Bonaire
Welcome to the small Dutch island of Bonaire, 80 km north of the Venezuelan coast, in the southern part of the Antilles.
The diving holiday of your dreams The journey
Welcome to the small Dutch island of Bonaire, 80 km north of the Venezuelan coast, in the southern part of the Antilles.
Bonaire enjoys a worldwide reputation for its dive sites easily accessible from the shore. Since 1979, the authorities have been closely monitoring the island's seabed, helping to preserve its underwater biodiversity. Bonaire is an ideal destination for divers of all levels, as well as for families looking for an introduction to snorkelling. Bon Bini na Bonaire!
To give you the best holiday in scuba diving possible for this destination, AWATEHA has made the best possible selection of hotels and the diving centre. Located right next to the most beautiful dive sites, Both hotels promise absolute comfort. The rooms, facilities and activities on offer apart from diving are sure to satisfy you, whether you come with your family, friends or as a couple!
Our diving centre, attached to the two hotels we offer, is famous on this island. The instructors provide a real security for all levels and will help you discover the best underwater sites. What's more, if you already have experience, you can go it alone so you can enjoy these magnificent landscapes in complete freedom!
Where do we sleep? Accommodation
Our first hotel qualifies as a oasis of relaxation ideally located to the north of the charming little capital. This establishment is nestled on the seafront, offering a breathtaking view of the sea.'island of Klein Bonaire.
There are air-conditioned studios and flats ranging from one to three bedrooms. Each unit has one bathroom per bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious living-dining room and a terrace or patio with breathtaking views of the sea or gardens.
To satisfy your taste buds, you have access to two restaurants, One offers a varied barbecue menu, while the other serves typical Mediterranean dishes.
After a memorable day's diving, relax by the hotel's two swimming pools. For those in search of adventure, a host of activities await you on site, including kayaking, snorkelling, kitesurfing and boating. 4x4 hire is also available, and a babysitting service is available on request.
Our second charming hotel residence is ideally located on the seafront, just 8 minutes from the city centre. Kralendijk. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this establishment offers a peaceful retreat. facing the sea.
The 22 flats, spread over three floors, offer one to three air-conditioned bedrooms for optimum comfort. Each flat has a well-appointed kitchen, a spacious living-dining room and a private balcony or terrace with stunning sea views.
This hotel is ideal for water sports enthusiasts, with direct access to our own private reef."Sara's Smile,A few steps from your room. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants close to the hotel.
For your relaxation, the establishment offers a lovely outdoor mineral water pool, renowned for its therapeutic properties. If you're looking for activities, you'll be spoilt for choice, with snorkelling, windsurfing, kite-surfing, boat trips, kayaking and excursions available.
Diving side Courses, equipment & spot info
FREE DIVES
Our diving centre, The hotel also has a car rental service, so you can explore the many attractions on offer. dive sites along the 40km leeward coast.
The process is simple: go to the inflation station to obtain the necessary diving blocks If you don't have all the equipment you need, consult our guide listing all the diving options, look out for the yellow markers along the road to find the sites, get equipped, and in just a few strokes of the fins from the beach, you'll reach your dive site. dive site.
Some of the highlights include 1000 Steps, Small Wall, Town Pier, which will delight fans of underwater photography with their rich macro fauna, as well as Karpata, l'wreck of the Hilma Hooker, a Panamanian cargo ship carrying marijuana, to name but a few.
You have the freedom to organise your days as you wish, by respecting the surface time between dives.
GUIDED DIVES
We also offer guided boat dives around the little island of Klein Bonaire. The beginner divers will benefit from the support of our club instructors.
For those who want to learn more, we offer PADI courses adapted to all levels, as well as a introduction to snorkelling for children.
We are also committed to preserving the seabed, and we offer courses to help novice divers improve their buoyancy in our diving centres in Bonaire.
Formulas & Rates Choose your formula!
Caribbean diving holidays in Bonaire
- Return economy-class flights between Paris and Bonaire, with a stopover.
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge
- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 07 nights in a double studio with fully equipped kitchen at the Buddy Dive Beach Resort, breakfast included
- 06-day unlimited dive package with Buddy Dive Bonaire: weight, blocks included, nitrox 32% for certified divers
- Car hire on site (mini-jeep style)
- Hotel taxes and services
- ASSUREVER repatriation-assistance insurance (including hyperbaric chamber costs)
- 1 per person donated to Sharks Mission France (SMF) to help protect sharks
8 days / 7 nights
When to leave? The perfect months
All year round!
Our advice 360° Travel's impressions
This resort is a little corner of paradise for divers and travellers looking for comfort.
This destination is firmly focused on eco-tourism and wildlife watching, offering a variety of landscapes from the rolling hills of the north, home to Washington Slagbaai National Park, to the salt marshes of the south, where colonies of pink flamingos reside. Bonaire also boasts 22 magnificent beaches.
You'll like :
- Diving on your own
- Life on the island
- Choosing your accommodation
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