Diving & Island News Archive
Dive Friends Bonaire
On Saturday, January 21st we are hosting one of our famous quarterly Clean Up Dives! Check in begins at 9:30am at Yellow Submarine and then we will head over to Karel’s Beach Bar for the clean up dive at 10am. The underwater environment around the pier needs a lot of attention and we know there will be a lot of beer bottles to clean up, so please get the word out. All are welcome! To thank all of our volunteers, a potluck BBQ starts at 6pm with a raffle including some great prizes from our sponsors. We’ll supply the meat and the first two drinks but please bring a snack, side-dish or dessert to share. After the BBQ, the Good Return is offering a cruise for $5.
Bonaire Prevails with Five Awards in Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2012
The island of Bonaire has swept top honors once again, receiving four #1 ratings, which is more than any other destination scored in the Caribbean/Atlantic category, while continuing its reign as one of the top diving destinations. For the tenth consecutive year, Bonaire has taken first place for Best Overall Dive Destination and island for Best Shore Diving.
Bonaire Named One of the World's Top Ten Island Escapes 2011
Many visitors to Bonaire "catch the bug"--that undefined magic that ensnares nearly all visitors to the island, and it is the reason that most of Bonaire's tourists return time and time again. And now, travel blog Global Grasshopper has named Bonaire in the top ten list of most tropical and beautiful island escapes from around the world.
Coral Spawning
In the days following the full moons in August, September, and October, many marine organisms spawn, including both hard and soft corals, as well as invertebrates. Spawning is always tied to the full moon, usually occurring three to nine days after the full moon in each of these two months.
2011 Top Honors
The island of Bonaire has swept top honors receiving four #1 Ratings, which is more than any other destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic category, while continuing its reign as one of the world's top dive destinations. For the ninth consecutive year, Bonaire has taken first place for Top Overall Diving in Scuba Diving magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2011.
Diving Just Got Better
Continental has launched a twice a week nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Curacao (CUR). The new service departs on Wednesdays and Saturdays and gives people the option of a ten day trip, making Bonaire more accessible for the best shore diving in the world.
Cruise/Dive Boat December 1, 2010
The Good Return, a 50 foot Scalloper that holds up to 60 passengers is now offering cruises around the water of Bonaire. Trips include a BBQ and Snorkel cruise, a Klein Bonaire cruise, a Lazy Sunday cruise, weddings, private parties, dive trips and other custom trips. The boat features a galley, shower, large main deck and a dance floor. It’s a great way to spend a day swimming, snorkeling, barbecuing or just relaxing.
New Government October 10, 2010
It's Official--Bonaire is Now Part of The Netherlands
At the stroke of midnight October 9th, all those on Bonaire said farewell to the Netherlands Antilles, and then welcomed Holland, as Bonaire, along with its sister islands, St. Eustatius and Saba, are now part of Holland as a special municipality and the three islands are to be officially called the Dutch Caribbean.
Airport Departure Tax October 1, 2010
Bonaire International Airport (BIA, also commonly known as Flamingo Airport) has finalized the process with IATA to incorporate the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), better known as the airport departure tax, into the costs of the airline travel ticket and to have it collected by IATA on the island's behalf. The effective date for this change is October 1, 2010.
Scuba Diving Magazine Choose Bonaire Again
Each year, the readers of Scuba Diving Magazine give their opinions about the best diving destinations around the world, and Bonaire has once again been awarded high honors with seven #1 ratings, including the #1 Top Overall Diving Destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic, for the eighth consecutive year.
November 1, 2009
Continental Airlines resumes daily service from Edmonton direct to Houston.
July 4, 2009
Insel Air starts direct flights from Miami to Bonaire every Saturday.
July 1, 2009
Grand Opening of the Perla Boneriano Project.
December 8, 2008
Bonaire Dominates With Nine #1 Ratings Including #1 Dive Destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic. Check out the link below!
Top Dive Destination Award To Bonaire
November 16, 2008
We have just returned from Bonaire and have completely furnished the villa. The villa is now ready for your immediate possession. We still have construction in the neighboring villas, so we are reducing rental rates until the project is completed in the spring of 2010. Book now for an opportunity of a life time!