Buddy Dive Resort and Buddy Dive Bonaire
Matthew Meier
If you’ve never stayed at Buddy Dive Resort, you will find yourself in rare company. Buddy Dive was created as “a resort by divers for divers” on a Caribbean island that is a mecca for divers. The resort enjoys one of the highest rates of repeat guests, and that’s because the staff treats you as a treasured member of the Buddy Dive family.
Buddy Dive’s knowledgeable, friendly team provides excellent guest service. From the moment you call or email the reservation office, you’ll be spoiled. You’ll be welcomed with a rum punch upon arrival, get stellar service at the on-site restaurants, stay in a room with everything you need, and enjoy the best dive sites, whether you’re shore or boat diving.
Buddy Dive Resort’s packages are the most complete on Bonaire. They include accommodation in a studio, one-, two- or three-bedroom apartment, rental vehicle and insurance, unlimited shore diving (boat dives are optional), free nitrox upgrade, daily breakfast, free Wi-Fi and airport transfers.
Courtesy of Buddy Dive ResortAccess to vibrant marine life is just steps away from the resort at Buddy Dive’s house reef.
Amenities include A full-service dive operation, the Buddy Dive Academy, tec diving facilities, two oceanfront restaurants, Ingridiënts and Blennies, a swim-up pool bar, drive-thru filling station where tanks are available for pickup, and more. Bonaire has won first place in the Shore Diving category in the Caribbean/Atlantic region for 32 consecutive years ,and more located on the island, so all the shore sites can be accessed easily. Plus the resort is family friendly—kids can learn to dive in an ideal beginner-friendly location.
If you haven’t already, it’s time to discover a dive resort that’s centered on warm hospitality and creating a dive vacation that you’ll remember forever.
Location, Location, Location
Buddy Dive Resort’s central location on Bonaire means you’re close to dozens of shore-diving sites and the island’s fun attractions and activities. You can explore the shops and restaurants in Kralendijk. This colorful capital city reflects Bonaire’s Dutch, Caribbean and African influences and culture. A host of other fun and family-friendly activities on the island include Washington-Slagbaai National Park, mangrove kayaking, windsurfing in Lac Bay, flamingo watching at Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary or Goto Lake, and eco tours of caves that are home to eight different species of bats.
2025 Readers Choice Awards
Buddy Dive Resort and its dive operation won 14 awards, including Quality of the Resort, Quality of the Rooms, Value of Resort and Attention to Safety.
