Blue Bonaire

A Freediving Retreat With Side Quests

January 26 - 31, 2027

The perfect mix of adventure and creature comforts!
Join us in Bonaire - a charming and unique Dutch Caribbean island with an unbeatable calm, blue ocean teaming with stunning marine life. With a coastline of pristine shore snorkeling, a professional freediving platform, incredible food, diverse activities, and modern amenities, Bonaire is truly a hidden gem for apnea adventures!

What’s Included

  • 5 nights at a tropical boutique hotel with pool (shared rooms, single occupancy upgrade available)

  • Airport transfers and transportation around the island

  • 3 dive days on a permanent freediving platform just feet from the shore (all platform fees included) with expert personalized coaching 

  • Shipwreck freediving adventure

  • 3 snorkeling excursions including 1 night dive to see bioluminescence 

  • Land Sailing (outdoor go-karts powered by sails!)

  • Bonaire’s famous donkey sanctuary safari

  • Natural ocean pool - dynamic session

  • A relaxed, supportive, family-style atmosphere focused on epic fun in the water and on land!

  • Action camera footage of your adventures!

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare

  • Bonaire visitor entrance fee

  • Meals 

  • Freediving gear (you’ll need to bring your own, but some gear and weight rental is available)

  • Tips

Why this trip?

An unforgettable ocean-focused trip where every minute is packed with fun!

We’ll freedive, obviously. But we’ll also snorkel wrecks and reefs, chase bioluminescence, race Blokarts, feed wild donkeys, eat our way around the island, drink local cactus liquor, and generally make the most of quirky Bonaire!

The ocean is warm, calm, and neon blue - perfect for depth training (from shore!) but also for spotting tropical fish, turtles and more! Bonaire is a fantastic mix of European infrastructure with laid-back island vibes. Oh, and did we mention there are flamingos?!

The Vibes are never off!

This trip is made for freedivers who want a mix of line-diving AND adventure! With a packed itinerary of water and land-based shenanigans, this is the best way to make dive buddies and unforgettable memories. Bonaire is truly unique and just the right size to zip around exploring the variety and natural beauty it has to offer.

Trip Details

Location: Kralendijk, Bonaire
Dates: January 26 - 31st, 2027
Price: $2,295
Early Bird Price: $1,195 (ends August 24, 2026)
Single Occupancy Supplement: $400
Deposit: $500 non-refundable to reserve your spot
Final Payment Due: January 4

Tentative Schedule

Day 1: (January 26) Arrive in the afternoon, settle into the accommodations. Evening: bioluminescence night snorkel, group dinner*.

Day 2: (January 27) Morning - line diving. Afternoon - land sailing. Evening: group dinner.

Day 3: (January 28) Morning - reef snorkel, visit to the world-famous windsurfing beach and lunch. Afternoon: Donkey sanctuary. Evening: group dinner.

Day 4: (January 29) Morning - line diving. Afternoon - cactus liquor distillery tour. Evening: Sunset group dinner.

Day 5: (January 30) Morning - shipwreck freediving adventure. Afternoon: reef snorkel. Evening: closing dinner on the water.

Day 6: (January 31) Morning - line diving, closing lunch. Afternoon: departures

*Meals are not included in the package
**The exact schedule is subject to change

Who This Is For

  • Freedivers of all levels certified via any international agency (Molchanovs, AIDA, etc.)

  • People looking for a fun-packed dive vacation without the hassle of planning it!

  • Anyone looking to share their freediving practice and amazing experiences with like-minded people.

Ready to Join Us?

Spots are limited. We keep this trip small to ensure personal attention and a close,

connected group experience. Fill out the short form below to claim your spot!

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About Bonaire

Bonaire is a laid-back Dutch Caribbean island famous for crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and some of the easiest shore diving and snorkeling in the world. Freedivers love its calm conditions, warm water, and deep drop-offs just minutes from shore. Whether you're chasing depth or up for land adventures, Bonaire is an easy island to fall in love with.

About Kralendijk

Kralendijk, Bonaire's colorful waterfront capital is small but full of excellent restaurants and ocean views. Wander the pastel-colored streets, browse local boutiques or take a sunset stroll along the promenade.

About Your Team

This camp is led by Anastasia Devana - freediving coach, instructor and national record holder and Becky Zak - Team GB World Championship diver, coach and instructor. Both bring deep expertise, inclusive learning and laughter!

We’re also partnering with Blue Classroom Freediving, Bonaire’s premier freediving school. Their top-tier facilities and platform will be our training home, and instructor/owner Hugo Lampe will host us for the infamous Hilma Hooker wreck dive!

FAQs

  • No, but you should be a certified freediver. This trip isn’t as much about target dives as it is about community and experiences, and any depth is welcome! The platform is set at 35m with swimmable moorings of up to 60m just a few feet away.

  • The simplest way is to take a direct flight from Miami (MIA) to Kralendijk (BON). But there are also connecting flights that you can pick from. We can help suggest routes and connect you with others arriving around the same time. The airport is just 5-10 minutes from our hotel!

  • Yes - airport transfers are included. If you plan to arrive earlier or leave later than the retreat, we can arrange taxis for a small additional fee.

  • No, a car is not necessary. We will rent pickup trucks for all excursions and group meals. Bonaire is very easy to get around, and your hosts will drive the trucks.

  • Bonaire is very flat with paved streets, so no hiking shoes needed!

  • All activities are included in the package but are totally optional. You can choose to relax instead, snorkel in near the hotel with a buddy, browse the gift shops with a gelato, or simply do nothing at all!

  • You’ll need to bring all your own freediving gear: wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weights, lanyard, etc. We’ll send a complete packing list after registration.

  • Absolutely. Just let us know - we’re happy to connect you with local contacts for accommodation extensions or additional adventures.

  • Bonaire has a large array of restaurants despite its small size, so we will mostly be taking advantage of the local culinary scene. Most meals are casual, but our last night will be a lil’ fancier! There are also supermarkets we can visit to stock up on snacks for your hotel room. Please note that the meals are not included in the trip price.

  • Currently not, but if it’s very important to you, please let us know, and we can find someone on the island to book a shoot. The water is so clear that most personal underwater camera shots look incredible though! And your hosts will be capturing lots of action camera footage!

  • Yes. All participants are required to carry dive accident insurance (such as DAN or an equivalent provider) for the duration of the camp. It’s affordable and easy to sign up - we’ll send you a link after registration if you don’t have it yet.

    We also highly recommend purchasing travel insurance, as the trip cost becomes non-refundable one month before the camp start date. Travel insurance can help protect you in case of unexpected changes, delays, or emergencies.

  • The $500 deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel more than a month before the camp, the deposit can be applied as a credit to future trips or training. The remainder is due one month before the camp, and cancellations after that are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot. We recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers unexpected changes.

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