Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wannadive Bonaire?
Wannadive Bonaire is a five-star PADI IDC dive center with more than twenty years of experience, operating two full-service dive shops on Bonaire.
What services do you provide?
The company offers diver education, guided and boat dives, shore-based Dive & Drive programs, equipment rental, tank drive-in stations, gas blending, and expert equipment repair.
Which dive courses can I take?
Wannadive teaches the full range of PADI courses, from first-time beginner programs all the way up to professional instructor levels.
Do you offer instructor-level training?
Yes, as a PADI IDC center, Wannadive conducts instructor development courses at its south shop in cooperation with Scuba Connection.
What is the Dive & Drive package?
The Dive & Drive package combines unlimited shore diving with a rental vehicle, making it easy to explore multiple dive sites; it is especially recommended at the Grand Windsock Resort location where every resort already supplies cars.
What does the weekly six-day air / six-boat dive package include?
This package, offered from the Eden Beach Resort location, provides six days of shore air tanks plus six guided boat dives during the same week.
Are guided dives available?
Yes, Wannadive offers professionally guided shore and boat dives led by its multilingual crew.
Do you run boat trips to Klein Bonaire?
Boat dives depart from the Eden Beach shop and regularly visit Klein Bonaire’s reefs and drop-offs.
Can I rent dive equipment on site?
Both shops maintain an extensive rental stock that includes virtually all standard dive gear you may need.
Do you supply air fills and mixed gases?
Each location has a large stock of tanks in many configurations, and the south shop features a REC TEC gas-blending station for custom mixes.
Is equipment repair available?
Yes, Wannadive provides expert repair services for a wide range of dive equipment.
How many dive shops do you operate?
Wannadive operates two full-service dive shops: one north of Kralendijk at Eden Beach Resort and one south of town at Grand Windsock Resort.
Where is the north shop located?
The north location sits oceanfront at Eden Beach Resort, Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 73, Kralendijk, Bonaire.
Where is the south shop located?
The south facility is at Grand Windsock Resort, EEG Boulevard 3, Belnem, Bonaire.
What are your opening hours?
Both shops are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.
How can I contact Wannadive by email?
Send all inquiries to info@wannadive.com.
What phone number should I call for the Eden Beach shop?
For the north shop, call +599 701 0882.
What phone number should I call for the Grand Windsock shop?
For the south shop, call +599 717 8884.
Can I reach you through social media?
Yes, follow or message the team on Instagram @Wannadive or Facebook @WannadiveBonaire.
Do your facilities include rinsing and storage areas?
Yes, both sites provide ample parking, gear storage rooms, fresh-water rinse basins, and showers for divers.
Is Wannadive suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely; the center offers entry-level PADI courses and has a patient, multilingual staff experienced in teaching new divers.
Can you handle large or experienced groups?
Yes, Wannadive caters to single divers, big groups, and highly experienced ‘never-dry’ enthusiasts, with sufficient tanks and staff to match demand.
What sets Wannadive apart from other dive operators on Bonaire?
The company combines two fully interchangeable shops, extensive rental and tank inventories, shore-front drive-ins, and more than twenty years of service-with-a-smile culture.
Is the south shop eco-friendly?
The Grand Windsock location runs entirely on solar power, making it the most environmentally responsible dive shop on the island.
Will I have access to both shops after signing up?
Yes, no matter where you enroll, you may freely use the services and facilities of both the north and south shops.
Do you partner with local accommodations?
Wannadive builds tailored dive packages with Eden Beach Resort, Grand Windsock Resort, and several nearby boutique resorts.
What shore dive sites are directly in front of your shops?
The Eden Beach site fronts the well-known dive spot “Front Porch,” while the Grand Windsock shop overlooks the site called “The Beach.”
Do you sell dive equipment and accessories on site?
Yes, Wannadive operates a competitive retail shop at both the north and south locations, allowing divers to purchase a wide range of gear and accessories before or after their dives.
Can I exchange tanks using a drive-in station?
Yes, each Wannadive shop features 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.
Is parking available at both Wannadive locations?
Yes, both the Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south) dive shops offer ample on-site parking so you can conveniently load and unload your gear.
Which Wannadive location do boat dives depart from?
All Wannadive boat trips leave from the ocean-front Eden Beach (north) shop, making that location the departure point for excursions to Klein Bonaire and other boat-access sites.
Which dive package is especially recommended at the Eden Beach shop?
At Eden Beach, Wannadive recommends the weekly six-day air / six-boat dive package, combining unlimited shore tanks with six guided boat dives during the same week.
Which dive package is especially recommended at the Grand Windsock (south) shop?
Wannadive suggests the Dive & Drive package at the Grand Windsock location because all partner resorts there provide rental cars, making shore diving exceptionally convenient.
Do you accommodate solo divers (single travelers)?
Yes. Wannadive explicitly welcomes single individual divers and offers them the same full range of services, tanks, and staff support that groups receive, ensuring an enjoyable experience even if you arrive without a buddy.
What tank sizes and configurations are available for rental?
Both Wannadive shops keep a huge stock of cylinders in virtually every common size and valve configuration, allowing you to choose the tank that best matches your dive plan.
How can I make a reservation with Wannadive?
You can secure your dive package or course by clicking the "Book Now" button on the Wannadive website or by contacting the team directly at info@wannadive.com or via the published phone numbers for either shop.
Do you offer dive-and-stay packages with local resorts?
Yes. Wannadive collaborates with Eden Beach Resort, Grand Windsock Resort, and several nearby boutique resorts to create tailored packages that combine accommodation with your chosen dive services.
How long has Wannadive been operating on Bonaire?
Wannadive has been welcoming divers for more than twenty years, evolving from a small backyard start-up into a full five-star PADI IDC center.
Do you have multilingual instructors?
Yes. Wannadive’s crew is multilingual and experienced in teaching and guiding divers in several different languages, making training accessible to international guests.
Do you offer custom gas blends such as Nitrox or Trimix for technical diving?
Yes. Wannadive’s south-side Grand Windsock shop houses a REC TEC gas-blending station that can prepare custom mixes—including Nitrox and other technical blends—and both locations keep a wide range of cylinders ready for technical divers.
What do past guests say about their experience with Wannadive?
Recent testimonials praise Wannadive’s fun, knowledgeable crew and quality instruction, with guest ratings ranging from 4.6 to 5 out of 5. Divers like Mary, Geert, Lisa, and Tom highlight the helpful staff, comprehensive services, and memorable dives on Bonaire.
Where can I read testimonials from past guests?
Guest feedback is published on the Wannadive website in the section titled “What divers say about us,” where recent visitors share ratings and short reviews of their experiences.
What are the main differences between the Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south) dive shops?
The north shop at Eden Beach sits ocean-front, runs all boat departures—including trips to Klein Bonaire—and offers a full drive-in tank station. The south shop at Grand Windsock is newly built, fully solar-powered, houses the REC TEC gas-blending station, and hosts instructor-level (IDC) courses in cooperation with Scuba Connection. Both locations share the same rental stock, storage, parking, and shore-dive access, but they emphasize different flagship packages: six-day air/six-boat dives in the north and the Dive & Drive program in the south.
Are fresh-water showers available at both dive shops?
Yes. Both the Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south) locations provide on-site fresh-water showers so you can rinse off and change comfortably after your dives, alongside the rinse basins, gear storage rooms, and parking areas.