Archivo del mes: September, 2015

Freediving trips

Fecha: September 7th, 2015 Por daniel_saba
Bonaire Freediving School offers single and multiple day freediving trips that include training while enjoying many of the different Bonaire diving sites.

From Shore guided Freediving tour.
We offer a range of freediving trips to various locations around Bonaire. These trips are tailor made for freedivers with specific emphasis on training your apnea skills and exploring some of the best sights around Bonaire coast or for “Animal Encounters”
We will aim to freedive in the best locations (around the island) given the weather on the day to give you the best experience and sea conditions possible. Some locations do require long walk and hiking to get to the sea, but it will be worth it as these are often the best spots!
The trips start at 9 am from our location in Belnem and as standard are run in groups no bigger than 6. If you have more people then please contact us to discuss your needs.
You must be able to swim unaided 200m and be over 15yrs old to join the tour. Please arrive on the day with your own wetsuit (a full suit or rash Gard) ,or hire one. The trip lasts 3 hrs in total. We would expect to be in the sea for about 1:45  hrs. Longer or multiple location trips are available on demand.

From shallow patch reefs to deep wrecks, Bonaire offers sites suitable for any freediver’s level of experience. Freediving has some advantages to spot pelagic creatures that are not normally seen by all divers. Unusual and exciting sightings are always possible in Bonaire’s waters including frequent animal encounters encounters.

 

Bonaire offers year-round freediving with seasonal differences in water temperature and surface conditions. The water temperature varies between 26C and 28C (77F-84F). Visibility ranges from a minimum of 20m (60ft) to virtually unlimited. Swells and heavy rainfall may influence visibility, but typically it clears again very quickly. Due to the rocky of the coastal zone, some shore freediving are not easy . Therefore all freediving activities must be under the supervision of one of our instructors . Their expertise contributes to a safe, convenient and informative diving experience.

Diving with tourtles

From Boat freediving trips.

The boat trips start at 9 am from our location in Fort Bay and as standard are run in groups no bigger than 6. If you have more people then please contact us to discuss your needs.

The exceptional character of the underwater world of Saba comes from its volcanic origins. The seabed is highly varied. You will find bizarre looking pinnacles in one place and the next you will see lava tunnels with warm water currents which attract specific kind of fish.

The pinnacles are a rarity. The rock formations Third Encounter, twilight Zone, Outer Limits and Shark Shoals are particularly remarkable. From unfathomable depths, they stick straight up until daylight reaches their summits. If you steer a middle course between the lava rocks and the ladder labyrinth, you will feel you are in a maze. Freedivers miss nothing. Visibility is sometimes over 90 meters.

Saba Freediving School Is all about finding relaxation and enjoyment in the water, which is essential whether you are a recreational freediver, or intend to train seriously for depth increase. Being calm in the water – and knowing how to create that state in your mind and body every time – is the most important part of making a successful and beautiful dive.

 

 

From Shore guided Freediving tour.

We offer a range of freediving trips to various locations around Saba. These trips are tailor made for freedivers with specific emphasis on training your apnea skills and exploring some of the best sights around Saba coast

We will aim to freedive in the best locations (around the island) given the weather on the day to give you the best experience and sea conditions possible. Some locations do require long walk and hiking to get to the sea, but it will be worth it as these are often the best spots!

The trips start at 10 am from our location in Windwarside and as standard are run in groups no bigger than 6. If you have more people then please contact us to discuss your needs.

You must be able to swim unaided 200m and be over 15yrs old to join the tour. Please arrive on the day with your own wetsuit (a full suit or rash Gard) ,or hire one from us. The trip lasts 3 hrs in total. We would expect to be in the sea for 1 1/2 – 2 hrs in this time. Longer or multiple location trips are available on demand.

 

Price $78

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PADI SCUBA COURSES

Fecha: September 12th, 2015 Por daniel_saba

DICOVER SCUBA

Ever since you were a small kid, you probably wanted to try scuba diving.  Now you only need to invest a few minutes to find out first hand what diving is all about.  That is because our Discover Scuba Diving program can have you underwater in the shallow waters of our pool and/or the safe natural confines of our inner reef area, breathing air in no time at all.

SCUBA DIVER

This is a 2 to 3 day course leading to the PADI Scuba Diver certification which is internationally recognized.  The course includes 3 modules of instruction, pool training, 2 open water dives and top of the line rental equipment for your use during the course.  An open water crewpack is required.  The maximum depth for this level is 12 meters/40 feet, and the supervision of a Divemaster or Instructor is required when diving.

OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE

This is an intensive course leading to the Open Water PADI certification which is internationally recognized.  The course includes 5 modules of instruction, pool or confined water training, 4 open water dives, and top of the line rental equipment for you to use during the course.  An Open Water Crewpack is required.  Junior Open Water certification is available for students 12 to 15 years old.  Upon successful completion of this course you will earn the prestigious PADI Open Water Diver certification.

For those already certified as scuba divers we also offer the following advanced courses:

Adventure Diver

Advanced Open Water Diver

Rescue Diver

Master Diver

For those wanting to broaden their experience level, we also offer most of the available PADI Specialty courses (except the Ice Diving and Altitude Diving Specialty courses).

 

Visit Bonaire Freediving School:  +5994167672 Instagram @Bonairefreediving facebook @BonaireFreedivingSchool

Bonaire Underwater

Fecha: September 23rd, 2015 Por Luis Fonseca

Bonaire is not typically known for its larger creatures but there is plenty to keep you occupied with your wide angle lens. Large sponges and sea-fans dominate the reef scape and the salt pier has excellent wide angle opportunities. There are a few shipwrecks and large tarpon are quite common as well as turtles, barracudas and few good size groupers. For macro and midrange subjects you’ll have plenty to choose from. Angel fish, butterfly fish, seahorses, crabs and shrimp are just a few of the many subjects that you can find.

 

 

 

Visit Bonaire Freediving School:  +5994167672 Instagram @Bonairefreediving facebook @BonaireFreedivingSchool

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BONAIRE FREEDIVING SCHOOL N.V.

67 Kaya Gobernador N Debrot.
Suite #2. Harbour Village Marina Premises.
Kralendijk
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Phone +599 416.7672
info@bonairefreedivingschool.com


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