Bonaire - The shore diving capital of the world.

Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Southeastern Divers, Inc.
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4 reviews
Oct 18 - 25, 2025
Group size: 1 - 42
Bonaire - The shore diving capital of the world.
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Southeastern Divers, Inc.
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

Oct 18 - 25, 2025
Group size: 1 - 42

About this trip

Founded in 1976, by renowned underwater environmentalist Captain Don Stewart, Captain Don’s Habitat has been in the forefront of environmentally sound developments on the island of Bonaire.  His vision is also reflected in the design of the resort. From the low impact construction methods to the use of solar water heaters and energy-saving devices. Every detail has been designed to have the least possible impact on the local environment. The rooms and facilities are nestled in lush landscaping carefully designed to eliminate harmful runoff into the fragile marine Ecosystem thriving right in front of Captain Don’s Habitat. Walking through the resort, one can truly appreciate a broad spectrum of the flora and fauna of Bonaire. Iguanas, lizards, over 50 species of birds, and a wide variety of indigenous and imported species of plants and trees, create the perfect balance between world-class accommodations and nature. The lush landscaping takes care of the remaining nutrients. At Captain Don’s Habitat, we're very proud of our environmental legacy and we continue to play a very active role by assisting environmental groups and the local government in ensuring sound conservation policies and maintaining the natural resources. 

Diving with Captain Don's Habitat

 

Captain Don’s Habitat Dive Operation is a PADI Resort and an SDI 5 Star Professional Development Center. It is centrally located within the resort complex for easy access from all rooms. We have three 1-tank boat departures daily, at 8.30 AM, 11 AM and 2 PM, to over 50 moored sights on our custom-built dive boats. Each mooring buoy is limited to 1 boat so you’ll have the reef all to yourself. Diving Rates are priced per person per day unless otherwise noted.


Total Diving Freedom has always been the concept at Captain Don’s Habitat. Over 50 world-class dives are within a 15-minute boat ride. Diving Freedom means 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with no rush or anxiety. Take a giant stride off our divers-only pier “baby dock” and you’re already looking at clusters of starlet coral, surrounded by colorful wrasse and gobies, and the drop-off starts in 30 feet, only a few kicks away. Shore diving is a must at Captain Don’s Habitat and around the island of Bonaire rated as the top shore diving destination in the world! Following accepted safe diving practices, you can grab a tank and go….whenever you want!


All diving begins after the mandatory dive briefing on Sunday, the day after arrival. The dive briefing begins at 9 am. You will then do an initial shore dive from "baby dock" on the house reef.  The first dive day, Sunday includes the 11:30 and 2:00 boat dives only.

Deposits



Deposits are NON-Refundable.


The final payment is due by July 30, 2024. Bookings not paid in full by July 30, 2024 will be canceled with a loss of deposit.


Cancellation after July 30, 2024 may result in the loss of most or all of your payments.



What’s included

  • Airfare
    Round-trip airfare from Huntsville.
  • Hotel
    8 days and 7 nights at Capt. Don's Habitat
  • Breakfast
    Full breakfast daily.
  • Unlimited boat dives
    Up to 3 scheduled boat dives daily for 6 days and one night boat dive during the week.
  • Unlimited shore diving
    All the air you can consume for shore diving 24 hours a day.
  • Nitrox
    FREE Nitrox upgrade. You must be nitrox certified.
  • Fees
    Taxes and service charges.

What’s not included

  • Trip without airfare
    Deduct $1155 at checkout using discount code "NOAIRFARE".
  • Non-diver
    Deduct $499 at checkout using discount code "NONDIVER"
  • Non-diver NO airfare
    Deduct $1654 at checkout using discount code "nondivernoairfare"
  • Lunch and dinner
    These meals are up to you and Bonaire has many great food choices.
  • Airport transfers
    You are responsible for getting yourself to and from the airport.

Available Packages

Deluxe Ocean View (double occupancy)
Deposit:$500
Available until July 12, 2025Pre-registration

Our Ocean View rooms are fully air-conditioned rooms with a lovely view of the freshwater pool and the Caribbean Sea. Each room offers 2 queen beds, desk, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, laptop safe, full bath w/tub, telephone, and secluded balcony or patio with comfortable furniture. These rooms also have free wireless internet.   

$99,999
Deposit:$500
Deluxe Ocean View (single occupancy)
Deposit:$500
Available until July 12, 2025Pre-registration

 Our Ocean View rooms are fully air-conditioned rooms with a lovely view of the freshwater pool and the Caribbean Sea. Each room offers 2 queen beds, desk, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, laptop safe, full bath w/tub, telephone, and secluded balcony or patio with comfortable furniture. These rooms also have free wireless internet.    

$99,999
Deposit:$500
Cottage Two - Bedroom (triple occupancy)
Deposit:$500
Available until July 12, 2025Pre-registration

2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Bungalow


Our 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Garden View bungalows sleep 4 people comfortably. They are complemented with tropical furniture in the air-conditioned living room, fully equipped kitchen, in-room telephones, cable TV, and a large covered patio area (great for relaxing and entertaining friends).

$99,999
Deposit:$500
Cottage Two-Bedroom (quad occupancy)
Deposit:$500
Available until July 12, 2025Pre-registration

 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Bungalow


Our 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Garden View bungalows sleep 4 people comfortably. They are complemented with tropical furniture in the air-conditioned living room, fully equipped kitchen, in-room telephones, cable TV, and a large covered patio area (great for relaxing and entertaining friends).

$99,999
Deposit:$500


Itinerary

Flight Schedule
Flights

All flights are on American Airlines

You will fly roundtrip via Miami to Bonaire.


Depart Birmingham on AA3626 6:24 am arrive Miami 9:20 am

Depart Miami on AA1428 10:05 an arrive Bonaire 1:26 pm


Depart Bonaire on AA1717 5:15 pm arrive Miami 7:25 pm

Depart Miami on AA3631 10:30 pm arrive Birmingham 11:34 pm

Your Organizer


SD
Southeastern Divers, Inc.
4 reviews
North Alabama's only 5-Star dive center.

Reviews

HW
Great time
By Heath W for Mayan Princess Beach Resort on Aug 12, 2024
TH
Excellent service by dive staff. Food good. Easy to get around resort; well planned.
By Timothy H for Back to Cayman Brac 2024 on May 21, 2024
JT
Cayman Brac Reef Resort and Reef Divers are both first class operators. This was our fourth time to go there and second time with SDI. SDI did an outstanding job getting the trip together and keep things organized while on the trip. Will do this trip again no doubt.
By James T for Back to Cayman Brac 2024 on May 13, 2024
Best diving I've ever had. I'm completely spoiled now. Will definitely be back.
By Erin B for Bonaire - The shore diving capital of the world. on Nov 14, 2022