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Download the Diving & Activities Pricelist Buddy’s Kids Programs TECH DIVING Have your child explore the beautiful reefs and marine life with an entertaining program while you are out diving or snorkeling! Tech Prices Bubble maker $90 Gases Scuba experience for children ages 8 - 10. Incl. All blends available (40% - 100% O2 / TRIMIX) instructions, 1 dive & use of all required equipment. O2 blends per cu.ft of O2 $1 Buddy Rangers He blends per cu.ft of Helium $3 Tech Equipment Rental A fun filled experience where kids learn to snorkel and howto use Handling fee per blend $5 Cylinders Daily SASY equipment. Learn about fish and the underwater world and enjoy lots of other activities like driftwood painting. Doubles Al 80’s $22 For children ages 5 - 10 who are able to swim. Rebreather Sorb* Deco/S. Mount/Bail out tanks Al 80’s - Al 40’s $11 5 days from 8:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Mon-Fri only). Sofnolime 812 per lbs $6 Faber Steel 3lt – 2lt & 3lt (Rebreather) $11 1 Day 3 Day 5 Day ExtendAir & SOFNODIVE Cartridge $53 Buddy Rangers $60 $180 $250 *REBREATHER – Try out & courses upon request Regulators PADI Seal Team Reg sets for Doubles / Side Mount $22 Guided Tech Dives (per diver) $100 Stage Reg with SPG $11 Start Scuba diving early with this specially designed program for kids! ‘Aqua missions’ & underwater fun using real scuba gear is a great Windjammer Wreck or any other shore dive site. way to introduce children to the underwater world & offer them an Equipment & gas are excluded. Min. required: 2 pax. Technical Rig opportunity to dive just like mom & dad! For children ages 8 - 10 who Back plate, harness, regulators, wing & tanks $53 are able to swim. 5 days from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Mon-Fri only). Tech Courses 5 mornings $350 (min 2 kids) Sidemount Diver 1½ day $212 Essentials Junior Open Water $375 Learn to safely utilize side-mounted cylinders. Lift bag / DSMB $6 All courses, services & rentals are quoted per person. Prices and All required equipment is included. Reel $6 government taxes are subject to change and include 6% government taxes. Pre-paid packages are non-refundable or transferable. No PADI Tec 40 3 days $424 $75 service charge will be added. Transition from recreational to technical DPV diving & be able to dive to 40m/130ft. Surfing/Kiting PADI Tec 45 3 days $530 Closed Circuit Rebreather Windsurfing Lesson $55 Take Tech diving to the next level 6 days Learn to windsurf with the pro’s in the perfect & be able to dive to 45m/145ft. CCR Rec $430 on-shore winds & shallow waters of Lac Bay! PADI Tec 50 3 days $636 Air as diluent - sofnolime (5lb per day) Kite Boarding Package On request Further your Tech Skills, by mastering $565 further techniques & be able to dive CCR Rec Learn the skills of kite boarding with steady trade winds, in the to 50m/165 ft. Air as diluent - sofnodive (Poseidon) crystal clear blue waters of Bonaire. As a student, you will be ExtendAir (O2ptima) accompanied by your instructor by boat. PADI Tec TRIMIX 65 5 days $742 Advance your skills, learn TRIMIX CCR Tec $555 Massage & Gym & be able to dive to 65m/231ft. Trimix as diluent - sofnolime (5lb per day) 1 day $185 Relax and recuperate in the convenience of your own room or go DSAT Gas Blender CCR Tec $690 to Bon Bida/ Aqua Spa & Gym (walking distance from Buddy Dive Learn all of the essential skills Trimix as diluent - sofnodive (Poseidon) Resort). to become a Mixed Gas Blender. ExtendAir (O2ptima) Aqua Spa & Gym GUE Fundamentals class 4 days $650 Open Circuit (OC) $950 30 minutes Massage $45 This course will make you a better, 6 days OC Deep Air** 60 minutes Massage $75 safer and more competent diver. OC Tec (Trimix)*** $1350 Your Buddies on 90 minutes Massage $100 GUE Doubles Primer 2 days $300 Bon Bida Gym Learn how to safely and comfortably dive a double tank cylinder configuration. Tech add ons Day-pass $12 $375 GUE Drysuit Primer 2 days $300 Add boats (3x 2hrs bottom time) Week-pass $40 Dive and explore our deepest wreck! Bonaire Learn drysuit diving using proper equipment and techniques. Wind Jammer Tech Dives $100 Diving + Activities (price is per person per dive) Tech Courses Additional Information Pricelist Course material included. Tanks, Air & Nitrox will be included in ** Air as Bottom Gas the course, helium & O2 fills (higher than 32%) will be charged *** TRIMIX as Bottom Gas www.buddydive.com per cu ft of gas. NAUI courses available upon request. All prices are including Government Tax @buddydiveresort #buddydive Your Buddies on Specialty Dive Courses Dive Packages Activities Deep Diver 2 days $200 A La Carte Daily Incl. 4 dives, book & instruction. U/L Shore Diving $40 Snorkeling U/L Shore Diving, if on Double Side Mount $80 Bonaire U/W Navigation Diver 1-2 days $185 Boat Snorkel Trip 2½ hrs $49 1-Tank Boat Dive & U/L air $70 Incl. 3 dives, book & instruction. Includes guide and 2 different snorkel stops 2-Tank Boat Dive & U/L air $105 Diving + Activities Night Diver 1-2 days $200 1-Tank Boat Dive, if on U/L Shore Diving $45 Unguided Boat Snorkel Trip 2 hrs $16 Incl. 3 dives, book & instruction. 2-Tank Boat Dive, if on U/L Shore Diving $75 Sign up on a dive boat & discover the reef at your own pace. Recreational/ professional Search & Recovery Diver 2 days $200 2-Tank Valet Boat Dive $100 Guided Snorkel 2 hrs $27 2-Tank Washington Slagbaai Valet Boat Dive $125 diving courses Incl. 4 dives, book & instruction. Snorkel through Bonaire’s underwater world with a guide. Discover Scuba Diving ½ day $90 Wreck Diver 2 days $200 A La Carte Weekly Guided Night Snorkel* 1 hr $35 Incl. theory, pool training & 1 ocean dive (min. age 10 yrs).* Incl. 4 dives, book & instruction. U/L Shore Diving $175 Under expert guidance you will experience the different creatures that only come out at night! U/L Shore Diving, if on Double Side Mount $350 Additional Discover Scuba Dive ½ day $70 Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver 1 day $130 U/L Shore Diving (7 days) $210 Incl. Dive Guide & 1 ocean dive.* Incl. book & instruction. * Dive light is required , available for rent at the dive shop. U/L Shore Diving (7 days), if on Double Side Mount $420 Scuba Review ½ day $90 E-learning Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver ½ day $35* 6 Boat Dives & U/L Shore Diving $400 Kayaking Incl. materials, instruction & 1 ocean dive.* Complete PADI online theory at home & the practical dives on Bonaire. Tank rental includes the use of weights & weight belt. All air package include nitrox. Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel Tour $46 PADI Open Water Certification 4-5 days $375 U/W Naturalist 1 day $130 Incl. 2 dives, slide show & instruction. A guide will lead you in your kayak & teach you about Incl. instruction, course materials & certification.* Private Dive Guide* the protected Red Mangroves, a real must see! E-learning PADI Open Water 2-3 days $265** Peak Performance Buoyancy 1 day $130 1 dive 1/2 day 1 day Complete PADI online theory at home Incl. 2 dives, weight check & instruction. Tours & the practical dives on Bonaire. Check Dive with Divemaster $55 - - Reef Fish ID 1 day $130 Cave Exploration and Snorkel ½ day $55 Referral Course 2 days $240 Dive Master Guide $45 $125 $250 Incl. 2 dives, slide show & instruction. Guided through 2 caves, 1 dry & 1 fresh water, you will see the majestic Incl. instruction, certification & 4 ocean dives.* Private Instructor $55 - - stalactites & stalagmites. Note: some physical fitness is required. Current referral papers & medical statements required. Lion Fish Hunter Instruction 1 day $130 Guided DPV dives (2 dives) - - $120 Island tours Only on request PADI Advanced Open Water Diver 2 days $270 Incl. 2 dives, all materials & instruction. We have tours to every part of the island, so please * The private guide rates exclude dive equipment, Incl. instruction, materials, certification & 5 dives.*** Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) 1 day $185 do ask for more details on the tours available. tanks & weight. Min. 2 pax required, max 6 pax. E-learning PADI Advanced Diver 2 days $200** Incl. 2 dives & materials. Sunset Sail 2 hrs - Only on request What better way to end the day than sit back, Complete PADI online theory at home & 5 ocean dives on Bonaire. Important note: All specialties are excluding air & equipment. Night Dives relax with a cocktail & watch for a ‘green flash’? * Excluding online PADI fee. PADI Adventures Dives ½-1 days $55 $57 1- Tank Boat Night Dive Boat Fishing Charter ½ - 1 day - Only on request Incl. 1 dive & materials.*** If on U/L Shore Diving. Dive light is required, Dive Equipment Rental Go fishing with people who know how to help Rescue Diver Certification 3-4 days $370 available for rent at the dive shop. you catch the fish you have always dreamed of! Daily 7 days $65 Incl. instruction, certification, materials & diving. *** 1- Tank Boat Night Dive Water Taxi to Klein Bonaire Adults $20 - Kids $10 Mask & Snorkel $6 $30 Incl. Air / Nitrox. Dive light is required, E-Learning Rescue Diver 2-3 days $285** Adventure to Klein Bonaire, snorkel along the shoreline Fins $6 $30 available for rent at the dive shop. or just enjoy the beautiful white sandy beach. Complete PADI online theory at home & confined Snorkel set $10 $50 $60 water training and 4 open water dives on Bonaire. Fluorescent Night Dive* Departure: 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm.
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