichever dive company you go with. I do know you have to pay a marine life park fee in Bonaire as the whole island is a marine sanctuary. From my understanding the shore diving is really easy their also. Kind of like walking in to your bath tub I guess. Well close anyway. I'll know for sure in September when I go and see for myself though. I know Toucan has it's own little reef right by it's shop at the Plaza Resort and I think Buddies has their own reef also. Either of those two would probably be a safe choice for easy shore dives right by the dive shops.
I'm sure Natasha might chime in here soon she has extensive knowledge of Bonaire.
I'm sure Natasha might chime in here soon she has extensive knowledge of Bonaire.