Mardi Gras in Bonaire
February 10-17, 2024
Consistently rated among the top three dive destinations in the Caribbean, the island of Bonaire is renowned for its aquatic life, soft and hard corals — and some of the best shore diving on the planet. Located in the southeastern Caribbean, Bonaire experiences nearly perfect weather year round.
The destination
Perfect weather, friendly people. And everywhere you look, you see the island’s Dutch heritage reflected in the names and architecture. But don’t worry, everyone speaks English. Bonaire sits at the southern edge of the Caribbean — a location that results in its near-ideal climate and year-round warm water. Beyond the great diving, you’ll find herds wild burros and an island rich in history.
The diving
Where many Caribbean islands have a vertical wall that begins a mile or more from shore, Bonaire is surrounded by a steeply sloped incline that starts as little as 100 feet from shore, generally in 40 feet or less of water. This means that most of the island’s best dive sites can be accessed from shore, as well as by boat. There are more than 50 numbered dive sites along the island’s protected coast, all accessible by car. Water temp averages 78-84°F all year.
The resort
Eden Beach Resort has a gorgeous sandy beach, a lovely pool and phenomenal shore diving. The resort will seduce you with its new and varied accommodations, careful attention to detail, beautiful spa, outstanding cuisine, tropical surroundings and and amazing scuba dives.
Trip dates
Our travel schedule is as follows:
- Our outbound flight departs on Saturday, February 10
- We return Saturday , February 17
Cost
Diver
Double Occupancy-
Per person
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11 boat dives
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Unlimited shore dives
Diver
Single Occupancy-
Per person
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11 boat dives
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Unlimited shore dives
Nondiver
Double Occupancy-
Per person
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Snorkeling from shore
The prices shown are for a studio with a terrace. Additional options are available for different room types and more than two divers in a room.
- $1,000 due at signup
- Balance due November 9
- Price subject to change, due to fluctuations in air fare
Trip and Travel Cancellation Policy
Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy for Harry’s Dive Shop group trips is a follows.
- There is a $500 penalty if you cancel any time during September or October, 2023..
- There are no refunds if you cancel after this.
You may be able to recover some or all of this by purchasing trip insurance.
■ Roundtrip air fare from New Orleans
■ Airport transfers at destination
■ Eight days/seven nights at hotel
■ Hotel tax and service charges
■ Breakfast at resort
■ Eleven boat dives
■ Free Nitrox for boat dives
■ Unlimited shore diving on house reefs
■ Use of tanks and weights
■ Dive gear other than tanks/weights
■ Audible and visual surface signals
■ Marine park fees
■ Trip insurance
■ Meals while in transit
■ Lunch and dinner while at resort, alcohol
■ Crew gratuity
■ Nitrox for shore dives
■ Diver/Nitrox certification cards
■ Dive insurance
■ Signed waiver and Statement of Understanding
■ Valid passport with six months left past date of return and two blank pages
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