By Carolina CM Handgraaf on Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:00 am: |
Hi, I have been certified for two and a half years now. But I do not dive regularly because I think the water is too cold here in the Netherlands. My last dive spot was Maui. I went diving with a group of people there. My question is: Is there a way to dive in Bonaire when you do not have a dive buddy? I am thinking of coming in April or June.
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By Robert Deal on Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 12:33 pm: |
I am the only diver in my family (at least until my daughter gets older), and I never have a problem finding a buddy when we come to Bonaire each year. I am sure that you will find many friendly people with whom to dive, no matter where you stay . All of the resorts and most of the other accommodations have busy dive operations, and can always pair you with someone, either for shore diving or from the boats. We stay at the Divi Flamingo every year, and as I mentioned above, I never have a problem being able to do plenty of diving.
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By Lorraine Meadows on Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 1:37 pm: |
You can dive with the DM on the boats or they will pair you up with someone on the boats.Ask at the dive shop.Like Robert said, divers are a friendly lot and I don't think you'll have any trouble finding someone to buddy with when on Bonaire. Come and enjoy the beautiful reef and it's creatures!!!
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By Anonymous on Friday, October 27, 2000 - 10:34 am: |
Yes and no.
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By Anonymous on Friday, October 27, 2000 - 7:10 pm: |
I have travelled several times to Bonaire, solo, always staying at Habitat. I have never had trouble finding buddies to pair up with, both on the boats or to be invited along to shore dive. The key is to be friendly, a good diver (safety conscious with good buoyancy control), a good buddy (briefly get orientated with each other and equipment, be willing to compromise), respectful of the reef environment (look but don't touch unless it's dead) and easy-going. People will enjoy having you along.
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