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Get to know your dive friends! Our team consists of over 60 dedicated employees ranging from divemasters to instructors and from front desk clerks to retail staff. We are here to make your diving vacation unforgettable.

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    irena tlalka
    irena tlalka
    November 15, 2025

    Amazingly convenient if you happen to stay in the Hamlet Oasis, but even if you don't, I highly recommend Cliff dive site for a night dive. Jack, who got us all set up and checked out for Bonaire diving, has the right attitude, great sense of humor, and boy -- the man can tell some wonderfully amusing stories. Gotta love him! Jack, 🍻 cheers to you!

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    irena tlalka
    irena tlalka
    November 15, 2025

    We did an Avelo training with Koa and it was both educational and super duper fun. I give the highest marks to our trainer Koa! The man has an excellent base of knowledge, positive attitude, and a quick, light-hearted sense of humor. One recommendation to Dive Friends is for the rest of the staff to learn from Koa, let the knowledge flow.

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    Steven Spearman
    Steven Spearman
    November 15, 2025

    Very helpful and the multiple locations across the island are super convenient for divers who are making the rounds of shore diving everywhere. Good tank fills, especially at yellow Sub.

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    Ben Hamilton
    Ben Hamilton
    November 11, 2025

    Went for a guided dive with Charlie, excellent dive shop, Charlie the guide was enthusiastic and made the experience very enjoyable.

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    billshakers14
    billshakers14
    November 11, 2025

    Sandra and Andy were entertaining , helpful and “aim to please”. Had a great time!

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    Tricia Cozier
    Tricia Cozier
    November 10, 2025

    I visited this shop on recommendation from one of my tour guides after the mask I brought with me failed. This shop is well stocked and the staff were friendly and very helpful from the moment I walked in. After I explained what I needed I was taken the mask wall display to start testing. After a few tries we found a Scuba Pro that fit perfectly. The price was very reasonable and close to what I would have paid at any online store. The location was only a few minutes walk from my hotel and I was happy not to have to go all the way into town in that heat. If you're in Bonaire and you want to upgrade from your casual gear, this is the store you need!

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    Valena Reich
    Valena Reich
    November 2, 2025

    Constance is such a great instructor - we had an amazing time getting our PADI this summer! 🤙🏻

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    Russell Huffman
    Russell Huffman
    October 29, 2025

    Good to deal with. Several locations on the island.We go back every year

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    J Judd
    J Judd
    October 27, 2025

    Great training on the Avelo dive system from Duncan! Dive shop very accommodating with my schedule, very much appreciated.

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    Rolinda Dijkhof
    Rolinda Dijkhof
    October 24, 2025

    Afgelopen week de zeer interessante cursus reef renewal diver gevolgd bij Davide. Veel geleerd over bedreigingen van het koraal en hoe dit te voorkomen. @Davide bedankt voor het interessant maken van de cursus. Groet Rolinda en Paul

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    paul dijkhof
    paul dijkhof
    October 24, 2025

    Today we had a very nice course Lion Fish awareness diver given bij Koa. We had an excellent time with good information, training and hunting at the end. Thanks Koa for a nice experience 👊🏻🐡🏹 groet Rolinda en Paul

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    Pynnda
    Pynnda
    October 18, 2025

    Goed geslaagd voor wat we nodig hadden

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    Richard Gpink
    Richard Gpink
    October 17, 2025

    Mooie winkel beetje van alles voor je duik uitrusting, en je duiklessen. Tevens zijn zij de winkel die spullen hebben voor je Gopro.

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    Erin Collins
    Erin Collins
    October 4, 2025

    We always use the drive through to get and replace tanks. Staff are always kind and have a smile. Tanks are typically good and if you get one with a leaky handle or o-ring they exchange it easily for you.

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    John Clements
    John Clements
    October 2, 2025

    Dive friends in general for the number and locations on Bonaire is second to none. We always choose dive friends for our cylinders. The Sand dollar location like all locations have friendly employees and it's clear to see they enjoy working to help there customers. We just returned from Bonaire and already have booked our dive resort along with dive friends for next years trip.

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    claire cerame
    claire cerame
    September 16, 2025

    We did a dive refresher and 2 dives with Hank today. Excellent instructor, dive master, and great staff and dive operation. Was so good to get back in the water with comfort and confidence. Very nice dive store also. With 7 locations in the island, it's easy to see why they are in demand!

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    Paola Kuipers
    Paola Kuipers
    September 16, 2025

    Today I had 2 wonderful guided dives with divemaster Luigi at dive sites Andrea I and Weber’s Joy. Excellent diving, excellent guide!

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    Ich Selbst
    Ich Selbst
    September 6, 2025

    Super nett und entspannt. Hausriff direkt die Treppe runter. Ausrüstung leihen und ab ins Wasser. Oder auf den Pickup und zu einem der zahlreichen Strandtauchplätzen.

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    Jorge Puente
    Jorge Puente
    August 19, 2025

    We had an absolutely incredible experience diving with Dive Friends Bonaire for the past week! From start to finish, the entire team made our trip easy, fun, and unforgettable. Before we even arrived, Daniel and Alyssa in reservations were super responsive and patient. When we checked in, Charlie and Luigi welcomed us with warmth and professionalism, which set the tone for the whole week. The dives themselves were beyond amazing. We did a dusk dive, two night dives, and more boat dives than I can count. The crew kept every dive fun and safe while pointing out incredible sea life—everything from turtles and eels to some of the coolest critters we’ve ever seen underwater. Special thanks to the amazing dive team: Ilse, Roan, Tessa, Andy, Luigi, Mona, Constance, Emily, Liam, and Jack. Each one brought a mix of expertise, enthusiasm, and good humor that made every dive memorable. They were patient with us when needed, encouraged us to try new things, and clearly loved what they do—it shows. Renting tanks for our own shore dives was easy and quick. These staff also gave great recommendations for our dives, as well as non-diving activities. Between the professional setup, great gear, fantastic boats, and the kind of staff who treat you like friends, it’s hard to imagine a better dive operation. We’ll be back without a doubt, and we’ll be recommending Dive Friends to anyone coming to Bonaire!

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    Monica Y
    Monica Y
    August 18, 2025

    I could not possibly have found a better dive shop. Dive Friends is a pretty large dive operation, but it didn't feel like one. We went in to several of their locations for fresh tanks, water, etc. Everyone was super nice, helpful, and friendly. We took the Avelo RAD certification here. Loved the experience!

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    Monica Y
    Monica Y
    August 18, 2025

    I could not possibly have found a better dive shop. Dive Friends is a pretty large dive operation, but it didn't feel like one. We went in to several of their locations for fresh tanks, water, etc. Everyone was super nice, helpful, and friendly.

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    Gabe Magiera
    Gabe Magiera
    August 18, 2025

    Thank you Sebastian a.k.a. (boss) for your excellent advice and service!!! We showed up at dive friends last minute, off the celebration cruise ship, and wanted to go diving. Although everything was booked up everywhere else. Even here. Sebastian came up with a plan for us. He helped us rent a truck really quick, loaded it up with quality gear and tanks, and then put us onto his favorite spots. It was absolutely amazing!!! That dude was the best... Thank you dive friends and especially you Sebastian... We can't wait to see you again.

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    Caleb Neale
    Caleb Neale
    August 14, 2025

    Kim was an amazing instructor that helped us with our open water certification. Overall incredibly kind and helpful staff.

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    Olga en Nanning Dijkstra
    Olga en Nanning Dijkstra
    August 14, 2025

    Batterij van de zoop novo vlotjes vervangen voor een vriendelijke prijs

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    Janique Lemire
    Janique Lemire
    August 12, 2025

    Excellent service and super friendly staff! Will return for sure on our next diving trip to Bonaire

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    Willem Eelman
    Willem Eelman
    August 11, 2025

    We had a great experience on Bonaire with Dive Friends. While initially nervous about diving unsupervised, having diven with guides previously, we were supported by a great team of kind people! Creating a comfortable space to push yourself to be a more independent, confident diver. Our boat tours with Mona, Tessa, Liam and Andy were also great and gave us the chance to see the gorgeous protected reefs of Bonaire. Great locations, great staff. Definitely a recommend!

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    Mary Amato
    Mary Amato
    August 4, 2025

    Dive instructor Niels and Dive Master in training, Lisalot were fantastic! They were very patient, supportive, and professional. I HIGHLY recommend using Dive Friends with Niels and Lisalot for your training courses. They were superb instructors!

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    Bo Wi
    Bo Wi
    August 2, 2025

    Made a discovery dive with dive friends today. What a great pleasure it was. Friendly and approachable staff and instructor Jack was amazing. Very knowledgeable but above all very calm and patient with his preparations. He prepares you well for your first dive without pressureor rush. Much Thanks to Dive friends and Jack for this wonderful experience. Don't hesitate to book with these guys.

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    Franny Lewis
    Franny Lewis
    July 31, 2025

    Awesome dive shop! Had the pleasure of brushing up on some skills with Ari. She was super knowledgeable and a great instructor. Was able to rent equipment on a day by day basis, so only payed for the days I went diving. They kept my gear handy in a “scuba-ritto” for quick pick up. Special shout out to Jack. He was always a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend this shop!

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    rotem rabani
    rotem rabani
    July 27, 2025

    Collin was absolutely great and very patient he helped me get the unlimited air and weights. I also joined to theirs dusk dive on Wednesday with James and Zoe, which was absolutely fun as well.

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    Beth Segovia
    Beth Segovia
    July 26, 2025

    We booked a quick refresher with Emily and then two guided shore dives (Invisibles & Salt Pier) and the dusk boat dive (Joanne’s Suchi) with James. Both guides were amazing, the gear was just what we needed and the sites incredible! We were well cared for and had a great experience. Highly recommend Dive Friends!

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    Heidi L.
    Heidi L.
    July 23, 2025

    Wir Waren vom 17.06.bis 31.06. 25 zum tauchen auf Bonaire und die Tauchbasis am Hamlet Oasis stand uns treu zur Seite. Wir hatten natürlich viele Fragen zum selbständigen tauchen an Davinia und Jack und sie waren immer geduldig mit uns. Es waren alle lieb mit uns, aber alle Namen weiss ich nicht mehr. Von unserem Häuschen war es nur 1 min zur Basis. Die gesammte Reise gebucht bei ABC TRAVEL war so unkompliziert und Nico Ruiz und Julian so freundlich und entspannt plus die anderen Mitarbeiter. Es hat alles super geklappt und war von vorn herein alles klar. Flug weiter Flug, Auto, Zimmer obwohl wir erst in der Nacht angekommen, sogar noch noch ein Getränk bekommen in der Nachbaranlage war gegen 22 Uhr noch möglich. Habe meinen 60 Geb dort gefeiert und es war perfekt. Ich kann ABC TRAVEL und DIVE FRIENDS für deinen nächsten Tauchurlaub nur weiter empfehlen. Die Insel musst du selber erkunden.Sie ist klein und gemütlich und die Menschen sind super freundlich und entspannt, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Für einen entspannten Urlaub und eigenständiges tauchen perfekt zu empfehlen. liebes Dankeschön an dive friends und ABC Travel perfekte kombi Svenja uns Heidi

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    Joffry Musch
    Joffry Musch
    July 17, 2025

    What a great and fun Bubblemaker our kids had at this Dive Friends location! The staff is very friendly and full of patience with the kids. Absolute a fantastic experience for both kids and parents👌

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    Steve Perry
    Steve Perry
    July 13, 2025

    Nice dive shop. Good selection of dive gear, photo equipment and some clothing. Scubapro retail and service. Andy, who was friendly and knowledgeable, helped me with several questions.

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    Angie Sepela
    Angie Sepela
    July 8, 2025

    Diving “The Cliff” is an absolute must! Jack was excellent and gave us all the info we needed to dive the site safely. He also shared info about what sea life to expect to see while diving. I highly recommend this dive shop!

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    Erin den Uijl
    Erin den Uijl
    July 8, 2025

    Went here for my first ever diving experience and it did not disappoint. Dive Friends Bonaire has such amazing and sweet people working there. We were helped by Ben, who went through all the instructions before going into the water. He made sure we were comfortable with going down which took some pressure off of my shoulders(yes I was very nervous for my first time diving). Before going down there is an oppurtunity to drink, use the restroom and put your belongings in a locker. Underwater Ben helped us by adjusting weights, air in the vest and kept an eye on the airmeter, making sure we would be ready. After the dive we booked a boat ride around Klein Bonaire to go snorkeling around the hotspots together with the divers that were onboard too. It was certainly an experience and I look forward to dive again with Dive Friends Bonaire on my next vacation here to the island! A huge thanks to Ben for making my first dive an unforgettable experience!

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    Meghan O'Keefe
    Meghan O'Keefe
    July 6, 2025

    My friend and I had a great time doing the open water certification with James! Learned all the skills, gained confidence, and had fun!!!!!! Highly recommend him and Dive Friends!!!!! Lots of locations to exchange air tanks!

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    Elissa Kaplan
    Elissa Kaplan
    July 6, 2025

    Staff are very professional and helpful. Booking dives was easy. The shop provided quick email responses to my many questions. The shop has a parking lot in the back.

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    Maria Mingo
    Maria Mingo
    June 23, 2025

    Tuvimos una gran experiencia buceando desde el barco 3 días seguidos, alquilamos los equipos con ellos y todo estuvo perfecto. Todo el equipo fue muy bueno, muy atentos a las necesidades en todo momento, tanto en la tienda como en el barco! Destaco la atención de Luigi! Recomiendo tener tu experiencia de buceo con ellos !

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    Ed DeVenne
    Ed DeVenne
    June 23, 2025

    We stopped in to Dive Friends to rent some snorkel gear. The gear was very reasonably priced. We asked where we might snorkel nearby to see some fish and were told that we could go right across the street, but down to the right away from everyone else. Well, we were amazed at all of the fish we saw just slowly snorkeling in the direction we were told. Absolutely had one of the best times of our entire cruise thanks to Dive Friends! I would highly recommend them and this location in particular!

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    T.C.
    T.C.
    June 2, 2025

    Fantastic diving school. Wim is a great guide

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    Karl Leibensperger
    Karl Leibensperger
    June 1, 2025

    A good selection but only their own brand. Prices seem a little high and service was typical for a place that sees lots of cruise ship tourists.

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    Karl Leibensperger
    Karl Leibensperger
    June 1, 2025

    Fast fills of my tanks because the 100s aren't plentiful enough for them to have exchanges.

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    Karl Leibensperger
    Karl Leibensperger
    June 1, 2025

    We visited several times as we had to buy clothes and gear after our luggage was late to arrive. Friendly people, a decent selection and average prices which is good considering the location. There is a tech available who changed a transmitter battery for us but presumably can service other items as well.

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    Karl Leibensperger
    Karl Leibensperger
    June 1, 2025

    I use 100s which are not really available so they filled mine here whole I waited.

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    Karl Leibensperger
    Karl Leibensperger
    June 1, 2025

    Everything you need served up by friendly people. Tank fills can be had around the island and clothes or gear are available at several locations, making this an easy choice if you are staying at the resort.

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    Mareesa Ahmad
    Mareesa Ahmad
    May 30, 2025

    Purchased my goggles and snorkel here for a great price! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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    Beat Ferndriger
    Beat Ferndriger
    May 11, 2025

    Professionelle und lockere Truppe

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    Richard van Hoffen
    Richard van Hoffen
    April 25, 2025

    Fijne duikschool met kundige instructeurs. Mijn kinderen van 12 en 15 jaar oud hebben hier hun PADI Open Water Diver Course gedaan.

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    Sam Rachman
    Sam Rachman
    April 22, 2025

    Jack is the man! What a good guy to have service my family and I while we used the HO fill up station during our trip. He was always very polite and was super knowledgeable about all aspects of diving. He’s got some pretty cool tattoos too 🤟

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