Matt B
Contributor
Just a quick report on our trip last week. Overall it went really well, biggest hassles were American Airlines, both coming and going.
This was my wife and I's 2nd trip, and we brought our daughter with us. We stayed at Tropical Divers Resort which was great and comfortable, and in a nice location. The rooms were clean and set up well, with a full kitchen. Pool was really nice and sparkling clean. Prisca and Sylvia helped us with everything and were really easy to work with. They owned our truck rental as well so that saved a trip to a shop. And they picked us up at the airport. Their set up for tanks was well stocked and spotless as well. Analyzers and everything were all easy to use and in great condition. Also had a variety of Aluminum and Steel tanks. They have have a separate pool for instruction. Our daughter rented gear and it was all in good condition. Would definitely recommend Tropical Divers Resort.
Our dives all went well as conditions were wonderful. Dove a few different site's then our first trip and really enjoyed them. Salt Pier, Tori's, and Bachelors were all new to us and would definitely hit them again. Saw most of the usual creatures, Turtles, Eels, many juveniles were out and about. Vis was great and no current on any dives. Highlight for me was finally finding a Seahorse with my own 2 eyes.
Food was good as well. Favorite meals were at Bon Tapa's, Capriccio, and Pizza Mare. Also a burger at the Stoked Food Truck. One place not as enjoyable, but ok ,was La Cantina Cerveceria. The appetizer's on the bar side were great, as was the beer selection. Contrary to their name though, They had no Mexican Food. We didn't check the menu beforehand so our bad. Being from Texas we really needed some. We really liked Bagels and Blooms for a breakfast meal but, a Bagel with bacon, Lettuce and Tomato set's you back 18.50. Almost as much as a Pasta dinner at Capriccio.
Overall we had a really great time, and lots of laughs. let me know if you have any questions or comments. Cant wait to go back to Bonaire!
This was my wife and I's 2nd trip, and we brought our daughter with us. We stayed at Tropical Divers Resort which was great and comfortable, and in a nice location. The rooms were clean and set up well, with a full kitchen. Pool was really nice and sparkling clean. Prisca and Sylvia helped us with everything and were really easy to work with. They owned our truck rental as well so that saved a trip to a shop. And they picked us up at the airport. Their set up for tanks was well stocked and spotless as well. Analyzers and everything were all easy to use and in great condition. Also had a variety of Aluminum and Steel tanks. They have have a separate pool for instruction. Our daughter rented gear and it was all in good condition. Would definitely recommend Tropical Divers Resort.
Our dives all went well as conditions were wonderful. Dove a few different site's then our first trip and really enjoyed them. Salt Pier, Tori's, and Bachelors were all new to us and would definitely hit them again. Saw most of the usual creatures, Turtles, Eels, many juveniles were out and about. Vis was great and no current on any dives. Highlight for me was finally finding a Seahorse with my own 2 eyes.
Food was good as well. Favorite meals were at Bon Tapa's, Capriccio, and Pizza Mare. Also a burger at the Stoked Food Truck. One place not as enjoyable, but ok ,was La Cantina Cerveceria. The appetizer's on the bar side were great, as was the beer selection. Contrary to their name though, They had no Mexican Food. We didn't check the menu beforehand so our bad. Being from Texas we really needed some. We really liked Bagels and Blooms for a breakfast meal but, a Bagel with bacon, Lettuce and Tomato set's you back 18.50. Almost as much as a Pasta dinner at Capriccio.
Overall we had a really great time, and lots of laughs. let me know if you have any questions or comments. Cant wait to go back to Bonaire!
