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Dive Review of Bonaire Dive and Adventure/Den Laman in
Bonaire

Bonaire Dive and Adventure/Den Laman, Dec, 2013,

by Jack A Ray, SC, US ( 2 reports). Report 7457.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Dive shop went above and beyond in making sure tanks were available at all times. Dive operators left at 4:30 but had outside cages that had lock boxes that could be accessed at any time. Tanks were also kept on there private dock also easy access for a early or night dive.Gear room was also secured well with same type lock box. Fish life was better than we have seen in past trips. Lion fish are being hunted are not seen on some dive sites. Small truck from Total car rental showed a lot of rust but ran great and is much more user friendly than a small SUV. According to our dive guides coral was better on Klein Bonaire we did see a Sea horse on an experiment growing stag-horn coral from PVC pipe over at Klein. We only ate out a few times picking up K-fry and taking it back (they charge a 6% tax if you ate at the store). We also had a Pizza at Pasa Bon Pizza almost across from the marina (had a stop light in its sign)it was good. Room (208 Studio apartment) at Den Laman was nice had small kitchen clean and well kept.
Websites Bonaire Dive and Adventure   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Little Cayman, Roatan, Keys
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 84-85°F / 29-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 60-80 Ft/ 18-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Boat diving was 1 hour max time, 500 psi
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 5 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments No rinse tank on the boat.
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