Bonaire in August - Shortie or Full 3mm?

[jeepguy]

Might I ask how many dives you did?

We made 18 dives total, 3 a day. Water temp was 79-81 with dives about 50-60 minutes. I tend to run on warmer side. My wife did get a little chilly toward end of week, but not cold. It is funny, we saw divers that week with every setup from just bathing suit to 5mm full and hooded vests. Best to take both shortie & full and find your our niche. As far a jellies, been to Bonaire in March, July and Curacao a couple of times in August and have not seen a jellyfish. Did see people have run ins with fire coral, though. :14:
Tom & Isabelle

 

[tajkd]

DIVE DRY !!!

We did 33 dives in a week at Bonaire totally dry. Seriously though, it depends on how many and how long you'll dive. If you plan to power dive, I'd suggest more thermal protection but bringing both wouldn't hurt.

 

[Damselfish]

Some kind of full suit is a good idea. (I would die in a 3mm though, lycra or .5-1mm skin is more my speed.)

 

[citydiver]

I was there at the same time of year two years ago and I had both but used my full for protection. We will also be there around the same time this year.. the 17th through the 24th, I am just going to bring my full....