Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire: January 24 – 31, 2026

WDC is going back to Bonaire, one of the true jewels of Caribbean diving.  The island offers amazing dives for all levels, and as one of the first Caribbean islands to establish strict protection for its marine environments, Bonaire also boasts coral reefs abounding with healthy flora and fauna.  Nearly 100 shore dive spots marked by iconic yellow roadside markers make it an easy island to explore and find adventure.

 The trip will be led by Kreig Pinkham and Jeannine Russell, who have over five years of experience on the island.  They know Bonaire well enough to help you get to the famous spots, as well as to as some lesser-known experiences off the beaten path.  Do you want to end your dive day with local ice cream served by the world’s nicest Samuel L Jackson look-alike?  Are you celebrating and want a fancy dinner over the water, or one served in an outdoor setting that doubles as a gallery for local artists?  Have you ever wanted to dive at dawn and watch the reef wake up?  Kreig and Jen can help you get the most out of your Bonaire experience.

This trip is also a great opportunity to learn.  As Training Director for WDC, Kreig can help you work on your dive skills and is available to teach formal classes during the trip.  The trip can even be paired with an Open Water course that includes checkout dives in Bonaire for brand new divers, if we have enough interest.

Each day will start out with breakfast overlooking the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea followed by a one tank boat dive that will get you back in time for lunch and an afternoon of adventuring around the island for unlimited shore diving, kite surfing, caving, or checking out Bonaire’s Cadushy distillery for a taste of the endemic island spirit.  And, if you don’t feel like venturing far from the resort, the laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff of Buddy Dive Resort, along with their phenomenal house reef, will make sure that you never have to leave . . .until it’s time to go home.

Resort Website: https://buddydive.com/

Cost: $2,495/diver in a quad occupancy apartment ($2,095 non-diver) -- includes round-trip air from Burlington, 6 one-tank morning boat dives and unlimited shore diving, complementary nitrox, truck rental for each apartment group, and breakfasts daily.

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due October 15, 2025, with the balance due November 15.