Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

Wannadive teaches the full range of PADI courses, from first-time beginner programs all the way up to professional instructor levels.

Yes, as a PADI IDC center, Wannadive conducts instructor development courses at its south shop in cooperation with Scuba Connection.

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.

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.

Yes, Wannadive offers professionally guided shore and boat dives led by its multilingual crew.

Boat dives depart from the Eden Beach shop and regularly visit Klein Bonaire’s reefs and drop-offs.

Both shops maintain an extensive rental stock that includes virtually all standard dive gear you may need.

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.

Yes, Wannadive provides expert repair services for a wide range of dive equipment.

Wannadive operates two full-service dive shops: one north of Kralendijk at Eden Beach Resort and one south of town at Grand Windsock Resort.

The north location sits oceanfront at Eden Beach Resort, Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 73, Kralendijk, Bonaire.

The south facility is at Grand Windsock Resort, EEG Boulevard 3, Belnem, Bonaire.

Both shops are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Send all inquiries to info@wannadive.com.

For the north shop, call +599 701 0882.

For the south shop, call +599 717 8884.

Yes, follow or message the team on Instagram @Wannadive or Facebook @WannadiveBonaire.

Yes, both sites provide ample parking, gear storage rooms, fresh-water rinse basins, and showers for divers.

Absolutely; the center offers entry-level PADI courses and has a patient, multilingual staff experienced in teaching new divers.

Yes, Wannadive caters to single divers, big groups, and highly experienced ‘never-dry’ enthusiasts, with sufficient tanks and staff to match demand.

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.

The Grand Windsock location runs entirely on solar power, making it the most environmentally responsible dive shop on the island.

Yes, no matter where you enroll, you may freely use the services and facilities of both the north and south shops.

Wannadive builds tailored dive packages with Eden Beach Resort, Grand Windsock Resort, and several nearby boutique resorts.

The Eden Beach site fronts the well-known dive spot “Front Porch,” while the Grand Windsock shop overlooks the site called “The Beach.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Wannadive’s crew is multilingual and experienced in teaching and guiding divers in several different languages, making training accessible to international guests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Wannadive welcomes divers regardless of where they are lodging; you may sign up at either the Eden Beach (north) or Grand Windsock (south) shop and then freely use the services and facilities of both locations.

All boat dives leave from the Eden Beach shop and sail mainly to Klein Bonaire’s reefs and drop-offs, with additional boat-access sites on the main island visited as conditions and schedules permit.

Yes. The south-side Grand Windsock shop houses a REC TEC gas-blending station for custom mixes such as Nitrox or other technical blends, and both shops stock cylinders in many sizes and valve configurations to support technical diving needs.

The Dive & Drive deal supplies a double-cabin automatic pickup truck for seven days, comes with full insurance coverage carrying a US $500 deductible, follows a full-to-full fuel policy, and is advertised as completely free of hidden fees.

Yes. Along with six days of unlimited air, the package includes a complimentary Nitrox upgrade for certified Nitrox divers.

Beginner, continuing-education, and specialty PADI courses are offered at both Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south), so you may choose whichever shop is more convenient.

Yes. The Dive & Drive deal specifically lists “weights & belt” among the items that come automatically with the package, so you do not need to rent or bring your own weights.

The Dive & Drive offer includes six consecutive days of unlimited air fills (with a complimentary Nitrox upgrade for certified divers).

Yes. All users of Bonaire’s marine park must buy a Nature Fee, and you can pay it online through the STINAPA website before your first dive with Wannadive.

Yes. Each Wannadive location provides an on-site classroom and access to a swimming pool used for confined-water skills during PADI courses.

The dive center is owned by Alex and Emma, with Bart recognized as the original founder and mascot of Wannadive.

If the calendar does not show the dates you need, simply reach out through the website’s contact form, email info@wannadive.com, or call either shop. The staff will manually check availability and help secure your reservation.

Wannadive highlights two boutique options: Casa Esmeralda, an exclusive seafront villa with its own beach and nearby dive sites, and BachelorsBeach.com, a south-side property designed specifically for shore divers with dedicated rinse tanks and drying racks.

Additional highlighted partners include Kas Oleifi (a tranquil Bonarian house with studios), Tala Lodge (a small-scale property with three well-equipped studios and dive lockers), and Puur Bonaire Boutiquehotel (a cozy boutique hotel featuring a magnapool, dive lockers, and an outdoor gym).

Bonaire’s marine park offers more than 90 marked dive sites, home to over 57 coral species and more than 350 recorded fish species.

Bonaire National Marine Park hosts more than 57 species of coral and over 350 recorded fish species, giving divers a rich variety of reef life on nearly every dive.

Casa Esmeralda is an exclusive seafront villa that offers its own private beach and sits within easy reach of multiple shore-dive sites, giving divers direct ocean access and convenient rinsing and relaxation between dives.

Yes. Wannadive maintains a dedicated “Jobs” page that lists current vacancies; interested candidates can review the openings there and apply via info@wannadive.com or by contacting either dive shop.

Shore dive entrances around the island are signposted with yellow stones that display each site’s name, making them simple to locate while driving.

The Dive & Drive truck follows a full-to-full fuel arrangement—return it with the same fuel level you received and you will not be charged for fuel. Wannadive advertises the car rental as completely all-inclusive, with all insurance and mandatory fees already covered and no hidden surcharges.

Bon Bini na Blachi Koko! is a small-scale resort offering five apartments only 15 steps from the sea and within walking distance of downtown Kralendijk. Guests enjoy personal attention, a relaxing garden setting, included airport transfer, and ready-made beds on arrival, making it a convenient lodging choice for Wannadive visitors.

Maravia Bonaire provides apartments set in a quiet tropical garden with a swimming pool near Belnem and close to Wannadive’s south shop. Each unit features a private terrace with ceiling fan, and the property’s location on the road to Sorobon makes it ideal for divers, surfers, and nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat.

Casa Mantana is a boutique-style guesthouse offering five modern studios and rooms located just 300 meters from the Caribbean Sea and a ten-minute walk from Kralendijk’s boulevard. The property emphasizes modern design, a relaxed atmosphere, and quick access to both town and popular shore-dive sites, making it a convenient lodging partner for Wannadive guests.

Oasis Guesthouse is a luxury property in Belnem featuring seven air-conditioned one- and two-bedroom suites, a chlorine-free swimming pool, communal kitchen, and tropical garden with sun deck and BBQ. Its proximity to Bonaire’s southern dive sites and comfortable post-dive amenities make it an attractive accommodation partner for Wannadive visitors.

Yes. Once you enroll, you are free to use the services and facilities of both the Eden Beach (north) and Grand Windsock (south) sites. Because the two shops share the same rental inventory and each has its own drive-in tank station, you can collect, exchange, or return cylinders and other rented equipment at whichever location is most convenient for you.

Beaches Bonaire offers ten studio apartments for two guests each, featuring box-spring beds, a well-equipped kitchenette, rain-shower bathroom, private porch, and access to a magnesium pool, sunbeds, BBQ area, and rooftop terrace with ocean views—all convenient comforts after a day of diving with Wannadive.

Bridanda provides luxury studios and bungalows set in a lush tropical garden that includes a natural non-chlorine pool, outdoor shower, Jacuzzi, bar/lounge area, and dedicated rinse bins and storage for dive, snorkel, or surf gear, giving Wannadive guests a relaxing yet dive-friendly base.

Isla Apartments features both penthouse units with wide island and ocean views and spacious garden apartments with large private terraces, creating a comfortable, upscale lodging option that keeps Wannadive visitors close to Bonaire’s dive action.

Yes. The contact page links to a DSD Diver Medical Form PDF that guests can access from the Wannadive website.

Linda is listed as the Supervisor for Eden Beach on Wannadive’s team page.

Olga and Berdi are listed as Wannadive course directors on the team page.

The team page lists Nico, Nomi, Julie, Edwin, Danny, Renée, Asher, Kevin, Yvon, Jille, and Jemaima as dive instructors.

Yes. The website includes links to Wannadive Bonaire’s TripAdvisor page and Google reviews.

The website contact forms ask for your first and last name, email address, phone number, location, and a comment or message. The form is available on pages such as beginner courses, Eden Beach courses, and Dive & Drive.

Wannadive describes its crew as a colourful multinational mix of people from many backgrounds. The team includes scuba diving specialists, instructors, course directors, owners, and shore support staff.

Sal is listed on the team page as “Scuba Sherpa / Shore support.”

Wannadive uses the slogan “Bring back the fun” on its website and page titles.

Yes. The website includes English pages and Dutch pages, with language links shown on several pages.