Hi,
My gf and I are going to need to do her referral through carib inn or buddy dive as wanna dive can't do it until later in our trip, which kills off another day of diving. We were thinking of just sticking with wanna dive who I've used in the past for diving afterwards, but I'm not debating if I should go for buddy dive or carib inn instead (note I'm staying at GRI, not one of these places). What is getting tanks like and how do people feel about these places? We're probably going to need to get tank(s) after hours (hoping for 4-6 dives per day) so ease of getting tanks is important to us. Thanks in advance,
Shawn

Everyone will have their opinion but the drive thru tank rentals at Buddy's just rocks. Also, they are nice people - but so is Carib Inn. Bruce is AMAZING but I have never rented tanks or done a dive package with them so I can't answer that part of the question.

I am pretty sure Buddy's is closer to GRI so that might be the place to go with. I have been 5 times and will return in 5 weeks, great place to use. Good luck and have fun.

Shawn, Send Dive Inn a email!
http://www.diveinnbonaire.com/
They will deliver tanks to your apartment everyday! Bert or Fid will be happy to serve your needs, no matter what they are...

I don't really need tanks delivered to our door, but thanks Ron. I figured I would go with wanna dive or caribb since they both have already emailed me back. I'm just wondering which is more convenient for getting tanks. Carib apparently gives you 1 tank that you keep refilling, or 2 if you really need it from what they said. Can anyone tell me more about the wanna dive setup with this drive thru thing? How do you get tanks early or late? Thanks

Wannadive is a dropoff-empty-and-grab-a-full-tank operation. Getting tanks early or late is easy, but you have to know how to get at them. Ask Bart or Bob and they will tell you the secret. Personally, I wouldn't want to just drive through Wannadive for a tank. I have too much fun chattin with them.

We agree with "Smack" It is more fun to stop and talk to the guys at Wannadive. We used Wannadive last year and really liked them, mostly used the shop at Eden Beach but also went to the shop in Playa and met the guys there. all of them are great. Wannadive also has a small shop at GRI and as we were staying with GRI we used Wannadive and were not disappointed at all. Have a good time.

Andy and Dave

Hey Shawn! Glad to see you are headed back to Bon! Wannadive is easy peasy...pull into the parking lot at Eden Beach and swap tanks. Also, I believe that Wannadive has tanks at GRI, not positive on that.

I'm using Dive Inn for my upcoming trip. They were cheaper than every one else and they are delivering the tanks to my door. Who could ask for more?

When are you headed to Bon?

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I think we'll keep our diving with wanna dive after thinking about things. I've used them before and like you guys said, they're great people. She'll just take the class through carib inn since they were the first to respond. Thanks for everyone's help.

By the way, does anyone know if Clemo is still at wanna dive? I didn't see him on their staff list.

Tribs, I'm going to May 10-17th, I'm going to try American as delta prices went up 300 the day I went to book them. So when are you going to be in bonaire next?

Shawn...YGM!

Shawn, Clemo is back home in Holland!!!!!!!!

on Clemo, I really like him...

Bah, Clemo was the best. It's sad that he left for back home. And Yaaa for those of us who will be in bonaire May 10th-17th ;)

Clemo was funny, that is for sure: http://youtube.com/watch?v=yWh5MbQWuuQ