Sex on the Reef, at
Dive Friends Bonaire
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Images courtesy of Caren Eckrich |
September and October are months that coral
spawning is expected. Coral spawning, or the cultivation
of the corals, is something unique.
In the period to come, the
yearly “coral spawning” will
take place. Coral spawning is the phenomenon
whereby several coral species (but also other organisms)
release their gonadal secretions into the water column
at the same time under the influence of environmental circumstances
such as water temperature and a very special position of
the moon.
You have to be lucky to witness this event,
but there is a schedule with forecasted
dates for the 2009 coral spawning event (click
here to view in PDF format).
For any dates when coral spawning
is predicted, Dive Friends Bonaire is organizing special
night dives for their guests to see the phenomenon. This
night dive is $49.00 per person (excluding equipment and
air), plus 5% sales tax, with a minimum of four persons. Advance reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For more information or to make a reservation please contact
info@dive-friends-bonaire.com. Please note that night lights will be available to rent, in the range of $10.00 to $20.00 per light, plus 5% sales tax.
Special packages are available for the 2009 coral spawning season from some of our partner properties with prices and amenities to suit every budget. For more information or to book one of these coral spawning packages, contact Dive Friends Bonaire.
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Coco Palm Garden offers a package which is $537.00 per person, double occupancy in a studio unit. This package includes 7 night's accommodation, a rental vehicle, 6 days unlimited shore diving, a special guided coral spawning night dive, and all taxes. Please note that air-conditioning, if desired, is $12.50 per room per night additional. |
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Happy Holiday Homes offers a special package of $524.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Package includes 7 night's accommodations, 7 days double-cabin pickup truck, 6 days unlimited shore diving, 1 special guided coral spawning night dive, all taxes and fees. |
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Tropicana Apartments offers several packages. All packages include 7 night's accommodations, double-cabin pickup truck, 6 days unlimited shore diving, special guided coral spawning night dive, and all taxes. Price is $512.00 per person based on quad occupancy in a two-bedroom unit, $632.00 per person double occupancy in a studio unit, or $667.00 per person double occupancy in a one-bedroom unit. |
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Yachtclub Apartments is offering their coral spawning package of $659.50 per person, based on double occupancy, and the package includes 7 night's studio accommodations, rental car, 6 days unlimited shore diving, 1 special guided coral spawning night dive, and all taxes. A group of ten persons can also be accommodated in the Yachtclub's penthouse suite. The cost, minimum 10 persons, is $509.20 per person and includes 7 nights accommodations in the penthouse, 2 rental cars for the week, 6 days unlimited shore diving, 1 special guided coral spawning night dive, and all taxes. |
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