Where we are
going:
http://www.buddydive.com/
Bonaire's pristine reefs and diverse
marine life are unique to the
Caribbean. Because the waters around
Bonaire have been protected by an
actively managed marine park for the
past 25 years, Bonaire today ranks
amongst the top four best diving
destinations in the world. The
island's location in the south
Caribbean gives it an arid climate
with little rain fall; consequently,
the waters are exceptionally clear
of silt, calm, and diveable year
round. It is an ideal destination
for underwater photographers.
When scuba divers dream, they dream
of Bonaire -- all the waters
surrounding the island form a marine
park, making it one of the finest
dive spots on the planet. It has
crystal clear water and colorful
reefs that in many places are easily
accessed right from the shore.
Water temperatures average a warm 78-84°F (25.6-28.9°C), with
visibility averaging over 100 feet
(30m), and frequently reaching up to
150 feet (50m).
Bonaire Web Cams
offers above and below water web
cams plus complete current weather
conditions.
Bonaire's land-based attractions
can't match its marine wonders (the
nightlife is very, very low-key),
but they can make for a day or two
of interesting sightseeing --
flamingos and wild donkeys give the
island a surreal quality.
Washington-Slagbaai National Park,
in particular, is an excellent place
to admire a dry, desert-like
landscape contrasted by rolling
hills and cactus jungles.
Bonaire is a small island located in the southern Caribbean (maps)
known for its pioneering role in the
preservation of
nature, in particular the
preservation of the
marine environment, and for its
excellent
scuba diving,
snorkeling, and
windsurfing, among other things.
Kayak in the mangroves, the
gentle bay or venture out into the
open ocean for a real challenge.
Enjoy the nature of the land
cycling or mountain biking.
Many descriptions and slogans have been written about Bonaire:
Best Kept Secret, Unhurried,
Unspoiled, Unforgettable;
Diver's Paradise; and the
list goes on... The fact is that all
these statements are true, and then
some. Another truth is the statistic
that over 30% of arrivals on Bonaire
are repeat visitors!
There are a number of reasons people visit Bonaire. First timers
generally have heard about the
climate, the water, the sun and
what there is to do. When asked,
repeat visitors generally say that
they did not have enough time to do
all they wanted to on their first
visit. If it is the third or fourth
trip, the answer is basically the
same but with this addition "It is
the warmth and friendliness of the
people" that keeps visitors
returning year after year.
Bonaire has the reputation of being laid back, slower paced and
very tranquil. The good news is that
while this is all quite true, the
island also offers a lively
nightlife,
fun places to visit and world
class
restaurants. When you first come
to the island, you are a visitor,
but when you leave, you are a
friend.
Trip Price
Includes:
-
Round trip airfare from Denver
to Bonaire
-
Airport
transfers in Bonaire
-
8 days/7 nights, condo,
studio or hotel room
-
Full American
Style breakfast buffet daily
-
6
One tank boat dives
-
unlimited shore diving
-
tanks (air/nitrox), weights &
weight belts
-
gear
storage
-
Double cab P.U. per unit
-
All
Government taxes
-
Erie
Scuba Escort
Trip Price does
not include:
-
Lunch,
dinner, beverages
-
Gratuities
at the resort or elsewhere
-
Dive
Equipment except tanks and
weights
-
Personal
items and needs
-
Travel
Insurance (strongly recommended
- click the DAN logo to the
left!)
-
Vehicle
insurance
-
Airport departure tax and Marine
Park tax
-
Additional
taxes and/or surcharges imposed
by the airlines or governments
-
Any
unforeseen cost at the time of
booking
Trip price:
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$1860 pp with 6 persons in a 3
bedroom condo
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$1960 pp with 5 persons in a 3
bedroom condo
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$1965 pp with 4 persons in a 2
bedroom condo
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$2175 pp with 3 persons in a 2
bedroom condo
-
$2200 pp with 2 persons in a 1
bedroom condo
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$3055 pp with 1 persons in a 1
bedroom condo
-
$2100 pp with 2 persons in a
studio
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$2860 pp with 1 persons in a
studio
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$1960 pp with 2 persons in a
hotel room
-
$2600 pp with
1 persons in a
hotel room
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11
boat dive package add $94
-
Shore dives only deduct $117
-
Non-diver deduct $263 (at least
50% of the occupants of a unit
must be a diver)
Prices subject
to change until paid in full.
For more
information contact
Erie Scuba
soon, before
this trip is sold out. |
