Back to Bonaire

[Waterskier1]

I'm headed back to my favorite diving location - Bonaire - in October for two weeks. I hope to finish up my Divemaster the first week, and since I found a fantastic deal, I'm going to spend another week diving for fun.

I'm looking for a dive buddy/room mate for the second week. I've already reserved a room at Golden Reef Inn for 24-31 OCT 2009.

The cost is only $420/person and includes

• accommodations in one bedroom w/kitchen condo;

• a double cab pickup truck;

• unlimited 24/7 shore diving including weights, air (and NITROX if certified) with Wannadive;

• free WiFi access;

• Free International calling (via Skype);

• Taxes, fees, and service charges on the above.

Not included are:

• Insurance (Collision Damage Waiver) on the truck is extra $12/day ($11.55 + tax).

• Meals

• Marine Parks Tag ($25)

• Airport departure tax ($34.50)

• And, of course Airfare.

So, it would be just under $525 total - not including airfare or meals/drinks for a full week of unlimited shore diving. If you check around, this is a super price.

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I would like to find someone to share the condo, truck and diving. I've been to Bonaire 5 times in the last 3 years and love it there. I can show you around the dive sites, and around town. So, if you are looking for a really inexpensive vacation this could be your "ticket". I can get additional rooms at this same price ($420/week, double occupancy) if more people are interested.

Air flights are available through Continental, Delta, and I'm trying a new Dutch Antilles company called Insel Air for my trip down.

If any of you Rocky Mountain Oysters are interested in this, please let me know!

Disclaimer: I'm not associated with any of the above businesses, other than a satisfied previous customer.

 

[Tjack]

Hey Rick, this looks like a great deal! What is the airfare running? October is looking pretty bussy for me but this is real tempting.

 

[Waterskier1]

Hey Tom,

I'm camping up in Medicine Bow Natl Forest this week and have no service. I'm borrowing another buddy's Sat. Internet to respond. I'll be back Sunday night. I got airfare for $780 through cheapoair.com (or cheapoairfare.com). They are the only site that shows Insel Airlines, which is a new one out of Curacao, with direct flights from Miami to Bonaire. Otherwise, check Delta or Continental. I'll check back when I get home.

-Rick

 

[Waterskier1]

Tom,

I'm back home and just checked airfare costs. It has gone down since I booked. The Continental Flight I like is now lower than the mystery flight I am taking. It looks like you can get there for $660 round trip ABQ/BON. Oh, taxes & fees bring it to $736 which is cheaper than I've ever found in my last 6 trips!

 

[Waterskier1]

I'm bumping this up since there only a few weeks left. I've already paid for the room, truck and diving so I'm looking to make someone a really good deal if they care to room and dive with me.

Of course you'll still have to get your own airfare and pay for your food/drinks and share of the gas and any other personal expenses. If you think you might be interested, send me a PM and I'll get back to you. (If you include your phone number, I'll call you-just let me know when is the best time).

I'm not desperate ; in fact I've already had a couple offers from others who will already be on the island to buddy up for dives , but it seems a shame to let this dive package go to waste.