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Dee Points out a Fish - Bonaire
Dee Points out a Fish
by Echo_29
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Night Snorkel
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  • Updated By Echo_29 on January 13, 2005
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    • Dee Points out a Frog Fish - Bonaire
    Dee Points out a Frog Fish
    by Echo_29
    We were so impressed with Woodwind Cruises partner and guide, Dee, we took her up on the night snorkel she offers. It was $20 a person with a minimum of 4 people. She also limits the size of the group so she can make sure she knows where everyone is. It lasts one and a half hours. We met her at Divi Flamingo Dive Resort and left our items on her boat, then walked to the town pier which was a few blocks away to start the guided tour. You can leave your shoes and eye glasses at City Restaurant which is across from the pier. It was quite a contrast to walk into black water and then see the most vibrant orange coral and an amazing array of eels, a spotted turtle, octopus and so much more. Dee knows where all of the local underwater critters hang out and makes sure everyone in the group gets to see them.

    Once again Dee was very helpful with making sure everyone was comfortable and outfitted with the gear she provided. She even had a wet suit to fit 6-foot 7" Scott.
    Underwater lights are provided. I reccomend using a spot light instead of the wider angle light as it was too diffused to see things at a distance. She offers both kinds.

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  • Theme: Beach Activities
  • Address: Kralendijk Town Pier
  • Phone: 599 560-7055
  • Directions: Located at the Kralendijk Harbor
  • Website: www.woodwindbonaire.com
  • Other Contact: infor@woodwindbonaire.com
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    Birdwatching
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    • kyoub
  • By kyoub on June 16, 2005
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    • Pelican on cliff - Bonaire
    Pelican on cliff
    by kyoub
    There are many excellent places to watch birds. Bonaire has over 150 species that have been sighted here, some unique to Bonaire. This large number is not surprising since the island is in the path of the bird migration between North and South America.
    We loved watching the brown pelicans with their babies.
    The pelican is brown-grey, with yellowish-white on the head. Magnificent divers, they often swoop down from impressive heights, plunging into the water like cannonballs.

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  • Theme: Other
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    Snorkel Sailing Trip
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  • Updated By Echo_29 on January 12, 2005
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    • Dee Points out a Fish - Bonaire
    Dee Points out a Fish
    by Echo_29
    Taking a guided Snorkel Sailing trip with Woodwind Cruises was a great introduction for us as first time snorkelers. The Woodwind is a good sized catamaran sailboat owned and operated by a knowledgeable couple. Dee was very helpful with making sure everyone was comfortable and outfitted with the gear she provided. Other experienced participants enjoyed the guided tour underwater as Dee pointed out creatures and plants of interest. The tour we took was to Andrea dive spot. They also do sunset cruises, trips to Klein Bonaire Island and a fantastic night dive

    We had our own masks but they can provide everything, including wetsuits.

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  • Theme: Boating/Sailing
  • Phone: 599 560-7055
  • Directions: Kralendijk Harbor
  • Website: www.woodwindbonaire.com
  • Other Contact: infor@woodwindbonaire.com
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    Dive Site: Atlantis
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  • By diver-x on October 17, 2003
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    • You'll probably see a few of these guys in Bonaire - Bonaire
    You'll probably see a few of
    these guys in Bonaire
    by diver-x
    Atlantis was my favorite dive on Bonaire. The visibility was great, the coral was fabulous, and I got lost in a school of fish. That's a near-perfect dive in my book. Perfection would have been if a whale shark lumbered by, but we can't have everything, can we?

    Getting in & out is a little tricky, with a few rocks to stumble over in the shallows, but just hold onto your buddy & you'll be fine.

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Website: http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/BonaireS/Atlantis/index.htm
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    Dive site: Alice in Wonderland
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  • By diver-x on October 17, 2003
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    • Some kind of trigger - Bonaire
    Some kind of trigger
    by diver-x
    For some reason, the visiblity wasn't as good here as at Atlantis, but it was still a darn good dive, and not a whole lot different than the rest of the southern dive sites. It's right across the street from the pink evaporation pans of the salt factory.

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Website: http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/BonaireS/Alice_In_Wonderland/index.htm
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    Dive site: White Slave
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    • diver-x
  • Updated By diver-x on October 17, 2003
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    • Another french angelfish - Bonaire
    Another french angelfish
    by diver-x
    On the south side of Bonaire, there is very little development except for the salt production. With no development and a flat landscape, the dive sites are easy to find. They're marked on the side of the road with painted yellow stones with the dive site name. You'll find maps everywhere showing you where the marked sites are. The White Slave site is easy to find because of the cluster of small, white shacks on the beach. A historic marker tells you that slaves once lived there when they were forced to work in the salt trade. It's nice to get a little history lesson in with your diving!

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Website: http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/BonaireS/White_Slave/index.htm
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    Log Some Bottom Time
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  • Updated By diver-x on October 15, 2003
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    • At the Hilma Hooker wreck - Bonaire
    At the Hilma Hooker wreck
    by diver-x
    Scuba diving in Bonaire is almost as good as in Grand Cayman, though I think I have to give Cayman the edge for visibility and reef health. But Bonaire is right up there too. If money is an object, then I'd recommend Bonaire over Cayman, since lodging and food are much more affordable there. There are also more shore diving opportunities in Bonaire.

    Gloves are not allowed in Bonaire. You may want to wear a full suit to protect against scrapes. Sometimes while getting in & out of the water you can get knocked around by waves or slip on the rocks. I was glad I had the full suit when I compared by legs & arms to Cliff, who only wears a shorty.

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Directions: Most shore diving is on the western side of Bonaire.
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    Dive site: Hilma Hooker
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  • By diver-x on October 17, 2003
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    • Tarpon at the Hilma Hooker - Bonaire
    Tarpon at the Hilma Hooker
    by diver-x
    The most remarkable wreck that we saw at Bonaire was the Hilma Hooker. She was impounded by the govt in 1984 when she was found to be carrying a bunch of marijuana. A few months later, she was taken out of the harbor and anchored at her present spot when she was found to be leaking oil. A few days later, she mysteriously sank. Today, she's an underwater tourist attraction, and a hangout for barracuda and tarpon. The viz wasn't very good here, and the reef is fairly worn since this is a very popular spot. You can easily penetrate the wreck, which sits at 90 feet at its deepest.

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Website: http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/BonaireS/Hilma_Hooker/index.htm
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    Dive site: Red Slave
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  • By diver-x on October 17, 2003
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    • Trumpetfish trying to hide - Bonaire
    Trumpetfish trying to
    hide
    by diver-x
    Way down on the south side of Bonaire, the Red Slave dive site is the last sheltered site on the south-western tip of the island. The next site down, Willemstoren Lighthouse, usually has rougher surf and has a more technical entry. Red Slave has a much easier entry with calmer waves and is another great dive in Paradise! The site is easily found, similar to White Slave, by the tiny, red, former slave cabins clustered on the beach.

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  • Theme: Scuba Diving
  • Website: http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/BonaireS/Red_Slave/index.htm
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    Windsurfing
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    • dracko
  • Updated By dracko on April 1, 2003
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    • Bonaire Sports Travel
    by dracko
    Aside from scuba diving, there's also some supposedly decent windsurfing to be done in Bonaire. I didn't get a chance to try windsurfing myself (was too busy diving this time around), but one or two people from my group did and seemed to have a good time.

    Most (if not all) of the windsurfing takes place on the Eastern windward side of the island, down at Lac Bay. There's one or two shops down there that will rent gear and provide traning. I heard some good things about Jibe City, so check them out.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: Lac Bay, on the South Eastern side of the island
  • Website: http://www.jibecity.com/
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