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Scuba diving

Orientation Dive

3 hours
EN · NL
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Before diving anywhere on Bonaire, all certified divers are required to complete an orientation dive — this is a mandatory rule set by STINAPA, the local marine park authority.At Beyond the Corals, we turn this requirement into an opportunity. Join our PADI professionals, all STINAPA Reef Rangers and Green Fins guides, for a personalized, eco-consc

Highlights

  • ✅ Dive computer
  • ✅ Weights
  • ✅ Professional guidance from a PADI instructor + Green Fins certified guide
  • ✅ Orientation and safety briefing
  • ✅ Visit to our coral nursery at Bachelor's Beach
  • ✅ Buoyancy/weight check

About this experience

Before diving anywhere on Bonaire, all certified divers are required to complete an orientation dive — this is a mandatory rule set by STINAPA, the local marine park authority.

At Beyond the Corals, we turn this requirement into an opportunity. Join our PADI professionals, all STINAPA Reef Rangers and Green Fins guides, for a personalized, eco-conscious orientation dive at our beautiful house reef: Bachelor’s Beach 🪸💙

We’ll go over:

  • Marine park rules & local dive practices
  • How to safely enter/exit Bonaire’s unique shore dives
  • Coral reef ecology and our own coral nursery
  • Aquatic life, best buoyancy practices & reef-safe diving

You'll also do a buoyancy check, and if needed, refresh your diving skills.


Together, we make sure your dive holiday starts safely, responsibly — and with a big smile.


By booking with Beyond the Corals BV you accept the General Terms and Conditions

What's included

Included

  • ✅ Dive computer
  • ✅ Weights
  • ✅ Professional guidance from a PADI instructor + Green Fins certified guide
  • ✅ Orientation and safety briefing
  • ✅ Visit to our coral nursery at Bachelor's Beach
  • ✅ Buoyancy/weight check
  • ✅ Dive debriefing & logbook session

Not included

  • ❌ Bonaire Nature Fee – required for all divers; payable via Stinapa
  • ❌ Standard dive equipment
  • ❌ Tanks – $17.50 per tank (air or nitrox)
  • 📦 After 10 tanks, the next 5 are FREE!

Meeting point

Meet at the operator's location

Exact location is shared after booking

Your tour operator will confirm the exact meeting point and any pickup details after booking.

📍 Kralendijk · Bonaire

Good to bring

Swimsuit Towel Reef-safe sunscreen Sunglasses Voucher or phone

Cancellation policy

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Frequently asked

How does booking work?+

Pick a date and time in the booking window, pay securely, and your voucher arrives by e-mail with instant confirmation. Show it on your phone on the day — no printing needed.

Which payment methods can I use?+

Credit/debit card, iDEAL and Wero — all handled through Caribious' secure checkout.

Where do I meet the operator?+

The meeting point (or pickup arrangement) is listed on this page and repeated on your booking confirmation, together with the operator's direct contact details.

What if plans change?+

The cancellation terms for this experience are shown during checkout and on your confirmation. See also our cancellation policy.

$50from · per person