Looking for Dive Buddy for Dec. Aruba and Bonaire

[greenwoodme]

I will be in Bonaire on 12/24. I am looking at diving and am considering Dive Buddy dive shop. I'm also going to be in Aruba on the 25th and am still looking at dive operations there (would appreciate suggestions).

I'm traveling on Celebrity Cruise - Summit ship. Let me know if anyone is looking for dive buddies for these dates.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

On Aruba I always use Romeo at Native Divers. He will pick you up and drop you off at the cruise ship dock. Native Divers Aruba PADI Open Water Diving certifications The best way to get hold of him is to phone him.

 

[diversteve]

You might also want to look at Wannadive on Bonaire. They're located at City Cafe, about 100yds. from Town Pier where you disembark. But you'll still have to go somewhere else to dive as there's no real dive sites in Kralendijk except the famous one your ship is sitting over and it's only done at night after you leave.

To get to Buddy's from Town Pier, take a cab (about $10)

You might also consider Toucan Dive at the Plaza. About the same distance (south not north) as Buddy's but they have smaller boats and less divers per boat. Although around the holidays I have a feeling most diveops will be at capacity.

 

[bartzunga]

I would recommend using Jads while you are in Aruba.

Here are some reviews that you can look at.
JADS Dive Center - Southeast Coast - Reviews of JADS Dive Center - TripAdvisor