Frequently asked questions.
1) What is the Bonaire National Marine Park orientation dive?
There seems to be a great deal of confusion about exactly
what the Bonaire National Marine Park requirement of an orientation
dive is. Some think it is a test. Some think it is a course that
must be scheduled. Some think it is a dive with an instructor
or divemaster from the resort where they are staying.
The actual requirment is simply the first dive made on Bonaire
this trip is in front of the resort or dive shop where you are
getting tanks. The dive is done on your own. It is simply to make
sure your dive equipment is working and that you are weighted
properly so that you don't damage Bonaire's reefs when on a boat
trip or shore diving. Some resorts have a schedule for this. Others,
like the Carib Inn, allow you to do this whenever you want.
2) Is there beach diving in front of the Carib Inn?
Yes- We have a dock with a ladder or you can use the shore.
3) Can we dive with you even though we are staying at another
hotel?
Yes we are very happy to have you dive with us.
4) Will we need to rent a vehicle?
Yes for shore diving, no if only boat diving. Town is perhaps
a 10 minute pleasant walk. A car is handy but not absolutely necessary.
5) Which credit cards do you take?
We accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover
6) Do you have a dive shop or one nearby?
We are a full service dive center. We have our own dock and
boats plus a well stocked retail store at the Carib Inn..
And a few of the really questionable questions we have gotten
(these are real, not made up).
What time does the 8:30 boat leave?
Does the sun come up in the East here also?
Is it hot here because of global warming?