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Dive into savings with Bonaire’s DEMA show specials
Are you attending DEMA Show 2016? Visit the Bonaire Pavilion, Booth #4187, to learn more about the island’s spectacular diving and take advantage of one of the following special offers, and more:
Bellafonte Bonaire/Budget Rent a Car/VIP Diving
Save with Bellafonte Bonaire, Budget Rent a Car and VIP Diving’s Stay, Dive & Drive DEMA Special. Book a Junior, Senior, Grand Suite or Penthouse and receive a 10% discount on room rack rates excluding tax and service charges. Receive a 20% discount on a dive package at VIP Diving. Rent a comfortable truck with Budget Rent a Car for seven days and pay only 6; second driver is free. This promotion is based upon availability, and is valid for travel until December 6, 2017. For more information email info@bellafontebonaire.com.
Belmar Oceanfront Apartments
Take advantage of Belmar Oceanfront Apartments’ 8=7 Special for DEMA Show. When booking a group of eight, the 8th person receives accommodation, driving and truck for free. As an added bonus each group member receives a complimentary BBQ. Book any of their dive packages and receive every second diver dives for free, when paying a deposit before the end of DEMA Show. Rates begin at $545 per person, based on double occupancy and is valid for travel April 22 through December 22, 2017. DEMA specials are not valid in combination with any other specials and are for new bookings only. For more information visit www.belmar-bonaire.com.
Buddy Dive Resort
Save with Buddy Dive Resort’s 8=7 Special for DEMA Show. The 8th person gets their accommodation, diving and breakfast for free, plus each group person receives a 50% food credit at Blennies Restaurant. Additionally, book Buddy’s Drive & Dive boat dive package and get three extra one-tank afternoon boat dives for free, when placing a deposit before the end of DEMA Show. Rates begin at $953 per person, based on double occupancy and are valid for travel April 22 through December 22, 2017. For more information visit www.buddydive.com.
Captain Don’s Habitat
The “Home of the Diving Freedom” is offering their X-Treme Diving Freedom package – groups get one free with seven paid. The special includes seven nights’ accommodations, welcome rum punch, complimentary Wi-Fi, manager’s reception with live music, unlimited boat dives (three departures daily), one night dive to Klein Bonaire, 6 days of 24 hour unlimited shore diving, free Nitrox and all hotel taxes, service charges and fees. Rates begin at $949 per person, based on double occupancy. A deposit must be placed and booked by December 9, 2016. The package is valid for travel April 1 through December 16, 2017. For more information visit www.habitatbonaire.com.
Caribbean Club Bonaire
Book a group of eight and pay only for seven when booking Caribbean Club Bonaire’s 8=7 Special. The 8th person receives their accommodations, diving and breakfast for free. As an extra group bonus, each group person receives a 50% food credit at Caribbean Club Restaurant & Bar. Additionally, book any of their packages and receive every second diver dives for free, when placing a deposit before the end of DEMA Show. The promotion is valid for travel for April 22 – December 22, 2017. For more information visit www.caribbeanclubbonaire.com.
Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire
Take advantage of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire’s ‘Book for Eight, Pay for Seven’ DEMA Show special. The package includes seven nights’ accommodations, daily breakfast, six days unlimited shore diving, three days of two tank boat dives, free nitrox upgrade and pick-up truck rental. Rates begin at $1,350 per person, based on double occupancy. The booking window is through January 1, 2017, with a travel window October 1 2017 through March 31, 2018. For more information email info@delfinsbeachresortbonaire.com
Den Laman Condominiums/Bonaire Dive & Adventure
Den Laman Condominiums offers a DEMA Special in conjunction with Bonaire Dive & Adventure. Book a group of eight divers, and the eighth person receives their accommodations, breakfast and shore diving for free. The special includes seven nights’ accommodations, hotel tax, full American breakfast buffet daily, four door pickup truck, and six days of unlimited air and Nitrox tanks for shore diving on and off property with Bonaire Dive & Adventure. The booking window is October 17 through December 16, 2016, and a $500 deposit is required within 14 days of reservation. For travel January 7 through April 28, 2017, rates begin at $904 per person based on four people sharing a two -bedroom ocean view condo and truck. Rate begin at $833 per person based on four people sharing a two bedroom ocean view condo and truck for travel between April 29 through December 22, 2017. Note: the full American breakfast buffet included in the package prices at $99 per person is optional. For more information visit www.denlaman.com.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino
Save with Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino’s 2-tank boat dive package. The DEMA Special provides: 15% commission for dive shops on all new Divi Flamingo groups of 10 or more people; $70 per person for afternoon boat dives for the week; $110 per person Nitrox for boat packages (shore diving included); buy six days of any meal plan, and get the 7th free; group leader receives free Nitrox; 11th diver free on groups of 10 or more; 10th diver free on groups of 30 or more; seven nights’ accommodations; daily breakfast; 11 boat dives, unlimited shore diving; round trip airport transfers and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rates start at $1,042 per person, based on double occupancy. The booking window is now through December 15, 2016, and is valid for travel now through December 31, 2017. For more information email parker.davis@diviresorts.com.
Eden Beach Resort
Receive 10% off, complimentary daily breakfast and reduced group comps when booking Eden Beach’s dive package at DEMA Show. The dive package includes seven nights’ accommodations, seven day rental vehicle (without insurance), six days unlimited shore diving, free Nitrox and complimentary Wi-Fi. For a limited time only: group show special 7 paid/8th is free (comps must pay taxes). Rates begin at $653 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information visit www.edenbeach.com.
Insel Air
Insel Air offers daily flights from Miami to Bonaire. Book a group of 11 or more, and get the 11th ticket free and 22 lbs. free for dive equipment (excluding taxes). The booking window is now through January 31, 2017, with a travel window from February 1 through December 15, 2017. For more information and booking email groupsales@fly-inselair.com.
Plaza Resort Bonaire
Plaza Resort Bonaire offers their Seven Nights All Inclusive Dive Experience, with rates beginning at $943 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes seven nights’ accommodations, six days unlimited shore diving, free Nitrox upgrade, round trip airport transfer, all meals, activities, water sports and complimentary Wi-Fi. Receive 10% off bookings for travel December 20, 2016 through April 8, 2017; 15% off bookings for travel between April 9 through December 20, 2017; book a group of 11 divers, the 11th diver stays and dives for free. For more information visit www.plazaresortbonaire.com.
Sand Dollar Condominiums / Dive Friends Bonaire
Sand Dollar Condominiums offers a DEMA Special in conjunction with Dive Friends Bonaire. For every seven guests/divers paid, the 8th receives free accommodations, breakfast, shore and boat diving. As a DEMA Booking Bonus, receive a $200 deduction off final net payment for groups of eight or more. The promotion includes seven nights’ accommodation, full American breakfast buffet daily, government tourist tax and six days of unlimited air and Nitrox tanks for shore diving on and off property with PAD 5-Star IDC Center Dive Friends Bonaire. The booking window is now through December 16, 2016, and a $500 deposit is required within 14 days of reservation. For travel January 7 through April 28, 2017, rates begin at $797 per person based on six people sharing a three bedroom/three bathroom condo and a nine person van. Rates begin at $731 per person value season based on six people sharing a three bedroom/three bathroom condo and a nine person van for travel April 29 through December 22, 2017. Note: the full American breakfast buffet included in the package prices at $99 per person is optional. For more information visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com.
For more information on Bonaire visit www.tourismbonaire.com.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
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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