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Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Great shore diving in Bonaire"
We stayed at Buddy Dive as part of a REEF group of 20+ divers. We had a package that included our condo, a rental car (pickup tru... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Alice Ribbens
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       Very nice large resort spanning a large area of beach or rock. Several restaurants and bars available. Close to town which of cou... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
7/2011   Anne Warburton
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo/ [same) Full report   West side and Klein Bonaire   "Diventures Thanksgiving trip to Divi Dive Bonaire."
Went with a dive club and 28 travelers. 6th time in Bonaire and 4th at Divi spread over 30 years of visits. The main reasons... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Bill Schlegel
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Divi Flamingo resort."
Divi resorts are a chain of dive resorts in the Caribbean. Divi Flamingo, the one in Bonaire is a well run operation. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2018   Bill Schlegel
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Bonaire - Divi Dive and DAN underwater medicine course."
Excellent dive operator with attention to detail and very easy diving. While attending the DAN - UHMS medical course. Lectu... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   Bill Schlegel
1000+ Dives 		 
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Buddy Dive Resort Full report       I found Bonaire to have the BEST reef diving in the Caribbean so far in my travels. I would go back there in a heartbeat! The vari... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2010   Brian F Vickery
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort/ Coral Paradise Resort Full report       We stayed at Coral Paradise Resort. A prearranged taxi picked us up at the airport and our pick- up truck was waiting at the resor... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2012   Brigitte Lacouture
100+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort/ Coral Paradise Resort Full report       "Bonaire's changed after 25 years"
25 years ago I went to Bonaire as part of an Earthwatch group studying the reef off Bachelor's Beach area. I remember very laid b... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2017   Bruce C Meissner
100+ Dives 		 
Dive Friends Bonaire Full report       "Bonaire development everywhere"
This was our 6th trip to Bonaire, there was a ten- year gap since the fifth trip, and a twenty- year gap from the first trip. On our... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2018   Casey & David Kneipp
250+ Dives 		 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       This is our 6th year in a row we have returned to Bonaire for our annual dive vacation. We've been diving for 17 years and have be... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2010   Colleen Kabat
250+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Excellent"
Fourth time to Bonaire - 2nd to Buddy. More fun with son- in- law who is a dive instructor (4- 5 dives a day for him & our daughter). ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2014   Courtenay Weldon
100+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Exceptional diver-oriented resort"
Buddy Dive Resort continues to be one of the best bargains available, with its free nitrox, drive- through tank pickup/ drop- off fac... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2014   D. S. Davis
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       Although this was my first visit to Buddy Dive Resort, I have made several trips to Bonaire over the last 20 years. Buddy is the b... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2013   D. S. Davis
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Bonaire Captain Don's Habitat. Less than Expected and Fading"
My third and last trip to Bonaire. My most recent trip before January 2018 was June 2010. What a fall from prominence. Arrived mi... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2018   David B Cain
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Busy week but better than expected after Matthew"
We were concerned about this trip given that Hurricane Matthew had just passed through the area the week before and the storm was ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2016   David Bader
1000+ Dives 		 
Plaza Resort Bonaire Full report       I'm not going to do a long write- up as there are many on Bonaire. Plaza and Toucan Divers are great but I wanted to bring one iss... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   David Bader
1000+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Diving Disappointment"
My buddy wanted to attend a Lightroom course being taught by Erin Quigley at Buddy Dive in Bonaire and talked me into going along. ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2019   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire"
It is well known that Bonaire has some of the finest diving in the Caribbean and Buddy Dive is one of the best resorts on the isla... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2018   David J Inman
1000+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Outstanding Dive Operation!"
Serge runs an outstanding dive operation. Equipment is extremely well maintained. Serge accommodates requests and the needs of div... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2018   David Lang
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Dive/ Divi Flamingo Full report       "Bonaire"
We stayed at this hotel last year. It has gone downhill. Mattresses were soft and lumpy. Air conditioning didn't work. Mold in sho... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
11/2017   David Lang
250+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Scuba diving in Bonaire"
The Divi Flamingo runs a good dive operation for experienced divers. Due to recent surgery we needed boat diving instead of shore ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2016   David Lang
100+ Dives 		 
Dive Bonaire Full report       We signed up for a dive excursion through Princess Cruises. Dive Bonaire had us sign the usual waiver and fill out a health hist... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
12/2010   David Lang
<100 Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Another Strong Review"
For good reason, Bonaire and Buddy Dive receive strong reviews. We do four dives a day, and, if we're tired, or want an easy night... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2014   David Lefever
100+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort       "Pretty Good Caribbean Diving"
This was our first trip to Bonaire. I've avoided it up until now mainly because we are spoiled liveaboard divers and didn't want t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2023   David Marchese
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Dive Friends Bonaire/ N/A Full report       "Three Incredible Shore Dives"
We had emailed in advance for advice, and they were spot on. We got off the ship with our personal gear (some of our group carrie... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2018   David Speer
1000+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Another Great Bonaire Trip"
Our group dove Bonaire with Divi Flamingo in November. Weather wasn't great because of tropical systems - rare for Bonaire. The re... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2022   David Van Ryn
500+ Dives 		 
Divi Dive Bonaire/ [same]Divi Flamingo Full report   [N/A]Bonaire   "Bonaire still a great destination"
Dove with a large educational group in early November. Conditions were great. Occasional showers but mostly sun and steady b... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2015   David Van Ryn
500+ Dives 		 
Dive Friends Bonaire/ Belafonte Chateau de la Mer Full report       "Great diving and staying in Bonaire"
We (14 of us) love Bonaire. This is our second trip and we stayed at a different hotel than the first time. The Belafonte does n... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Don Jennings
1000+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Beautiful, relaxed, easy diving"
I've been to Bonaire and dived with the Carib Inn ( [. . . ] ) eight times starting about 30 years ago and have always had a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Edward Clapp
500+ Dives 		 
Harbour Village Beach Club Full report   west shore and Klein Bonaire   "Harbour Village -- again"
My wife and I have been diving in Bonaire for well more than 2 decades, and have enjoyed every trip there. I have been bringing g... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Ernie Feleppa Casuarina Aquat
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Harbour Village Beach Club Full report   west shore and Klein Bonaire   "idyllic easy diving"
The dive crew at Harbour Village - - Alfonso, Drew, Ken, and leader Chris - - is superb. They are knowledgeable, safety conscious, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   Ernie Feleppa Casuarina Aquat
1000+ Dives 		 
Dive Friends Bonaire/ Djambo Full report       The good: Djambo has become our home on Bonaire. We get up each morning and turn off the bedroom a/ c and open up a complete thru... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2013   Faithe Evans
250+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Good Diving. Airports Terrible"
The diving was good. We did a lot of dives right off Captain Don's dock. As usual there were clouds of tropicals everywhere. Even... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2022   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Good to be Back"
At the time we went, covid restrictions required one of the following types of covid tests. The PCR test must be done within 72 ho... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2021   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Friends Bonaire/ Sand Dollar Full report       "Bonaire Review"
It's been a long time since we stayed at the Sand Dollar and dove Bari Reef (house reef for Sand Dollar). 1st the Sand Dollar h... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2019   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Great Trip"
We've made many trips to Bonaire over the years. This trip we actually started out at Belmar (owned by Buddy Dive) but asked to be... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2019   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Back to Bonaire"
We've been coming to Bonaire for many years. So we pretty much know our way around. For those that haven't been before, the follo... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2018   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Bonaire Captain Don's 2017"
We've stayed at Captain Don's several Times. We had a Junior Suite which includes a coffee pot, microwave, fridge, minimal utensi... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2017   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Bonaire Captain Don's 2017"
We've stayed at Captain Don's several Times. We had a Junior Suite which includes a coffee pot, microwave, fridge, minimal utensi... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2017   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Another Good Trip to Captain Don's"
We've been going to Bonaire for many years. Much has changed. More traffic, cruise ships and diminished reef life. Lots of cons... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2016   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Captain Don's Habitat"
We've been coming to Bonaire for over 20 years. Needless to say, there have been many changes. Bonaire diving is still good. But, ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2016   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Belmar Bonaire Full report       "Many Trips to Bonaire"
We've made many trips to Bonaire over the years. Like just about everywhere else, there is more traffic and hustle/ bustle than the... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Good Trip"
We've stayed at Captain Don's several times and like it a lot. The pluses are it has a great house reef and is clean and friendly... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Good Trip"
We have been going to Bonaire since the early 1990s so we know the island pretty well. This is our third trip to Bonaire this yea... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       Stayed in a Junior Suite for 7 nights. These rooms have a coffee pot, microwave, dishes and utensils for 2 and a sink. Our last n... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2014   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       It's been a couple of years since we'd been to Bonaire and many years since we've stayed at Captain Don's. There's a lot more traf... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2014   Frank Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Plaza Resort Bonaire Full report       "easy diving in Bonaire"
Plaza Resort/ Toucan Dive is an all inclusive operation except for alcohol. This makes for very easy 3 or 4 dives/ day with easy to g... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Gail M King
1000+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive/ Caribbean Club Bonaire Full report   whole island   "20+ years experience and over 600 dives in Bonaire"
I have gone to Bonaire at least once a year for over 20 years. I have stayed at many locations, rented vehicles from many sources. ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
2/2016   Greg Oppenhuizen
1000+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort/ SunRental Ocean Front Apartments Full report       Bonaire is quite nice, a rather small island, easy to get around and not any more expensive than most other Caribbean islands. We ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2014   Henry O Ziller
250+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "After the longest almost 2 years, but Bonaire waited..."
We were supposed to be there in August of 2020, our annual end of summer trip to Bonaire, but Covid happened. We were waiting and ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2021   Irina Zeylikman
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report   Caribbean Neitherlands   "Another great trip to Bonaire "
... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2017   Irina Zeylikman
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "I forgot how beautiful it was"
The last time we came to Bonaire was in 2003, and now, 13 years later, I realized what we were missing all these years, incredible... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2016   Irina Zeylikman
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       We stayed in the brand- new deluxe oceanfront junior suites and they are gorgeous. Rooms are spacious and well- furnished. Every r... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2010   Janet Czapski
1000+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Fantastic reefs are waiting for you in Bonaire"
Finally after the pandemic shut downs we were going diving. Three couples, 4 divers and 2 snorklers made plans to travel to Bonair... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2021   Jeff Bloomer
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Friendly people, easy tropical dives"
We did this as part of a group organized by a Florida Keys dive shop; I believe there were between 25 and 30 participants. Our fir... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Jim Garren
1000+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Great trip!!"
We've been to Bonaire many times and have always enjoyed it. We hadn't been back in 5 years and were pleasantly surprised. This ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Joe Hamernick
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Captain Don's Habitat       "Relaxed diving on your schedule "
We spent two weeks at Captain Don's Habitat on Bonaire in February. Over the years, we've tried other options, but the ease of Ha... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Joel Snyder
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Bonaire East Coast Diving/ N/A Full report       "Turtles Turtles Turtles and more Turtles"
On a recent trip to Bonaire (Feb/ 2020), we scheduled a two- tank boat dive with Bonaire East Coast Divers. Because the East side o... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2020   Joel Snyder
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Bonaire sliping?"
This trip was with SingleDivers. com; there were about 32 of us in two dedicated boats. All morning trips were 2 tank and there was... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2015   John Dale Kennedy
250+ Dives 		 
Divers Paradise Apartments Full report       "bonaire 2017"
I typed nearly this whole thing and it got wiped out . now shorter version. Divers Paradise apartments are a great place to stay ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2017   Johnny Larsen
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort       "Buddy Dive Sept / Oct 2023"
Delta operates non- stop flights from Atlanta leaving and departing on Saturdays only. We were there during Tek Week, which made t... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Jon Hoffmann
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Wannadive Bonaire/ Bridanda Apartments Full report       "I'd go back every time"
Bonaire is an excellent dive destination for those who do not like a schedule. Overall, the entire island is on "island time" so ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2014   Joshua Hill
1000+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Easy diving, great location, iffy food"
Once again a repeat visit for us. The only real difference was we were late to book and so ended up in one of the more expensive t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2017   Ken
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Divi once more"
This is a repeat trip for us. Easy convenient lazy diving. Refer to prior reviews for general info about the resort - the followin... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2015   Ken
500+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report       10th time in Bonaire. About 6 at divi. We chose it due to easy dock diving and closeness to restaurants. As always the diving was ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2014   Ken
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       Resort is same old same old. Just okay, nothing fancy. Rooms where clean but a little rough around the edges. Key advantage is b... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
1/2013   Ken
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort/ [same Full report       "Great diving no big animals "
Great viz , warm blue water . lots of small fish many schools of small fish . no large fish or sharks , lots of Tarpon on night d... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2021   Larry R Douglas
500+ Dives 		 
Carib Inn   Bonaire   "The reef is not as happy"
Twenty years of diving Bonaire. As always, the Carib Iin does not disappoint even with the loss of Bruce. From the dive op, to the... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Lydia S Segal
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Great time shore diving "
We have made multiple trips to Buddy Dive and enjoy the facility and the security. It looks like they have been keeping up with t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2021   Mark Berger
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Bonair Buddy Dive resort visit"
The resort has a full dive facility with drive thru air, their fleet of vehicles, restaurants, pools for kids, and a good reef off... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Mark Berger
500+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "An old favorite"
We have been to Bonaire multiple times and have stayed at Captain Don's 5 or 6 times. The diving there is easy, the equipment are... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2017   Marlene Dowell
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Technical Diving Services Full report       "Technical Diving Services taught this old dog new tricks"
I took the Solo Diver certification course from Lucia Podlipny, co- owner of TDS, and though I'm experienced, a Divemaster for 27 y... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Mary McCombie
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
East Coast Diving Full report       "Great operation to dive the east coast"
Harris and I got off our duffs and went diving on the east coast with East Coast Diving last week, and really enjoyed it. I'd know... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2018   Mary McCombie
1000+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Still a great place"
Full disclosure: we have owned a cottage affiliated with Habitat since 1998, so of course, my view of the resort is interested. Th... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2016   Mary McCombie
1000+ Dives 		 
VIP Diving/ Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report   west, east, Klein Bonaire   My daughter and I spent a week in Bonaire. It was the first time there for both of us. She's a junior, and recently certified. We ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2010   Michael Schoenbaum
<100 Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Another Week with old friends"
Long known as the best shore diving destination, to me Bonaire has always been just a great vacation diving destination overall. T... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2019   Nelson Baumer
500+ Dives 		 
Plaza Resort Bonaire Full report       "Bonaire July 2017"
Another fantastic trip to Bonaire! Stayed 2 weeks at The Plaza resort as usual. They have been working hard to renovate their room... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2017   Nick
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Plaza Resort Bonaire Full report       "Chilling on Bonaire"
We enjoyed another fantastic two weeks on Bonaire in early July. Once again we stayed at The Plaza Resort. We have been to the... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2019   Nick J Monaco
250+ Dives 		 
Toucan and Div'Ocean/ The Plaza Resort Full report       "Our 2018 Bonaire trip"
Hello fellow divers. Trip number 15 to "a divers paradise!" We love the pace of the island, nice and slow. The Plaza has bee... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2018   Nick J Monaco
250+ Dives 		 
Toucan Diving/Div'Ocean Bonaire/ The Plaza Resort Full report       "Bonaire - July 3 through July 17"
July 3- 17 Plaza Resort The resort is going through some much needed renovation both inside and out. Grounds They have be... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2016   Nick J Monaco
250+ Dives 		 
Toucan Dive/ Plaza Resort] Full report       Resort is becoming all- incusive with some good meals. There was no special restaurant rather it was more of a buffet style meals. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   Pat Cisar
250+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo Full report   [Bonaire; Dutch Caribbean   "Nice easy diving"
Great snorkeling: eagle ray off the beach: [. . . ] Wreck diving the Hilma Hooker with tarp... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
2/2020   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "Still in love with Bonaire and Buddy Dive Resort"
My dive buddy a life long friend and I booked with Buddy Dive resort on short notice. We were flexible and Buddy had an opening, w... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2015   Paul S Jacobsen
500+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       "First trip to Bonaire - not disappointed"
I had avoided Bonaire for 2 reasons, my wife wasn't interested in diving there and since I fractured my heel a few years ago, I'm ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2019   Phil Hamilton
1000+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "As wonderful as always"
We've been to Bonaire several times, staying at the Carib Inn nearly every time. Little seems to have changed, which is good, thou... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2022   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Another fantastic visit"
This is our fourth visit to Bonaire using the Carib Inn. It's a simple place - if you need lots of TLC or are a high- maintenance p... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2018   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives 		 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Awesome again"
Bruce continues to run a class outfit. DMs were all excellent, some were better than others at finding critters and teaching about... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report   Divi Flamingo Beach   "New Ikelite housing for my NikonD800 Camera"
Following radiation treatments for cancer, I arrived in Bonaire where we have been diving for over 30 years. March 2020. I did 26 ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2020   R E WRENN
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Divi Flamingo Full report   Bonaire   "Great dive operation on Bonaire"
We have been diving on Bonaire since 1984 and stay at a Divi Flamingo in a Time- Share. The island is beautiful and the people the... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2018   R E WRENN
1000+ Dives 		 
Divi Flamingo/ Divi Flamingo Beach Full report   Netherlands Antilles   "Easy diving in Bonaire at Divi Flamingo Beach "
Our family has been diving in Bonaire for 30+ years. We have stayed at Divi, Flamingo Beach every time. We have purchased several ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   R E WRENN
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Divi Flamingo Full report       "Bonaire diving is easy diving"
Our family of five has been diving in Bonaire for over 30 years. On our first visit to Bonaire we stayed at Divi flamingo beach. W... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2015   R E WRENN
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Villa Safir Full report       Bonaire is the greatest place for shore diving. You dive at your own pace, speed, do your own profile and best of all, there are a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2011   Richard Guay
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Friends Bonaire/ VRBO Full report       "Bonaire 3 years in a row"
This was my third trip in three years. We stay at a condo we found through VRBO. My wife is not a diver so she wants a nice plac... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2014   Richard Rigg
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Buddy Dive Resort Full report       Bless me oh Dan, for it has been three years since my last dive. Something always preempted dive plans. Such a long layoff. D... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2012   Richard Sziede
250+ Dives 		 
None/ Bellevue Apts Full report   Bonaire   "Great Diving ruined by massive construction projects, and traffic"
This was our 25th trip to Bonaire but will sadly probably be our last. Diving is still great but the horrendous traffic, cou... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2021   Rick Carnevali
250+ Dives 		 
Buddy Dive Resort Full report   Bonmaire   "Bonaire always fun, resort great, diving getting tired"
Third visit to Bonaire, first stay at Buddy's. We were a group of 8 divers, and Buddy Dive provided us a dedicated boat and DM fo... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2019   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives 		 
Captain Don's Habitat Full report       "Basic Level Dive Resort With Poor Service With A Few Exceptions"
I admit it, I've been spoiled by "valet diving" and dive guides who go out of their way to assure that I have a great diving exper... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
11/2019   Rik Pavlescak
250+ Dives 		 
Black Durgon/ [same]Black Durgon       "Great inexpensive place to Dive "
[small 10 Rooms right on the beach owner Al. &. And women Doris is the Room cleaner she changes towels & sheets every day makes ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Robert Levine
1000+ Dives 		 
Belmar Bonaire       "Belmar "
Belmar/ Bonaire apartments - major change in management. Out of 22 units only 5 are now managed by Buddy Dive. The remainder of t... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
8/2024   Robert Van Calcar
1000+ Dives 		 
Belmar Apts - Buddy Dive Full report       "Wonderful Bonaire"
6th trip to Bonaire and the Belmar Apartments. We love diving there. Also enjoy some Dutch culture (family is Dutch). We do all... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   Robert Van Calcar
1000+ Dives 		 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Condos Full report   Kradllink   "Bonaire is"
Bonaire reefs are the healthiest we see in the Carribean, with least influx of lionfish. Dem Leman is a first class condo operati... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2016   Rodney Sheppard
1000+ Dives 		 
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