Bonaire Travel Page

Fall Break in Bonaire!
October 11-18, 2008

The island of Bonaire is outside of the hurricane belt and inside some of the greatest diving in the Western Hemisphere. Bonaire is known as "divers paradise" because it has some of the most pristine reefs in the Caribbean.

Located just east of Aruba and Curacao and about 50 miles north of the coast of Venezuela, Bonaire is known for modest depths, little current, and abundant marine life. There is no better place to learn to dive or perfect your underwater photography.

Den Laman, Bonaire, N.A.

Night dives can be done from shore right off the resort or at the famous Town Pier and are generally the highlight of the trip. For those new to night diving, earning the PADI Advanced Open Water course or the Night Diving specialty before this trip can be an exciting way to gain meaningful diving experience while in Bonaire.

Sea Anemone by Dianne Morris, Bonaire, N.A.

Shore diving is the primary means of diving on Bonaire, and the resort where we will be staying makes this easy by providing rental vehicles and unlimited access to air cylinders. Boat diving is also available, with most dives being done off from Klein Bonaire, a small, uninhabited island to the west. Nearly all dive sites are within a fifteen minute boat ride.

Trip fee includes* roundtrip airfare from O'Hare and 7 nights lodging in 2 or 3 bedroom furnished condominiums at Den Laman. Also included are six one-tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving, transportation in Bonaire between the airport and the resort, daily breakfast, and access to a vehicle at the resort for excursions and shore diving around the island (auto insurance not included).

Spots will fill up quickly, so interested travelers should sign up soon.

Dates: October 11-18, 2008
Price: $1599** per diver
Deposit: $600
Balance Due: August 1, 2008

* Package pricing is based on 10 travelers with double occupancy per bedroom. Airfare could change if any government agency or airline implements a change that causes a surcharge to be added to the airfare prior to the trip. If this were to happen, AAI reserves the right to increase the package price up to the amount of the tax increase or airline surcharge.

** Bonaire Marine Park fee (~$25***), Bonaire departure tax (~$30***), SCUBA training, car insurance, food, beverages, gratuities, or any other costs not specifically listed as being part of the package, are not included. The package prices depicted on this flyer could change without notice and are not guaranteed.
*** These fees are under control of the Bonaire government and are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: The trip prices listed are based on a cash discount price available only when payment is made with cash or check. A 3% fee will be added to any payment made in person by credit card (6% added if paid by credit card over the phone). All trip payments are nonrefundable and cancellation fees will apply; however, AAI reserves the right to cancel the trip with a 30-day notice and return all monies paid. Travel insurance is highly recommended; applications are available upon request.