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Bonaire Dive Trip with Dive Right In Scuba at Buddy Dive Resort

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Bonaire is unique in the diving world: it offers total freedom. You have a truck, a tank, and the entire island's coastline at your disposal. Six boat dives included.
We are staying at Buddy Dive Resort, the hub of Bonaire’s diving culture. This trip is designed for divers who want to maximize their bottom time and dive on their own terms.
Trip Leader: Chris Wilhoyt, PADI MSDT Instructor.
September is widely considered the best month to dive Bonaire. The trade winds die down, leaving the water glassy and calm. It is also the warmest water of the year, and the crowds are significantly thinner than in peak season.
Diving:
* Shore Diving: Unlimited. The "Drive & Dive" package means you grab tanks at the drive-thru and go wherever you want.
* Boat Diving: 6 boat dives are included for sites not accessible from shore (like Klein Bonaire).
*Nitrox: Included for certified divers.
Cost:
$2,050 USD (Double Occupancy)
$3050 USD (Single Occupancy)
Non-Diver Rate: $1,600
What’s Included:
* Accommodation: 7 nights in 1-Bedroom Apartments at Buddy Dive Resort (Double occupancy).
*Vehicle: Rental truck included per room (Manual Transmission, drivers must be able to drive stick).The costs for an upgrade to an automatic truck is $245.00 per week. Please let us know if you would like to book them in advance. Limited supply.
* Diving: Unlimited shore diving + 6 boat dives.
* Food: Daily breakfast buffet
* $75 in-house resort credit per person.
* Transfers: Round-trip airport transfers.
* Tanks: Unlimited air/nitrox tanks.
What’s Not Included:
* Flights: Airfare to Bonaire (BON).
* Gear Rental: BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, computers (Tanks & weights are provided).
* Meals: Lunch and dinner (beyond the $75 credit).
* Marine Park Fee: STINAPA nature fee (approx. $40, paid online).
* Tourism Tax Bonaire: (approx. $75, paid online)
* Travel Insurance: Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and DAN diver insurance are highly recommended.
Optional Add-Ons:
You can add these excursions to your package to enhance the trip:

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September 19, 2026 4:00 pm - September 26, 2026 11:00 am EDT

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Bonaire Dive Trip with Dive Right In Scuba at Buddy Dive Resort on Sep 19, 2026 in Plainfield, IL. Featured themes include Travel and boat diving.

1. East Coast Diving ($170) 2-Tank Boat Dive (AM) Dive the "wild side" of Bonaire. This area is only accessible by boat and features larger marine life (turtles, rays, sharks) and massive sea fan gardens.
2. Coral Reef Restoration ($250) PADI Reef Renewal Certification A full day Tuesday and half-day Wednesday working with Bonaire Reef Renewal. You will learn how to restore coral nurseries and outplant coral back onto the reef.
Payment Schedule:
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Signup: $500 Initial Deposit.
March 15, 2026: $500 Second Deposit.
June 15, 2026: Remaining Balance ($1050)
All payments due to DRIS.
Who is this for?
* Independent Divers: This is not a "follow the guide" trip. You and your buddy plan your own dives.
* Photographers: The shallow, calm water allows for long dives to get the perfect shot.
* Shore Lovers: You must be comfortable with shore entries (walking over rubble and rocks).
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