Bonaire Comments Summary

Accommodations and Dive Centers

Buddy Dive Resort: Offers unlimited shore diving, truck rental deals, and boat dive trips. Suitable for budget-conscious travelers.
Van der Valk Plaza Resort Bonaire: Offers great service at the dive center but may not be budget-friendly.
Captain Don's Habitat: Recommended for divers, offers good dive shops, boat dives, and shore diving options.
Dive Friends - Yellow Submarine: Recommended for great dive sites and hiring dive masters.
Divi Flamingo: Offers clean rooms, on-site dive center, and good restaurant options.
Coral Paradise Resort: Recommended for having a good house reef and well-organized diving packages.

Activities and Recommendations

Salt Pier, Rincon, Lac Bay, Lighthouse, Baby Beach, and Lac: Recommended dive sites with varied experiences.
Renting a Truck: Advised to not lock the rental vehicle and leave nothing valuable inside while diving.
Stay Duration: 10 days to 2 weeks recommended to explore the island and enjoy various diving experiences.
Food Recommendations: Captain's Table and Mezze are highly recommended for good food experiences.
Additional Activities: Include snorkeling at Hilma Hooker, cave tours, and visiting the donkey sanctuary.

Pros and Cons of Bonaire

Pros:
- Excellent shore diving opportunities.
- Relatively safe environment for diving.
- Diverse dive sites to explore.
Cons:
- Limited variety of activities outside of diving.
- Some challenges with infrastructure and availability of goods.
- Limited social and dating opportunities due to the small community size.

Overall, Bonaire offers a unique diving experience with beautiful reefs and marine life, but may have limitations in terms of non-diving activities, infrastructure, and social interactions.