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Captain Don's Full report       For a first- timer in Bonaire, it became clear that this island is all about diving. Very few distractions besides diving. . . ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2007   Jeff Paulsen
100+ Dives
 
1 Full report       ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2005   Junny
<100 Dives
 
AB Dive/ Water Vilas       "Bonaire growth and coral disease"
This was my fourth trip to Bonaire and things are changing there. There now is a $75 Bonaire Tourism Tax per person that can be p... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Steve Dussault
1000+ Dives
 
AB Dive/ VRBO       "Bonaire and traveling with Pandemic"
Finally after canceled and rescheduled trips over the past 20 months, we decided to venture to Bonaire for a week of diving. There... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2021   Steve Dussault
500+ Dives
Photos available 
AB Dive/ Delfins Beach Resort Full report   Punt Vierkant   "One Incredible Vacation"
After hearing so much about Bonaire, we had to give it a go. The wives don't dive, so we booked Delfins at Punt Vierkant. There ha... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2020   James Wise
<100 Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
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AB Dive Full report       "Another Bonaire trip"
- I'm really starting to like Bonaire. It's easy to get to from the U. S. and very easy to not spend a lot of money. - We rented a ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Chuck Quire
500+ Dives
 
andre Nahr's/ sanddollar condo-hotel Full report       the bad was always with the traveling to and from the island (always the air flights- - ALM- Air Aruba- American Airlines). Now flying... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   irwin spector
250+ Dives
 
Belmar/ Rented House Full report       There’s plenty of information already available on Bonaire from Undercurrent and other sources so I’ll try to limit my report to i... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2008   Erik Enger
100+ Dives
 
Belmar Apts - Buddy Dive Full report       "Wonderful Bonaire"
6th trip to Bonaire and the Belmar Apartments. We love diving there. Also enjoy some Dutch culture (family is Dutch). We do all... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   Robert Van Calcar
1000+ Dives
 
Belmar Bonaire       "Possibly the Healthiest Reefs in the Caribbean "
We went to Bonaire with a small group of seven (five divers + one on- island certification) to celebrate our niece’s PhD in Marine ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2022   Bethany Kolb
250+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Belmar Bonaire       "Bonaire - Racing to Slowdown"
Bonaire - Racing to Slowdown Our Background: Our last visit to Bonaire exactly 2 years ago. This has been the longest we have g... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2021   Lynn Thorne
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Belmar Bonaire Full report       "Casual diving with the usual Bonaire fish"
Bonaire Trip Report Feb/ 2020 We visited Bonaire for 2 weeks during the middle of February, 2020. Getting to Bonaire (and ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2020   Joel Snyder
500+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Belmar Bonaire/ private home rental - Kas Daas Full report   south of airport   "Bonaire Family Thanksgiving"
We had a family reunion 4 decades after our first family dive trip to Bonaire; 15 people with 13 divers in the water. While the p... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2019   Bobby Munno
1000+ Dives
 
Belmar Bonaire Full report   West coast   "Great diving and food at your pace"
Belmar does not have any food services. We made our own breakfast and lunch in the room and went out to enjoy many great restauran... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2018   Michael Endrizzi
1000+ Dives
 
Belmar Bonaire Full report       "Belmar Apartments - Bonaire Diving"
Delta flights from RDU to Atlanta to Bonaire. We left at 6: 00am and were at Belmar Apartments in Bonaire at 2: 00pm. Attended man... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Mark Thorne
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Belmar Bonaire Full report       "Many Trips to Bonaire"
We've made many trips to Bonaire over the years. Like just about everywhere else, there is more traffic and hustle/ bustle than the... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Frank Hall
500+ Dives
 
Belmar Bonaire Full report       "A Nice Way to Spend the Week"
Visibility was less than expected. This could be due to consistently high winds blowing dry coral dust into the water. Winds also ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   Robert Hanson
1000+ Dives
 
Belmar Bonaire Full report       We stayed at the Belmar for Christmas week, in a corner first- floor two bedroom apartment. Nice, large, and comfy (except for bad ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2013   Laura A.
250+ Dives
 
Belmar Diving/ Belmar Apartments Full report       This 8- day, 7- night trip was all good. Belmar apartments is a great place for families or groups large and small if you don't wan... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2006   Gary Petty
100+ Dives
 
Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Full report       Belmar Oceanfront Apartments are run by Buddy Dive Resort. Only real problem was water pressure in second level bathroom shower. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2008   James T. McKnight
250+ Dives
 
Black Durgon/ [same]Black Durgon       "Great inexpensive place to Dive "
[small 10 Rooms right on the beach owner Al. &. And women Doris is the Room cleaner she changes towels & sheets every day makes ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Robert Levine
1000+ Dives
 
Black Durgon Inn Full report       Several questions above don't apply. Black Durgon is a great place to go to just hang out. The accommodations are simple but cle... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2008   Annette Lohman
250+ Dives
 
Black Durgon Inn & Scuba Center Full report       My wife and I stayed at the Black Durgon Inn for eleven days and we had a fabolous time. Rona, Rick, and Al are the most gracious ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2006   Marco Accattatis
<100 Dives
 
Black Durgon/yello submarine Full report       Stayed at Divers Paradise part of Black Durgon, nice apts at $65 night. Black Durgon is for budget minded divers who like to shor... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2008   conrad kantor
500+ Dives
 
Bon Bini/ Lion's Dive Full report       My experience with American Airlines (Miami/ San Jaun/ Bonaire itinerary) makes me long for the days of ALM. Late flights, cancelled... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2004   Clay Coleman
500+ Dives
 
Bon Bini/ Lions Dive Full report       The Trip. The park- and- fly arrangement with the Holiday Inn at BWI airport was more hassle than it was worth. You spend a night ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2003   Richard R. Sziede
100+ Dives
 
Bon Bini Divers/ Ocean View Villas Full report       Quick little trip to Bonaire hit the spot - - relaxation, no timetables. Tim, one of the owners of Ocean View Villas was waiting fo... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2004   Marc & Maureen Duggan
<100 Dives
 
Bon Bini Divers/ Lion's Dive Bonaire Full report       You can safely eat anywhere in Bonaire as well as drink the tap water (which is very good). Just do not leave any valuables in yo... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2002   Scott Boyd
100+ Dives
 
Bon Bini Divers/ Lion's Dive Full report       Lion's Dive facilities are good, clean, recently redone. Staff are friendly and helpful. Dive shop orperators/ dive masters were co... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2002   Bob -Pat Thompson
<100 Dives
 
Bon Binis Full report       Overall impressions of Bonaire: Plusses: · Convenience (can basically roll out your condo door into the ocean and swim 30 ya... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
1/2004   Mort Rolleston
<100 Dives
 
Bonaire Dive/ Sand Dollar Full report       This was not our first trip to Bonaire and Sand Dollar Resort, nor will it be our last. We love the island, the diving, the food, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2006   Howard & Kim
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Condos Full report       My second trip to Bonaire in as many years. We were quite happy with the dive shop and condos so we repeated. Sand Dollar had a ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2009   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       Bonaire has more to offer then any other place in the Caribbean atleast where we have been. We took the red eye from Newark ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2009   Bill
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ DenLamen Full report       After diving for 15 years, we have found Bonaire to be our favorite dive destination. We "take it easier" than we did in the begi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2008   Colleen Kabat
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       We actually say the manta ray while at the dock- - waiting for the boat to take us to Klein Bonaire. By the time we had jumped in, t... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2007   Laura Austin
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Resort Full report       We flew from Toronto to Newark in the afternoon, and then the Continental overnight to Bonaire. Customs and baggage pick up all s... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2007   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Den Laman Condominiums Full report       Flights on American/ American Eagle from Minneapolis were painless. No luggage issues. However, we understand that AA has changed... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2007   Helen Brown
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ An apartment Full report   Bari Reef area   We stayed in Bonaire for 2 weeks. We met other diver friends from previous Bonaire encounters. We stayed in a newer ocean- front ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2007   Colleen Kabat
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Condominiums Full report       Sand Dollar was in the process of painting the buildings, which was obviously needed. The accomodations are always excellent. Th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2006   Glory Moore
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar condos Full report       Not having been to Bonaire since 1999 (just before Lenny tried to wipe Bonaire off the map), we decided to join friends on Bonaire... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
7/2006   Russ Battisto
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Condominium Resort Full report       Sand Dollar is a wonderful place - quiet, peaceful, with incredible oceanfront views right from our balcony and bedroom. The cond... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   Diane Amos
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       Sand Dollar Resort provides spacious condos with good water views, huge open balconies. Dated interiors but clean and well- k... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2005   Bruce Williams
<100 Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       7/ 28 – 8/ 4/ 2004 Air Jamaica flight originally scheduled for 8: 20 AM – took off at 12: 20 PM. Eventually the 6 made it to Bonaire on... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2004   Jacki Briggs
<100 Dives
 
Bonaire Dive & Adventure/ Sand Dollar Condominiums Full report       Travel to the resort was extremely difficult - - Due to cancelation of our Air Jamaica flight from Houston on early Saturday mornin... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2002   James and Kandace Heimer
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive Adventure/ Sand Dollar Resort Full report       This was a great facility. The condos were spacious and clean. It was relly nice to have the option to prepare meals at "home" rat... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2006   Dr. Mark Wolff
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive Adventure/ Sand Dollar Condominiums Full report       The Sand Dollar complex is getting old, but is still comfortable. It is noticeably more run down then Captain Don's complex immed... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
2/2005   Dean Knudson
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive Adventures/ Sand Dollar Full report       The Introduction briefing is a put you to sleep talk. ! Almost an hour of grocery store and shopping talk and the diving. . other th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2006   Ed Regennitter
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Condos Full report   Kradllink   "Bonaire is"
Bonaire reefs are the healthiest we see in the Carribean, with least influx of lionfish. Dem Leman is a first class condo operati... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2016   Rodney Sheppard
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       "Den Laman and Bonaire Dive Adventure"
We had a wonderful experience at Den Laman condominiums. They were very responsive with all communications. The reservation proces... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Gregory S Bruce
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure Full report       "Bonaire Dive and Adventure"
I am an experienced dive Pro who has taken my family of novice divers to Bonaire a number of times, this was our fourth and last... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   David Smith
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Lamen condos Full report       "Bonaire diving 2016"
We flew the United non stop from Newark. It is very convenient but very crowded. The only problem is there is only one flight a we... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2016   Todd Lichtenstein
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       Dive shop went above and beyond in making sure tanks were available at all times. Dive operators left at 4: 30 but had outside cage... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2013   Jack A Ray
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2013   Jeffri Botkin
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure Full report       A small group of us spent 2 weeks in Bonaire in October and November 2012 and had a great time. As two of the group have knee pro... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2012   Carl Mintz
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sanddollar Full report       First the bad. Diving with these people is like your 4th grade field trip. Should change name to Bonaire Dive and Risk Management. ... Full report  
1 stars
5 stars  
7/2011   Andy Kenley
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       We returned to our favorite condo on Bonaire - Sand Dollar Condominium. Although it had rained the previous 2 weeks, we enjoyed ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2010   Carl Mintz
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       This is our 6th year in a row we have returned to Bonaire for our annual dive vacation. We've been diving for 17 years and have be... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2010   Colleen Kabat
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Condominiums Full report       We have never dove on Bonaire before, so we cannot address the Degradation of the Reefs after the Hurricane and Advent of Cru... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2009   Chrisanda Button/Rickie Sterne
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Condos Full report       We took the Continental red eye from Newark to Bonaire. Got in about 4 to 4: 30 am. The car rental was very efficient. In spite ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2009   Frank Hall & Carole Ott
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Den Laman Full report       Our first trip to Bonaire. Large group of 20 (18 divers) were from very experienced instructors and dive masters to one young wom... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2009   Bob Barada
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       This was my first time to Bonaire and came with a group of friends, about 20 divers. Shore diving was a new experience. It req... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2009   Maureen C. Carnevale
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sand Dollar Resort Full report       sand dollar resort and dan leman apartments have direct access to bari reef via a nice little pier. it is all w/ in walking distanc... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2008   robert knourek
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Iguana Inn Full report   N.A.   During this trip we had a close brush with huricane Felix. The island did not sustain any damage, only one inch of rain. The dive o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2007   William
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       The reef at Sand Dollor is most awesome! We did 10 dives there and were never disappointed with the life on that reef, frogfish, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2006   ED REGENNITTER
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sand Dollar Full report       ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2006   KIM WATFORD
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure/ Sabd Dollar Full report       I was impressed with the dive operation. They did a good job, and had helpful and well qualified staff. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2003   Janet Sitchin
1000+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventure, Carib Inn/ Sand Dollar Full report       Very easy shore diving on Bari reef. Sand Dollar condo was clean, comfortable and the screened balcony was great. Cooked deliciou... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
2/2009   Jody Ortman
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventures/ Den Laman Condominiums Full report   N/A   We took the same "red eye" from Houston to Bonaire (5: 15am arrival) and stayed in the same Condos as we did in June. We were plea... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2007   Carole Ott
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventures/ Den Laman Condominiums Full report   N/A   What we wished we had known before leaving: Arrived on the "red eye" from Houston about 5: 30 am. Picked up the rental car and dr... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2007   Frank Hall and Carole Ott
250+ Dives
 
Bonaire Dive and Adventures/ Sand Dollar Full report       The week was fantastic. We just did the shore diving. Every dive was first rate and were never disappointed. Alice in Wonderland, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2006   GORDON MATULONIS
100+ Dives
 
Bonaire diving Adventures/ [same]Den Laman Full report       We booked our trip through Island Dreams and flew down on the overnight flight from Houston. The lady manager (I can not remember ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2009   Norman Ross
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire East Coast Diving/ N/A Full report       "Turtles Turtles Turtles and more Turtles"
On a recent trip to Bonaire (Feb/ 2020), we scheduled a two- tank boat dive with Bonaire East Coast Divers. Because the East side o... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2020   Joel Snyder
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bonaire East Coast Diving Full report   [East Coast   "Bonaire's Other Side"
This was the 3rd time my wife and I made the short trip to Lac Bay on Bonaire's East Side to take a two tank morning dive trip wit... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   Blake Hottle
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bonaire from the Sea Full report       "Bonaire from the Sea - The best of diving, dining, & sailing"
My wife & I have been diving throughout the Caribbean for the past 25 years and we are always seeking out new ideas and activities... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   Lynn M. Thorne
500+ Dives
 
Bonaire from the Sea Full report       "Bonaire from the Sea - The best of diving, dining, & sailing"
My wife & I have been diving throughout the Caribbean for the past 25 years and we are always seeking out new ideas and activities... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   Lynn M. Thorne
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "Carib Inn is where the heart is !"
I believe it was an Undercurrent article that led to our first visit to Bruce Bowkers Carib Inn, back in 1991. Simple, unfussy acc... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Doug Hook
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "Carib Inn remains constant"
The operation remains consistent with our past trips under the management of Lynne. Rooms have upgraded appliances. Dive masters r... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2023   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "As wonderful as always"
We've been to Bonaire several times, staying at the Carib Inn nearly every time. Little seems to have changed, which is good, thou... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2022   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "Back After 2-1/2 years"
Be clear on COVID travel restrictions; Bonaire (and the US) take the testing requirements seriously. Our first visit since Bruc... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
12/2021   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "First visit since before covid"
After more than 30 visits to Carib Inn since 1991, it has become a second home to us. When Bruce Bowker tragically passed away in ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2021   Doug Hook
500+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn/ Carib Inn       "First diving in the post-Covid world"
TIME TO DIVE: With nearly two years of accumulated surface interval, it was time to get back on the reef. Bonaire has been an alte... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2021   Will Dew
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn       "Fantastic reefs are waiting for you in Bonaire"
Finally after the pandemic shut downs we were going diving. Three couples, 4 divers and 2 snorklers made plans to travel to Bonair... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2021   Jeff Bloomer
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Authentic Hospitality"
I'd been meaning to check out this place for several years while visiting Bonaire. Mr. Bowker had saved my butt with a regulator r... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2019   Blake Hottle
250+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Consistency !"
We have visited the Carib Inn annually since 1991. Bruce succeeds in continually upgrading and maintaining the facilities at Carib... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2019   Doug Hook
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Good shore diving"
Some of the shore diving sites were really great, especially Angel City, Margate Bay, and Karpata. Of course the parking lots at t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2018   Burro Station
<100 Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Great trip!!"
We've been to Bonaire many times and have always enjoyed it. We hadn't been back in 5 years and were pleasantly surprised. This ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Joe Hamernick
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Another fantastic visit"
This is our fourth visit to Bonaire using the Carib Inn. It's a simple place - if you need lots of TLC or are a high- maintenance p... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2018   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Awesome again"
Bruce continues to run a class outfit. DMs were all excellent, some were better than others at finding critters and teaching about... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Phyllis Robinson
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Carib Inn retail store"
I didn't even get to go on this trip. I just wanted to mention the retail shop. Previous trip, I had a fin foot pocket break, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   Joel Horie
<100 Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "We always return here!"
We have been coming here, sometimes twice a year since 1996. The dive shop is top notch, and can repair almost anything; they also... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2016   Dawn
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       "Beautiful, relaxed, easy diving"
I've been to Bonaire and dived with the Carib Inn ( [. . . ] ) eight times starting about 30 years ago and have always had a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Edward Clapp
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn/ Lighthouse Beach Resort Full report       I have have been diving Bonaire since Oct 1987. . . & have owned a condo there since Jun 2003... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2013   Christopher Lynch
500+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       The red eye from Houston arrives in Bonaire at 0600 (ugh!) but our room was ready and waiting for our morning nap. No onsite rest... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2012   Laurie Gneiding
100+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report LiveAboard Bonaire   This was our 21st visit to Bonaire and the Carib Inn, which should say it all! The Inn is always clean and well kept, with upgradi... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2012   Dawn
250+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report   bonaire   This was our 4th return to Bonaire and the Carib Inn. Absolute consistency and simple approach to the operation continue to draw b... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2010   will dew
100+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       Bonaire is one of our favorite places to dive in the Caribbean, and the Carib Inn is the place to be. We flew to Curacao on AA th... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2010   Ron & Dawn Steedman
250+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       Everytime we return, there is something new! The pavers around town are done, and they look very good! Our flight in was with Inse... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2009   Dawn Steedman
250+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       Diving in Bonaire is easy, current free, with lots of small stuff to look at. A macro photographers delight. The reefs are probabl... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2009   Rosemary Kurtti
1000+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn Full report       Our first trip to Bonaire and we're done searching for that perfect dive destination. The unlimited shore diving can't be beat. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2007   Marge and Ernie Karalis
<100 Dives
 
Bruce Bowker's Caribe Inn Full report       Wonderful diving experience. Although Bonaire is touted for its shore diving, be prepared to spend more time and exertion to do th... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2009   Celia Liner
100+ Dives
 
Bruce Bowkers Carib Inn Full report       This is our 12th year, and probably 20th trip here and it never disappoints! This trip we had our newly certified 12 year old gran... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2008   Dawn Steedman
250+ Dives
 
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