Frequently Asked Questions
We have aluminum tanks, International valve (yoke) and also DIN tanks. We have 50 cft (8ltr), 63cft (10ltr), 80cft (12ltr) and a few 100 cft (15ltr) tanks. All tanks are filled at least with 3000 PSI.
Yes, AB-Dive has tanks with both DIN and international connections.
In general you can take 2 tanks per person. You can reload as many times per day as necessary. If for some reason you would like to take more tanks (for example: If you want to do 3 dives in the National Park Washington Slagbaai, or if you plan a night dive followed by two early morning dives) we are always wiling to meet your requirements. After all, it is all about your best diving experience with AB-Dive!
AB-Dive offers the lowest price for unlimited air on Bonaire, our price includes free use of weights and weight belts.
And now with a FREE upgrade to Nitrox.
We offer our guests the flexibility to use our Unlimited Air package or Unlimited Nitrox package for non-consecutive days! Thus, maximum flexibility and the freedom to choose for a detox day in between or a non diving day to discover our National Park for example.
We have one diveshop, which is very centrally located on the island at the Kaya Industria 31. But for a small fee extra we can also deliver tanks at your accomodation and some resorts have a dedicated tankcage for guests of AB-Dive.
An overview of diving packages and courses offered by AB-Dive can be found here.
AB-Dive has lead available per 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pound. You can also borrow a weight belt at the shop.
Yes. The Bonaire National Marine Park requires all divers to attend the Bonaire Marine Park orientation and to do a short bouyancy dive, just to check that you are properly weighted and that your equipment is functioning properly.
Divers are required to pay a Marine Park Fee of USD 45 when visiting the National Marine Park.
Bookings are preferably received in advance: either online through our contact page or by sending an email to [email protected].
You may pay online with a valid credit card. At the reception desk, you may use either a credit card or a debit card. AB-Dive does not accept cash.
The location of AB-Dive is at AB Car Rental. The address is: Kaya Industria 31, between Van Den Tweel Super Markt and Warehouse Super Market.
AB-Dive is open daily from 8.00 AM till 5.00 PM. We don’t close for lunch break.
We speak:
- English
- Dutch
- Spanish
- Papiamentu
Please bring your:
- Certification card
- Nitrox certification card (if applicable)
- USD 25 per diver for the Marine Park Fee (payable with debit card or credit card only)
You don't need to bring your own diving gear. You can rent high quality diving gear at AB-Dive.
The water temperature is:
Winter months (approx. December-March): 78-80 degrees F. / 25-26 degrees C.
Summer months (approx. April-November): 81- 84 degrees F. / 27-29 degrees C.
Our visibility typically runs from 60 to 100 feet / 18 to 30 meters.
It is not allowed to dive at Town Pier. But the Salt Pier is one of the most popular dive sites on the island.
You can email us at [email protected] or give us a call on +(599) 717 89 80.
Opening hours: 8.00 AM till 5.00 PM.
