I've done 46 dives over two trips to Bonaire in the last couple years and the two I did with Bonaire East Coast diving were the best two by far! Everything from the health of the reef, the quantity of animals, hard and soft corals, sea fans, was outstanding. The crew (Fred and Hans) were fantastic and took care of every detail, from setting up the boat, providing a safety briefing, describing exactly what we were going to do and how we were going to do it - made everything run like clockwork!
The boat is a 12 man Zodiac purpose built for diving. Hans and Fred staged our gear and other equipment (cameras etc) so all we had to do was walk on, enjoy the ride, gear up and back roll in. Once everyone was in we dropped down onto two of the healthiest reefs I've seen since the east side of Grand Cayman. We drifted North on the first dive and saw Southern Stingray, Eagle Ray, turtles, Green Moray, Barracuda and lush reefs covered with flowing soft corals and fans. At a predetermined PSI we kicked out away from the reef to get picked up. A unique feature of the boat allows for removal of a portion of the inflatable tube in the side at midships where the place a ladder nearly at sea level so entry is easy. Back inside the bay for the surface interval and bathroom break then back out for the second dive. Bonus fun on the way in and out of the bay were the windsurfers doing tricks jumping our wake! That was very cool!
Second dive we drifted south and unbelievably had a better dive than the first. Saw 29 turtles, eagle rays, and again, incredibly healthy reef. The accommodated all level of divers from relative beginners, experiences and rebreathers as well. Will definitely do this again on the next trip down there!
Diving Bonaire on the wildside, Dive bonaire eastcoast and see the big 5.
The boat is a 12 man Zodiac purpose built for diving. Hans and Fred staged our gear and other equipment (cameras etc) so all we had to do was walk on, enjoy the ride, gear up and back roll in. Once everyone was in we dropped down onto two of the healthiest reefs I've seen since the east side of Grand Cayman. We drifted North on the first dive and saw Southern Stingray, Eagle Ray, turtles, Green Moray, Barracuda and lush reefs covered with flowing soft corals and fans. At a predetermined PSI we kicked out away from the reef to get picked up. A unique feature of the boat allows for removal of a portion of the inflatable tube in the side at midships where the place a ladder nearly at sea level so entry is easy. Back inside the bay for the surface interval and bathroom break then back out for the second dive. Bonus fun on the way in and out of the bay were the windsurfers doing tricks jumping our wake! That was very cool!
Second dive we drifted south and unbelievably had a better dive than the first. Saw 29 turtles, eagle rays, and again, incredibly healthy reef. The accommodated all level of divers from relative beginners, experiences and rebreathers as well. Will definitely do this again on the next trip down there!
Diving Bonaire on the wildside, Dive bonaire eastcoast and see the big 5.