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24 October 2026

Pickup Truck Protocol: Where and How to Collect Your Dive & Drive Wheels

Arriving on Bonaire should feel exciting, not complicated. If you have booked a Dive & Drive package, one of the most important practical details is knowing exactly where and how to collect your pickup truck so you can move quickly from arrival to diving. With Wannadive, the process is straightforward: guests collect and return their rental pickup truck at either the Eden Beach shop or the Grand Windsock shop, and a complimentary airport transfer is available when flights arrive between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the rental start date.

This guide explains the full Pickup Truck Protocol for your Dive & Drive wheels, including pickup locations, airport transfer timing, what is included with the vehicle, how tank exchanges work, and how to plan for a smooth first and last day on the island.

What is the Dive & Drive package?

The Dive & Drive package combines unlimited shore diving with a rental vehicle, making it easier to explore multiple dive sites during your stay. It is built for divers who want flexibility on Bonaire, especially those planning to move between dive locations at their own pace.

Wannadive also suggests the Dive & Drive package at the Grand Windsock location because all partner resorts there provide rental cars, making shore diving especially convenient.

In simple terms, this package helps connect the key parts of an independent dive holiday:

For many divers, that combination removes friction from the trip and makes daily planning much easier.

Where do you collect your Dive & Drive pickup truck?

Guests collect their rental pickup truck at one of two Wannadive locations:

  1. Eden Beach shop
  2. Grand Windsock shop

These are also the same two locations where you return the vehicle at the end of the rental period.

That means your arrival and departure process stays consistent. You do not need to learn one pickup procedure for arrival and another for drop-off. The same network supports both.

Why having two pickup points matters

Two collection points make the Pickup Truck Protocol more flexible for divers staying in different parts of the island. It also aligns well with the way many shore divers plan their days: close to accommodation, close to a tank station, and close to the area they want to dive first.

Both locations also offer ample on-site parking, which makes loading and unloading gear easier when you are picking up your truck, exchanging tanks, or returning rented equipment.

Is airport transfer included?

Yes. If your flight arrives between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the rental start date, Wannadive provides a complimentary airport transfer to either the Eden Beach or Grand Windsock shop.

This is one of the most useful parts of the arrival process because it helps bridge the gap between landing on Bonaire and taking the wheel of your rental pickup.

How the airport transfer works in practice

The transfer is designed to take you from the airport to one of the two pickup locations, where you can then collect your Dive & Drive wheels. This setup keeps the process efficient and puts you directly at a dive shop where you can begin the rest of your arrival routine.

That can be especially useful if you also need to:

What vehicle is included in the Dive & Drive package?

The Dive & Drive deal includes a double-cabin automatic pickup truck for seven days.

The vehicle is:

The full-to-full approach means you return the truck with the same fuel level it had when you received it.

Wannadive also presents the car rental as completely all-inclusive, with all mandatory insurance and fees already covered, so there are no hidden surcharges.

Quick answer: What do you need to know before collecting your pickup truck?

If you want the short version, here it is:

Question Answer
Where do I collect the truck? At the Eden Beach or Grand Windsock shop
Where do I return it? At the Eden Beach or Grand Windsock shop
Is airport transfer available? Yes, for flights arriving between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the rental start date
What type of vehicle is included? A double-cabin automatic pickup truck for seven days
Is it insured? Yes, fully insured with a US $500 deductible
Fuel policy Full-to-full
Hidden fees? No hidden surcharges

Can you use both Wannadive locations after pickup?

Yes. Once you enroll, you are free to use the services and facilities of both the Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south) sites.

That flexibility is one of the strongest practical benefits of the overall setup. Even if you collect your truck at one location, you are not limited to only that shop for the rest of your stay.

What this means for your diving days

Because the two shops share the same rental inventory and each has its own drive-in tank station, you can:

This matters because dive days rarely follow a perfect script. Weather, energy levels, dive plans, and route choices can all shift. Being able to use either location helps keep your schedule efficient.

Can you exchange tanks from your vehicle?

Yes. Each Wannadive shop has a convenient dive drive-in where you can pull up with your vehicle and quickly load or swap tanks for your next shore or boat dive.

For divers using a pickup truck, this is more than a convenience feature. It supports a smoother rhythm across the day:

  1. Drive in
  2. Exchange tanks
  3. Load gear
  4. Head to your next dive site

That process is especially valuable when you are trying to make the most of a shore-diving schedule without unnecessary delays.

How to plan a smooth arrival with your Dive & Drive wheels

The best arrival days are the ones with the fewest surprises. To make your Pickup Truck Protocol simple, plan ahead with a few practical steps.

1. Book in advance

Booking with Wannadive is easy: contact the team through the website or by email with your preferred dates and diving plans. Include:

Wannadive will check availability and confirm the options with you. It is recommended to book guided dives, boat dives, courses, and rental equipment in advance, especially during busy periods.

2. Match your arrival timing to the transfer window

If you want to use the complimentary airport transfer, make sure your flight arrives between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the rental start date.

That timing can simplify your first day and reduce the number of moving parts between the airport and the dive shop.

3. Decide which shop is most convenient

Since pickup and return are available at Eden Beach and Grand Windsock, think about which location best fits your accommodation plans and first dives.

4. Keep your first-day diving plan realistic

A practical first day often works best: collect the truck, sort gear, get briefed, exchange tanks if needed, and ease into the trip with a clear plan.

Safety and responsible diving matter from day one

A smooth vehicle pickup is important, but the bigger goal is a safe and well-organized dive holiday. Safety is central to every dive at Wannadive. Dives are led and supervised by qualified dive professionals, guests receive a thorough briefing, and rental equipment and dive cylinders are regularly inspected and maintained.

Wannadive follows applicable Bonaire Marine Park regulations and adapts dive plans to certification level, conditions, and guest experience.

That approach matters because a pickup truck is not just transport in a dive holiday context. It is part of the logistics that support safer, more efficient diving from site to site.

A note on operational sustainability

Practical convenience and responsible operations can work together. At Wannadive South at Grand Windsock Resort, 100 solar panels power a significant part of daily dive-shop operations, including the cylinder-filling facilities. Combined with responsible diving briefings, this helps reduce the environmental impact of operations.

For divers, that adds another layer of meaning to the trip: efficient shore-diving support paired with a clear effort to operate more responsibly.

Practical tips before you collect your truck

Use this checklist before arrival:

As you prepare your trip, it also helps to look into related subjects such as:

Wannadive also offers stand-alone car-rental services with clear, all-inclusive pricing. Every rental comes fully insured, follows a full-to-full fuel policy, and carries no hidden surcharges.

Conclusion: Keep your first day simple and your diving flexible

The Pickup Truck Protocol is refreshingly clear: collect and return your Dive & Drive wheels at either Eden Beach or Grand Windsock, and if your flight arrives between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the rental start date, you can use the complimentary airport transfer to reach the shop.

From there, the benefits continue. You can use both Wannadive locations, exchange tanks at convenient drive-in stations, and dive with the flexibility that makes shore diving on Bonaire so appealing.

If you want your trip to start smoothly, book ahead and share your plans early. Contact Wannadive through the website or by email with your dates, certification level, activities, and equipment needs, and get your Dive & Drive arrangements in place before you travel.

For a closer look at the people behind the operation, visit the team page: https://www.wannadive.com/about/