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Buddy Dive Resort: "Loved the flexibility and freedom of unlimited shore diving", Aug, 2018, by Josh, FL, US ( 2 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 10439 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
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Comments	It was my first trip to Bonaire. I chose Buddy Dive Resort based on recommendations from diving friends. We flew to Miami, then into Bonaire on American Airlines. AA only flies in/out of Bonaire from MIA on Saturdays (I live in Florida, so MIA was my best option for getting into BON). We signed-up for the one week, stay, dive, drive and 6 boat trips package. Price was very fair. They gave us a room upgrade (not sure why, we didn't ask and they didn't charge for the upgrade). Enjoyed diving right off the resort ('Buddy Dive Reef') for day and night dives, 24/7. Only used 2 of the 6 boat dives (not into the crowds and being kicked by inexperienced divers, and don't care to follow a set route/DM). Will definitely go back to Bonaire, just won't sign-up for any boat dives in-advance. I grew-up shore diving in Southern California many years ago. Even though I am older now, I still enjoy shore diving, especially when you can go at your own pace without being part of a larger group, and especially the flexibility to dive any sites you wish as often or as little as you wish. Many great dives sites from shore in Bonaire. Resort staff was nice. Operation and instructions were clear re: diving 'rules'. Compressor systems, etc seemed to be adequately maintained and safe. Liked the breakfast buffet that was included in our package. Good food all round the island. One KFC other than that no fast food, no traffic signals, very nice locals. Likes: climate, water, unlimited 24/7 shore diving (unlimited tanks, no up-charge for EAN32). Friendly staff and locals. Ease of shore diving (watch your step on some entries/exits). Good food all-around at resort and elsewhere. Dislikes: none really. Wouldn't do the boat dive package again, but that is just personal preference. The two boat dives we did we good, safe dives and DMs were good.
Websites	Buddy Dive Resort
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Bonaire, Roatan, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Southern California incl. Channel Islands, Monterey and Carmel, North Coast of California, Florida Keys, Florida's Gulf Coast (Emerald Coast), Hawaii.
Closest Airport	BON	Getting There	American Airlines from MIA (Saturdays only)
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm
Water Temp	81-82°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	100 foot limit all parts/sites of the island. Entire island is a marine preserve (good thing).
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Dedicated rinse stations on dive boats and at resort/docks. Clear instructions from staff re: which rinse stations for what gear, also clearly marked. Some (not much) camera gear and accessories at resort and area dive shops. One camera shop near resort was dedicated cameras and underwater supplies. I think it was called 'Fisheye'. Decent shop, but bring what you need from home and don't expect to find it on the island (GoPro and related is most common/available).

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Dive Review of Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire/West Side

Buddy Dive Resort: "Loved the flexibility and freedom of unlimited shore diving", Aug, 2018,

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Dive Review of Buddy Dive Resort in
Bonaire/West Side