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Dive Review of Plaza Resort Bonaire in
Bonaire

Plaza Resort Bonaire: "Much-improved Dive Operation", Oct, 2018,

by W Glen Kitchens, NM, US (Contributor Contributor 18 reports with 4 Helpful votes). Report 10590 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling 5 stars
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments The resort is all-inclusive & that's why we stay there. The rooms are spacious & comfy w/ wifi throughout. One restaurant & a bar service the resort & next to the dive operation a diner w/ bar will serve a light breakfast to divers who choose to avoid the morning rush after eating at the main restaurant.

Toucan Divers has improved their operation considerably since I was last on the island in 2015. They are much more organized w/ excellent rental gear & nitrox at no additional charge for nitrox-certified divers. Toucan's employees all seem very professional & helpful. The DM's carry a sling for spearing lionfish & are proficient at it.

Bonaire's reefs are protected & appear very healthy w/ lots of fish life. With minimal current to deal with, it's a good place for beginning divers.

Carry insect repellent - mosquitoes & sand fleas can be pesky!
Websites Plaza Resort Bonaire   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving
Closest Airport On the island Getting There From Houston the flight to Bonaire is 4.5 hours direct via United;

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, no currents
Water Temp 82-83°F / 28-28°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 50-60 Ft/ 15-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Nitrox is free to certified nitrox divers;
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments The boats have a dedicated camera tub & a large rinse tank is located next to the diveshop;
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