Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 06/2016 | Page 40

EAT, SLEEP, DIVE, REPEAT

TOP DIVE RESORTS

BUDDY DIVE RESORT
Buddy Dive is on the waterfront
north of the capital Kralendijk,
just steps from the crystal clear
ocean and its many dive sites.
There are 11 buildings with
spacious studios, a range of
accommodation, a complete
dive centre, two swimming
pools, two restaurants, vehicle
rental and the famous drivethru fill station. Whether
travelling as a single, couple,
with friends and family, or a
whole group of dive buddies,
they will find the right
accommodation for you.
All levels of divers can enjoy
the freedom of the unlimited
shore diving package, making
as many dives as they want
each day, according to their
own safety profiles. Two sturdy
ladders provide easy access to
the water for shore dives. Rinse
tanks are located at the drivethru as well as on the docks
where there is an extensive
gear storage room. This simply
makes diving at Buddy’s easy
and enjoyable.
Experienced, friendly dive
staff are on morning and
afternoon boat dives. Every
day of the year custom dive
boats go out to explore the
many dive sites on the nearby
island of Klein Bonaire, a short
10 minute boat ride away, or
to other spectacular dive sites
not accessible from shore. Klein
Bonaire is visited at night on a
regular boat night dive.

09 A sergeant major

tends its eggs on a
small wooden wreck

SDOP

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08 Bonaire’s capital,

Kralendijk
© Shutterstock/
Rene Sputh

DIVI FLAMINGO BEACH
RESORT & CASINO
Explore the pristine waters and
coral reefs by day, and enjoy a
relaxed atmosphere by night
when you stay at Divi Flamingo
Beach Resort & Casino.
Colourful, laid back, and fun,
the resort and casino serves
as the perfect home base for
divers and holidaymakers
drawn to explore the
unpretentious island and
stunning waters surrounding
Bonaire.
Whether you want to scuba
dive and snorkel through the
beautiful Caribbean ocean,
lounge around all day by
one of the two freshwater
pools, enjoy some delicious
Caribbean-flavoured meals
from either of the Bonaire
restaurants, test your luck in
the on-site casino or relax with
a massage in the on-site spa,
entertainment for all ages is
right here. There are spacious
oceanfront and pool view
rooms, complete with all the
amenities needed for a relaxing
holiday. Take advantage of the
new all-inclusive options to

Bonaire food is
an extremely
eclectic mix
enjoy snorkelling adventures,
fun activities, food and drinks
as well as your hotel room – all
in one convenient package.

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