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Some dive sites multiple times, others I skipped. This time I spend three months on Bonaire and over a hundred dives. Do not leave your bag unattended at the beach either, if you go snorkeling at 1000 Steps for example. Mobile phones, wallets and even branded clothing is likely to be taken.

Since most dive sites are pretty remote and divers are likely to stay underwater for an hour thieves have plenty of time to find your valuables. Do NOT lock your car at the dive sites and do not bring anything you do not want to get stolen.Some places are really remote, bring something to eat after a dive as well and make sure you have enough fuel in your car.

Reef safe sunscreen, mosquito/fly repellent and a towel to warm-up after a long dive.

Bring at least one big bottle of fresh water (tap water is safe) to drink and rinse off after a dive.

Cressi has dry eggs you can take down to 30 meters.

Make sure to bring a waterproof bag or case (see image) to take your pocket money, car keys and other small items underwater.

Bring booties and open heel fins as most shore entries include rocks, dead corals and sharp edges.

Unless you have a DIN-regulator, bring O-rings and something to pull them out of the valve in case air is leaking.

My personal recommendation is the Dutch book Duikgids Bonaire and for the English speaking divers the 'Bonaire Shore Diving Made Easy' (mentioned above). Practical information about how to get there, where to enter and exit the water and how to plan the dive gets the best out of your trip.

Buy a detailed guide with all the dive sites listed.If you are planning on going to Bonaire without a dive buddy, you can try to find a buddy here: or Facebook group: Duikbuddy gezocht Bonaire (Dive buddy wanted) /.Last minute prices may be really high and often car rental companies are fully booked from Mid-December to April. Rent a vehicle suitable for diving well in advance.Make sure to make the best of your dive trip with these personal tips. There are quite a few things to consider when planning your trip or packing your bags for shore diving around Bonaire. +$25,- for a single-dive boat trip to Klein Bonaire. Single tank rental about $20,- (Nitrox or Air) and about $20,- for equipment rental per day. Most dive centers offer daily guided boat trips to this uninhabited island for about $25,- (trip only). Some spots are great for drift dives other barely have any current.

Always ask the staff of the dive center if conditions are OK to dive East, North or Southern coast.ĭiving around Klein Bonaire offers a healthy reef that is more intact and in a better shape than the popular spots along the West coast. The Southern tip of the island can also often include strong current diving, Eagle rays and occasionally a shark is spotted.