By Bob Duchan (BonaireTalker - Post #60) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 10:19 am: |
We are looking to do some boat dives when we are on Bonaire. We are staying at Den Laman however the comments about Bonaire Dive and Adventure haven't been very favorable lately. We originally planned on boat diving at Harbour Village because we like the size/style of the boats(Pro 42'style)- lots of room and plenty of shade. Two days ago we received an email saying that Harbour Village no longer allows divers who are not staying there to use Great Adventures. Any suggestions for dive operations that will allow people to use their operation if they aren't staying at that specific hotel? Our only criteria is a decent sized boat with lots of shade(health reasons) and 3 trips per day. Thanks
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #861) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 10:22 am: |
Buddy Dive is just down the road from Den Leman, and Capt Don's just after that. Either should be able to help you out on an ala carte boat dive basis?
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1193) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 10:26 am: |
Buddy Dive does great boat dives. No problem to pick them up ala carte. Also Habitat nest to Buddy's. Consider Toucan Divers at Plaza Resort also. Numerous other operators such as Divi Dive at Dive Flamingo Resort and Casino, etc..........
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By *****Patrick with sharks on Bonaire***** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3873) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 10:44 am: |
I have always used Dive Friends when I book the trip. Yellow sub is the best IMHO. They at least take you over to Klein to dive any of the sites that are allowed to dive. Capt Don's is also a good operation, but I would stay far away from BDA as a dive operation!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1194) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 12:09 pm: |
Good tips Patrick - Dive Fiends is often reported as GREAT! Sorry I forgot that one.
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By Denise K (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2363) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 12:51 pm: |
I recommend Capt Don's because I really enjoy Lutty and Roger as dm's - very pleasant, and very knowledgeable.
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By BarbaraG. (BonaireTalker - Post #25) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 9:03 pm: |
Don't forget Wilco at Capt Don's.
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By Tribs - aka Jeanine! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8196) on Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 9:35 pm: |
Dan...you are so on with that one! Erica and Erwin rocked! When we used Toucan, we also had Luis and Carlos one trip. I think Luis is at Divi now. He was pretty good to dive with as well.
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By Bob Duchan (BonaireTalker - Post #61) on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 6:24 am: |
Thanks for all the replies. Captain Don's only books divers staying at the Resort. We did contact Divi Dive and they will allow us to do boat dives with them. Buddy Dive never replied to my inquiry.
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By Martha (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #163) on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 12:36 am: |
On all of our Boanire trips we've used Buddy Dive, but stayed elsewhere and it's always worked out really well. They've always been pretty quick to respond, so maybe they didn't receive your inquiry. You might want to give it another try.
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By Michelle K.Melillo (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 9:42 am: |
I am a huge fan of "BUDDIES" and "TOUCAN" as well.
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By Wanda Eshelman (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 6:31 pm: |
We are making our third trip to Bonaire this summer due largely to the great crew at Toucan. Sherman and Jackson are our personal faves, but everyone there is wonderful.
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By John Sakura (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 6:09 pm: |
I would like to find a dive boat operation that will take us to Nukove and the northern sites.
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