Solo diving on Bonaire

[Germie]

This is no longer the case. Buddy Dive no longer supports solo diving.

I know they went a bit into DIR, but this means a lot of divers cannot use this center anymore.

 

[scubadada]

This is no longer the case. Buddy Dive no longer supports solo diving.

It's strange that they appear to offer the PADI Self Reliant Diver course

 

[scuba127]

It's strange that they appear to offer the PADI Self Reliant Diver course
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I know a diver who recently looked into a solo course at Buddy Dive. The course was available but he was told he could not solo dive off their property once certified. I have talked to Buddy Dive myself on this issue and have been told they will no longer support solo diving.

 

[scubadada]

I know a diver who recently looked into a solo course at Buddy Dive. The course was available but he was told he could not solo dive off their property once certified. I have talked to Buddy Dive myself on this issue and have been told they will no longer support solo diving.

I wrote:

Hi Buddy Dive,

Do you allow solo diving from the Buddy Dive resort for solo certified divers with appropriate equipment? I see that you offer the PADI Self Reliant Diver course.

They responded:

Thank you for your email. Yes, we allow solo diving but highly recommend diving with a buddy.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Miranda
Reservations Agent

 

[scuba127]

I wrote:

Hi Buddy Dive,

Do you allow solo diving from the Buddy Dive resort for solo certified divers with appropriate equipment? I see that you offer the PADI Self Reliant Diver course.

They responded:

Thank you for your email. Yes, we allow solo diving but highly recommend diving with a buddy.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Miranda
Reservations Agent

If true, this is a welcome change from what I was told by Buddy Dive several weeks ago.