SCUBA Diving Center
Name SCUBA Diving Center:
Buddy Dive Resort
Website SCUBA Diving Center:
buddydive.com
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
Country:
Caribbean Netherlands
Island/State/City:
Bonaire
Green Fins Member:
Not available in this country
Teaching and Diving Conditions
Confined water dives (confined open water or swimming pool):
Buddy Dive Resort has got two pools on the property, just a few steps away from the classrooms + confined open water on the house reef.
Open water dive conditions:
The visibility exceeds 100 feet (30 meters) and our average water temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit (29c). The fringing reef begins close to the shore, usually, a short 30 feet (10 meters) swim or less, making Bonaire world-renowned for its ease of shore diving.
Classroom details:
The classrooms at Buddy Dive Resort are conveniently located at the Buddy Dive Resort dive shop, just a few steps away from the house reef and pools. The classrooms are comfortable (airconditioned) and comfortable.
Things to see on fun dives:
With as many as 60 officially listed dive sites on Bonaire and another 20 dive sites on Klein Bonaire, the island truly is a Divers Paradise! For more info visit: https://buddydive.com/about-bonaire/diving/
House Reef:
Additional SCUBA Diving Courses at this Dive Center
Technical diving courses:
Please visit: https://buddydive.com/diving/tec-diving/
Freediving courses:
Business related courses:
Marine conservation courses and projects:
Buddy Dive Resort is home to Reef renewal Foundation Bonaire: https://buddydive.com/diving/reef-renewal/
Internships:
Divemaster Course + internship
After completing the Divemaster course, you will (temporarily) become part of the Buddy Dive dive team and work as a Divemaster in paradise for 1,5 months.
Please contact our Course Directors for more information: coursedirector@buddydive.com
Other courses:
Buddy Dive Resort offers courses on all levels. For more information visit: https://buddydive.com/diving/dive-courses/
Local Prices
(Indication of your other expenses)
How to get to the SCUBA diving center from the airport:
Buddy Dive Resort offers transfers from the airport. The drive from the airport to Buddy Dive Resort is appr. 10 minutes
Transportation costs of description above:
USD 26
Low budget accommodation (could be a dormitory):
USD 0
Low budget meal in a bar/restaurant:
USD 15
Beer in a bar:
USD 3
SCUBA Diving Instructors / Your Teachers
Name:
Lars Bosman
Languages spoken:
Dutch, English, German
Highest certification level:
Course Director / Instructor Trainer
Certification level mentioned above since:
2019
Number of courses per year:
100
Additional information:
Platinum Course Director
Website:
buddydive.com
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
Languages spoken:
Certification level mentioned above since:
Number of courses per year:
Additional information:
Website:
Dive Professional Course Package
SCUBA Diving package:
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Website:
buddydive.com
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
SCUBA Diving professional course level:
Other
SCUBA Diving organization / SCUBA certification agency:
PADI
Duration of the SCUBA Diving Course
Number of course days
7
Number of examination days
2
Total
9
Group Size of Dive Professional Course
Minimum/maximum number of students per dive course:
1 - 3
Average number of students per dive course:
1
Average number of certified assistants (divemaster / staff instructor ) helping:
1
Team of Dive Professionals
How much is done by the dive instructor himself:
We work as a team and there will be several people involved in the teaching / less than half by the same dive professional
Dive instructor joining the students at the exams for support.:
Additional languages by team of dive professionals:
Dutch, English, German
Dive Course Price offer
Package price:
USD 1702
What is included in this dive pro package:
- Examination fee
- Instructor Application Fee (for one year)
- Instructor course
- Instructor course materials
- Specialty Instructor Fee for courses that are included in package (for one year)
Other things that are included in this package:
5 Specialty Instructor courses + free Nitrox Instructor course, PADI fees for your Specialty Instructor Applications, shared accommodation, and 3 meals a day, use of tanks, and basic rental equipment. The package does not include the rental of specialty equipment like sidemount gear, dry suit, etc.
Starting Dates
Other Courses On Offer
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