Split-Stay Strategy: Combine Eden Beach Boat Packages with Grand Windsock Dive & Drive
Looking to squeeze every drop of adventure out of your next Bonaire dive vacation? A smart Split-Stay Strategy lets you enjoy the best of both worlds—guided boat dives from our ocean-front Eden Beach shop and unlimited shore diving with wheels from our Grand Windsock Dive & Drive base. In this guide, you’ll see exactly how to pair these flagship offerings for variety, convenience, and non-stop underwater time.
Why a Split-Stay on Bonaire Works
Bonaire is built for flexible dive plans. With more than 90 marked dive sites in the marine park and shore entrances signposted by yellow stones, you can explore at your own pace while keeping logistics simple. Pair that shore-diving freedom with scheduled boat trips to sites around Klein Bonaire and you’ve got a week that balances structure with spontaneity.
A split-stay also lets you tap into the strengths of each Wannadive location:
- North at Eden Beach: ocean-front access, all boat departures, and a recommended weekly six days air/six-boat dive package.
- South at Grand Windsock: Dive & Drive convenience, a REC TEC gas-blending station, and a fully solar-powered facility.
Eden Beach (North): Ocean-Front Base for Boat Dives
Our north dive shop sits right on the water at Eden Beach Resort. All Wannadive boat trips depart from here, regularly visiting Klein Bonaire’s reefs and drop-offs. You’ll also find a comprehensive dive drive-in, ample parking, gear storage, fresh-water rinse basins, and showers—everything you need to gear up fast and roll straight into the water.
Guided dives are led by our multilingual crew, and both beginner and continuing PADI courses run here with access to a classroom and pool. The shore entry in front of the shop is the well-known site called “front porch,” making it easy to add a relaxed house-reef dive to your day.
What’s included in the weekly six-day air/six-boat package?
This Eden Beach favorite provides:
- Six days of shore air tanks
- Six guided boat dives during the same week
It’s a simple way to lock in ocean time—structured boat adventures combined with the freedom to grab shore tanks and go.
Best for
- Divers who want regular, guided boat access to Klein Bonaire
- Guests who enjoy the convenience of an ocean-front base with on-site services
- Buddies or groups who want a mix of boat-led exploration and self-paced shore dives
Grand Windsock (South): Shore-Diving Freedom with Dive & Drive
Our brand-new south shop at Grand Windsock Resort is purpose-built for easy, independent diving. It’s fully powered by solar panels—making it the most ecologically responsible dive shop on Bonaire—and it houses our REC TEC gas-blending station for custom mixes such as Nitrox and other technical blends. You’ll also find a dive drive-in, classroom, and pool access for training.
Wannadive recommends the Dive & Drive package at this location, and it’s easy to see why: all partner resorts here have their own rental cars available, and the local shore sites are close. The shore dive site fronting the shop is named “The Beach,” a convenient jump-off point for your day.
What is the Dive & Drive package?
Dive & Drive includes:
- Six consecutive days of unlimited air fills
- A complimentary Nitrox upgrade for certified Nitrox divers
- Weights & belt included
- A double-cabin automatic pickup truck for seven days
- Full insurance coverage with a US $500 deductible
- Full-to-full fuel policy and no hidden fees
It’s turnkey shore-diving freedom—grab tanks, load up, and go explore.
Tech-ready and training-friendly
- The south shop’s REC TEC station supports custom blends and technical needs.
- Both locations offer PADI training; instructor-level (IDC) courses are conducted at Grand Windsock in cooperation with Scuba Connection.
Side-by-Side: Choosing the Right Base for Each Part of Your Week
| Feature | Eden Beach (North) | Grand Windsock (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Core strength | Boat departures and ocean-front access | Shore-diving convenience with Dive & Drive |
| Flagship package | Weekly six days air/six-boat dive package | Dive & Drive (unlimited air + truck) |
| Boat trips | All boats depart here, regularly to Klein Bonaire | — |
| Shore site | “front porch” | “The Beach” |
| Gas options | Wide tank stock; mixed gases available via south blending | REC TEC gas-blending station for custom mixes |
| Sustainability | — | Fully solar-powered facility |
| Training | PADI courses with classroom/pool access | PADI courses; IDC with Scuba Connection |
| Facilities | Dive drive-in, parking, rinse basins, showers, storage | Dive drive-in, parking, rinse basins, showers, storage |
Sample Split-Stay Strategy (7 Days)
Use this as a planning framework and tailor it to your preferences and conditions on the day.
Days 1–3: Base at Eden Beach (north)
- Check in, grab shore air tanks, and get familiar with “front porch.”
- Knock out several of your six guided boat dives to Klein Bonaire.
- Add a sunset shore dive when you return—everything’s on-site.
Days 4–7: Switch to Grand Windsock (south)
- Pick up your truck and load shore tanks via the dive drive-in.
- Put the complimentary Nitrox upgrade (with certification) to work on multi-dive days.
- Explore a string of southern sites, using yellow-stone markers to navigate.
Pro tip: Once you enroll with Wannadive, you can use the services and facilities at both locations. You can pick up tanks or rental gear at one shop and return them at the other—handy if your day ends far from where it began.
Logistics Made Simple
- Hours: Both shops are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Facilities at both locations: ample parking, gear storage, fresh-water rinse basins, and showers.
- Drive-in convenience: each shop features a dive drive-in for quick tank exchanges.
- Retail and rental: both locations maintain an extensive rental stock and a competitive retail shop; expert equipment repair is available.
- Marine Park nature fee: all divers must purchase the Bonaire National Marine Park Nature Fee; pay it online before your first dive.
- Tech diving support: both locations stock cylinders in many sizes and valve configurations; the south shop blends custom gases.
Quick Answers (Featured Snippet Friendly)
Do boat dives depart from both locations?
No. All Wannadive boat trips depart from the ocean-front Eden Beach (north) shop.
What’s in the Eden Beach weekly six-day air/six-boat package?
Six days of shore air tanks plus six guided boat dives in the same week.
What exactly is included in the Dive & Drive package?
Six consecutive days of unlimited air (with free Nitrox for certified divers), weights & belt, and a seven-day double-cabin automatic pickup with full insurance (US $500 deductible), full-to-full fuel, and no hidden fees.
Can I mix services between shops?
Yes. After enrolling, you may use both locations interchangeably and even pick up tanks at one shop and return them at the other.
Do you cater to technical divers?
Yes. The Grand Windsock (south) shop houses a REC TEC gas-blending station for custom mixes, and both shops carry cylinders in many sizes and valve configurations.
Where do boat trips usually go?
Trips depart from Eden Beach and regularly visit reefs and drop-offs around Klein Bonaire, with additional boat-access sites visited as conditions and schedules permit.
Practical Takeaways and Tips
- Plan your week in two acts: front-load guided boat adventures from Eden Beach, then pivot to shore-diving freedom with Dive & Drive at Grand Windsock.
- Use the complimentary Nitrox upgrade (with certification) during Dive & Drive to support multi-dive shore days.
- Choose cylinder sizes and valve configurations that match your plan; both shops keep a wide stock.
- Leverage the dive drive-ins to minimize downtime between dives—pull up, swap tanks, and roll out.
- Rinse and reset at day’s end using on-site showers, basins, and storage at either shop.
- Secure the Bonaire National Marine Park Nature Fee online before your first splash.
- For first-timers or those refreshing skills, add a PADI course; classrooms and pool access are available at both locations, and IDC programs run at the south shop.
Related Topics to Explore
- Dive & Drive details and planning
- Air packages and rentals at Eden Beach
- Dive courses at Eden Beach and Grand Windsock (beginner through professional)
- Dive sites around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire
- About our team and facilities
Conclusion: Double Your Variety, Keep Your Week Simple
A Split-Stay Strategy with Wannadive gives you the structure of scheduled boat dives from Eden Beach and the independence of shore diving with Dive & Drive at Grand Windsock. With interchangeable facilities, drive-in tank stations at both shops, and on-island logistics designed for divers, it’s an easy way to maximize your bottom time.
Ready to build your split-stay? Click Book Now on our website or contact us:
- Email: info@wannadive.com
- Eden Beach (north): +599 701 0882
- Grand Windsock (south): +599 717 8884
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Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. Let’s plan your perfect week—boat dives, shore dives, and all the smiles in between.