Bonaire solo

[battles2a5]

You should check out the WannaDive Hut. Real cheap accomodation. Not exactly resort amenities, more like a hostel type environment. They also have a little bar there and a real social environment so you will definitely be able to meet up with people there. If I were going to Bonaire solo on a limited budget that is where I would go.

7 nights hotel/ 6 days unlimited diving/ 7 days truck rental from $445. You really can't beat that.

http://www.wannadivehutbonaire.com/pagina.aspx?p=23#

As for diving solo since you are a new diver I'm not going to suggest it, but diving there is very straightforward. If you can set a reciprocal heading on a compass you will be fine there. But you shouldn't have a problem finding someone to dive with.

 

[Walter]

You still need a buddy don't you? As a new diver, and having never dove those waters before, I don't think it would be a good idea to just walk into the surf by myself.

Diving with a buddy is a good idea, but leslief was looking for suggestions on how to get away from diving with dive masters.

 

[gNats]

Diving with a buddy is a good idea, but leslief was looking for suggestions on how to get away from diving with dive masters.

Sorry, how rude of me. You were speaking to the OP. sorry

 

[Skookumchuck]

Is solo diving frowned upon? I'll be going next October and my buddies sleep to a much more normal hour than I do. I solo at home occasionally but bringing my pony bottle would be crazy. Do any shops rent ponies?

 

[ianr33]

Is solo diving frowned upon? I'll be going next October and my buddies sleep to a much more normal hour than I do. I solo at home occasionally but bringing my pony bottle would be crazy. Do any shops rent ponies?

Walt Stark at Rek Tec Scuba Rec Tek Scuba Bonaire - Equipment rentals - rebreather, deco, DIN, reg, doubles
could probably help you out.

Easiest thing to do is either not bother with the pony (lots to see at 30 feet) or sling a second 80 for deeper stuff.

 

[gbf]

Never had a question about me going solo, never had anybody even look askance at me.

I'd get up and go by myself every morning while my wife/daughters slept in. Then, come back, eat breakfast with them, and off we'd go for more.

As far as ponies go - Some ops have smaller tanks (60's?) - I know carib inn did a couple of years ago. If I felt the need (Hilma Hooker for instance) I'd sling one. Otherwise, just go and stay shallow. No need to go deep before daylight, anyway.

7 trips, 0 boat dives. Part of the attraction of bonaire for me is diving whenever/however I want.