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Glow in the Dark – Discover Ostracods with Dive Friends Bonaire Ostracod Diver Specialty

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Key info

  • 1 day (approx.)
  • Incl. 2 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Dutch, Other languages on request
  • Max. 6 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Scuba diving with ostracods, little bioluminescent crustaceans, is a surreal underwater adventure. During their courtship displays, these tropical fish mimic the behavior of underwater fireflies by emittin rhythmic blue-green lights.

  • Observing ostracod bioluminescence is a magical experience, which is the most apparent explanation.
  • Night dives allow divers to connect with the ocean in a completely different way. The darkness of the water, paired with the glow of bioluminescent creatures, creates an intimate and peaceful environment,
  • Not every dive offers the chance to experience bioluminescence, especially from such a small and spectacular creature as the ostracod.
  • For experienced divers, a night dive with ostracods is also a chance to hone your night diving techniques
  • For those who love exploration, night diving with ostracods is a way to discover new and fascinating aspects of the ocean that many divers overlook

Dive center

Dive Friends Bonaire

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Dive Friends Bonaire brings you the best diving and services that Bonaire has to offer. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center, we cater to divers of every skill level and any age – from kid programs to Proffesional diving courses. We are also the only Avelo dive center in tropical waters.

With our 8 locations and 4 retail stores, you’re just a door step away to your ultimate dive adventure! Visit Hamlet Oasis, Sand Dollar, Retail & dive, Yellow Submarine, Dive Inn, Resort Bonaire, Port Bonaire or Delfins Beach to pick up or drop off tanks and find all that you need for under and above the water at our retail locations.

Dive Friends is not directly connected to only one resort, people from all accommodations are welcome. We’ll make your shore or boat diving as easy and convenient as possible by providing you with a Marine Park orientation at any time most convenient for you between 8am and 3:30pm. Whether it is your first visit, or your 10th, we will welcome you as friends!

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 35 PADI Instructors Max. 6.0 divers / guide

Address: 4081 Km from your location
Kaya Playa Lechi 24, Kralendijk, No State, Sint Eustatius

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 2 open water dives
  • Certification papers/card
  • Training materials
  • Open water dives

Not inclusive of

  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)  ( USD 55 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Mask/snorkel  ( USD 9 ) - bookable in checkout
  • BCD  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Nitrox  ( USD 42 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Fins (open heel)  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Wetsuit (shorty)  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Regulator  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Dive computer  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Flashlight (torch)  ( USD 14 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)  ( USD 42 ) - bookable in checkout

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 4 logged dives required

What to expect

Nighttime ostracod viewing is a once in a lifetime, surreal, and unique event. It's a once in a lifetime chance to see bioluminescence in action, and seeing it can be like stepping into a wonderful, secret part of the ocean.

To sum up, the dive will be peaceful, intimate, and hypnotic; it will call for expertise, patience, and awe at the ocean's secrets. Night diving, with its tranquility and the bioluminescence of ostracods, is an unforgettable and extraordinary experience.


Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Find out when it's best to see ostracods. It usually occurs four days following a full moon.

Address: Kaya Playa Lechi 24, Kralendijk, No State, Sint Eustatius

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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