Buddy Dive Bonaire Resort, Dutch Caribbean
Kaya Gob Nicolas Debrot #85, P.O. Box 231, Kralendijk, Bonaire | Room + breakfast only + 2 dives from $210/ppn
Buddy Dive Bonaire Resort quick pitch
Buddy Dive Bonaire is one of the largest dive resorts in Bonaire, offering 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and studios, each with an ocean or garden view. All the apartments are well-suited for solo couples, groups of friends, and families alike.
What You'll Like About Buddy Dive Resort
- Various package options to fit your travel needs, from dive and stay to room-only packages!
- Full range of diving services including dive courses and technical diving
- A unique "Drive Thru" diving service with a two-lane air/Nitrox fill station
- On-site dive center: PADI 5-Star Career Development Center
- Car rentals available
- Carefully calculated surface intervals, allowing repetitive diving ALL DAY and into the NIGHT!
- Kids diving programs available
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Accommodations - Resort Facilities - Package & Rates
Dive Information - Other Information - Dive Center Facilities
How to Get There
The island is located in the southern Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt close to Aruba and Curacao which are only respectively 86 and 30 miles (138 and 48 kilometers) away. Bonaire is just a 3-hour flight from Miami and approximately a 9-hour flight from Europe.
Buddy Dive Bonaire Diving Overview
Bonaire is the shore diving capital of the world! Consistently rated as the top dive destination in the world and with over 80 marked dive sites, you will find that the type of dive you encounter in the south will be distinct from the type of dive you encounter in the north, or at Klein Bonaire. Read about our top dive sites in Bonaire.
Buddy Dive Bonaire is known for its signature 'Drive Thru' scuba diving service (for air and nitrox tanks) and unlimited shore diving package. Buddy Dive also offers morning and afternoon boat dives on Klein Bonaire which is only 10 minutes away by boat from the resort. Night diving at Klein Bonaire is also available.
Learn more on Diving in Bonaire or check out Buddy Dive Resort's Dive Sites
Why Dive with Buddy Dive?
Check out what they have to offer in less than 2 minutes! Eat, Sleep, (Buddy) Dive!
Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
Buddy Dive Resort accommodations
Buddy Dive is located on the waterfront north of town, just a couple of steps from the crystal clear ocean and its many dive sites. The resort has eleven buildings with spacious studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, a complete dive center, two swimming pools, two restaurants, vehicle rental, and the famous drive-thru fill station. Whether traveling as a single, couple, with friends and family, or a whole group of dive buddies, we will find the right accommodation for you.
- Studio Apartment
- The Studio Apartment contains a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and patio. The bedroom is fully air-conditioned, and the units are located on the ground floor, providing a wonderful garden view from the small patio.
- One-Bedroom Apartment
- The One-bedroom Apartments contains a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, living area, full kitchen, and balcony or patio. The units are located on both the upper and ground floors. The bedroom is also fully air-conditioned.
- Two-Bedroom Apartment
- The Two-Bedroom Apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area, a full kitchen, and a balcony. The units are located on the upper floor and provide either a refreshing garden view or an amazing pool view. The bedrooms are also fully air-conditioned.
- Three-Bedroom Apartment
- The Three-Bedroom Apartments contain three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living area, a full kitchen, and a balcony. The apartments are located on the upper floor, providing a partial ocean view, garden view, or pool view. The bedrooms are also fully air-conditioned.
Resort Facilities
Buddy Dive Resort Features
- On-site PADI 5-Star Career Development Center / Universal Referral Center with various unique diving services
- 2 swimming pools and a seaside pool bar
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars: Blennies with daily a la carte lunch & dinner & ingredients with Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking ocean views
- Various non-diving activities including snorkeling and mangrove snorkel
- Laundry service
- Ocean or garden view from every room
Blennies Restaurant Photos
Photos from Blennies
Ingredients Restaurant Photos
Photos from Ingredients
Non-Diver Activities
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Kiteboarding
- Sportfishing
- Mountain Biking
- Sunset Cruise
Schedule & Rates
Buddy Dive Resort Rates
Buddy Dive Resort Package Rates
Buddy Dive offers various packages to fit all your vacation-related wishes. The Drive & Dive package caters to all diver's needs, no matter how long you have been diving and your certification level. Non-divers can also benefit from the complete activity and snorkel packages. Please contact us to make sure that you get the package that matches your travel needs!
Buddy Dive also offers a 3/3/3 Meal Package - 3x Lunch, 3x Dinner, 9x Drinks (beer, house wine, soft drinks). Prices from $170 per person.
Drive & Dive: 6 Days Unlimited air package
All prices are per person for 7 nights and based on the occuancy of the room.
| Accommodation | Occupancy | High Season (Dec 16, 2023 - Apr 5, 2024 & Dec 21, 2024 - Apr 25, 2025) | Mid Season (Apr 6 - Aug 16, 2024 & Apr 26, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025) | Low Season (Aug 17 - Dec 20, 2024 & Aug 16, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025) |
| Studio | 2 | $1,379.35 | $1,332.10 | $1,281.70 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 2 | $1,492.75 | $1,436.05 | $1,379.35 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 4 | $1,208.38 | $1,164.28 | $1,118.60 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 6 | $1,102.62 | $1,066.92 | $1,031.22 |
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Drive & Dive: 6 Boat dives & 6 Days Unlimited Shore Diving
All prices are per person for 7 nights and based on the occupancy of the room.
| Accommodation | Occupancy | High Season (Dec 16, 2023 - Apr 5, 2024 & Dec 21, 2024 - Apr 25, 2025) | Mid Season (Apr 6 - Aug 16, 2024 & Apr 26, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025) | Low Season (Aug 17 - Dec 20, 2024 & Aug 16, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025) |
| Studio | 2 | $1,604.35 | $1,557.10 | $1,506.70 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 2 | $1,717.75 | $1,661.05 | $1,604.35 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 4 | $1,433.38 | $1,389.28 | $1,343.60 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 6 | $1,327.62 | $1,291.92 | $1,256.22 |
activity packages: 12 boatdives
| Accommodation | Occupancy | High Season (Dec 16, 2023 - Apr 5, 2024 & Dec 21, 2024 - Apr 25, 2025) | Mid Season (Apr 6 - Aug 16, 2024 & Apr 26, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025) | Low Season (Aug 17 - Dec 20, 2024 & Aug 16, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025) |
| Studio | 2 | $1,575.60 | $1,528.35 | $1,477.95 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 2 | $1,689.00 | $1,632.30 | $1,575.60 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 4 | $1,531.50 | $1,487.40 | $1,441.73 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 6 | $1,383.45 | $1,347.75 | $1,312.05 |
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Drive & Dive Packages Include (Unless Otherwise Stated)
- 7 nights in selected accommodation
- 7 days rental vehicle
- 6 days of unlimited shore diving (plus optional 6 boat dives )
- Breakfast buffet daily
- Welcome drink
- Free Wifi
- Airport transfers
- All government taxes
EXCLUSION
Nature fees for the Bonaire National Marine Park are $25 per calendar year for non-divers and $45 per calendar year for divers. Note: Fees should be paid with a credit card or Maestro, as cash is no longer accepted.
Buddy Dive Resort Rates & Availability
For more information on rates, latest deals, availability and to book, drop us an email at bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us today at +1-310-915-6677. We are always glad to help!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Bonaire Dive Overview
- Visibility: 100 feet (30 meters)
- Water Temp: 80F (29C))
- Highlights: Shore diving (with reefs requiring only 30 feet of swimming), minimal currents, abundant marine life with a variety of multi-colored tropical fish
Bonaire Marine Life Overview
Below are some of the marine creatures you can expect to encounter during your dive in Bonaire!
Dive Center Information
Buddy Dive Resort Dive Center
LEFT: The Drive-Thru Service & RIGHT: Digital Photo Center
Dive Center Facilities
- A fleet of custom dive boats
- Well stocked 'Drive Thru' service offering air and Nitrox tanks
- Good for all skill levels
- A good selection of equipment to rent or purchase
- Digital Photo Center where you can rent photo equipment and take courses on UW Photography/Videography
- Tec Diving Center
- Tank delivery service to your own private villa
- Dive & Travel Insurance available
- Various excursions available
- Kids diving programs available
- Private dive guide service available
Other Information
Practical Information
- Language: English is widely spoken. Dutch is the official language but the native language is Papiamentu, a language unique to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao).
- Electricity: 110/220V/50Hz
- Distance from Airport: 4 miles
- Distance from Town: 3 miles
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