at least I think that the shore dives are free, but now that I've got your attention. I'll be going to Bonaire in April. Does anyone have any advise on things to do both on & off shore. I'll be staying at Buddy Dive.
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Say "Hi" to Murphyn for me.. tell him Sasha has grown another two inches since last spring.. and we'll see him in August.
You'll love Buddy Dive - They'll give you a good brief on where to go & what to do - just ask Bart.
And you don't have to go far - the reef right in front of Buddy's is just *fine* - I especially recommend a dawn dive - watch for the Parrotfish parade!
Rick
You'll love Buddy Dive - They'll give you a good brief on where to go & what to do - just ask Bart.
And you don't have to go far - the reef right in front of Buddy's is just *fine* - I especially recommend a dawn dive - watch for the Parrotfish parade!
Rick
We stayed @ Buddy's in Sept & will be there again at the end of May. We enjoy their "dive n drive" package; it makes the diving soooooo easy. 
Rick is right about the reef right off Buddy's been very nice. BTW, as soon as you check in, you are directed to the dive shop. You register there and they ask you to do a check-out dive. This actually serves a couple of purposes, not the least of which is getting your weighting sorted out. After that, you never have to go to the dive shop again if you don't want to. But they are such friendly, helpful people... they're great.
Buddy's Reef is also a wonderful place for a night dive. We made several while we were there, and were treated to a lot of wonderful critters. Sometimes you are shadowed by these huge tarpon, or some large snooks, or one of the largest mutton snappers I have ever seen. They follow you around in hopes your light will make their hunting easier. :monster: But when you're taking pictures, they scare all the other subjects away!
Other sites on Bonaire are even more spectacular: all you do is look for yellow rocks. They indicate a dive site. You can also do boat diving off Klein Bonaire (only 10 minutes or so in a boat) but with such great shore diving, you won't be "out of it" if you decide not to bother.
The Island is neat. If you didn't know any better you'd swear you were in Arizona, the landscape is that arid. Lots of tall cactus (they use them for fences too) and wild burros. Take a tour 'round the island if you can. You really can't get lost on such a small land mass.
Have fun,
~SubMariner~
Rick is right about the reef right off Buddy's been very nice. BTW, as soon as you check in, you are directed to the dive shop. You register there and they ask you to do a check-out dive. This actually serves a couple of purposes, not the least of which is getting your weighting sorted out. After that, you never have to go to the dive shop again if you don't want to. But they are such friendly, helpful people... they're great.
Buddy's Reef is also a wonderful place for a night dive. We made several while we were there, and were treated to a lot of wonderful critters. Sometimes you are shadowed by these huge tarpon, or some large snooks, or one of the largest mutton snappers I have ever seen. They follow you around in hopes your light will make their hunting easier. :monster: But when you're taking pictures, they scare all the other subjects away!
Other sites on Bonaire are even more spectacular: all you do is look for yellow rocks. They indicate a dive site. You can also do boat diving off Klein Bonaire (only 10 minutes or so in a boat) but with such great shore diving, you won't be "out of it" if you decide not to bother.
The Island is neat. If you didn't know any better you'd swear you were in Arizona, the landscape is that arid. Lots of tall cactus (they use them for fences too) and wild burros. Take a tour 'round the island if you can. You really can't get lost on such a small land mass.
Have fun,
~SubMariner~
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now I really cannot wait. april needs to hurry up.
MrMrEZG,
You will love Buddy dive. The buffet breakfast is great. Here is a message board for Bonaire that I think you will find useful http://www.BonaireTalk.com/newsgroup/messages/board-topics.html . By the way Rick, Bart has left Buddy and has started his own dive operation, the name of which escapes me for the moment.
You will love Buddy dive. The buffet breakfast is great. Here is a message board for Bonaire that I think you will find useful http://www.BonaireTalk.com/newsgroup/messages/board-topics.html . By the way Rick, Bart has left Buddy and has started his own dive operation, the name of which escapes me for the moment.
What?
Buddy's without Bart???
Can't imagine it....
I sure hope Murphyn's still there - although he was threatening to leave to captain seagoing vessels.
Rick
Buddy's without Bart???
Can't imagine it....
I sure hope Murphyn's still there - although he was threatening to leave to captain seagoing vessels.
Rick
Rick,
Here is the deal on Bart, as taken from the Bonaire board, Like you I will miss him.
"roeland Labots also known as "Bob" and Bart snelder, former dive shop manager at Buddy Dive, are proud and
pleased to announce that they will start a new dive operation called Wannadivebonaire. they will start their
services on october first, on the waterfront."
Barts email if you are interested is info@wannadivebonaire.com
Here is the deal on Bart, as taken from the Bonaire board, Like you I will miss him.
"roeland Labots also known as "Bob" and Bart snelder, former dive shop manager at Buddy Dive, are proud and
pleased to announce that they will start a new dive operation called Wannadivebonaire. they will start their
services on october first, on the waterfront."
Barts email if you are interested is info@wannadivebonaire.com
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