1st trip Bonaire - luggage/gear/etc questions

[me_diver]

I can't thank you all enough for the advice. We are getting so excited, It'll be great to get out of this winter weather for a little while and float with the fishes!

 

[Tom Smedley]

There is also the Caribbean Laundry by the soccer stadium. If you are staying ten days you could drop off stuff one afternoon and pick it up the next morning. Would save the amount of clothes you have to take. I take tee-shirts with our shop logo and give them to the crew there and don't have to bring them back. I also take a small knife. I find it helpful for slicing the apples and spreading mayo on the sandwiches. The most important thing to take and use often is your sense of humor.....

 

[DonnaC]

Excellent thread - we are headed to Bonaire in 2 days Thanks for all the good info. Melissa, maybe we'll see you at Buddy's!

 

[RTW]

My wife and I have stayed with Buddy Dive seven times and have always enjoyed it.
They do offer laundry service.

I find these fin/mask/camera keepers invaluable to free up hands during entries and exits.

We've been packing a solar shower for years to rinse cameras and ourselves and would sorely miss it if we didn't have it.

I would recommend full coverage suits for Bonaire first-timers simply for the protection factor.

Have a wonderful trip!
It will probably be the first of many to Bonaire.

 

[keithdiver]

My wife and I have stayed with Buddy Dive seven times and have always enjoyed it.
They do offer laundry service.

I find these fin/mask/camera keepers invaluable to free up hands during entries and exits.

We've been packing a solar shower for years to rinse cameras and ourselves and would sorely miss it if we didn't have it.

I would recommend full coverage suits for Bonaire first-timers simply for the protection factor.

Have a wonderful trip!
It will probably be the first of many to Bonaire.

I recommend full suit to all visitors, first or 80th time.:shocked2:

 

[jpassov]

My wife and I have stayed with Buddy Dive seven times and have always enjoyed it.
They do offer laundry service.

I find these fin/mask/camera keepers invaluable to free up hands during entries and exits.

We've been packing a solar shower for years to rinse cameras and ourselves and would sorely miss it if we didn't have it.

I would recommend full coverage suits for Bonaire first-timers simply for the protection factor.

Have a wonderful trip!
It will probably be the first of many to Bonaire.

What do you do to keep the shower from getting stolen?

 

[RJP]

What do you do to keep the shower from getting stolen?

Mark it "Johnny on The Spot - Portable Urine Collection System"

 

[keithdiver]

Mark it "Johnny on The Spot - Portable Urine Collection System"

 

[jpassov]

Mark it "Johnny on The Spot - Portable Urine Collection System"

Nice!!!!

 

[PhilC]

What do you do to keep the shower from getting stolen?

It's a $9 solar shower, I don't think there is any more interest in stealing that than there is in taking the old t-shirt, hat and sandals I also leave in the truck.