We are Dive Friends Bonaire
The biggest dive operation on the island of Bonaire.We are more than just a dive shop, we are your dive friends!
Dive Friends Bonaire is not just a dive shop- we build lifelong relationships with our guests, providing them with personalized service and support every step of the way. So come join our family of passionate divers, and discover the unparalleled warmth and friendliness that sets us apart from the rest.
Dive Friends Bonaire
We are more than just a dive shop, we are your dive friends!Our journey: from a small idea to a big impact
Dive Friends Bonaire was founded in 2002 with its first dive shop located in the Yellow Submarine building. Today, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most reputable dive centers in the Caribbean, with seven dive shop locations and four retail stores.
At Dive Friends Bonaire, we’re committed to sustainability and responsible diving practices. Our team of experienced professionals provides exceptional service and support to divers of all skill levels and experience.
We believe that diving should be accessible to everyone, and we offer a range of services and resources to help you achieve your diving goals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to try scuba diving for the first time, we have the knowledge and expertise to make your diving experience unforgettable.
So if you’re looking for a world-class diving experience with a company that cares about both its customers and the environment, look no further than Dive Friends Bonaire. We’re more than just a dive shop – we’re your dive friends!


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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!

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

Batterij van de zoop novo vlotjes vervangen voor een vriendelijke prijs

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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👌

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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 !

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!

Fantastic diving school. Wim is a great guide

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Professionelle und lockere Truppe

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

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 🤟

Fantastisch. Topteam. Zeer vriendelijk en bekwaam. Volgende keer terug

Great dive center, lovely staff and safe diving experience.

Helpful folks, good equipment and locations. Great sunset dive to Klein Bonaire.

Super fijne discover duik gehad. Onder leiding van Koa. Die echt alle aandacht en rust had om iedereen op zijn gemak te stellen en duidelijk was in zijn uitleg.

My first dive trip to Bonaire was fantastic thanks to Dive Friends Bonaire and the staff at tie Delfina Beach location! Kudos to Emily and Jack for guiding me on some spectacular dives! I look forward to returning to Bonaire and diving with Dive Friends. Rob Atherholt

Thanks for a great snorkeling trip with Denise and James

We have been diving with Dive Friends Delfins Beach for the third time! And they have become better and better. The team is super friendly and helpful, especially Jack, Stacy and Chris. This year was a great experience!

Convenient snorkel rental

Fijne organisatie. Alles fijn geregeld. Met flessen wisselen altijd een praatje en wat info over een volgende stek.

Last month we had very memorable Open Water and Enriched Air certifications with Emily (primarily) who was kind but firm and always enthusiastic and competent. We also experienced 2 amazing guided dives with Roan. They both took the extra time to work with teens (and their bumbling dad) and helped us form lifelong memories and (hopefully) a passion for diving. Other staff at Dive Friends were similarly upbeat, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Thank you again!

Decided on this scuba shop and team due to great reviews and recommendations and I will say they did not disappoint. The staff were very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I absolutely recommend this place for your scuba needs when on the island. Everyone worked hard here to deliver the best experiences while on vacation. Definitely will return and be a repeat customer. Thanks for the great experiences and memories.

I did the discovery scuba diving with James and Dave and had an awesome experience!! They were very welcoming and explaining everything with great communication would definitely do it again!!

Needed to get a pressure-resistant container right before the dive. Staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The store has a decent selection of high-quality gear at reasonable prices. If you need something while you are in Kralendijk, this is definitely a good option.

Great guides and good selection of equipment in the shop. Big plus was tanks were available in DIN without an adapter needed.

I did my advanced course with Andy and Dave. They were really relaxed and explained everything very clearly. They made me feel very confident during the course. I saw a lot of cool things and really enjoyed my advanced certification.

