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@pgvibes2972 14 күн бұрын
Your videos helped us navigate the island. Thank you.
@KevinandLizGrogan 13 күн бұрын
@@pgvibes2972 awesome, thanks for letting us know!
@RightSideNews 16 күн бұрын
Bone air
@jodienamandafan 22 күн бұрын
hi there! I am wondering if you have a gear list anywhere? I'm thinking about a dive computer and just wondering what people use!
@KevinandLizGrogan 22 күн бұрын
@@jodienamandafan I don’t have a written list. Liz and I both use a Garmin Descent G1 as our primary computer, and a Suunto Mosquito as a backup. I really like the Descent G1, but it’s probably not right for everyone. I wear it as my everyday watch/fitness tracker. I like the size and don’t mind the monochromatic screen. A lot of people want a color screen. It does NOT offer air integration which many people want. The price point worked for me given that I wear it everyday. Picking a computer can be an intimidating task. Be prepared for the Shearwater fan boys that will try to make you feel stupid for not buying a Shearwater. They’re incredible computers no doubt, but there are numerous choices that will most likely fit the bill. I recommend beginning by setting your budget, then determining what features are must haves, then nice to haves. Happy to share my opinion as you narrow things down.
@ctsean 25 күн бұрын
Another tip on the tourism tax. If you get a payment error, check your e-mail - it might have gone through anyway. I got the error, tried again, got the error again, happened to look at my email and I had 2 e-mails for successfully paying the tax both times. And they do not issue refunds
@KevinandLizGrogan 24 күн бұрын
Great info, thanks Sean!
@ttb1513 26 күн бұрын
Great video. Do you by chance have a video, or ideas, on what sorts of things I can do with non-divers can do while they are visiting me (a diver)? Thanks. This video gave me some info/experience, the easy way!
@KevinandLizGrogan 26 күн бұрын
We’ve got a video that answers this very question Top 12 "MUST DO" Activities on Bonaire - Other Than Scuba Diving kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4XOg42ofM6UsJI. Thanks for watching the Shore Diving FAQ’s!
@glenmadsen99 26 күн бұрын
Kevin and Liz, I have so enjoyed your videos and help. I am bringing a group of 12 next week and am using tons of your tips! I have been trying to find dinner restaurants for this big of group and have been turned away by several. I have searched your videos for "dinner" spots and am not finding anything. can you recommend a more budget places that could accommodate 12 people?
@KevinandLizGrogan 26 күн бұрын
12 is going to be tough. Can you break into smaller groups for multiple tables? For choices a bit easier on the wallet you can try El Fogon, Mi Banana, Yhanni’s Arepas, Divers Diner, and Pelican Pizza. Have a great trip! Thanks for watching and your kind comment!
@KeyserTheRedBeard 27 күн бұрын
Impressive video, Kevin and Liz Grogan. Excited to see your next upload from you. I smashed that thumbs up button on your content. Keep up the fantastic work! Your insights on the southern entry point for diving the Salt Pier were very helpful. How do you think seasonal changes affect the underwater visibility and conditions at this dive site?
@KevinandLizGrogan 27 күн бұрын
Thanks Keyser! Wind reversals, tropical storms passing to the North, pretty much anything that churns up the water there will impact visibility. I can’t say that anything, in my opinion, is seasonal. The good thing about the salt pier is that regardless of visibility (which is rarely if ever truly bad), once you’re under it and around the pylons, you’re good to go. Thanks for watching and your kind comment!
@charliemcdarris6403 27 күн бұрын
Would you consider doing a video on the urchins that hide in the crevices along the entry/exits? How much of a hazard are they? There are always a lot along this portion of the shore, especially on the north entry to the salt pier. I’ve made 6 trips to Bonaire and have never stepped on one, but I’m always very careful.
@KevinandLizGrogan 27 күн бұрын
That might be a good quick tip video. I’ll add it to the list! Thanks for watching Charlie!
@dakicpopovich 27 күн бұрын
See you on the next dive site !!! Great video 😀
@KevinandLizGrogan 27 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@user-tt9kb1oz6l 27 күн бұрын
Could you do videos on good places to snorkel? Unfortunately, I can no longer scuba dive but can still snorkel the sites. Of at least, on dive sites that have stuff to see at shallower snorkeling depths give those a mention? I would greatly appreciate that!
@KevinandLizGrogan 27 күн бұрын
You bet! I’ll add that to the list for 2025. In the interim, I know both Andrea 1 & 2, the Salt Pier, and Tolo are popular among snorkelers.
@user-tt9kb1oz6l 27 күн бұрын
@@KevinandLizGrogan 👍🏽
@manonbedard3463 27 күн бұрын
My husband and I always use this entry, we don't mind swimming a bit further to the pier
@KevinandLizGrogan 27 күн бұрын
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@cturtle97 Ай бұрын
Another great video guys. Thx
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
Thank you cturtle!
@nataliesteadman478 Ай бұрын
Would like to know if there are any rental agencies that have larger vehicles. We have 6 people in our party and having trouble finding a rental car for all of us
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
@@nataliesteadman478 I’ve emailed the folks I use (Telerin) to see if they have a van. I’ll let you know when I hear back. I can’t find anything with other local agencies. Avis, however, appears to have vans. You’ll need to use their Bonaire website, not the main Avis website. avisbonaire.com/fleet/. I hope this helps!
@j.m.b5441 Ай бұрын
Great info here! Thanks I have a question, My wife doesn't dive. How can a pair with a dive buddy if we go to Bonaire by ourselves? Or, should I go with a dive group from one of the LDS on the island? I hope you see my question!! Thanks again!
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
@@j.m.b5441 many of the dive shops, especially at the resorts, have buddy boards where solo divers can find others looking for buddies. I find that many people post in Facebook groups like Bonaire for Divers looking for buddies. There’s also a WhatsApp group for Bonaire divers looking for Buddies, but I unfortunately don’t know the name. I hope this helps!
@j.m.b5441 Ай бұрын
It sounds like my kinda place.
@suz7939 Ай бұрын
I like you got Ryan in the video
@chrisbillings2050 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips Kevin. I'm making my first visit to Bonaire in April. SO TRUE on the advice regaring flight connections through Miami. I choose to simply reserve a hotel room on my return trip in Miami....rather than to deal with the stress of getting through Customs, bag re-check and TSA. Those tight connections can quickly turn into a train wreck.
@manonbedard3463 Ай бұрын
direct flight from Toronto on Tuesdays with WestJet...will be diving in Bonaire next February!! Very informative videos, thank you
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@mellamodiego8458 Ай бұрын
thanks George Bush
@gatz-knightmortgageteam7663 Ай бұрын
Delta flies to Bonaire on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well. I am booked 12/24 (Tues) and return on 1/2 (Thurs).
@christineketland1345 Ай бұрын
Am I right in thinking there are klm flights from Amsterdam every day?... via Aruba.
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
Yes, KLM offers daily flights.
@christineketland1345 Ай бұрын
@@KevinandLizGrogan thank you I’m planning a two centre holiday in 2026 mostly in Bonaire but starting in Aruba,then travelling to Bonaire for my 70th birthday as I’ve mentioned in a previous vlog. I find your vlogs very informative but please maybe you can also include a little bit of info for Europeans like myself. You do a great job promoting this lovely island the info about cruise days is very good as well. We hit cruise day tourists in Aruba once this year and it was like a plague had covered the island with quad bikes making some places impossible to get near. I’m sure Bonaire hasn’t reached that level yet. Thanks for your reply. Chris ☺️
@eelcodekker300 Ай бұрын
Hi Kevin,. can you pls list your car rental favorites with links ?
@lynnfulks5685 Ай бұрын
Don’t forget the connection time upon your return! AA just tried to book us 1:30 connection in Miami. Even with Global Entry, if your bags are last out, there is no way you’re going to clear customs, recheck bags, clear security (especially if there is no TSA Pre-Check lane), and make that connection. And I’m too old to be running through airports LOL.
@jodienamandafan Ай бұрын
I've noticed the AA connection in Miami (coming from the northeast) time has shrunk to 45 min which is insane. They shouldn't even allow this as a valid connection!
@amyjwilliams1 Ай бұрын
I’ve noticed that, too. It’s ridiculous!
@ctsean 25 күн бұрын
We flew to MIA the night before this past trip due to connection options. Flying home we assumed 3 hours was plenty - nope - had barely 15 minutes to sit and eat a snack before boarding started.
@c0rnfl4k3z Ай бұрын
what is bone-air ?
@unclebill5170 Ай бұрын
That park permit is that per person ?
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
@@unclebill5170 yes, the nature fee is $40 per person.
@mitchelleft7248 Ай бұрын
Its because americans screwed the language
@user-tt9kb1oz6l Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I dove the Hilma Hooker some years ago. Although there are boats that go to this wreck, if you are a decent swimmer and it's a nice day, you can easily swim to it from shore as you showed in your video. There wasn't much growing on the wreck so I found the nearby reef much more interesting than the wreck. An American who had been living in Bonaire for decades told me that the boat was treated with something that discouraged marine growth. My dive partner and I, after diving the wreck, did a slow ascent examining the nearby reef while doing so (instead of doing a "formal" motionless decom stop). Fun!
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
That’s one of the best things about Bonaire shore diving, plenty to do and see during your safety stop. Thanks for watching!
@dakicpopovich Ай бұрын
And I am watching right now 😂 Thanks for another great video!
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnmontgomery2735 Ай бұрын
My dive buddy and I upon exit will stand next to each other and I'll use his shoulder to help push me up the step and then ill turn around and give him a hand. Seems to work well!
@KevinandLizGrogan Ай бұрын
@@johnmontgomery2735 awesome teamwork!
@christineketland1345 2 ай бұрын
Have just watched about these people you have recommended for my daughter via your other video. They look a great setup.
@christineketland1345 2 ай бұрын
Hi my daughter and I are planning a two centre holiday ( we’re from the uk!)… we have been to Aruba 4 times but in two years I am 70 and we want to visit your beautiful island for my birthday, I am not a diver or snorkeler but my daughter snorkels and I plan getting her diving lessons before we come so she can get more enjoyment. Your video is great for us as we like to explore too and plan on spending around 5 days on Bonaire. I love the quietness of the island . Look forward to to more of your videos regards Chris
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Christine! If you haven’t selected a dive shop for your daughter’s training, I recommend Tropical Divers www.tropicaldiversbonaire.com/diving. They have a pool onsite and are just a block from the ocean. Here’s a short video about them kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaetpH5pbcmfqsUsi=zBbvD_lCIzEMmF5d. Have a great trip, you’ll love Bonaire!
@christineketland1345 2 ай бұрын
@KevinandLizGrogan thank you I'll watch but I was thinking of a course in the UK first because it's a while off coming to Bonaire and then obviously a course of lessons on the island. Thank you again for your reply
@ajaharbert4437 2 ай бұрын
Was it scary?
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
Not at all. It was awesome!
@jasondbaker 2 ай бұрын
Invisibles is definitely one of the best southern dive sites, especially when the visibility is good. I love flying over the "canyon" between the double reefs.
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@propioraymond73 2 ай бұрын
Visit you that's my dream
@propioraymond73 2 ай бұрын
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@shotsbyscott6243 2 ай бұрын
Great video, one of my favorite dives sites because of the double reef system!
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
@@shotsbyscott6243 thank you!
@dennismasi9736 2 ай бұрын
Great videos! Coming to Bonaire in Mid-Feb and counting down the days...
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Dennis! Enjoy your trip!
@allagashandlulu 2 ай бұрын
love invisibles! had a great experience there last month- the garden eels welcoming us, and even a spotted eagle ray. can't wait to go back.
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@ChristianRanner 2 ай бұрын
Invisebles is one of my favorite too. My flight to Bonaire is tomorrow. Are you still on the island?
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
We’re not on island right now, unfortunately. Enjoy your trip, we love Bonaire in October!
@dakicpopovich 2 ай бұрын
And we are doing it right now! 😂😂
@dakicpopovich 2 ай бұрын
And we are doing it right now! 😂😂
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
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@onepreciouspearl...thenext9906 2 ай бұрын
We are back in January for two more weeks. Our third trip in 12 months. We found your channel before our first trip and always learn so much! We love Bonaire, and the two of you have helped make it “something special” for us!
@KevinandLizGrogan 2 ай бұрын
@@onepreciouspearl...thenext9906 your comment is the best way to start a day. Thank you SO much!
@jodienamandafan 3 ай бұрын
Whoa, what fish was that at 2:36? Looks like a spotted filefish but with some spines on top.
@KevinandLizGrogan 3 ай бұрын
I believe it’s a hogfish.
@tiny_toilet 3 ай бұрын
Hi, when did you film this? We just got back from our first (but definitely not last) trip there. I also found this one nothing special, but Salt Pier was one of our favorites. We loved the shallows on the South side, and turtles were everywhere. Your videos were very helpful BTW!
@anthonyrukstele4636 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great videos. We'll be there in November on a cruise and we've got a two tank dive booked. Looking forward to the day when we can do a week there!
@KevinandLizGrogan 3 ай бұрын
Enjoy your dives!
@cturtle97 3 ай бұрын
Going to Bonaire again in Feb 2025. Looking forward to it. Love your videos.
@KevinandLizGrogan 3 ай бұрын
Thanks cturtle! Enjoy your trip!
@cherokesky 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.... We're here in Bonaire now and came across your video. We'll be here for two months so we'll definitely check out this dive site. My wife had already tagged it on her phone. Cheers. Larry and Minnie.
@KevinandLizGrogan 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry and Minnie! Two months, we’re jealous, enjoy!
@ADiversLife 3 ай бұрын
Nice video. We walked straight out and went in and there was an octopus. I agree where you went in is the better way to go.
@KevinandLizGrogan 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Rich! Nice find with the octopus!
@ADiversLife 3 ай бұрын
@@KevinandLizGrogan You are welcome. yes! We were lucky to see it