I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. Had a very good experience with shore diving on bonaire. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter. Rental pickup trucks have tank racks and some resorts feature drivethrough tank delivery. I already had a copy of bonaire shore diving made easy published by a local. Nowhere else in the caribbean has as many unrestricted shore sites.
I have read incredible stories of how awesome bonaire is, but the wife is a bit concerned about shore diving alone. One side of the 26mile long island is always in the lee of the constant 16mph trade winds, so the surface close to shore is normally as placid as a swimming pool. Although bonaire is well known for its easy shore dives, dive. Bonaire is the shore diving capital of the world, so that is what our guided dives are all about. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition porter, susan on. Bonaire shore diving made easy, nikiboko, netherlands antilles. Buddy dive is located at the waterfront north of town, just a couple of steps from the crystal clear ocean and its many dive sites.
The shore maps in dive guides for bonaire show about 80 locations you can get in the water. Imagine being able to dive whenever you want to, on nobodys schedule but your own. For a more comprehensive list and description of sites, be sure to pick up susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy. The shore dives can be roughly categorized as those on the north end of the island and, the topic of this page, the south end. If you have something to add to the list, please let us know. Having a map of the dive sites with descriptions and recommendations for every experience level really helps you to make the most of your bonaire diving vacation especially if it is your first trip here. Dive resorts make tanks available 24 hours a day for shore diving among the islands 60plus dive sites. Jul 27, 2015 thus far, all our diving has been with a dive master or guide along with us. Delfins reef has a diving station near the entry point. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean. Once you experience a taste of diving freedom, you wont want to go anywhere else.
Enjoy the colourful reefs of bonaire, the shore diving capital of the caribbean shore dive from paradise in the. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore diving made easy bsdme. The best sites combine interesting dive sites close to shore with easy accessibility for divers. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan. Shore diving from bonaire, including clips of a female lobster aerating her eggs, cow fish performing a mesmorising mating dance, shoals of scribbled filefish, lovely video clips of squid as well. Bonaire is known for the easy shore diving, so you can dive any time you want. When sport diver asked me to choose 10 of my personal favorites, i had to throw in one bonus site. Angelfish, rock beauties, and butterfly fish make their homes in the rocky reefs. Get the bonaire snorkeling guide ebook to find the best snorkel spots and. It is a mostly flat, riverless coral island renowned for diving, windsurfing, and.
As of 1 january 2019, the islands population totaled 20,104 permanent residents 10, an increase of about 1,200 since 2015. In particular, it shares the easiest entry and exit points. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of. Free copy of bonaire shore diving made easy for the group leader. This site is a favorite of underwater photographers. But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition at. Yellowpainted roadside stones show the location of each dive site.
These features combine to offer what is undoubtedly the best easy shore diving in the caribbean. The great equipment, friendly service and good advise delivered by vip diving for a good price. Ive only made 5 trips but planning my 6th in january and still working with the 5th edition of bonaire shore diving made easy. Just put the tanks in the truck and go diving where you wish. For starters, there are a lot of options when it comes to shore diving in bonaire. The resort has eleven buildings with spacious studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, a full service dive center, two swimming pools, two restaurants, vehicle rental and our famous drivethru fill station. Apr 05, 2018 the newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase.
Best of shore diving in bonaire september 2016 youtube. I think diving bonaire is an excellent opportunity for many divers to build confidence in themselves and shore dive alone alone, being without a divemaster holding their hand. Following accepted safe diving practices, you can grab a tank and go. Weve put together some easy tips to help make the most of your bonaire shore diving experience before and after you get here. Watch out for waves and slippery stones while entering the water, then swim out to the reef. I am dedicated to posting information relating to all things shore diving. Diving bonaire is easy, even the countrys license plates promotes diving with the slogan divers paradise. Were able to navigate, but we have never made it a basic practice as were usually just tagging along the group while diving in cozumel.
Given how easy it is to dive here, its considerably harder to narrow down the best dive sites in bonaire. Shore diving a truly hassle free diving experience. Not valid in combination with other specials or promotions. We had a great time scuba diving in bonaire and, of course, we did lots of shore diving. Oct 09, 2016 shore diving from bonaire, including clips of a female lobster aerating her eggs, cow fish performing a mesmorising mating dance, shoals of scribbled filefish, lovely video clips of squid as well. High quality dive sites are spread along its western shore and all are easily accessible to divers, with.
Officially, there are 63 dive sites in bonaire not counting klein, so the book more than adequately covers most diving spots. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter, is. It is the best guide book that i have come across so far for the island. Do you recommend the bonaire shore diving made easy guide. Here are some tips we have that could make your bonaire shore diving trips a bit easier. Use the wooden stairs opposite the diving station to reach the beach. All thats required to take advantage of it is a rental car and tanks.
Thus far, all our diving has been with a dive master or guide along with us. Shallow reefs and calm waters make it ideal for beginners, while there are plenty adventurous sites for the more advanced divers. Bonaire is a caribbean island just north of venezuela, politically part of the netherlands. Mar 03, 20 had a very good experience with shore diving on bonaire. Beautiful bonaire, in the southern caribbean sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water. High quality dive sites are spread along its western shore and all are easily accessible to divers, with helpful signposts and places to park your hire car.
If youre planning on doing some independent shore diving, were sure that like any well prepared diveryoull make an. The reef drops off gradually to another sandy plain at about 140 feet. We dive at the most beautiful dive sites of the island, which we select specifically based on your own wishes and dive experience. Bonaire is very well known by divers, especially for shore diving.
There are two really good ones, bonaire shore diving made easy and bonaire dive guide. In contrast to what large dive centers tell you, most dives in bonaire are best done from shore. You might get a little light chop at some of the sites on kline bonaire, but even that would be very light most of the entries are rocky, or broken coral, or ironstone, so you will probably want booties and openheel fins, but other than that, the entries should be very easy. I found the information misleading in many cases and inaccurate in others. With yellow submarine, port bonaire, hamlet oasis, and dive.
Shore diving is a must at captain dons habitat and around the island of bonaire rated as the top shore diving destination in the world. In fact, its the shore dives that is the big attraction as it allows people to dive where they want and when they want. Macro photographers like me are content spending hours in the shallows hunting for miniscule creatures. Bsdme is a small book describing 75 dive sites in bonaire. I think diving bonaire is an excellent opportunity for many divers to build confidence in themselves and shore dive alone alone, being without a dive master holding their hand.
Celebrating shore diving adventure around the world, shorediving. Tricky shore entries parking or hard to spot dive sites. Bonaire bonaire is the shore diving capital of the caribbean. Most divers find that the best way to dive is to mix a few boat dives with shore diving. The diving discount does not apply to the valet diving part.
More than 60 dive sites with shorediving access surround bonaire, where divers will find more than 300 species of marine life and thriving coral reefs. I wish this product had been available before i made my first trip. They get their permits and check out dives followed by. Bonaire snorkeling guide ebook tropical snorkeling. Most shops offer tanks for shore diving 24 hours a day, with easy driveup access. Shore diving is the norm, though most resorts offer boat dives and some sites are easier to dive from a boat than from the shore. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. Myself and a group of 9 divers are headed down to bonaire in january. Instead of having to follow a dive leader, you can swim at your leisure and marvel in. For example, shorediving sites such as karpata on bonaires northwest coast should be done as early as possible. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. Faqs dive friends bonaire best bonaire diving and services.
If youre planning on doing some independent shore diving, were sure that like any well prepared diveryoull make an emergency plan. But what makes bonaires shore diving a favorite among scuba divers. They get their permits and check out dives followed by a few boat dives. Jan 14, 2019 bonaire is the shore diving capital of the world, so that is what our guided dives are all about. This means the island is also perfect for shore snorkeling. Use the four pillars as a reference point to leave the water after your dive. For decades bonaire has been voted best shore diving destination of the world. Diving bonaire overview one of the three dutchowned caribbean islands off the coast of south america, to many visitors, bonaire s attraction is shore diving, not only in front of their hotels but also via rental car to one of a score of marked sites but keep nothing in those cars and never lock them as many get broken into while you are underwater. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition fifth edition by porter, susan isbn. I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home.
Typically, bonaire s small beaches continue under the water in sandy plains dotted with a few corals that slope down to 30 feet. Unlimited use of tanks and air fills are a part of most multiday bonaire dive packages and this unlimited shore diving aspect to a bonaire dive vacation is what sets bonaire apart in the dive travel world. To make the most of each dive, its a good idea to ask a divemaster when to head to the sites on your list. Almost all dive sites are on the leeward side of the island, so there are little to no waves. But what makes bonaire s shore diving a favorite among scuba divers. More than 60 dive sites with shore diving access surround bonaire, where divers will find more than 300 species of marine life and thriving coral reefs. Most of the sites around the island are accessible from shore, simple to find and to dive, with easy navigation. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. For example, shore diving sites such as karpata on bonaire s northwest coast should be done as early as possible.
Yes you read that right, absolutely no extra charges. Prices per person, private valet service and delivery included. This guide is an excellent tool for those who want to enjoy the freedom bonaires shore diving offers. The entire coastline is protected as the bonaire marine park up to depths of 200 feet, encompassing reef systems that provide excellent snorkeling and shore diving locations. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 6th edition scubaboard. Diving bonaire overview one of the three dutchowned caribbean islands off the coast of south america, to many visitors, bonaires attraction is shore diving, not only in front of their hotels but also via rental car to one of a score of marked sites but keep nothing in those cars and never lock them as many get broken into while you are underwater. The secret to successful shore diving on bonaire divenewswire. Bonaire is one of the best caribbean islands where you can have an awesome snorkeling experience thanks to its rich marine life and colorful coral reefs.
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