Job Opportunities
Become a dive friend!Divemaster
Divemaster
(Fulltime)
Ready to live the dream and dive every day in paradise? Join the best and most vibrant dive operation on Bonaire – Dive Friends Bonaire! With 6 dive shops, 3 boats, 1 Retail & Dive store, 3 retail shops and a buzzing dive community, we are a PADI 5-Star IDC center where we provide unforgettable dive experiences with a passion for ocean conservation.
What will you do?
- Lead epic dive adventures (shore, boat, dusk & night)
- Assist instructors in training new and experienced divers
- Welcome and check in guests, sell awesome gear & experiences, and provide our guests with advice concerning things like dive locations and Bonaire Marine Park
- Be a role model when it comes to safety and environmental standards and rules
What we are looking for?
- Certified PADI Divemaster
- Fluent English speaker (bonus if you speak more languages)
- Working experience as Divemaster and Boat captain is a big plus
What we offer:
- Full-time (40 hours/week) with a 2-day consecutive weekend
- Monthly salary: $1,903–$2,167 gross
- 15 paid vacation days
- Time for time arrangement
- Health insurance (provided for by the Bonaire government)
- Staff discounts in all our stores & local perks
- Tons of dive time, pro development & good vibes
- You’ll work with a fun, international team in a professional yet laid-back environment where collaboration and passion fuel everything we do
Apply now!
Send your CV + a short motivation to recruitment@divefriendsbonaire.com
Dive Friends Bonaire – More Than Just a Dive Center.
Diving into the future together!
Retail Employee
Retail Employee
(Fulltime)
Join the Dive Friends Bonaire team!
Do you love fashion, helping people, and island vibes? Our Reef Store, Dushi Store, and Dushi Style are looking for a friendly, sales-driven team member who is ready to bring energy and style to our retail shops!
What you will do?
- Be the face of our stores with top-notch customer service
- Guide customers in making great purchases
- Unpack, organize, and restock inventory
- Help drive sales with product knowledge and enthusiasm
- Suggest fresh ideas for store improvement
What we are looking for?
- Sales-oriented with experience
- Friendly, motivated, and results-driven
- A team player with initiative
- Legally allowed to work on Bonaire
What we offer:
- Full-time job (40 hours/week, 2 days off)
- Gross salary $1,794–$2,073/month
- 15 vacation days
- Discounts at all our shops + local perks
- Opportunity to develop diving/teaching skills
Apply now!
Send your CV + short motivation to recruitment@divefriendsbonaire.com
Dive Friends Bonaire – More Than Just a Dive Center.
Diving into the future together!
Planning Agent
Reservations and Planning Agent (US/NL)
(Fulltime)
With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approximately 65 employees. Dive Friends Bonaire is a PADI 5 star IDC center. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests. We are a retail dealer, importing and distributing merchandise for all Dive Friends shops and retail shops. In addition, we supply other dive centers with dive equipment and accessories on Bonaire and work closely with various on-island suppliers.
Job Opening: Reservations and Planning agent Dive Friends Bonaire
Do you have a passion for diving and delivering exceptional guest experiences while ensuring operational efficiency? Dive into a new challenge with Dive Friends Bonaire! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Reservations and Planning Agent to join our team and help us evolve our planning and reservations processes.
What will you do?
- You will manage customer inquiries and reservations, ensuring responses within Dive Friends Bonaire’s 24-hour policy while maximizing revenue through upselling.
- You’ll develop and adjust staff schedules to balance resources effectively and adapt to changing demands.
- Collaborating with managers and stakeholders, you’ll optimize operations and resolve scheduling or reservation challenges.
- Identify inefficiencies in current planning and reservation workflows, proposing and implementing improvements to make processes more structured, transparent, and efficient.
- Communicate schedules and updates clearly to managers and staff, ensuring everyone has the information they need to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Support the development of digital tools and reporting methods for reservation, planning and forecasting.
What are we looking for?
- Proven knowledge of the diving industry and PADI standards Dive Master certification is a plus.
- Proven experience in reservations, planning or similar roles experience in hospitality, diving, or tourism is a plus.
- A process improvement mindset you’re not afraid to question “how it’s always been done” and introduce better ways of working.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling you to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning/scheduling tools.
- The Dutch or US nationality due to immigration processes we will not consider candidates with other nationalities, except if they are already living on Bonaire and have a valid work permit.
What does a typical day entail?
As a Reservations and Planning Agent, your day will involve managing inquiries and bookings through email, WhatsApp, and phone calls from both customers and staff. Every day is about keeping the operation balanced, efficient, and ready for the unexpected — while driving long-term improvements in how we plan and collaborate.
What is the team you will be working with like?
You’ll join a passionate, supportive, and enthusiastic team with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and histories in the diving industry. At Dive Friends Bonaire, we share a love for diving and customer service while ensuring a collaborative and fun work environment. We are committed to excellence, creating memorable experiences for our guests, and maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all team members.
What do we offer?
- A full-time contract: 40-hour week with a two-consecutive-day weekend.
- A dynamic job on the beautiful island of Bonaire.
- The chance to be part of an enthusiastic, friendly, and passionate team.
- A gross salary per month of $ 2,288
- You will have 15 paid vacation days
- The opportunity to further develop your diving / teaching skills
- Health Insurance (as provided by the Bonaire government when you become a resident)
- Discount in all our stores: retail, dive retail and dive shops
- Various personnel deals on Bonaire, discount on: Bon Bida Gym, Yoga, Between 2 Buns and Bagels & Bloom
We are more than just a dive center; we are your dive friends!
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.
Interested?
Are you the Planning Agent we’re looking for and want to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Send your CV and a short motivation to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Dive Friends Bonaire Diving into the future together!
Dive Instructor
Dive Instructor
With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approximately 65 employees. Dive Friends Bonaire is a PADI 5 star IDC center. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests. We are a retail dealer, importing and distributing merchandise for all Dive Friends shops and retail shops. In addition, we supply other dive centers with dive equipment and accessories on Bonaire and work closely with various on-island suppliers.
What will you do?
- Teaching a variety of PADI courses, from Bubblemaker and DSD’s to Divemaster.
- Leading guided dives for certified divers, ensuring both safety and fun
- Assisting with daily operations such as welcoming and checking in guests, issuing dive equipment, delivering orientation briefings, completing paperwork, recommending great dive sites, advising on the Bonaire Marine Park, and promoting exciting gear and experiences in our retail and dive offerings.
What are we looking for?
- Certified PADI OWSI with active teaching status
- Hospitality mindset
- Fluent English speaker (bonus if you speak more languages)
- Someone holding an active driver’s license
- Someone with the Dutch or U.S. nationality will have preference, due to visa and immigration challenges
What we offer:
- Year contract with two months’ probation (following local law)
- Full-time (40 hours/week) with a 2-day consecutive weekend
- Monthly salary: $2,129 gross
- 15 paid vacation days
- Time for time arrangement
- Health insurance (provided for by the Bonaire government)
- Staff discounts in all our stores & local perks
- Tons of dive time, pro development & good vibes
- You’ll work with a fun, international team in a professional yet laid-back environment where collaboration and passion fuel everything we do
Interested?
Are you the Dive Instructor we’re looking for and want to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Send your CV and a short motivation to Recruitment@divefriendsbonaire.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Dive Friends Bonaire Diving into the future together!
