Last Updated
05/16/2020 PM
Site Status
Social Distance Mode
Virus
The offical Govenment web site is https://english.rijksdienstcn.com/covid-19
As of 5/14/2020 there are no active reported cases of the virus on island . People are being urged to practice social distancing. Restaurants and some Businesses can reopen with limitations on number of people, Schools have reopened and resumption of Intra Island Air between Aruba, Curacao and the rest of the BES is beine worked out... This is what co-operation and restraint in the common good can accomplish . time to watch the news and watch the stupid americans some more. International travel is still being debated. The Bonaire airspace fro international travel remains closed until 15 June The tourist industry need revived but at what cost .
New!
Progress to get site working again right and recent shots from bonaire
New Traffic Laws
new primary driving rules are in effect: No use of cell phones, mandatory use of seat belts, drinking an driving and proper use of turn signals .. especially in rotaries. Fines are the usual resspone
FlightS
The airport and port remains closed for all but for all but approved flights or ships. The ships would be Dos Abndres and Cargill shipping Intra Island flights in the Dutch Caribbean are expected to resumes this week. International flights remaine banned until May 15th. The date is anticpated to be common through all islands.
Cool Tool
a navigation program for your mobile for your mobile device that doesn't require internet once you after download the files device that doesn't require internet once you after download the files that is. try maps.me works great on Bonaire
Another REAL cool tool for Divers going to Bonaire
Like it or not, you have to pay your marine park fee. (unless you are on a Cruise ship then screw the island). A much improved and efficent way starts on line purchase and verification
General Information
Want a good neutral site for island information ? Try www.geographia.com
Rental Car Companies
Read the fine print on your rental agreement. At least one of the companies, Avis, now will charge you extra if the interior of your vehicle isn't cleaned before you turned it in
Crime
A new attempt to get my point across: 1. Dont bring anything th Bonaire you dont want to lose 2. Don't lock your rental car... batteries are cheaper then window 3. Your car will be done through 4. Outside of resorts there is no real security. 4. Don't park illegally downtown. The police can't find time to stop break in but they can ticket and tow
Its a public Beach!
Some of the published dive guides state that divers have the right to enter ANYWHERE. This is not really true. Yo can enter anywhere in on PUBLIC land like along the Boulevard down town and along the "tourist road" Sites in developed area like Andrea 1 and 2 are limited to day light hours essentially 7-7. Entries in front of resorts are private and can involve a fee if you use facilities or be closed completely if resort is busy. South of town,the area is all owned by Cargill Salt and subject to closure if abuse (leaving trash, driving in the sand) continues. Salt Pier ,while reopened, is being so trashed by divers that they are thinking of closing it off. Courteous divers get more dives
Nice to haves
Now available a fish guide for your IPOD Touch , IPAD or Iphone
also available
How to Beach Dive
I have added my own two cents on how to beach dive... but remember you get what you pay for
