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 hr@divefriendsbonaire.com

Are you a friendly and service-minded professional looking for a dynamic role? Do you enjoy welcoming guests, answering questions, and making sure every visitor feels at home from the moment they arrive? Are you organized, communicative, and able to handle reservations, check-ins, and daily front desk tasks with a smile? Then we would love to meet you!

We are looking for an Front Desk employee (40 hours per week) to take care of on-location operations at Dive Friends Bonaire.

What you'll do:

• Welcome customers and guests in a warm and friendly manner.

• Respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

• Interact with customers and guests checking in or out, picking up or dropping of tanks or planning a purchase.

• Making sure to keep our shop clean, tidy, and welcoming

• Know all essential aspects of our business operations.

• Collect payments by accepting cash, credit or prepaid payments from customers.

• Balance cash drawer by counting cash at beginning and end of work shift.

• Work collaboratively with other staff, managers, and resources.

• Fill tanks and work with compressors.

Who you are:

• Hospitality mindset

• Fluent English speaker (bonus if you speak more languages)

• Familiarity with telephone, office, and diveshop360 (our software) is a plus

• Verbal communication, customer/guest Service, sales, resolving conflict, teamwork and professionalism

• Being a certified scuba diver or having interest of becoming one 

What we offer:

• A full-time contract: 40-hour week with a 2-day consecutive weekend.

• A gross salary per month of $ 1.947,- 

• Health benefits linked to your residence permit

• 15 paid vacation days 

• Time for time arrangement

• Staff discounts in all our stores & local perks 

• You’ll work with a fun, international team in a professional yet laid-back environment where collaboration and passion fuel everything we do

• The opportunity to further develop your diving skills

About us:

With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 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 some on-island suppliers.

Dive Friends Bonaire is not just a dive center- 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 Front Desk colleague we’re looking for and ready for a new adventure? Send your CV and a short motivation to hr@divefriendsbonaire.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Every year, thousands of divers visit Dive Friends Bonaire to experience one of the world's best shore diving destinations. Behind every unforgettable dive is a passionate team dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences, and we're looking for someone to tell that story.

If you're a marketer who enjoys building brands, creating content, and turning ideas into measurable results, this could be the perfect opportunity. At Dive Friends Bonaire, you'll combine your passion for marketing with the unique lifestyle of living and diving on Bonaire.

What will you do?

As our Marketing & Communications Specialist, you'll own the day-to-day marketing activities of Dive Friends Bonaire and our retail brands. You'll develop campaigns, create engaging content, coordinate external partners, manage digital channels, and continuously look for opportunities to strengthen our brands and increase revenue.

This is a hands-on role with ownership. Whether you create content yourself, collaborate with colleagues, leverage AI tools, or coordinate external specialists, you'll determine the most effective way to achieve outstanding marketing results.

 Your tasks include:

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns for our diving operation and retail brands.

• Plan and maintain the annual marketing calendar.

• Create content for social media, email marketing, blogs, and the website.

• Capture and edit photo and video content above and below water.

• Design promotional materials such as flyers, posters, banners, and trade show materials.

• Write compelling copy that reflects our tone of voice.

• Manage and grow our social media channels and engage with our community.

• Safeguard the visual identity across all brands.

• Coordinate with our advertising agency on paid advertising, website improvements, SEO, and analytics.

• Monitor marketing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Coordinate external photographers, videographers, printers, and creative partners.

• Support company events through marketing and content creation.

There can be more/different tasks/activities, activities mentioned above are to give an idea of your job role.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum PADI Open Water certification.

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing, content creation, or digital marketing.

• Experience creating underwater photo and video content is highly preferred.

• Experience with Canva and preferably Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience with Mailchimp or a similar email marketing platform.

• Valid driver's license.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• EU or US passport (required due to immigration legislation).

What we offer:

• Full-time position (40 hours per week, less hours can be discussed)

• A creative role with freedom, ownership, and responsibility.

• The opportunity to shape the future marketing of Dive Friends Bonaire.

• Regular diving and opportunities for further dive training.

• A market-conform salary between $2.673 and $3.026

• Fixed two day weekend

• Employee discounts in our retail stores, with selected local businesses and gyms.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Assistance with relocation and immigration procedures (where applicable).

• A passionate international team in one of the world's best dive destinations.

About us:

With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 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 some on-island suppliers.

Dive Friends Bonaire is not just a dive center- 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? Apply now!

Send your CV + a short motivation to hr@divefriendsbonaire.com