I'm here in Bonaire until mid October on business and in need of a dive buddy for my free time. I've been pretty busy during weekdays so far, so it looks like my main dive time will be weekends (not a huge fan of night diving but occasionally free for a sunset dive). What I'm hoping I'll find here is an island resident in a similar situation, or visitors looking for a buddy for a few days.I'm an experienced diver (PADI instructor) and happy to dive with anyone, any site - just get me in the water! Would also have to hitch a ride with you as my (non-diving)colleagues will be using our transport for trips around the island. Other than that I'm entirely flexible - single dive, full day of diving, or anything in between. Either contact me through BT, or call me on my cell - 7883192. Thanks

There's a thread somewhere down the page about a way for buddies to meet up at Tropical Divers:

http://www.oldbonairetalk.com/newsgroup/messages/30/369837.html

"The Tropical Divers Bonaire have installed a possibility for divers who are searching for a buddy. Every day at 09.30 a.m. there is a meeting in front of the dive-center on the J.A. Abraham Boulevard. (opposite main entrance from the Plaza). Divers from all centers of the island are welcome to find and meet their buddy to do wonderful diving on our island!"

I've tried going to Tropical Divers when I get chance, but it is a little hit or miss - all depends on the day. Good last resort if I haven't found a buddy by the day of diving but I was hoping to be able to plan a little in advance - wasted chance to dive if I turn up and there are no divers. Thanks for the quick response to my query though.