Diving in Bonaire

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PRESENTED BY
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WELCOME TO THE DIVER'S PARADISE

• A long history of sustainable dive tourism
• Named the world's 1
• destination for shore diving
• A deep commitment to ocean conservation

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• Direct flights link Bonaire to North American
  travel
• hubs
• Atlantic time zone means no jet lag for North
  American travelers
• US and Canadian Citizens enjoy visa-free entries

EASY ARRIVALS
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• Bonaire is outside the Caribbean's Hurricane Belt
• Steady trade winds keep Bonaire's climate warm
  but comfortable
• Semi-arid climate provides plenty of sunshine and
  low humidity

PERFECT VACATION WEATHER
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ONCE A VISITOR, ALWAYS A FRIEND

• Welcoming multi-cultural atmosphere
• A blend of African, European and South American
  traditions
• Recognized as one of the safest Caribbean
  islands
• Governed as a special municipality of the
  Netherlands

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LOCAL CONNECTIONS

• English is widely spoken at
• resorts and across the island
• Cellular phones are compatible, and WiFi is
  widely available
• Credit and debit card payments
• and US dollars are accepted

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A FOOD LOVERS PARADISE

• Street food to fine dining and everything in
  between
• Fusions cuisines with influences from four
  continents
• Unique Caribbean spins on international favorites
• Authentic and savory local dishes

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ACCOMMODATING EVERY TASTE AND BUDGET

• Resort accommodations close to the
• ocean
• Waterfront resorts with immediate access to
  house reefs
• Numerous resorts offer apartment-style
• accommodations
• A range of family- and group-friendly options

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IDEAL DIVING CONDITIONS

• Most all dive sites are located on
• Bonaire's calm western shore
• Excellent year-round water clarity
• Minimal currents make for easy
• swims
• Comfortable water temperatures in the low 80s

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• Coral reefs begin within 15 to 30 feet of the
  surface
• Underwater slopes continue to depths of 100-plus
  feet
• Underwater topographies are ideal for multi-level
  profiles
• Divers can choose their preferred depth range

DIVER-FRIENDLY PROFILES
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• 60-plus dive sites accessible from shore
• Sites are clearly marked and most have
  convenient parking
• Reefs begin just a short swim from the shoreline

THE SHORE DIVING CAPITAL OF THE CARIBBEAN
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DRIVE-AND-DIVE PROGRAMS FOR TOTAL SITE ACCESS

• Packages include rental vehicles equipped
• for shore diving
• Dive operators provide tank swap programs
• Coastal roads allow for easy access to
• shore diving sites
• Divers have 24/7 access to sites

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• BOAT DIVING ADDS CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
• Dive resorts offer daily boat
• diving programs
• A good choice for divers looking for convenience
  and easy entries
• Boat trips give access to an additional 26 dive
  sites on Klein Bonaire Island
• Boats operate in the calm waters of the island's
  west coast

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TECHNICAL DIVERS WELCOMED

• Support for technical diving practices and
  rebreather diving
• Custom nitrox blends, oxygen and mixed
• gasses are available
• Calm conditions and short boat rides are ideal
  for technical training

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• Ideal conditions for both wide-angle and macro
  photography
• Protected reefs provide a wide range of subjects
• Shore diving allows photographers to set their
  own schedules and pace

A FAVORITE WITH PHOTOGRAPHERS
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SIGNATURE MACRO SUBJECTS

• Seahorses
• Frogfish
• Scorpionfish
• Cleaner shrimp
• Arrow crabs
• Jawfish
• Blennies

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• AN ECO-FRIENDLY ISLAND
• Committed to preserving the island's natural and
  historical heritage
• Named as a top Caribbean sustainable destination
• Working towards 100 percent green energy and
  carbon- neutral status

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AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING MARINE PROTECTED ZONE

• The Bonaire National Marine Park is one of the
  oldest marine reserves in the world.
• Extends around the entire island of Bonaire and
  the shores of Klein Bonaire
• Protecting more than 6600 acres of coral
• reef, seagrass beds and mangrove forest
• Home to more than 60 types of coral and 450-plus
  species of reef fish

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• A SIX-DECADE HISTORY OF CONSERVATION
• 1961 Sea turtles become protected in Bonaire
  waters
• 1971 Island-wide ban on
• spearfishing
• 1975 Ban on taking of live or dead corals in
  Bonaire waters
• 1979 Bonaire National Marine
• Park established
• 2012 Creation of Reef Renewal Foundation
  Bonaire

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WATERSPORTS

• Kayaking in Lac Bay's mangrove forests
• World-class windsurfing and
• kiteboarding
• Offshore fishing trips
• Sunset sailing cruises

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NATURE-THEMED SURFACE INTERVALS

• Washington-Slagbaai National Park covers 20 of
  the island
• Hiking to remote beaches and
• viewpoints
• Birding in forests and salt marshes
• Road and mountain bike routes

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DIVING IN BONAIRE
Go to www.caradonna.com/dive/caribbean/diving-bona
ire to learn more. Contact us at
sales_at_caradonna.com or call 800-329-9989 for more
information on booking travel to the Bonaire.