Handicapped Diving Services

Although not every dive facility on Bonaire is set up to accept handicapped divers, some have been offering services to this sector for many years.

If handicapped services are required for an upcoming trip to Bonaire, it is recommended you contact one of the following dive operators and inquire as to whether they can assist in your particular situation.

In October, 2006, and again in August, 2007, Bonaire hosted the Wounded Warriors, remarkable and courageous young men who had served as U.S. soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan and who were severely injured. Many experienced single or multiple amputations.

These young men along with their family members journeyed to Bonaire to complete their Open Water Diver certifications, which all did successfully. (Learn more....)

View the Wounded Warriors Photo Gallery

Bonaire Dive Operators with Handicapped Facilities:

Captain Don's Habitat: Habitat provides a flat-top boat for easy loading and unloading for boat dives, wheel-chair accessible piers, wheel-chair accessible rooms (a 2-bedroom/2-bath unit and a 1-bedroom/1-bath unit were specifically designed for wheel-chair accessibility; all other ground floor units are wheel-chair accessible), and has an HSA instructor on staff. Plans call for a HSA cross-over for the remainder of their dive staff in fall, 2007.

Divi Dive at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino: Divi Dive and its host resort have been an HSA-approved dive facility for over 20 years. They have all the necessary equipment in-house to assist handicapped divers.