By Debbie Riels on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 1:35 am: |
We're looking for a hassle free, no boat loading, no tank totting, easy time. Where would a group of gals go?
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By Thomas R. Gastio on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 9:25 am: |
Most of the dive operators on Bonaire have the tanks loaded on the boat for you. All you have to do is put your own personal gear on the boat, and then you just strap a BC and regulator to the tank that is usually behind the seat. Divemasters will help you at the rear of the boat if yu ask. They usually help my wife with her set up and than just a short stride into the water. DIVI has an easy operation as well as many others. If you keep checking the board, I am sure you will have many answers forthcoming....
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By Kelly Lott on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 11:27 am: |
I would vote for Divi too. You can feasibly do all your dives right off the dock, and your gear is stored about 10 steps away from the end of the dock. Very civilized.
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By Will Chetwood on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 12:02 pm: |
As Thomas said, most of the operators seem to have devised systems to make life as easy as possible. I stayed at Captain Dons this summer. Normally I reckon to have to haul my own gear and at least one of my kids'. Not at Captain Dons. For boat dives, tanks were invariably on the boat and there was even a system of ensuring that small tanks would be provided if necessary. On exiting the water, we just sat down of the stern of the boat, and the Divemaster removed the tanks and stored them.
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By Susan Feldman on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 12:02 pm: |
As Thomas said, most of the dive operators on Bonaire take good care of the guests.
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By Susan Feldman on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 12:05 pm: |
I forgot about the small tanks - thanks Will!
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By Alan & Joan Zale on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 - 1:19 pm: |
You might want to check out Sand Dollar Condo resort. They have studio, one, two and three bedroom units all with complete kitchens. The dive operation is great. Just ask and they will put smaller tanks on the boat for you. We must admit we're partial to Sand Dollar, we own a two bedroom there, but that's because it is such a great place
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By Robert Deal on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 - 7:22 pm: |
I would second earlier suggestions for Divi...OK, I'm biased---we always stay there. Diving is very easy, small tanks available, just fall off the pier or step on a boat. Another plus is the walking proximity to town, restaurants, Karl's, etc. which is nice when you have a group of people who don't want to worry about transportation.
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