BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Bonaire
Arrival Pack.
A little preparation now leaves more time for the reef.
Marine Park Nature Fee
Arrange your STINAPA Nature Fee before diving or using the marine park, unless you qualify for an exemption. Check the current validity shown during purchase; do not assume an earlier tag is still valid.
Keep your individual tag and payment confirmation available digitally or in print. Check the official portal for current fees, exemptions and park rules.
Purchase your Nature FeeVisitor Entry Tax
Complete the official visitor-entry declaration and any payment due before you travel to help reduce delays on arrival. Use details that match your passport exactly.
Keep the QR confirmation available on arrival. Check the official portal for the rate or exemption that applies to you.
Complete the visitor taxMobile data & essentials
Check your mobile provider’s Bonaire roaming charges before travelling. An eSIM can be convenient if your phone supports it; compare coverage, data allowance and price.
For a local SIM, ask Carmen about current sales points and tourist packages. Bring an unlocked phone and identification in case the provider requires it. Van den Tweel is one local supermarket option; confirm opening hours and SIM availability before making a special trip.
Car rental & accommodation
Book your accommodation and vehicle in advance. A pickup truck can be practical for shore diving; confirm that your rental agreement permits the intended use.
Check the provider’s licence, driver-age, deposit, physical credit-card and insurance requirements. Arrange airport collection or a transfer before arrival. Ask Carmen about suitable local options, and allow time to rest before driving.
Medical & liability documents
Download the official documents below and complete the forms Carmen confirms for your activity. Follow the medical questionnaire’s screening instructions and obtain a physician’s evaluation when directed by the form. Contact a physician if you have concerns about fitness to dive.
For non-course dives, enter “experience dives” in a course field only if Carmen confirms it applies and the form includes that field. Ask Carmen how to return completed documents securely.
Open SDI/TDI documentsBefore you travel
- Check passport and entry requirements for your nationality and itinerary.
- Arrange your Nature Fee and keep a valid tag available.
- Complete your visitor-entry declaration and retain the QR confirmation.
- Complete the agreed medical and liability forms; arrange medical approval if required.
- Check that your dive insurance is current and covers your planned activities.
- Confirm accommodation, vehicle or transfers, and arrival arrangements with Carmen.