Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire
About This Program
Founding partner of the Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire, combining large-scale coral restoration, community training, and career-building in the dive industry.
Purpose Activities
A sponsored training pathway for local youth who would otherwise not have access, starting from Discover Scuba through Divemaster, including equipment handling, hospitality, and specialty dives such as fish identification, reef renewal, and cleanups.
Funded by donations; community can contribute to support new local dive professionals.
How to Join:
Apply through the Murphyn Henar Foundation, Bonaire.
- Visit the Murphyn Henar Foundation website.
- Submit an application or contact Jong Bonaire for selection details.
- Await selection and program start instructions.
Additional Offerings
Fun Diving
Daily unlimited shore dives on the resort's house reef plus guided boat dives to Bonaire’s top dive sites, with custom rental vehicles and tank delivery service available.
Training Courses
Courses span from beginner to pro, including specialty and technical diving, with dedicated classrooms and on-site training pools, culminating in advanced career tracks like Divemaster and Instructor.
Accommodation
On-site rooms and apartments with pools, gardens, and ocean views, plus all-inclusive options fully integrated with the dive operation.