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Buddy Dive Dominica Update

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After two years of successfully running, Buddy Dive Dominica was hit by Hurricane Maria. Unfortunately the dive centre will not reopen its doors for at least another year.

Buddy Dive started doing business in Dominica late 2014 with signing the partnership between Buddy Dive and the Fort Young Hotel, followed by the official opening of the dive operation in August 2015. In the two years that followed Buddy Dive Dominica has grown into a full-service dive operation with three boats and eleven staff members and the journey has been great.

Unfortunately, Dominica saw a direct landfall from Category 5 Hurricane Maria on September 18, 2017. With the devastating effect of Hurricane Maria, Buddy Dive Dominica has lost all three dive boats and has been closed ever since.

In the face of all that has happened over the last couple of months Buddy Dive has been looking into the opportunities to rebuild what was lost. There will be a number of construction sites on the hotel premises throughout the whole year in order to restore all rooms and facilities, as well as the dive shop. As a result of that, unfortunately the team is not able to give a guarantee as yet to offer their continuous level of service that guests are used to and should expect from Buddy Dive. They have therefore decided not to re-open the dive shop in 2018.

“We value you as our guest and do not want to provide you with a service that is below Buddy Dive’s standards. This is an emotional time for us and our employees, who have been such a big part of what has made Buddy Dive Dominica successful”, CEO Van der Valk said. “However we are hopeful for the future and in the meantime, we are hoping to host you on Bonaire.”

For more information visit www.buddydive.com

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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