Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is introducing the Bonaire Shore Diver Specialty Course, a unique new program designed to help certified divers safely and confidently experience Bonaire's world-renowned shore diving. Developed in-house by Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire, the Bonaire Shore Diver Specialty Course is designed specifically around the unique conditions and diving culture that make Bonaire a world-renowned shore diving destination.

The training formed part of Buddy Dive Resort's ongoing commitment to investing in its Technical Diving Department and ensuring its team remains trained to the highest professional standards. By working with leading industry professionals and brands such as Dive Rite, and staying current with the latest CCR technology and equipment, Buddy Dive continues to strengthen its technical diving capabilities and deliver premium service and expertise to its guests.

Buddy Dive Academy is proud to announce the launch of its new Partner Referral Program, an initiative designed to strengthen partnerships across the diving industry while supporting the development of future PADI Professionals.

His achievement not only serves as an inspiration to young Bonaireans aspiring to build careers in the diving industry but also demonstrates that there are multiple pathways to professional success on the island.

The Murphy Henar Foundation was established in memory of Murphy Henar, a beloved employee of Buddy Dive Resort who was known for his passion for the ocean and his commitment to mentoring young people. 

The new course director, Rosie Alvelais Crocker, brings international teaching experience and a strong passion for professional dive training to the island.

Rosie’s journey into scuba diving began far from the ocean. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in El Paso, Texas, she developed an early fascination with marine life during family beach trips. 

Buddy Dive Resort has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to professional diver education as a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center.

The prestigious recognition is presented to a select group of PADI Instructor Development Centers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to developing the next generation of dive professionals. 

Buddy Dive Resort, one of Bonaire's premier diving destinations, continues to offer its IDC, a comprehensive and internationally recognized program that trains aspiring scuba instructors to the highest professional standards. Held year-round in the idyllic setting of Bonaire, the IDC at Buddy Dive has become the go-to course for divers looking to advance their careers and gain PADI Instructor certification.

Are you an aspiring diver looking to go professional? Buddy Dive academy offers the chance and resources for you to become an instructor.

Buddy Dive Resort has won 14 Scuba Reader’s Choice Awards for 2026!! We could not be prouder than what we stand for and what we offer to our dive community. We are especially proud of placing second place in family friends experience – we enjoy seeing every diver’s journey from the kids’ courses to the technical diving courses!

Buddy Dive Resort’s 2026 Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards:

Buddy Dive Resort is getting ready for the 14^th edition of Bonaire TeK – Caribbean’s premier tec diving event - set to take place September 27 through to October 3, 2025.

That is why Buddy Dive designed solo packages for independent travelers seeking adventure and freedom. Find and make buddies as you discover what Bonaire has to offer and take on adventures that will make memories to last a lifetime. 

Let us welcome you and be the host to the start of your own adventure.

Available for travel between May 1 – June 30, 2025 and August 16 – September 20, 2025. 

You can book at any point as long as it is prior to the arrival date, and for the applicable travel periods.