Bonaire Jun-Jul 2023
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Bonaire simply put is a beautiful island with very friendly people. Don’t expect a well developed coast line , this is more like a lay back island experiencing progress.
The only flight available from DC to Bonaire is American Airlines at 6:30 am and the air fare is currently running around $1000 + $30 per bag. It makes a stop in Miami for one hour. It is strongly recommended that you pay the visitor visa currently going for $75 pp before arrival. A printed original website receipt with a barcode is required per person.
We are staying at Captain Don’s Habitat. The welcome party at front desk was more than welcoming. Very friendly, attentive and informative. The Rum Runner bar at Captain Don’s is full of nice smiling staff. The calamari were delicious. See pic
Divers are required to attend an 9:00am introduction before they are allowed to dive. During the introduction every diver must present proof of certification and Stinapa paid fee. Divers receive a diver # and get a locker assigned.
Everyone in our party agree on one thing. The ocean and the color of the water around Bonaire
is spectacular
We went to Patagonia restaurant for dinner. My wife’s ribeye and son Filet mignon were right on. The t-bone I ordered did not have mignon part and the NY was so full of tendons and fat that I nearly didn’t eat a piece of meat. I brought it up to the owner showing the pieces of fat and tendon that covered the plate. And the excuse was, t-bones are full of fat. Well then, I don’t recommend eating t-bone at Patagonia restaurant.
More to come tomorrow when we start diving and taking underwater pics
Bonaire simply put is a beautiful island with very friendly people. Don’t expect a well developed coast line , this is more like a lay back island experiencing progress.
The only flight available from DC to Bonaire is American Airlines at 6:30 am and the air fare is currently running around $1000 + $30 per bag. It makes a stop in Miami for one hour. It is strongly recommended that you pay the visitor visa currently going for $75 pp before arrival. A printed original website receipt with a barcode is required per person.
We are staying at Captain Don’s Habitat. The welcome party at front desk was more than welcoming. Very friendly, attentive and informative. The Rum Runner bar at Captain Don’s is full of nice smiling staff. The calamari were delicious. See pic
Divers are required to attend an 9:00am introduction before they are allowed to dive. During the introduction every diver must present proof of certification and Stinapa paid fee. Divers receive a diver # and get a locker assigned.
Everyone in our party agree on one thing. The ocean and the color of the water around Bonaire
is spectacularWe went to Patagonia restaurant for dinner. My wife’s ribeye and son Filet mignon were right on. The t-bone I ordered did not have mignon part and the NY was so full of tendons and fat that I nearly didn’t eat a piece of meat. I brought it up to the owner showing the pieces of fat and tendon that covered the plate. And the excuse was, t-bones are full of fat. Well then, I don’t recommend eating t-bone at Patagonia restaurant.
More to come tomorrow when we start diving and taking underwater pics
Carlymegsmom
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That's a fancy staircase! We were there in April and Delta was using the regular open air staircase. Enjoy your time diving tomorrow! The ability to shore dive on your schedule spoils you for other diving destinations. And boat dives aren't bad either!
scubbq
Contributor
Last time at Patagonia I got to use the famous Caddyshack line “And tell the cook this is low grade dogfood. I've had better food at the ballgame, you know?” Definitely lost in translation. Low grade beef and frozen vegetables at Abe & Louie’s prices. Never again.
If you want a decent steak, try Trocadero, they also have great live music. They claim it’s Argentinian beef, I don’t believe that, but it’s better than Patagonia.
How long you there for? I get back July 12th.
If you want a decent steak, try Trocadero, they also have great live music. They claim it’s Argentinian beef, I don’t believe that, but it’s better than Patagonia.
How long you there for? I get back July 12th.
I'm next door at Buddy, last dives tomorrow am. 
This whole island is dialed infor diving. Amazing trip, enjoy your stay!!!
This whole island is dialed infor diving. Amazing trip, enjoy your stay!!!
scubbq
Contributor
Just curious, is Buddy doing “checkout dives” on the house reef even though it’s a “red site.”
If you get the option for sites on the boat go as far north as they allow first.
The zones are strange and Klein was open in the am and closed in the afternoon.
Curious how Don is running trips?
The zones are strange and Klein was open in the am and closed in the afternoon.
Curious how Don is running trips?
Buddy is not red, dove it this am.
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