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Dive Review of Dive Friends Bonaire/Sand Dollar in
Bonaire

Dive Friends Bonaire/Sand Dollar: "Bonaire Review", Sep, 2019,

by Frank Hall, IN, US (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 23 reports with 6 Helpful votes). Report 11112.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 3 stars Food N/A
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments It's been a long time since we stayed at the Sand Dollar and dove Bari Reef (house reef for Sand Dollar).

1st the Sand Dollar has been around for a long time and shows its wear. However, the unit was clean and included air conditioning in both the living area and bedrooms as well as a complete kitchen. It had everything we needed. Since these are condos, if air in the living area is a must for you; be sure to check, not sure that is the case in all units.

Bari Reef in my humble opinion is one of the best reefs on the island. We saw squid, tarpon, and an octopus right off the dock. Just can't beat it! One cautionary note, the steps from the water back onto the dock have a very high rise to them. If you're short, like my wife, they're very difficult to get up. They must have been laid out for Bigfoot!

All in all, a great trip.
Websites Dive Friends Bonaire   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Roatan, Belize, Little and Grand Cayman, Florida Keys
Closest Airport Flamingo Bonaire Getting There ATL to BON

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 83-85°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 2
Water Visibility 70-80 Ft/ 21-24 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 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 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 3 stars Shore Facilities 3 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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