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PADI Boat Diver Specialty

4.9 · 118 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
6 hours
EN · NL
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Some of Bonaire’s most beautiful dive sites are only accessible by boat. This specialty gives you the skills and confidence to dive from all types of boats – from small RIBs to large dive vessels. Whether you're preparing for a liveaboard trip or want to explore more of Bonaire’s marine park, this course is your gateway to the blue beyond.Learn how

Highlights

  • ✅ 2 boat dives with Beyond the Corals instructor
  • ✅ Boat fees
  • ✅ PADI Boat Diver eLearning access
  • ✅ Water & snacks between dives
  • ✅ PADI e-card certification

About this experience

Some of Bonaire’s most beautiful dive sites are only accessible by boat. This specialty gives you the skills and confidence to dive from all types of boats – from small RIBs to large dive vessels. Whether you're preparing for a liveaboard trip or want to explore more of Bonaire’s marine park, this course is your gateway to the blue beyond.

Learn how to gear up, enter and exit safely, handle gear on board, and understand boat terminology and etiquette. Boat diving is easy, fun, and opens up a whole new world.


What to expect

During this course, you’ll:

  • Learn how to safely enter, exit and move around on a dive boat
  • Understand key boat diving procedures and etiquette
  • Practice navigation and dive planning for boat entries
  • Complete 2 boat dives exploring new sites
  • Build confidence for diving on boats around the world


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


What's included

Included

  • ✅ 2 boat dives with Beyond the Corals instructor
  • ✅ Boat fees
  • ✅ PADI Boat Diver eLearning access
  • ✅ Water & snacks between dives
  • ✅ PADI e-card certification

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

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4.9
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based on 118 reviews on TripAdvisor

This experience is run by Beyond the Corals — rated 4.9★ from 118 reviews on TripAdvisor.

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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.

$350from · per person