Bonaire

Operator Checklist

• Book around the shore-diving workflow, not around boat departure boards. A pickup truck, tank package, and lodging with rinse and storage space are usually a better starting point than piling on guided dives. Many visitors add only a few boat dives for Klein Bonaire or the east coast.
• On arrival, expect an orientation and local rules briefing before you start diving independently. Buy the STINAPA Nature Fee before your first water entry, keep your Visitor Entry Tax QR handy for arrival, and plan at least one early-start day to beat afternoon wind.
• Practical rhythm:
• Use the calmest mornings for north-west or more exposed entries
• Save easy house reefs for final-day profiles and night dives

Conditions Fallback

• On arrival, expect an orientation and local rules briefing before you start diving independently. Buy the STINAPA Nature Fee before your first water entry, keep your Visitor Entry Tax QR handy for arrival, and plan at least one early-start day to beat afternoon wind.