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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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    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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    Frances Lewis
    Frances 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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    rudi peeters
    rudi peeters
    April 7, 2025

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

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    Charles Brunet
    Charles Brunet
    March 26, 2025

    Great dive center, lovely staff and safe diving experience.

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    Jeffery Hinkle
    Jeffery Hinkle
    March 25, 2025

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

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    giljam veringa
    giljam veringa
    March 23, 2025

    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.

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    Rob Atherholt
    Rob Atherholt
    March 18, 2025

    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

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    Tanja Bödeker
    Tanja Bödeker
    March 18, 2025

    Thanks for a great snorkeling trip with Denise and James

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    Irene Stapper-Vahling
    Irene Stapper-Vahling
    March 18, 2025

    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!

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    Arnold M
    Arnold M
    March 15, 2025

    Convenient snorkel rental

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    Harm Vlassak
    Harm Vlassak
    March 5, 2025

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

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    Benjamin Lederer
    Benjamin Lederer
    March 4, 2025

    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!

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    Adam
    Adam
    March 4, 2025

    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.

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    Ricky Mitton
    Ricky Mitton
    March 1, 2025

    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!!

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    Michael K.
    Michael K.
    February 27, 2025

    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.

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    Mitchell Antalek
    Mitchell Antalek
    February 26, 2025

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

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    Justine van der Weijden
    Justine van der Weijden
    February 25, 2025

    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.

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    Happy Wafel Stroopwafels Albert Cuyp Amsterdam (Stroopwafels)
    February 23, 2025

    Ben je op bonaire. Dan moet je met dive friends mee. Snorkelen of.duiken of in een van de shows.wat kopen. Vriendelijke en ervaren personeel. Met speciale Dank aani Rachella Lenten.

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    Cody Dills
    Cody Dills
    February 19, 2025

    For our first trip to Bonaire, we chose Dive Friends for an Open Water referral course in addition to our host dive shop during our eight-night stay. We selected Dive Friends for its convenient locations near our hotel and across the island, allowing us to maximize shore diving opportunities. Their network of shops made it easy to grab tanks, rinse gear, and avoid unnecessary travel. After our stay, I can confidently say it was the perfect choice. During our trip, we visited three Dive Friends locations with house reefs, which allowed us to safely leave valuables in the car or check them in with the staff. We could easily exchange tanks, rinse gear, and even shower after dives. The shop’s daily hours (8 AM–5 PM) were sufficient with proper planning. With our unlimited air package, we could check out two tanks per person at a time, ensuring we always had full tanks ready for early morning or evening dives. For my orientation dive, Koa was a fantastic guide, pointing out all kinds of marine life—from red fish to blue fish and everything in between. Another diver in our group was brand new and struggled with equalizing. I watched as Koa calmly assisted them, ensuring they worked through the issue and allowing the dive to continue smoothly. Camilla handled my dive buddy’s Open Water referral course. While I didn’t train with her directly, from what I saw and overheard, she was thorough and dedicated to preparing new divers for a safe experience. If you're looking to get certified by Camilla, be prepared to demonstrate full mastery of your skills—she doesn’t cut corners! We also booked a trip to Klein Bonaire with Dive Friends. Our boat captain, Jason, provided a safe and entertaining trip, complete with an unexpected and unforgettable encounter with a pod of dolphins, which stayed with us far longer than I would have imagined—much to everyone's delight. At our home base shop at Delfins, Evaa and Ben were not only knowledgeable and helpful but also added humor to our day, making every visit enjoyable. Midway through the trip, I ran into an issue with my high-pressure hose, which began leaking on my Sherwood Wisdom 2 air-integrated dive computer. Given its age and quick-disconnect feature, I was unsure if it could be repaired. The staff at the main Dive Friends shop assured me it could be fixed, though I would lose the quick disconnect. It was an easy decision. We went across the street for lunch, and by the time we returned, the computer was fully repaired and ready to dive again. Super simple and back to diving! Since my dive buddy wasn’t quite ready for a night dive, I signed up for a guided UV night dive. Our guide, Jack, provided an excellent experience, giving us the freedom to explore while maintaining a safe level of oversight. Talking with Jack post-dive, I was blown away by his vast firsthand knowledge of the dive industry and global destinations. While I can't compare Dive Friends directly to other shops on the island, I can say without hesitation that I would absolutely recommend them. Their staff, service, repair capabilities, training, and guiding all make them a first-class operation.

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    Mary Frank
    Mary Frank
    February 4, 2025

    We are experienced divers, but had not been divivg for several years. We were required to do a refresher course when we arrived at our resort, which I wasn't initially happy about. But as we got more into the course, we found the refresh skills to be substantially more in-depth than our initial training. Our main instructor, Davide, was very helpful and patient, and I felt he was an excellent resource, teaching us how some of the rules have changed in the 20 years since we were certified. Our assistant instructor, Essimae (I am probably butchering the spelling on their names), was also very helpful, knowledgeable, and a very kind-hearted person. I highly recommend both the instructors and their dive shops.

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    Jason Schmitz
    Jason Schmitz
    January 22, 2025

    Top Notch experience with this dive outfit!! Absolutely cannot wait to come back. Daviden was so helpful in the shop, I really wanted to find a seahorse and Andy put me on not one, but two seahorses. Roderick set some of our group up with rental gear at the start of the trip and set a fantastic tone for the whole week. We also went on a boat dive out of Port Bonaire Saturday. Mona and our captain were phenomenal, highly recommend for access to north dive sites unreachable from shore and Klein.

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    Cynthia
    Cynthia
    January 21, 2025

    Best diveshop for your unlimited shore dives, easy going and friendly. Nitrox 29-32%, tanks filled up to 220 bar / 3500 psi. We loved it and will tell all our dive friends 🤿🪸

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    Rob Pellegrino
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    January 20, 2025

    Absolutely phenomenal SCUBA diving in Bonaire. What really made the trip spectacular was the staff at Dive Friends Bonaire. Safety first, always a good choice, and awesome, knowledgeable people leading the dives. I have been lucky enough to dive with you in 2023. Had the opportunity to dive with you again in January 2025, this time with my son, best friend and some great folks from National Aquatic Services of Syracuse, New York. The diving was great, your staff made it awesome. Thank You all! Ilse, Kim, Denise, James, Mona, Zoe, Camille-DMT (divemaster in training), Sandor-DMT, Joan, Nyanne, Darcy A special Thanks to Mona and Denise. Having to miss the last day of diving due to ear issues was unfortunate. However, I'm very happy I took the boat ride. Getting to know you both, while the others were under water, made that day, the best day.

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    Mari Gonashvili
    Mari Gonashvili
    January 19, 2025

    Highly recommended diving school. James and Davide were our teachers and they were very patient, encouraging and professional.

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    Anh Bui
    Anh Bui
    December 31, 2024

    Hamlet is great! There's a guy there who always had super friendly service. There's a woman there with a high ponytail who was friendly and said hi to us each time we were there as well. Lots of parking, but guests kind of suck at being out of the way while swapping out tanks? They fill tanks at this location so there are always plenty available. It should literally take 2 minutes to swap out your 2 tanks per person but some people somehow block half the parking lot? Large dunk tanks for multiple divers, lots of place to set up your gear. Apparently there's a manta swimming around this season but we weren't able to see it after multiple dives 🙁 Super easy to navigate, follow the pipe in the water out to the drop off. EXCELLENT place to watch the sunset at the picnic tables.

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