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Dive Review of Captain Don's Habitat in
Bonaire

Captain Don's Habitat: "October 2022 Stay", Oct, 2022,

by Glen McLaughlin, NC, US ( 2 reports). Report 12118.

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

Accommodations 1 stars Food 2 stars
Service and Attitude 2 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 2 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 2 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments This was my 7th trip to Bonaire, and my first and last visit to Captain Don's. It seems to survive based on a reputation from decades ago.

The rooms were clean; however the mattresses were old and thin, only two threadbare towels in the bathroom (no wash cloths or hand towels), room service was modest at best. Overall the room felt dated.

Breakfast was ok. Lunch and dinner were not worth the expense, so I went to the grocery store for lunch stuff, and roamed the island for dinner. To be fair, I would have wandered for dinner no matter what because Bonaire has so much to offer.

The dive operation was mediocre, especially for Bonaire. Boat crews and guides were generally good. There were no NITROX logs, and the boats didn't have testers, you had to ask for one that stayed at the dock. No defog available on the boats, which seemed odd for a "top" shop in Bonaire.

The vibe at the shop itself was a consistent "meh." Locker space was good, but rinse tanks were not labeled (regs, wetsuits, etc.).

Bonaire is magical place, and I will return to old haunts on my next visit.
Websites Captain Don's Habitat   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Key Largo, North Carolina, Raja Ampat, Roatan, Cozumel, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Belize...
Closest Airport BON Getting There via Miami

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 81-82°F / 27-28°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 60-80 Ft/ 18-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

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

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 1 stars Shore Facilities 1 stars
UW Photo Comments Not a shop for photographers who may expect a pro, classes, and basic supplies a photographer may be looking for.
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