When in Bonaire. . .
If you want more diving adventures, Bonaire will provide you with a variety of dive sites. World class divers give Bonaire a rating of 10 out of 10. The place has more than 100 dive sites. Each of these with strict levels of diving: beginner, intermediate and advanced. But even if you’re ready to jump into the water, hours after you get off the plane, the law prohibits you from doing so.
You must first attend a diving refresher class at the dive shop. Part of the mandatory hour-long review is to familiarize tourists with the rules of the Bonaire Marine Park; this is followed by a collection of $10 per head. But this inconvenience is soon overshadowed by the pleasures that await in the blue sky.
Bonaire attractions
Besides great diving, Bonaire has a lot to offer on land. In Gotomeer, flamingos converge to feast on shrimp in the brackish waters and nest in the salt flats. Interesting bits of the islands’ history are preserved: the 1837 lighthouse and the 1838 obelisks built to help sailors find anchor.
After a day of snorkeling and hiking the trails, you can go kayaking, windsurfing, bird watching, mountain biking, horseback riding, and deep-sea fishing. The wonderful and interesting possibilities of this Island of the Antilles have no end. Family members will enjoy the stress-free environment, and children can learn about environmental efforts to protect the island’s natural resources.
Come on, diving is great
Diving enthusiasts are directed to the appropriate dive sites. Bonaire officials are strict about it. Beginning and intermediate divers are prohibited from diving at sites with strong currents, and only those with solid years of certified diving experience are allowed to dive here. Fortunately, there are several drop sites where all levels can take the plunge.
For diving, the town’s pier is a popular dive site for snorkeling. Bonaire divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced, enjoy depths from 20 to 40 feet. Once again, there are restrictions. Divers must present a permit from the port authority and must be accompanied by a local dive guide.
Calabas Reef is another site for divers of all levels. Bonaire also boasts Angel City, teeming with angelfish, and Alice in Wonderland, where divers can see schools of parrotfish and French angels.
Bonaire’s dive operators provide diving assistance for the disabled and provide technical diving lessons. Advanced Nitrox courses, decompression procedures, or courses for the levels of only diver and diving instructor, are just some of the courses that are offered.
Are you going to Bonaire?
If you’re planning that diving excursion to Bonaire, book a flight and reserve a room months before the big day. You can check Bonaire hotel sites online. Contact dive operators for dive tours and get their confirmation on special arrangements. If you plan to take a break on Bonaire, please bring your valid passport and return ticket. Pack your wetsuit and scuba gear, Bonaire is waiting for you.