Bonaire info

[silverfish]

Natasha, that's ok. I was dumb enough to call the 800# they gave...got a laugh out of it. That made it worth while. I do like 800 #'s if you get a new one. I probably won't write for info. I just never make the time to sit down and do it.

I appreciate your efforts.

 

[SDAnderson]

So, my first shore dives using Toucan (at the Plaza) I pulled up to the dive shop with my trusty little pickemup and started loading tanks. I started to get nervous when I hit six, but we were planning a number of dives that day and didn't want to return before night set in.

A couple of the DM's walked by as we were loading tanks and no one batted an eye. I thought we were in for a hassle when one of them asked where we were planning on diving, but we answered truthfully and their response was "kewl." One even suggested laying a wet towel over the pile to keep them cooled down.

As far as I know, most of the operations will let you take as many tanks as you need. If you're planning a day of five dives for two people, the only requirement is that you have a big enough truck.

Then again, if you're not sure, why not call or email before you commit and ask?

 

[hawgfish]

Thanks for the info, we are staying at the Carib, which has a one tank policy, but from what I've read I think if you are reasonable and responsible getting the tanks we need will not be a problem. Right next door is the Flamingo which I'm told has a more liberal policy, only 5 weeks to go, and we are ready now. The constraints are truly unfair, I believe somewhere in the Constitution it states that every American is entitled to 6 free months of diving, I just can't convince my boss.

 

[Natasha]

Silverfish:
I was at the Adventure Show here in Chicago yesterday. The Bonaire tourist board was there.
Their new number is 1- 800- Bonaire.
Kinda easy huh? I called it today, and it works.
They'll send you maps and goodies if you ask.
Have fun!

 

[silverfish]

Natasha, Thanks a bunch. I am not going to get to make the trip to Bonaire this time. It is definiteley in my future somewhere tho.

What is an "Adventure show"?