Über das Zentrum
Scuba School Bonaire befindet sich in Kralendijk, Bonaire (BES) und ist ein von SSI und TDI zertifiziertes Tauchzentrum. Es bietet eine breite Palette von Kursen an, von Discover Scuba Diving und Open Water Diver bis hin zu Instructor Development Programs und Schnorcheln. Die Einrichtung verfügt über Parkplätze, Schließfächer, WLAN, ein Restaurant und eine Bar sowie Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten, einen Swimmingpool und Ausrüstungsverleih.
Zu den Einrichtungen gehören ein Tauchshop, Luftfüllungen (inkl. Nitrox) und Möglichkeiten zum Tauchen vom Ufer aus, Nachttauchgänge und geführte Tauchgänge. Scuba School Bonaire ist eng mit der Oasis Guesthouse Bonaire verbunden, einer Boutique-Unterkunft, die als perfekte Basis für Taucher, Windsurfer und Kitesurfer dient und die Nähe zu erstklassigen Tauchplätzen sowie Windsurf- und Kitesurfstränden hervorhebt.
Das Zentrum legt Wert auf Sicherheit, ruhige Anleitung und persönliche Betreuung, und richtet sich sowohl an Anfänger als auch an erfahrene Taucher. Die Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten in der Oasis Guesthouse reichen von DeLuxe-Suiten und Superior-Suiten bis hin zu Familiensuiten und einem kompletten Apartment, mit der Option, die gesamte Villa für größere Gruppen zu mieten. Dies alles gewährleistet einen komfortablen und entspannten Aufenthalt in der Nähe der besten Wasseraktivitäten von Bonaire.
Verfügbare Kurse
4 cursosOpen Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Try scuba/ Refresher Dive
Embark on your underwater journey with the Try Scuba/Refresher Dive at Scuba School Bonaire. This program is meticulously crafted as the ideal introduction for anyone curious about marine life and the sensation of breathing underwater. It serves as a perfect first step for absolute beginners eager to experience scuba diving in a secure, enjoyable, and supportive environment. For those returning to diving after a hiatus, the Refresher Dive component offers a valuable opportunity to regain confidence and practice essential skills, ensuring you feel comfortable and proficient before exploring Bonaire's renowned reefs. Conducted one-on-one, this course guarantees maximum personal attention from your instructor. This private setting allows for a tailored experience, precisely matching your comfort level and learning pace, ensuring all your questions are addressed. The focus is on building your confidence in a safe, shallow water environment before gradually venturing slightly deeper. Scuba School Bonaire prioritizes a calm and personal approach, making your initial encounter with scuba equipment and underwater breathing a memorable and positive one. While the primary aim is the experience itself, this program also functions as a crucial stepping stone. Should you find yourself captivated by the underwater world during your Try Dive, you'll be well-prepared to consider continuing with a full SSI certification course offered by Scuba School Bonaire. The $130 USD price reflects this dedicated, personalized instruction. The center is equipped to conduct training in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, and Dutch, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning experience for a diverse range of visitors. Bonaire is celebrated globally for its accessible and vibrant coral reefs, offering exceptional diving conditions year-round. While specific monthly climate data for this course isn't provided, the island's consistent tropical climate generally ensures warm water temperatures suitable for diving. The Try Scuba/Refresher Dive is designed to introduce you to the fundamental principles of scuba diving, including basic equipment use and essential safety procedures, all within a controlled and supervised setting. This introductory experience is your gateway to discovering the rich biodiversity that makes Bonaire a premier diving destination.
SSI (junior) Open water Diver
Embark on your underwater adventure with the SSI (Junior) Open Water Diver course at Scuba School Bonaire. This foundational program is meticulously designed for beginners and younger divers aged 10-14 (for Junior Open Water) to gain the essential skills and confidence needed for independent exploration. The curriculum artfully blends SSI's digital learning platform, allowing for flexible theory study, with practical confined water sessions and four open-water dives. These dives are conducted on Bonaire's renowned reef sites, offering a vibrant introduction to marine life. Scuba School Bonaire prides itself on a personalized and relaxed teaching approach, prioritizing student comfort and skill mastery. With small group sizes, often one-on-one or for families and friends (2-3 persons), instructors provide dedicated attention to each student. Key skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and precise buoyancy control are honed in a supportive environment, ensuring participants are well-prepared for safe diving. The course culminates in a globally recognized SSI digital certification, enabling divers to explore to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) alongside a buddy. Bonaire's exceptional diving conditions provide an ideal training ground. The clear, calm waters offer excellent visibility, allowing students to easily observe and practice their newly acquired skills. While specific monthly water temperatures are not detailed in the provided data, Bonaire generally boasts warm, tropical conditions year-round, making it a consistent and inviting destination for learning to dive. The vibrant coral reefs are teeming with diverse marine life, offering exciting discoveries during every training dive. This SSI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to the underwater world, opening doors to countless diving opportunities globally. The course is typically completed within three to four days, fitting conveniently into most vacation schedules. For those seeking to continue their education, Scuba School Bonaire also offers pathways for referral divers to complete their open-water dives or for existing divers to upgrade their certification, making it a versatile hub for dive training.
SSI Nitrox
Expand your diving horizons with the SSI Nitrox + SSI Deep Diving specialty course package offered by Scuba School Bonaire. This combined certification is designed for already certified divers seeking to enhance their capabilities and explore Bonaire's renowned deeper reefs and wrecks. The curriculum focuses on two vital areas: understanding the benefits and safe application of enriched air nitrox for extended bottom times, and mastering the techniques for planning and executing dives beyond the standard recreational limits, typically between 18 and 40 meters (60-130 feet). This comprehensive package equips you with the knowledge to safely manage gas mixtures, analyze oxygen levels, and navigate the physiological considerations of deeper dives, including nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness. The SSI certification is globally recognized, making this an invaluable addition to your diving qualifications. Bonaire is celebrated for its easily accessible deep dive sites and historical wrecks, such as the famous Hilma Hooker. This course directly prepares you to explore these underwater treasures more effectively. By learning to dive with Nitrox, you can significantly increase your no-decompression limits, allowing for longer exploration of sites like the pristine coral formations found at depths. The deep diving component opens up access to wrecks and reefs that lie just beyond the typical recreational depth, offering a new perspective on the island's marine biodiversity. The theoretical components of both specialties can be conveniently completed online, allowing you to maximize your time on the water during practical training sessions. Scuba School Bonaire, located in Bonaire, provides this dual specialty course, leveraging the island's exceptional dive conditions. While specific details on the number of dives for this combined package are not provided, SSI specialty courses typically involve a blend of knowledge development and practical application. The price of 450.00 USD reflects the significant value and depth of instruction provided. The center offers instruction in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, Spanish, and German, ensuring a comfortable learning experience for a diverse range of international divers. This commitment to accessibility is a hallmark of their operation. This combined SSI Nitrox and Deep Diving specialty is an excellent next step for divers who have completed their Open Water Diver certification and wish to gain more experience and confidence in planning and executing more advanced dives. It directly complements further training, such as the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver or specialized wreck diving courses. By mastering these skills, you will be better prepared to enjoy Bonaire's deeper offerings and gain a greater understanding of dive planning and gas management, crucial for any serious diver looking to push their boundaries safely and responsibly. The skills learned are transferable to dive sites worldwide.
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No. It’s designed for complete beginners and includes shallow-water practice first.
Usually 3–4 days depending on your comfort and availability.
Included for some programs. For specialty courses and private dives, gear can be rented.
Yes — most sessions are 1-on-1 or very small groups to keep things calm and personal.
Absolutely. Many guests stay with us while completing their SSI courses. Book your room here.
Check-in is possible from 15:00 till 20:00. Check-out is before 11:00am. Early check-in and/or late check-out is possible on request, if available against payment.
Yes. The tap water on Bonaire is perfectly drinkable and of high quality.