Enjoy a full week of fun and diving on amazing Bonaire reefs.  Bonaire offers scuba diving 24/7, 365 days a year and in a pristine underwater environment with access to many locations for shore and boat diving, it is an award winning diving destination that accommodates every skill level, from beginner to advanced diver. There are 63 official dive sites on Bonaire and 26 more on Klein Bonaire (all accessible by boat), of which 54 are shore dive sites. Bonaire is an underwater paradise that awaits you, with more than 350 fish species and 57 species of soft and stony coral.

About Buddy Dive Resort

Buddy Dive is located at the waterfront north of town, just a couple of steps from the crystal clear ocean and its many dive sites. The resort has seven buildings with spacious studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, a full service dive center, two swimming pools, two restaurants, vehicle rental and our famous drive-thru fill station. Whether traveling as a single, couple, with friends and family, or a whole group of dive buddies, we will have the right accommodation for you. Built with active people in mind, Buddy Dive knows exactly what is needed to make guests comfortable both during their busy day of diving and exploring, and after.

For sunbathing in a location with the ultimate view, there’s no place better than on our raised sand beach areas overlooking the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A short stairway provides easy access to the tranquil ocean below – excellent for snorkelling and swimming.

The resort’s intimate size and breath-taking views make it an ideal setting to celebrate those special occasions, such as weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries. Or to celebrate life’s simpler pleasures while watching a blazing red sunset or unclouded moonrise.

The Van der Valk family will give you a warm welcome!

Bonaire National Marine Park

PAY YOUR NATURE FEE ONLINE  https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/purchase

All the beautiful waters around Bonaire are designated as a Marine Park. The fact that anchoring, spearfishing, touching the corals, and removing anything from the reef is prohibited helps us keep our reefs healthy for you to enjoy. A $45.00 US fee online Only allows access to the Marine Park for the calendar year as well as entrance to the Washington-Slagbaai National Park (must show online receipt and photo I.D. at the entrance to the Park). In addition, all other users, i.e. swimmers, snorkeler’s, windsurfers, sport fishermen, kite boarders, etc. are required to pay a $25.00 annual fee. This fee also allows holders to enter the Washington-Slagbaai National Park however a $20.00 surcharge must be paid at the entrance to the park.

Payment Plan

No need to pay the entire amount up front. Payment plan as follows:

$500 Deposit 
$500 6 months before departure (refundable up to 120 days prior to departure)

Remainder due 120 days prior to departure 

Note that as of 12/14/2024, deposits are non refundable as all deposits are paid to Buddy Dive.

Included in this trip:

• Double Occupancy in 2 Bedroom Apartments
• Free wi-fi
• Service charge and taxes
• Daily breakfast buffet
• 9 boat dives
• 6 days unlimited shore diving use of tanks, weights and belts.
• First morning shore orientation (required)
• Nitrox for nitrox certified divers
• 1 rental pickup truck per 2 Bdrm unit

Not Inlcuded:

• $45 STINAPA Marine Park E-Tag (see below to purchase)
• $75 Entry to Bonaire is included in your airline ticket
• Airfare
• Lunches and dinners
• Adult beverages
• Vehicle insurance (optional)
• Vehicle fuel and vehricle taxes
• Trip insurance (optional, but highly recommended)
• Divemaster tips
• Optional excursions (donkey sanctuary, kayak rentals, bike rentals, etc...)

To check out more about diving Bonaire click here:  Dive Bonaire