Coral Spawning in Bonaire

Every year a beautiful and exotic phenomenon occurs on the reefs of Bonaire. During the full moon each fall the local coral formations release millions of gametes into the water to spawn. This unique experience is a true wonder to behold and this is a spectacular time for photographers and dive enthusiasts alike. Some divers have described this phenomenon as "swimming around in an upside down snowstorm". Plus, the spawning is guaranteed to bring in tons of fish life to feed on the released eggs. This really is an experience of a lifetime!

Bonaire is the Eastern-most Caribbean island in the “ABC” island chain, comprised of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Located in the Netherlands Antilles, the island is 40 miles north of Venezuela and is 112 square miles. Long known as one of the Caribbean’s most outstanding dive destinations, Bonaire has something for everyone. It has beautiful shallow coral gardens teeming with brightly colored fish life, dramatic walls of hard and soft corals, and a large variety of unusual marine life. The shore diving in Bonaire is plentiful and easily accessible allowing the most avid divers the opportunity to do as much diving as they want. Bonaire has been voted for the sixth straight year-in-a-row, the #1 Top Dive Destination Overall (Caribbean/Atlantic) in the Scuba Diving Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards 2008. Bonaire also received the #1 rating in five other Caribbean/Atlantic categories. Even for the non-divers there is plenty to see such as the hundreds of wild flamingos, picturesque villages and even a pink beach.


DATES:
Depart Denver Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Return to Denver Thursday, September 25th, 2008

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Experience Bonaire and Buddy Dive Resort. An unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise offering spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Buddy's is a resort where you can DIVE DIVE DIVE, take part in a multitude of activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Each condo includes the use of a rental vehicle, giving you the opportunity to visit any of the 60 great shore diving sites on the island. Divers, snorkelers, adventurers and leisure travelers will feel equally at home at Buddy Dive. You will want to save plenty of time to relax in a hammock, lounge by one of our three pools, simply catch some rays or saunter on down to the pool bar for a cocktail before sampling some of the local specialties.

DIVING:
Year after year, Bonaire is consistently rated THE BEST shore diving in the world. Reefs are always an easy swim from shore and the best sites are well marked. Six days of two tank boat dives (five of these days will have an additional 1 tank boat dive) and UNLIMITED beach diving will fully enable us to take advantage of the legendary Bonaire diving. The water is warm and in the 80’s and is generally flat calm. This lack of surface turbulence and the fact that Bonaire’s surrounding reef wall lies directly offshore, makes Bonaire one of the world’s easiest and most enjoyable dive destinations.
TOTAL COST: $2199.00/person
Non-diver: $1875.00
Current airfare, included in price, is subject to change by airline.

COST INCLUDES:

  • Roundtrip airfare from Denver to Bonaire.
  • 7 nights accommodation at DIVI Flamingo Beach Resort—double occupancy.
  • 6 days of 2 tank boat diving.
  • 5 days of 1 tank boat dives.
  • Unlimited shore diving
  • Breakfast and lunch daily
  • Bash T-shirt
  • Hotel taxes, fees and transfers
  • Bash parties & prizes.
  • Escorted Storm Koski


NOT INCLUDED:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • Meals not specified
  • Gratuities
  • Scuba certification or continuing education fees.
  • Bonaire departure tax of approximately $32.00 U.S.
  • Bonaire marine park fees of $25.00 U.S.
  • Trip / Dive insurance


NOTE:
We are limiting this trip to 16 people only, so please don’t delay in signing up. The available spots are filling up fast! A $500.00 deposit is required to hold your spot with us in Bonaire. Payments are due 120 & 70 days prior to departure. Call us for more information and join us for a fun filled week in Bonaire.

http://www.uwphantaseas.com--Updated April 2008