Hello! I just found this website - one day prior to departure, regrettably! We are staying in a private villa. Could anyone fill us in on their preferred dive shops? Are there any activities people on this site are organizing? Since we won't be in a resort setting, we would love to hear from people before we leave who might want to dive together (I'm a newbie diver, husband is quite experienced) and generally goof off when I celebrate my 30th birthday on the 11th. Thanks for your suggestions on the best of Bonaire!

Hello Katherine,

I like Phototours, but for what I've heared most shops are OK. In what part of the island will you be staying??

Hope you'll enjoy your stay (but that shouldn't be a problem... )

We were there in January and really liked WannaDive. Have Fun!

Hi, Katherine:
You might want to join other Bonaire Talkers who are on the island who get together on Tuesdays at 7 pm at Gibi's Terrace (where Kaya Industrial meets Nikkiboko Sud). I'm here now and will be there on Tuesday.

You can reach me here by phone at 717-7398. Benny is the owner of Bonaire Town Homes where I'm staying and will get me if I'm here or take a message. I'll be happy to give you an orientation to the island. I'm also a new diver, here alone, and getting buddies where I can.... This is my fifth trip to Bonaire. I'll tell you about my favorite places (there are many!).
Josie Estill

Katherine... would be glad to dive with both of you... leave a message with your number or location for us at Divi Flamingo... Ken Rutt.

Josie.. I'll try and call you... diving alone myself.

Carib Inn dive shop seems really good... nice people, good selection.

Ken and Lisa