Bonaire Diving
Bonaire is perfect for scuba divers who like to run their own timetables. With so much shore diving, when you dive is up to you. Boat dives to Klein Bonaire and also on the East side (which without a boat is difficult) are also fun to throw into the mix, but most of our scuba diving in Bonaire has been from the shore. Navigation is not difficult, and generally there is little current. Shore entries are usually fairly easy and the book Bonaire Shore Diving Made Easy is a must have. Bonaire is suitable for all levels of scuba divers.
For the underwater photographer, both macro and wide angle is readily available with the Hilma Hooker and Salt Pier being among the better dives for wide angle. Macro can be found on every dive, unlike the elusive frogfish. Bari reef and nearby dives (Aquarium) is my favorite dive site with over 350 species found there!
Most dive packages in Bonaire include a rental truck for getting around and lodging runs the gamut from rental apartments to all inclusive resorts. The restaurants tend to be pricey, but good. Two large grocery stores offer a cheaper alternative which pairs nicely with the many in room kitchenettes that can be found.
Bonaire is really a diver's island, with few frills, but there are topside activities such as kayaking the mangroves, visiting the donkey sanctuary or even trying wind surfing! I can't wait to go back.
