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LadyDog and I have used Fly 'n Dive as well. Top notch folks. If you go with them, you will be happy. Mountain Dog

I can see why this seems confusing to you. Any two people staying in the same place can have different experiences on any given day. Travel is an adventure, not a sure thing. If you are going to find travel enjoyable, you have to learn a little "go with the flow". Bonaire is a great place...

I wouldn't be so quick to cross Captain Don's off the list. It all depends on what you're looking for. The rooms are clean and nice. The lockers for your equipment are right by the dock. You can be diving a terrific house reef in less than 20 steps from your locker. I didn't find the DMs...

We have used S.E. Fly 'N Dive. Haven't been to Aruba in two years, so I'm sure some of the personnel have changed. But they were a fun yet safety conscious group. Training with them was tough. SEAruba Fly 'n Dive - diving in the Dutch Carribbean Mountain Dog

I'll throw in a vote for Rainbow Reef as well. We have used them four or five times in the past two years, and always come away happy. They are fun, less expensive than most, have several nice boats and run a safe operation. We honestly haven't tried anyone else there because we haven't seen...

Last trip to Bonaire I stayed at Captain Don's, and my next trip is going to be at Buddy. They are next door to each other, and even have a walkway between the two. I don't have anything bad to say about Habitat, but honestly the truck rental included aspect of the Buddy package is what has me...

Mostly, the liveaboard experience is a lot of fun. The thing that irritates me is when you're out there for a week with bad divers. I encountered one guy who believed that everything underwater existed for him to get his pictures. He had no problem grabbing the reef with one hand to get his...

Congratulations! You will absolutely have a blast. Ladydog and I are in the process of deciding when we will be making our next trip to Bonaire. We're thinking March, but haven't made firm plans yet. It's killing me. I can't wait to go back. I was walking my my dog on our mountain trail...

:rofl3: So true! Nothing beats having a reef like Invisibles all to yourself. I have been to dozens of reefs on Bonaire, many of them numerous times, and I can't single any out as favorites. Here is my list of "unfavorites": None. Deciding which site to do next is really more dependent upon...

I agree with others that Bonaire is the Gold Standard of Caribbean diving. Every time we go diving somewhere else we kick ourselves for not going to Bonaire. You do need the truck. Although I agree that the dives of Klein Bonaire are great, the boat diving is optional. We usually don't...

Rawlings is what it is. It's a somewhat over-priced, but pretty darn good hole in the ground filled with fairly clear water. It's a good place for land locked divers to get wet, and to check out new or rebuilt gear. The staff can have two distinctly different attitudes on any given day...

I belong to a great club of very active divers, affiliated with the Brass Anchor Scuba Shop in Frederick. Brass Anchor Scuba Center Frederick PADI Courses There are divers of all types from beginners to those whose dive logs are as thick as a New York phone book. Club members do local dives...

I had heard that the plane was going to be tethered at about 60', suspended in mid-water. That would be very cool. Is that what they have done? Can't wait to see it. I'll be there in early May checking out my new used dry suit. Mountain Dog

At this rate it won't be long before it will be cheaper to ship gear to the destination rather take it along on the plane. Mountain Dog

Yup, I bought 'em. They arrived today. Looks like I'm goin' dry... Thanks, Jim. Mountain Dog

I would reccomend looking at Bare. Not only are their suits well made for a reasonable price, but they have a very wide selection of sizes. Check out their sizing charts at BARE Sportswear Corp. You will find the size that fits. The other option is a custom made suit. I've never had one...

My favorite is Rainbow Reef. Two boats in Key Largo and two in Islamorada, so they offer a variety of dives every day. They also have package deals with the Ramada, Holiday Inn, and Marina Del Mar hotels. Great folks. Mountain Dog

There is an interesting article about the Lionfish invasion in the March '08 Scuba Diving magazine. It talks about the research being done by REEF and NOAA. Mountain Dog

Agreed. No 4 wheel drive necessary on Bonaire. Some in our group last year rented scooters for romping around, and had a great time on them. Now, Aruba does have four-wheeling territory on the east side of the island. I have never been over to that side myself, but I read about it in some...

Yes, at certain times of the year, the Nekton leaves out of Ft. Lauderdale. I'm booked with them for a June trip to Medio Reef. Can't wait! Mountain Dog