Two Tank Diving in Bonaire: Small Group Boat Dives

The crew handles all your gear while you focus on the dive itself.

A two-tank boat dive in Bonaire for small groups, with two guided dives at exclusive sites, all equipment setup by the crew, and refreshments between dives. The boat departs with a minimum of two participants and operates on a five-hour schedule. A live English-speaking guide leads both dives, choosing sites based on conditions and your interests — coral gardens, drop-offs, or encounters with turtles and eagle rays. Between dives, you get fresh tropical fruit and a charcuterie selection on deck.

The Experience

What makes boat diving different from shore diving is access: you reach Bonaire's best sites without the long walk or the shallow entry, and the crew handles the setup so you can focus on the water. The two dives are guided and customized — the guide picks the sites based on what's happening that day and what you want to see, whether that's coral, drop-offs or specific marine life. Surface interval time is built in, so you're not rushing between tanks.

The five-hour window covers the boat ride out, both dives, and the return to dock. Between dives, you stay on deck with fresh tropical fruit, meats, cheeses and light snacks, plus a cold beer or glass of wine. The crew sets up your gear before you enter the water and breaks it down after you exit, which removes the physical work and the logistics of managing equipment in a boat environment. A live guide in English leads both dives and stays with the group throughout.

Small groups mean no crowds underwater and no wait for attention on the boat. The minimum is two participants for departure, so you're never alone, but you're also not part of a large commercial operation. This setup works for divers who want professional guidance, proper equipment handling and the relaxed pace of a personalized experience — not the efficiency of a big boat, but the care of one built around a few divers who know what they came for.

What’s included

• Two guided dives at Bonaire boat sites chosen for the day's conditions.
• all SCUBA equipment setup and breakdown by crew.
• fresh tropical fruit, charcuterie, light snacks, cold beer and wine between dives.
• live English-speaking guide for both dives.
• five-hour experience from dock to dock.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Let's Go Dive Bonaire

Is this one for you?Book this dive if you want a small group experience where the crew handles all the logistics — the boat departs with just a few divers, the guide customizes the sites to what you want to see, and you spend your surface interval relaxing on deck instead of managing gear. It suits divers who value personalized attention and the ease of not having to set up or break down their own equipment.

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Top questions

How long is the whole experience from start to finish?

The two-tank boat dive runs five hours total, which includes the boat ride to the sites, both dives, surface interval time on deck, and the return to the dock.

Do I need to bring my own diving equipment?

The crew handles all gear setup and breakdown for you, so you don't manage equipment on the boat. Bring your certification card and let the guide know your experience level and any preferences.

What are the two dive sites like in Bonaire?

The guide chooses two sites on the day based on current conditions and what you want to see — options include vibrant coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, or areas where turtles and eagle rays are active. Both are exclusive boat sites not accessible from shore.

Is there food and drink included between the dives?

Yes, between dives you get fresh tropical fruit, a charcuterie selection with meats and cheeses, light snacks, and a cold beer or glass of wine while you relax on deck.

What's the minimum group size to book this dive?

The boat requires a minimum of two participants for departure, so you're never diving alone, but groups stay small enough that the guide can tailor the experience to what you want to see.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide leads both dives in English and stays with the group throughout the experience.