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.

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.

DAN’s mission to serve divers in need and promote dive safety aligns with Rescue Diver Ready’s aim to strengthen diver preparedness. 

The new initiative helps divers move beyond their initial certification and pursue rescue-readiness as an ongoing commitment. It aims to advance divers’ preparedness through education, training, community engagement, and industry partnerships.

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. 

The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) is proud to announce a groundbreaking advancement in diver safety: the launch of the DAN Student Membership Program automation, an initiative that streamlines the process of protecting student divers through free, automatic access to DAN Student Dive Accident Insurance.

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.