Because the waters around bonaire are designated as an official marine park, diving bonaire is like diving the caribbean the way it used to be untouched and unspoiled. Susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy is a perennially popular guide written by a local diver and updated fairly frequently. Scuba diving on the windjammer in bonaire is technical diving tech diving which offers. You can purchase this guide online in advance of your trip or locally once youre on the island. Named for the windsock that flies from a pole on the runway, this dive site is also excellent for snorkeling. The new edition has maps, aerial photos, a chart comparing sites which gives a thumbnail about each, expanded descriptions of entries and exits and new information for finding unmarked sites. Since bonaire is world renowned for shore diving you are obviously going to want to experience it. Scuba made easy llc deep shipwreck diving on windjammer bonaire. Bonaire established the first national park in the caribbean in 1969 and the first marine park 10 years later. Jan 01, 2007 couldnt imagine shore diving in bonaire without this book. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter. Right now winds are in high 20 kts think small craft warning this brings more surge and lower viz in the south and the north. Over eighty dive sites, many of which are easily accessible by shore, truly make bonaire the shore diving capital of the world.
The access involves a short stairwell to a small abandoned concrete pier, perfect for sitting on to don fins before sliding sideways into the currents. Grab your buddy and some friends, load the gear and tanks and take off. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. Dive captain dons habitat oceanfront hotel in bonaire. Beautiful bonaire, in the southern caribbean sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water. I read that one should be sure and protect your feet from the coral on shore and etc. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition susan porter on. Click here if you have more sites to add to bonaire south. Over eighty dive sites, many of which are easily accessible by shore, truly make bonaire the shore diving capital of. The antilla is the big daddy of arubas wreck fleet, and is shallow enough to be visited by divers and snorkelers aruba. All levels of divers can enjoy the freedom of our unlimited shore diving package, making as many dives as they want each day, according to their own safe profiles. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore diving made easy bsdme. Environmental protection agency dive safety manual.
Bonaire diving owes its current popularity and promising future to the farsighted actions of the bonaire people and the bonaire marine park. Check out the two shore diving websites for bonaire at the bottom of this page. Group dive travel to bonaire arizona dive travel with. Scuba made easy llc quality scuba training at affordable pricing.
Prices per person, private valet service and delivery included. Learn to dive dive friends bonaire best bonaire diving. Supported by germany, diving made a controversial plunge into the olympic arena in 1904 at the third games of the modern area in st. Her unique geography has created miles of leeward coastline with easy shore access and almost perfect scuba diving conditions. With yellow submarine, port bonaire, hamlet oasis, and dive. In particular, it shares the easiest entry and exit points. However, if great diving is your prime interest, bonaire is the place to. In addition to lush midwater reefs, klein bonaire offers some of the caribbeans best shallow and fringe reefs. The dive sites are easy to locate as they are all cleverly marked with a large yellow. Do you recommend the bonaire shore diving made easy.
Next, windsurfers and kiteboarders discovered that bonaires charms also provided perfect conditions for their sports, and so, then bonaire became a mecca for those who. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean. An easy entrance just off of the dock doing a giant. In 1942, cousteau and gagnan developed the demandtype scuba, which is the basic. Do you recommend the bonaire shore diving made easy guide.
Go to the caribbean region and select bonaire, sint eustatius saba. There are plenty of 80 and 63 cubic foot air and nitrox tanks available at either the drive thru or on the dock where there are convenient benches for gear setup and two sturdy ladders that provide easy access to the water. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. What is reccomended for a type of dive boot sole while shore diveing with open foot fins in bonaire. Bonaire shore diving made easy sixth edition bonaire forum. It is the best guide book that i have come across so far for the island. Were about to book a package that includes 6 1tank boat dives and 6 days unlimited shore dives. You will dive at the national marine park where you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful coral and colorful fish. We invite and welcome any participants who want to combine. The cluster of sites in bonaire s northwest corner, which spread from karpata in the north to barcadera in the south, are among the best shore dives in bonaire. I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home.
It was 8 bucks and shows the location of the dive sites as well as the common fish found in bonaire and the street names for kralenjik. 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. Walking into the water may sound like an easy method of entry, but wading through the surf backward while wearing heavy scuba diving equipment is no easy feat. Bonaire shore diving made easy, nikiboko, netherlands antilles.
Klein bonaire has 26 dive sites as well as spectacular snorkeling just off of its pristine beaches. Ive only made 5 trips but planning my 6th in january and still working with the 5th edition of bonaire shore diving made easy. I am dedicated to posting information relating to all things shore diving. Depending on the condition and your waddling skills, you may keep your fins on or in your hand. Group dive travel to bonaire arizona dive travel with saguaro. This site is a favorite of underwater photographers. Captain dons habitat dive operation is a padi resort and a sdi 5 star professional development center. If you have photos of the sites below that youd like to share, wed love to post them for you. 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. This guide is an excellent tool for those who want to enjoy the freedom bonaires shore diving offers. Easy entrance is available through sand that form on the iron shore. This easy shore or boat dive, with light currents and a depth of 20100 feet, offers novice divers a chance to see mountainous star coral with abundant fish life. 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. We would literally pull up to the site, open the book and read exactly how to enter the water as we were staring at the exact spot.
The courtyard restaurant at marriott launches new menu. The bonaire national marine park was established in 1979 to protect the islands natural resources, and residents as well as dive shops work hard to enforce the laws and ensure that bonaire. On her side at 40 feet, the antilla is cloaked in cup corals and tube sponges with fish life. But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels.
Dive boots reccomended for shore dives archive bonairetalk. Yes you read that right, absolutely no extra charges. Bonaire is the perfect place to get your scuba certification. Guide to shore diving bonaire for underwater photography, including marine life, bonaires. The bonaire national marine park dates back to 1975 making it one of the longest established marine parks in the world. The worlds best shore diving bonaire national marine. Apr 05, 2018 the newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. B yoour bnudadieis roen dive connectionsscuba diving. Bonaires sister islands, aruba and curacao, feature beautiful beaches, unique shopping, worldclass windsurfing, and more. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine. Thus far, all our diving has been with a dive master or guide along with us.
Even before the park was established, bonaire and its citizens were enacting legislation that led the world in the preservation of marine life and reef ecology. Without going into the essence of the value of this little booklet i was not impressed neither with the information nor with accuracy i would like fellow scubaboard readers to know that while author charges 20. Bsdme is a small book describing 75 dive sites in bonaire. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter, is. Tricky shore entries parking or hard to spot dive sites. However, the boot sole is thin enough that i can roll it up around my finger. Eighteen palms xn this shore or boat dive lies directly in front of the lt. Bonaire shore diving made easy sixth edition bonaire. Located in front of dive bonaire at the divi flamingo resort, this reef is well suited for all levels of divers, with mild currents and a depth of 20100 feel. The next book which we found indispensable is bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter.
Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition fifth edition by porter, susan isbn. The shore diving and shore diving support is second to none. There are two really good ones, bonaire shore diving made easy and bonaire dive guide. Bonaire offers excellent lodging, dining, and diving, plus unusual island touring and even casino gambling excitement. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. Angelfish, rock beauties, and butterfly fish make their homes in the rocky reefs. Scuba made easy llc deep shipwreck diving on windjammer.
The marine park extends from the high water mark to the 200ft 60m depth contour, encom. Shore diving a truly hassle free diving experience. Explore the underwater beauty of bonaire with this guided 2 tank certified scuba diving. 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. Bonaire is famous for scuba diving for several reasons. Currents are light and the novice diver will have a chance to observe hawksbill turtles or a passing whale shark or manta. Good and easy calm water, easy shore access, flexible diving programs and a safe,lowkey island environment make bonaire an ideal destination for newdivers and diving families. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. Today the resort is complete with eleven modern buildings housing spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments, a full service dive center, activity desk, two swimming pools, restaurant, pool bar, vehicle rentals and the famous drivethru air and nitrox fill station. I have read incredible stories of how awesome bonaire is, but the wife is a bit concerned about shore diving alone.
Officially, there are 63 dive sites in bonaire not counting klein, so the book more than adequately covers most diving spots. Although bonaire is well known for its easy shore dives, dive. All species of reef fish abound, with the occasional turtle or ray passing by. For decades, bonaire has been known as the divers paradise which put the island on the world tourism map. Antilla wreck down since may 10, 1940, when her captain scuttled her to avoid capture by dutch troops, the german freighter antilla is one of the caribbeans premier wreck dives. We have like a 3 mill mares dive boat with like a 316 inch thick rubber sole. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy. If youve never tried diving before, then bonaire is the best place in the world for your first experience in the underwater world. The newest edition of bonaire shore diving made easy is now available and it is great.
When you start looking at reserving a bonaire dive trip, you will see some unique aspects that being the best shore diving destination brings. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 6th edition scubaboard. To efficiently manage the epa diving safety program, the diving safety board dsb will create, revise, and delete sops using this document, the programs. Yves le prieur, in 1924, introduced a manual, valved, selfcontained, compressedair breathing apparatus. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan. But, bonaire rules in the diving department, particularly in its easily accessible shore diving. Super personalized service, only 6 participants per scuba diving shore excursion boat. Oct 08, 2012 scuba made easy llc quality scuba training at affordable pricing. Bonaire s sister islands, aruba and curacao, feature beautiful beaches, unique shopping, worldclass windsurfing, and more. Scuba diving on bonaire diving freedom dive friends bonaire. It is a valuable resource for both divers and snorkelers.
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. At bonaires southern dive sites, youll enter the water and find. It was here that i became obsessed with snorkeling, shore diving and a. Windsock offers the novice diver the chance to cruise. Roatan honduras and perceptions of divers location choices in. We absolutely cant say enough good things about this. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition at.
Local eye doctor george sheldon brought the united states the sports first olympic gold medal with a disputed victory over the german favourites in the fancy diving event. Jul 27, 2015 thus far, all our diving has been with a dive master or guide along with us. It is centrally located within the resort complex for easy access from all rooms. Couldnt imagine shore diving in bonaire without this book. The worlds best shore diving bonaire national marine park. The leeward side offers more than 60 known dive sites, many accessible from shore. Now, bonaire marine park is the island body charged with governing the use of the waters surrounding bonaire in order to protect its marine life. Selected events closedcircuit oxygen scuba with the eventual development of the semiclosed circuit mixedgas scuba by lambertsen. Consistently rated as the top dive destination in the world and as a pioneer in preserving nature, bonaire is indeed a dream for every diver.
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