Private Dive Guide on Bonaire
With a private dive guide on Bonaire, the dive is all about you. Dive alone with your guide, or bring your buddy, partner or family. We plan every dive around what you want to see. Your own dive guide. Your pace. Your dive sites.
Dive remote and special sites. Sites we don't visit with groups, like Candyland in the north of Bonaire.
Go on a critter hunt. Seahorses, frogfish, octopus? Your guide searches for them with you.
Learn the dive sites. Your guide shows you the entry, the exit and the best route. Later in the week you can dive that site on your own.
Make it special. A private sunrise dive on your honeymoon, or a night dive on your birthday.
What a private dive guide gives you
Why book a private dive guide on Bonaire?
Our guided dives are already small, with max 4 divers. A private guide is for divers who want more: 1:1 or 1:2 attention, all dive long.
For example:
Nervous or returning divers. Your guide stays right next to you. You get extra help with buoyancy, entries and exits. No pressure to keep up with a group.
Full privacy. Just you and your buddy, partner or family. Nobody slows you down, and nobody rushes you.
Experienced divers. Dive at your own speed. No waiting for less experienced divers in the group.
Photographers and their partners. The photographer takes all the time needed for the shot. The guide keeps an eye on both of you, so the partner is never left alone.
Families with young divers. Kids get extra attention from the guide. Parents can relax and enjoy the dive too.
Booking your private dive guide is easy. One message, and we take care of the rest.
Send us your wishes. It takes 2 minutes.
We plan your perfect dive itinerary. A clear plan and price per person. No surprises.
Confirm and you’re all set. Receive your registration link, complete the forms and once on Bonaire: Just dive.
Meet your guide. Your private guide welcomes you at our dive shop. You get the right dive gear, and off you go to your first dive site.
Enjoy the reef at your own pace. No group, no rush. Just you, your guide and Bonaire's reef.
How to book your private dive guide
Price of a private dive guide on Bonaire
| Private dive guide | Time | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Price per hour | Minimum 3 hours | $85 |
| 1 private guided dive | About 4 hours | $340 |
| 2 private guided dives | About 5 hours | $425 |
Included: your private guide, the dives, weights and transport to the dive sites.
Not included: tanks and dive gear. Bring your own, or rent them at our shop: tanks from $18.00, full gear (ex. dive computer) $49 a day.
Private dive guide or small group guided diving?
Prefer to dive with a small group instead of a private dive guide? See our guided dives on Bonaire. The ratio for our small group diving is 1 instructor : 4 divers.
What divers say about their private guide
Dived for 4 days with Scuba Elite, Nils, our private guide, was terrific, took us to fantastic offshore dives sites and we had a great time. Everyone went out of their way for us and it was the best diving vacation ever. I highly recommend Scuba Elite - you can’t go wrong with them.
My wife needs a little extra attention when diving to maintain bouncy and maneuver around and she was starting to lose confidence underwater. We wanted private guided dives which would allow us both to enjoy the reefs more. There are a number of dive shops in Bonaire and choosing one can be difficult. Scuba Elite was quick to respond to our email inquiry and it seemed that they could give us the assistance we were looking for. When we arrived at the shop, Pascal, our dive guide, spent some time understanding our needs and skill levels prior to heading out to the dive sites. The equipment that we rented was in excellent condition. Pascal was very skillful, professional, helpful and enjoyable to be around. We both had a great time diving! My wife was more at ease and I was able to enjoy underwater photography. We would definitely use their services again.
Private dive guide on Bonaire: practical info
| Duration | Minimum 3 hours. 1 dive takes about 4 hours, 2 dives about 5 hours. |
|---|---|
| Divers per guide | 1:1. Diving with your partner or friends? Add them to your booking. We never add other divers: it's your dive. |
| Your guide | A PADI professional from the Scuba Elite team |
| Languages | English, Dutch and French. Spanish on request. |
| Meeting point | Our dive shop at Kaya Antonio Neuman 7, Kralendijk, Bonaire |
| Transport | Included. We drive you to the dive sites. |
| Tanks and gear | Not included. Bring your own, or rent them at our shop. |
| Nitrox | Same price as air, if you are nitrox certified. Not yet? Do our Enriched Air (Nitrox) course. |
| Time of day | Sunrise, day or night |
What to bring
- Your dive certification card
- Your Bonaire Marine Park dive tag (every diver on Bonaire needs one)
- Your logbook, if you have one
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a towel and water
Private dive guide on Bonaire: questions and answers
Can I book a private dive guide on Bonaire?
Yes. At Scuba Elite you can book a private dive guide for yourself, your buddy or your family.
Which dive center in Bonaire offers private guiding?
Scuba Elite offers private guiding on Bonaire, for sunrise, day and night shore dives.
How much does a private dive guide cost on Bonaire?
$85 per person an hour, with a minimum of 3 hours. 1 private guided dive takes about 4 hours ($340 per person). 2 dives take about 5 hours ($425 per person).
I have no dive buddy. Can I still dive on Bonaire?
Yes. Book a private dive guide. Your guide is your buddy. Or join our small group guided dives.
Is a private guide good if I haven't dived in a while?
Yes. Your guide goes at your pace and helps you with entries, exits and buoyancy.
Can I choose the dive sites?
Yes. Tell us what you want to see. Your guide picks the best sites for you and the conditions that day.
Can I book a private night dive?
Yes. Sunrise, day and night dives are all possible.
Do I need a guide for shore diving on Bonaire?
No. Certified divers can shore dive on their own. A guide helps you find the entry, the best route and the marine life, especially on your first days.
Is a private dive guide worth it on Bonaire?
Yes, if you want full attention. For example: you feel nervous, you take photos, you want privacy, or you want to see remote dive sites.
Can a private guide take me to remote dive sites?
Yes. With a private guide you can dive sites we don't visit with groups, like Candyland in the north of Bonaire.
Is a private guide good for underwater photographers?
Yes. The photographer gets all the time needed for the shot. The guide keeps an eye on both you and your partner.
Can my kids join a private dive?
Yes. Kids from 10 years with a Junior Open Water certification can join. The guide gives them extra attention.
Combine your private guide with a PADI course
Open Water Diver. For divers who want 1:1 attention during their very first diving course.
Advanced Open Water. Do your PADI Advanced course 1:1 with your own instructor.
Get in touch for the private course rates.