Afternoon in Bonaire - shallow water shore dive / free diving?

[YYJValerie]

We will be in Bonaire for an afternoon on Nov 23 from 1 PM - 10 PM off of a Windstar cruise. Looking for a shallow shore dive opportunity where one of us can dive while the other snorkels / free dives -- something similar to Porto Mari in Curacao (one of our favorite spots). . Preferably somewhere with a dive shop on site or nearby to rent tanks/weights. And then a recommendation for dinner. We've been to Curacao several times, but have never made it to Bonaire before.

Looking forward to recommendations -- much appreciated!

 

[arew+4]

Reach out to Dive Friends Bonaire for tanks and gear if you need it. Try Salt Pier if there is no ship at the pier, it's about 20 minutes south of town. Ret a car or maybe a golf cart if you have verve's of steel

 

[tkaelin]

Another option might be Baris reef at isedel park. There is a Dive Friends next door at den lemans. You can check with them on rentals

 

[tkaelin]

you won’t find a dive site with beautiful beaches like Curacao. Isedel Park has nice amenities, water front restaurant, rest rooms, easiest entry on the island with a handicap ramp and excellent shallow snorkeling and diving