It doesn't matter if you're looking for your basic Open Water Certification, or want to learn some specialty applications, or if you are ready to become a professional diver, Dive Friends can take you to whatever level you wish!

All dive training at Dive Friends Bonaire is offered under the rules and principles of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI). Our top concerns are the safety and enjoyment of our customers!

If you are just starting to enjoy the sport of scuba diving, then the "Open Water Course" will teach you the basics of diving so you can enjoy the adventure of scuba diving. All sessions are completed under the watchful eye of one of our PADI instructors. In this basic course, you will be limited to a depth of 60 feet/18 meters.

If you feel you are ready for the next step, you may wish to consider taking the ext course which will make you an Advanced Open Water Diver. The dives you make while in this course will teach you to begin focusing on other considerations in your aquatic habitat, such as navigation, multi-level diving, deep diving, or search and recovery.

After you have completed a minimum of 20 dives, then you may be ready for the Rescue Diver Course, which teaches you how to handle emergencies above and beneath the water, or what to do with a diver who is in distress. You will also require to take an Emergency First Response course if you do not hold current CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation) certification. The EFR course will teach you the basics of First Aid, and is an excellent, non-diving course, for anyone.

At any time in your diving education, you may opt for the more in-depth Specialty Training (some specialty courses do require a minimum of Advanced Open Water certification). There are many specialties from which to choose, but Naturalist (Fish ID), Nitrox, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Multi-Level are some of the most popular to do on Bonaire.

For those wishing to attain a professional rating quickly, Dive Friends Bonaire offers the College Pro curriculum with a minimum of four persons. Curriculum includes Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Emergency First Response (First Aid and CPR training), Rescue Diver, and Divemaster. Plan to be on-island for 8 weeks to complete the entire curriculum. Package includes all training materials and additional dives up to the sixty necessary for the Divemaster rating.

Dive Friends Bonaire offers a wide selection of instructional courses--view our Rate Page for a complete menu of courses and prices.