For information and help on collections in general, see help. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition at. You might consider getting a copy of bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter for lots of entryexit info. There are two printed guides available for what you describe. Imagine being able to dive whenever you want to, on nobodys schedule but your own. This winter will be the 4th time we have rented a house in bonaire for a month. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. I did two shore dives on the east coast of bonaire with bas tol from bonaire adventurous scuba diving startpage.
This package includes 6 days unlimited shore diving, free nitrox, car rental and 6 boat dives. Susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy is a perennially popular guide written by a local diver and updated fairly frequently. Instead of having to follow a dive leader, you can swim at your leisure and marvel in. Even if it has received the number one spot in the aspect of shore diving destination in the caribbeanatlantic in scuba diving magazines annual readers choice awards. The newest edition of bonaire shore diving made easy is now available and it is great. In particular, it shares the easiest entry and exit points. If you dont like what you see go to the next one, you will find one that you like. I looked at the website, it doesnt appear there are any maps of the dive sites or anything like that. Divers may tell you that you dont need alcohol when youre an aquaholic. Do you recommend the bonaire shore diving made easy guide. In previous years i went out with larry on his boat and did the mouth of lac bay and the white hole, but this trip i wanted to experience something different. Add in three topfive finishes for overall best destination, overall diving and for underwater photography. Bonaire shore diving made easy sixth edition bonaire forum. Scuba diving bonaire, netherlands antilles april 17, 2008 bon bini.
Dive sites world class diving dive sites bonaire 1. You can purchase this guide online in advance of your trip or locally once youre on the island. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore diving made easy bsdme. However this boomerangshaped island, 24 miles 39 kilometers long by five miles 8 kilometers wide, also offers a variety of activities for those who do not dive. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean. I am dedicated to posting information relating to all things shore diving. It is a valuable resource for both divers and snorkelers. It was 8 bucks and shows the location of the dive sites as well as the common fish found in bonaire and the street names for kralenjik. Place your order for bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition.
George lewbel is a scuba instructor, and a senior marine biologist with a ph. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition susan porter on. For more than 15 years, eric riesch has been photographing marine life species underwater. Bonaire shore diving made easy, nikiboko, netherlands antilles. This site is a favorite of underwater photographers. In addition to lush midwater reefs, klein bonaire offers some of the caribbeans best shallow and fringe reefs. Tanks are made available 24 hours a day for you to take to any of the shore dives. Many of the facilities and buildings on this beach were damaged. B yoour bnudadieis roen dive connectionsscuba diving. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore. Dont be dismayed there are only 72 steps from your car to the beach. Scuba diving school where to learn how to dive new arrivals. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter. When sport diver asked me to choose 10 of my personal favorites, i had to throw in one bonus site.
The recommended depth is from 2080 feet, with interesting coral formations in the shallows. Officially, there are 63 dive sites in bonaire not counting klein, so the book more than adequately covers most diving spots. You might also get the book shore diving made easy, it is for sale on bonaire and also through the website andy. Get this mens, scuba diving themed, cardinal red cotton tee for an enthusiast today. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase.
This is also included with most boat dive packages. Once you experience a taste of diving freedom, you wont want to go anywhere else. The island is ringed by a coral reef that is easily accessible from the shore along the western and southern sides. Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the top shore diving and caribbean diving locations in the world. Tricky shore entries parking or hard to spot dive sites. For a more comprehensive list and description of sites, be sure to pick up susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy. Have you looked at bonaire shore diving made easy at lots of good info on shore diving that might ease your concerns. Many of the larger fish species abound, and there is a chance to see rays and garden eels in the sandy bottom. Mar 05, 2019 the 5 book dive is an austin isd summer reading program created in 2016 by superintendent dr. Is the book bonaire shore diving made easy, worth purchasing before we go. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter, is. It is true that things change but we have found some really great info in both of them. Im going back to bonaire in a few weeks to complete my padi divemaster training.
Bonaire marines park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded. This easy shore or boat dive, with light currents and a depth of 20100 feet, offers novice divers a chance to see mountainous star coral with abundant fish life. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. It is the best guide book that i have come across so far for the island. We also offer special guided dives such as a uv light night dive or a special guided shore dive with the author of bonaire shore diving made easy.
Bonairepros is your source for bonaire travel deals, tips and information. Dive sites scuba diving equipment, scuba gear for caribbean. The kit incorporates the new snorkelator a patented technology that offers divers the ability to combine their snorkel to any diving regulator. Since we had experienced cozumel and drift diving in 2006, we decided that the legendary shore diving off of caribbean bonaire was next in line for our scuba adventures. I have both bonaire shore diving made easy and dive guide bonaire and use them both. Jun 07, 2010 the accessibility to healthy reefs from the shore has fostered a diving freedom mentality on the island, and dive operators offer unlimited shore diving packages. Macro photographers like me are content spending hours in the shallows hunting for miniscule creatures. Angelfish, rock beauties, and butterfly fish make their homes in the rocky reefs. Apr 05, 2018 the newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan.
With the continuous efforts, bonaire has been successful in carrying activities to make tourism sustainable. The eastern mangroves, the nursery of the reef, is best discovered by. Good and easy calm water, easy shore access, flexible diving programs and a safe,lowkey island environment make bonaire an ideal destination for newdivers and diving families. The purpose of the program is to encourage all students to read at least five selfselected. This guide is an excellent tool for those who want to enjoy the freedom bonaires shore diving offers. His work has taken him to the arctic ocean, the north sea, the gulf of mexico, the caribbean, new england and california, and has included saturation diving for the national oceanographic and atmospheric administration noaa. Is the book worth it or should i just print out dive sites from the internet. How to evaluate and buy a scuba gear value system package. We only ship to addresses within the united states. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. This is a book, a collection of articles that can be easily saved, rendered electronically, and ordered as a printed book. Nathan lucas is a fireman, a socal based freediving instructor with fii and the founder of a website for all aspects of tankless diving. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy. Currents are light and the novice diver will have a chance to observe hawksbill turtles or a passing whale shark or manta.
It also notched three topfive finishes, for underwater photography, overall diving and overall best destination. If your dive buddy were a true buddy, hed carry your tank for you. His intrigue for the ocean began as a kid, learning to surf in the chilly waters of southern california and grew to a love for the ocean when he started diving beneath the waves. From the shore, dive sites are marked with names on yellow stones. Save your fullfoot fins for the dive boat because without a rugged pair of dive boots preferably with a thick, nonslip sole your shore diving could be over before it begins. Rocky entries with sea urchins lead to many of bonaire s best shore dives. When you start looking at reserving a bonaire dive trip, you will see some unique aspects that being the best shore diving destination brings. However, you cant be certain it will be available when you arrive, so you might want to buy one before you leave just to be safe. This is a great beach to spend the day with the kids. The next book which we found indispensable is bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter. But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels. I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home. Located directly opposite the outflow from the salt works, the shore entry is fairly easy through a.
Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition about the author, susan porter i have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. On the stretch of road between columbia and karpata, 7 km north of. Bsdme is a small book describing 75 dive sites in bonaire. The worlds best shore diving bonaire national marine park. Unlimited shore dive package an unlimited tanks and airfills package for shore diving. Boca slagbaai is a wonderful beach that, unfortunately, was ravaged by the extremely rare hurricane of 1999. Shore diving is the norm, though most resorts offer boat dives and some sites are easier to dive from a boat than from the shore. As repairs are made and concessions begin operations again, well put a note in this section. It was here that i became obsessed with snorkeling, shore diving and a. In fact, bonaire s license plates carry the logo divers paradise in english. Ask questions and trade tips with a diverse community of divers, from open water newbies to. The home of bonaire dive guide the beauty of bonaire and the. Ive only made 5 trips but planning my 6th in january and still working with the 5th edition of bonaire shore diving made easy. Map of bonaire dive sites marked with experience levels, shore dives and boat diving locations, all with links to detailed descriptions.