Bonaire dive op

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Murphy in NC

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Can anyone recommend a dive op?

I haven't been to Bonaire before, looking for;

Drive through tank pick up
A couple boat dives to mix it up
Possibly a guide for the first day, this may save time in getting acquainted with island/dive spots and tips on shore diving as most of what we have done is boat.

I reached out to Buddies however no response.

Thanks
 
Will depend greatly on where you are staying.
 
Buddy Dive has all that and the house reef is amazing. Tanks readily available by the shore entry and lockers are right there too.

Haven’t been post pandemic but i assume it’s as great as it always was.

We planned on doing more shore dives with the truck and drive through tank fills but the house reef was so cool and convenient at the resort. Boat dives to Klein are great to mix it up as you say
 
I highly recommend Dive Friends if you are focused on shore diving. They have several locations. They offer boat trips out of the Port Bonaire location.

Dive Friends Bonaire - Best Bonaire Diving & Services

Edit: never mind…
 
We have seen VIP Diving at numerous dive sites over the years. May not be a bad choice for your first trip. Maybe someone can post a review on their services.

VIP Diving Bonaire - VIP Diving

However, if you are feeling more adventurous contact Bas Tol. We did Boca Spelonk with him years ago for a very memorable experience.

BAS Diving
 

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I was happy with Buddy's back in 2016, always had tanks for the five of us, occasionally short on short tanks for wife and daughter (both petite and don't seem to need to breathe much).

May try VIP or Dive Friends next time for the multiple locations.
 
We have seen VIP Diving at numerous dive sites over the years. May not be a bad choice for your first trip. Maybe someone can post a review on their services.

VIP Diving Bonaire - VIP Diving

However, if you are feeling more adventurous contact Bas Tol. We did Boca Spelonk with him years ago for a very memorable experience.

BAS Diving


Thanks,
Feel rusty after covid, so not feel adventourous
HA !!!

What is VIP diving Bonaire ??
 
Thanks,
Feel rusty after covid, so not feel adventourous
HA !!!

What is VIP diving Bonaire ??
Dive shop thought they had multiple tank swaps but maybe not.
 

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