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Become a certified diver on one of the Caribbean's finest reef islands. Over three days you complete PADI e-learning theory, master essential skills in confined water and finish with four open water dives on Bonaire's calm, colourful reefs. Your instructor guides you through every step at a pace that keeps you confident and safe.
Before you arrive, you work through the PADI e-learning theory at your own pace so more of your time on the island is spent in the water. Day one focuses on equipment familiarisation, confined water skills such as buoyancy control, regulator recovery and mask clearing, plus your first open water dive.
Day two builds on navigation, dive planning basics and further buoyancy practice with additional open water sessions. Day three completes your final skills assessment and certification dive on the reef. Across all four open water dives you apply what you have learned in real conditions, with your instructor reviewing each skill until you are comfortable before moving on.
Training runs from shore sites around Kralendijk within Bonaire National Marine Park. The island is renowned for protected reefs, clear water and reliable conditions that suit new divers throughout the year.
Pickup anywhere in Kralendijk is included each day, and your instructor selects sites matched to the training stage and daily conditions. Shore access means straightforward entries and calm water ideal for learning.
No previous diving experience is required, though basic swimming ability and water confidence are essential. Participants must be at least 10 years old.
Bring proof of STINAPA nature fee payment, swimwear, a towel and water. Prescription mask lenses can be arranged with at least four days notice.
Patient instruction, small groups and well-maintained equipment keep your certification journey relaxed and thorough. Your instructor focuses on building genuine competence, not rushing through checklists, so you leave with skills you can use on future dives worldwide.
Learning on Bonaire means your open water dives happen on living reefs teeming with fish and coral, making every session memorable as well as educational. E-learning is included so you arrive ready to dive from day one.
The course runs over three full days and includes PADI e-learning theory completed at your own pace before the practical sessions begin. Each day combines confined water skills practice with open water dives on Bonaire's reefs.
Your instructor paces the training to your comfort, ensuring you master each skill before moving to the next stage.
All scuba equipment needed for training is included. This covers your BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and tanks throughout the course.
If you already own personal kit you are welcome to bring it, though rental is available for anything you do not have.
Yes, the PADI e-learning theory package is included. You complete the knowledge development online before arriving, freeing up more time for diving during your three days on the island.
Your instructor reviews key concepts and runs through any questions before the practical sessions begin.
Participants must be at least 10 years old. PADI Junior Open Water certification is available for younger divers with appropriate depth limits.
Basic swimming ability is required, and you should feel comfortable in the water throughout the training.
Yes, pickup anywhere in Kralendijk is included for each training day. Confirm your accommodation when booking so your instructor knows where to collect you.
Return drop-off in Kralendijk is arranged after each session.
You need proof of STINAPA nature park fee payment, which can be purchased online at stinapa.org before your first dive day. This is required for access to Bonaire's marine park.
Bring swimwear, a towel, water and lunch if you prefer not to eat out between sessions.
Most healthy participants do not need a medical certificate. However, certain conditions require a doctor's signed clearance before diving.
Complete the PADI medical questionnaire honestly and your instructor will advise if a doctor's note is needed.
Upon successful completion you receive the internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy worldwide.
Your certification is registered digitally through PADI and a physical card can be requested.
Training takes place at shore dive sites around Kralendijk within Bonaire's protected marine park. Confined water skills are practised in calm, shallow areas before progressing to open water reef dives.
Bonaire's calm conditions and healthy reefs make it one of the best places in the Caribbean to learn to dive.
Groups run with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 participants, keeping instruction personal and allowing your instructor to give individual attention throughout.
Smaller ratios mean more time practising skills and more relaxed open water dives on the reef.
About the centre
Kralendijk
Operated by Amazing Bonaire, a partner of adventuro.
Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
From $81.06
