Collaborative discussion: Logistics of diving in Bonaire

[RIHappyDiver]

or 7kg limit. Ugh.

That’s nasty.

 

[OTF]

or 7kg limit. Ugh.

How is that even feasible? I was just struggling to make the 10kg limit on a non-diving trip with nothing but clothes and toiletries in a rolling suitcase for a couple days. I guess the move is to ditch the roller for a lighter duffel.

 

[tursiops]

How is that even feasible? I was just struggling to make the 10kg limit on a non-diving trip with nothing but clothes and toiletries in a rolling suitcase for a couple days. I guess the move is to ditch the roller for a lighter duffel.

Not easy! I ditched my "light weight" roller that was about 3kg and use a less-than-1kg backpack (bag with straps, actually) to hold meds, lithium batteries, and other carry-on needs, and also have a "photographer's vest" with huge pockets for a camera, phone, powerpack, books, even my laptop in a pocket on the back of the vest.

 

[SelfDiver]

The reason for 2h is because it is an airline rule. You show up later than that you have no recourse if you or your luggage miss the flight.
Your choice, i guess.

That makes total sense!
if you make it after the 2hr deadline, then you are officially "late" and so the airline is not responsible if you miss the flight.
I am going to edit that in!

 

[SelfDiver]

Bonaire has a reputation for being "boring except for diving" but this is completely untrue. That mostly comes from Aruba and Curacao having more nightlife and urban activities in comparison. Bonaire has a ton of fun things to do topside, more than you can do in a week trip. Lots of good restaurants which I'm sure the foodies will discuss in more depth. Shoutout to the lionfish burger food truck though. The park in the north is AWESOME and worth a full day of exploring and hiking if not more. Seriously incredible place. There is world class windsurfing/kiteboarding on the east coast. Landsailing race track place is fun. Donkey sanctuary is neat. Lac Bay is beautiful and has several options for exploration activities. Cadushy distillary makes fantastic rum and is nice for a tour and a sip in their pretty courtyard.

We can add a section on "surface intervals", but this is meant for the logistics and all the little things that you don't know until you are there.

 

[SelfDiver]

I am adding one more piece of information on electrical outlets for charging cameras, flashlights, computers, cellphones
There are the European style and US style outlets.
I travel with a small converter, but I have not had to use it.

 

[tursiops]

I am adding one more piece of information on electrical outlets for charging cameras, flashlights, computers, cellphones
There are the European style and US style outlets.
I travel with a small converter, but I have not had to use it.

Perhaps you should note that the US-style outlets do NOT provide US-style voltage! US-style would be 120VAC at 60Hz. Bonaire provides 100VAC at 50Hz. Most things you plug in won't care, but some will, a lot. ALways read the lable on your device before plugging in and make sure it says something like, "100-220VAC, 50-60Hz."