Bonaire Diving – Dive Sites & Boat Operators to Clear Blue Waters
With its healthy coral reefs and rich marine life, Bonaire is one of the best (Top 3) islands in the Caribbean for Scuba Diving! Bonaire is also one of the world’s best Freediving locations. Bonaire and Klein Bonaire, a small island less than 1/2 mile (1km) from Bonaire’s western coast, are encircled by coral reefs that provide an amazing biodiversity of colourful fish, coral, sponge and more – Over 50 varieties of coral and 350 species of fish have been recorded. Bonaire diving is world renowned for an abundance of easy access shore diving (marked with yellow stones), and there are a number of boat operators who can take you to dozens of scuba diving locations in Bonaire’s Marine Park. There are over eighty dive sites, some in relatively shallow waters and others have steep walls that plunge into the deep dark sea. If you’re looking for drift diving, wreck diving, night diving, freestyle and technical diving or underwater photography, Bonaire diving has got it all, even underwater caves to explore, as well as a freediving school… Leave the hustle and bustle behind and journey to an amazing underwater world that you just can’t experience on land!
Local Dive Boat/Tour Operators for Bonaire diving are listed below…
Click on the links below for a detailed list of Bonaire dive sites by region (North; South; Slave Huts or Klein Bonaire)…
The best Bonaire Diving can be found at:
Bonaire’s West Coast – North of Kralendijk, including Washington-Slagbaai National Park
- Over 30 dive sites, including drift diving, wreck diving, night diving, freestyle and technical diving and underwater photography. There are locations for the Beginner diver, advanced diver and everything in between!
Bonaire’s West Coast – South of Kralendijk
- Over a dozen excellent dive sites, including wreck diving, night diving, freestyle and technical diving and underwater photography. There are locations for the Beginner diver, advanced diver and everything in between!
Bonaire’s West Coast – South of Slave Huts plus Lac Bay
- Over 15 dive sites, including drift diving, wreck diving and technical diving. There are locations for the Beginner diver, advanced diver and everything in between!
- Two dozen dive sites, including drift diving, wreck diving, night diving, freestyle and technical diving and underwater photography. There are locations for the Beginner diver, advanced diver and everything in between!
Bonaire’s East Coast
- While not as well known as the west side of Bonaire, the rougher east side of the island has over a dozen dive sites, offering a less populated diving experience for advanced divers. Both shore dives and boat dives are available.
Planning a Bonaire Scuba Diving vacation? These local Boat / Tour Operators will take good care of you (Click on a Tour Operator name below for more details):
- AB Dive[SUST-ECO]
- Guided Dives (Shore Dives, Night Dives, Light Show [Bioluminescence])
- Scuba Gear Rental (Various Packages Available)
- Dive Tank “Air Packages” (Pick-up or Delivery)
- From Single Tank to unlimited 6 day Packages Available
- Dive Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving
- A Dozen Other Courses Available (Including PADI Certification and Specialty Diver Courses)
- Dive and Drive (Car Rental)
- Dive Friends Bonaire[SUST-ECO]
- Shore Diving – Guided Trips Available
- Boat Diving (2 Tank Morning Dives, Single Tank Afternoon Dives)
- Guided Night Diving (Including Ostracod [bioluminescent] light show)
- Cruise Ship Friendly Diving (Discover Scuba Diving and 2 Tank Shore Dive)
- Over 20 PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center based Courses
- Multilingual Courses for Beginners through to Advanced Divers, Including Specialty and Children’s Programs
- Air Services (By the Tank, Day or Week / 7 Convenient Locations) Available
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- VIP Diving [SUST-ECO]
- Small Group Guided Dives
- Shore Diving
- Night (UV & Ostracod) Diving
- East Coast Shore Diving (weather permitting)
- Cruise Ship Friendly Dive Trip with Guide
- Chartered Boat Dives – VIP Dive Butler Available
- Air / Nitrox Packages Available
- Over 10 PADI Diving, plus Specialty and Professional Courses Available
- Private Instructions also Available
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Small Group Guided Dives
- Bonaire from the Sea – The sailboat ‘Amoray’
- Custom charter with captain, crew and dive guide, with meals
- Half Day (one dive), Full Day (two dives) and Live-aboard Weekly Charters Available
- Captain Don’s Habitat – A PADI Resort
- Dive Packages (Daily or by the Week)
- Unlimited Shore Diving
- 1 Tank Boat Dive (three departures daily and can be combined with Shore Diving)
- 2 Tank Boat Dives Daily (can be combined with Shore Diving)
- Upgrades to Nitrox
- Guided Dive Services Available
- SDI 5 Star Professional Development Center offers >20 Diving Courses
- PADI, TDI and SDI certification, plus Re-breathers and Tri-Mix
- Specialty Courses also Offered
- Diving Equipment Rentals Available
- Dive Packages (Daily or by the Week)
- Carib Inn
- Guided Dive Packages (or a la Carte)
- Beach Diving – unlimited airfills and use of tank for 6 days
- 6 Pack – 6 boat dives over 6 days with unlimited airfills and use of tank for 6 days
- 12 Pack – 12 boat dives over 6 days with unlimited airfills and use of tank for 6 days
- Reserve Your Own Dive Boat (includes choice of Divemaster)
- Guided Shore Diving (Morning or Afternoon)
- Diving Equipment Rentals
- Various PADI Diving / Specialty Courses Available
- Guided Dive Packages (or a la Carte)
- Wannadive Bonaire (at Eden Beach Resort and The Dive Hut)
- Diving Services
- Diver Education
- Boat Dives
- Guided Dives
- Direct Shore Access
- Special Dive Tours (Subject to Availability)
- Bring Back the Fun (2 Dives with Snorkeling, BBQ, Fishing and more)
- Bring Back the Challenge (For Experienced Divers Only)
- Bring Back the Magic (Sunset Cruise, Ostracod Dive and more)
- Air Refill Services
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Diving Services
- Aqua Fun Bonaire
- Two tank boat Dive (two dive sites)
- Oscracod (Bioluminescent) Dive
- Shore Dive
- Night Dive
- BAS Diving – Guided Dives (Specializing on the Wild East Coast)
- East Coast Shore Dive
- East Coast Night Shore Dive
- West Coast Shore Dive
- Bonaire East Coast Diving – Guided Boat Dives on the East Coast
- Morning (2 tank) Dive
- Afternoon (1 tank) Dive
- Sea Donkey Diving
- Small Group Boat Diving
- 2 Tank Morning Dive
- 2 Tank Afternoon Dive
- Multi Day 2 Tank Boat Dive Packages
- Single Tank Afternoon Dive
- 3 Tank Dive Safari with Lunch
- Night / Ostracod Dives
- Guided Shore Dive
- Washington Slagbaii 2 Tank Shore Dive Safari with Lunch
- Private Charters (Half or full day)
- Small Group Boat Diving
- Gooodive Bonaire
- Guided Dive Tours
- Shore Dives
- Private Guide Trips
- Night / Ostracod Dives
- Air/Nitrox Packages Available
- Diving Courses Available
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Guided Dive Tours
- Stay and Dive
- Dive Site Apartment Rentals
- Dive Services
- Boat Dives (Single or 2 Tank Dives)
- Shore Dives
- Over 20 Diving Instruction Courses, from Beginner through Pro, including Kids Programs
- IAHD Courses/Programs for the Handicapped also Available
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Touch the Sea with Dee Scarr
- Touch the Sea ‘experience’ (Single Dive)
- Touch the Sea ‘3 dive PADI Specialty Course’
- Future Perfect Diver (2 dive PADI Specialty Course)
- Flow Bonaire
- Fluo (UV Light) Night Diving Trip
- Private Dive Services (Logistics, Courses, Trips and a Local Guide)
- East Coast Diving Trip (Shore and Boat Dives)
- DiveGlide (Natural Propulsion System) Training and Tours
- Tropical Divers (at the Tropical Inn Resort)
- Dive Site Hotel Rooms and Apartment Rentals Available
- Boat Dive Services (On Request)
- Single or 2 Tank Dives
- Weekly (Single or 2 Tank Dives) Packages Available
- Guided Dive Services
- Single Dives
- Weekly Packages (Single or 2 Dives per Day)
- Night Dives (Reef and Wreck options)
- Guided East Coast Dives
- Air / Nitrox Refill Services
- SSI Diamond Instructor Training Center Course Available
- Divi Dive (at the Divi Flamingo Resort)
- A Variety of Accommodation and Boat / Shore Diving Packages
- Dive Services
- Boat Dives (2 Tank Morning Dives, Single Tank Afternoon Dives)
- Shore Dives
- Boat & Shore Dive Combo Packages
- Night Dives
- A Full Range of PDI Diving Instruction Courses
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Great Adventures Bonaire (at the Harbour Village Beach Club)
- Dive Friendly Features and Accommodation Packages
- Personal Dive Concierge
- ‘Dive into Luxury’ Package
- ‘Club Dive’ Package
- Private Guided Dive Tours
- Shore diving
- Fluoro night dive
- Custom Boat charters with Dive Master
- Group Boat Dives (One Tank or Two Tank)
- Boat And Shore Dive (Tank / Air) Combo Packages
- Half a Dozen Kids Diving Programs
- PADI five-star Instructor Development Center Offering over 20 Diving and Specialty Courses
- Private Instructions Available
- Scuba Diving Rental Equipment Available
- Dive Friendly Features and Accommodation Packages
- Bonaire Tours & Vacations
- Discover Scuba Diving – Half Day with Lessons and Ocean Dive
- Tropical Travel Bonaire
- Discover Scuba Dive Introduction (Half Day with Lessons and Ocean Dive)
- Buddy Dive Bonaire (at Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire)
- Dive Packages (A La Carte Dive or by Week)
- Unlimited shore diving package
- Guided morning and afternoon boat dives (1 tank and 2 tank)
- Shore diving and Boat diving combos
- Night Dives
- Private Dive Guide Services (Day or Night)
- Tank Filling Services
- Drive-Thru air and Nitrox fill station
- Tank Delivery Service
- Diving Equipment Rentals
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle (course and rentals – half day or by the week)
- Dozens of Diving Courses (Technical training up to instructor level) in several languages
- SSI, NAUI, and Standard PADI courses as well as Enriched Air Certification and even GUE Instruction
- Underwater Photography Courses
- Half a dozen kids programs
- Dive Packages (A La Carte Dive or by Week)
- H2O Visions Bonaire
For Divers looking for freedom from heavy dive gear, check out:
- Deepsea Freediving
- Freediving Courses
- Discovery (Beginner Course)
- One Day Personalized Workshop
- AIDA Certified Freediving (2 Star, 3 Star and 4 Star)
- PADI Freediver / Advanced / Master
- Personal Coaching
- Mermaid Workshops for Kids and Adults
- Freediving Courses
- Flow Bonaire
- Freediving Trip (Courses and Trips)
Note: [SUST-ECO] signifies “Sustainable Eco-Tourism” as defined in our Sustainability page
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