Hello,
Does anyone know the best way to purchase air only for diving while in Bonaire with price expectations? We were thinking of renting a condo away from any of the resort places, but need to get our air for shore diving somewhere.
Thanks,
Martin

Hi Martin,

Do you mean by "air only" you are bringing your own tanks to Bonaire?

Carib Inn is really convenient for getting tanks/air. They have a little circle drive where you can pull up so you only have to carry your tanks a very short distance. To rent a tank plus air it is $10 per tank. I'm not sure of the price for just air, but it's bound to be less than that. it might say on their website. i have also been told that if you have your own tank, they will store it there for you. They close at 5, but if you want a tank for a night dive, they will put it outside the shop for you if you call.

Haha ... no, I will need the tanks too.

Thanks for the need to clarify.

The usual price for a week of unlimited air is around $110.00...give or take a little depending on where you get tanks.

I've used Wannadive, Buddy's, and Sand$ over the years. Really any place that is convenient and close to where you are staying should be fine.

I have used photo tours for unlimited air. When I was last on the island in July of this year they also had a free nitrox upgrade at their main location. Regarding pricing, check with whoever is providing your lodging; they sometimes can get you a discount on your dive package. I usually stay at Happy Holiday Homes and they provide a discount for the Photo Tours unlimited air package.

This past trip I used Buddy Dive. The drive through is super convenient and tanks are available 24/7. Most places close at 5 pm and if you're not there by then to get tanks for your night dive or whatever you're out of luck. Buddy Dive's weekly unlimited air package (tanks, air, weights) price is competitive with everyone else and the dive shop staff is terrific.

Carib Inn, Buddy Dive, Photo Tours/Andre's are great.
Honestly, anywere but Yellow Sub, where they treat their air fillup customers like dirt.

martin, it depends where your condo is. if you are staying south of town i would recommend carib inn based on my experiences with them. if you are north of town, buddy dive or habitat might be more convenient. but you might be driving past any of them anyway..the island isn't that big and you will be diving the north and souths sites often.

Hi Quita Malouf. I have to disagree with you on the Yellow Sub comment. I am one of their 'air fillup customers' and I'm very happy with the service. I'm sorry to hear that you are not. We have recently moved to the island. We were Phototours customers before but now our main branch is Yellow Submarine in town. You can get your tanks and drop your tanks at any of the 'Divefriends Bonaire' locations (they have 4) so very convenient. The staff is always friendly, never had any difficulty technically and there's always plenty of tanks.

Cheers.

Bas.

At some of the resorts, like Belmar, your condo key fits the tank storage area and you can get tanks/return tanks 24/7.