Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire is a beachfront Caribbean vacation spot complete with two- and three-bedroom apartments, two swimming pools, restaurant, pool bar and a full-service dive center, including safety diving courses, kids programs and PADI adventure diving courses. Bonaire received the Sustainable Tourism Award in 2008 from "Islands Magazine" and the Caribbean Tourism Organization for its protection of the marine environment, making Bonaire and Buddy Dive Resort an exemplary snorkeling destination.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a good way to view marine life in their natural habitat. After donning a face mask and snorkel -- a tube-shaped device that fits in your mouth and extends up behind your head above the surface of the water -- you can float or dive for an extended period of time. Breathing through a snorkel is easy and safe and your body provides natural buoyancy to keep you afloat. You can use fins to help propel you through and under the water. If the water is cold, you can wear a wetsuit for insulation.
Snorkeling in Bonaire
According to "Sport Diver" magazine, Bonaire is located 86 miles east of Aruba in the Dutch Caribbean and offers one of the most thriving fish populations in the Caribbean, mainly due to the superior marine park system that helps keep the reefs healthy. With more than 60 dive locations and its stunning coral formations, snorkeling in Bonaire allows you to view more than 75 species of fish, including colorful tropical fish like the spectacular Queen Angelfish.
Buddy Dive Snorkeling
Snorkeling at the Buddy Dive Resort is a family affair. Children and seniors alike can enjoy one of the resort's weekly boat snorkel trips that allow you to explore the beautiful reefs unguided. You can also participate in any of several guided snorkeling tours, including a night snorkel near the Town Pier. You can also combine snorkeling with other island activities with a Buddy Dive snorkeling tour or take private snorkeling lessons. Tours include everything you need for a successful snorkeling trip including snorkel, face mask, fins and flotation device.
Warnings
Snorkeling is fairly safe, but there are dangers anytime you are in the water. Knowing how to swim is helpful if you get too far from shore or the boat. Most snorkeling tour companies, including Buddy Dive, require you to wear a flotation device while in the water. Getting water in your snorkel can result in inhaling water, which can cause coughing or choking. Getting too cold can result in hypothermia and encountering dangerous fish, such as a stingray or shark can be fatal. Always snorkel with a friend to ensure someone can help if disaster strikes.
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