Scuba Do Bonaire

$109–Air, Weights$155–Full Dive Equipment & $200–Air, Weights, Divemaster or Guide or $245–Full Dive Equipment, Divemaster or Guide
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Hilma Hooker is one of Bonaire’s most popular dive sites and the island’s best-known wreck. At a depth of less than 100 feet (31 meters) and within swimming distance from shore, Hilma Hooker is ideally situated for boat and shore divers of all experience levels.

Built in 1951 in the Netherlands, the freighter was originally named MV Midsland and began her service with a shipping company that operated out of Rotterdam. After changing her name and ownership multipe times, and sinking off the coast of the Dominican Republic in July 1975, she was raised and resold and ultimately got the name Hilma Hooker under Columbian ownership. Hilma Hooker assumingly experienced problems with her rudder as she was passing the coast of Bonaire and had to be towed to Kralendijk’s harbor, where the authorities found out she was sailing without official papers.

The authorities decided to search her as both the FBI and Interpol suspected she was being used to smuggle illegal drugs and they found 25.000 pounds (11.300 kg) of marijuana hidden behind her bulkheads. The authorities had little to no success identifying her owners. After growing concerns about the vessel’s ability to stay afloat, the port authorities towed Hilma Hooker away from Kralendijk’s main pier and on September 12, 1984, Hilma Hooker sank for the last time, settling her starboard side at the base of the first reef slope. The wreck is fully encrusted with soft corals and sponges, particularly around the exposed propeller.

Keep watch for the plentiful marine life that has colonized the wreck, including green moray eels, tarpon, snapper, angelfish and parrotfish. Patrolling barracuda also frequent the water column above the masts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dive Center Scuba Do is located at the beautiful Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort Bonaire. At the resort you will find various restaurants and bars, suited for every occasion and every moment. Enjoy the most tasty dishes and delicious drinks after a day of diving at Bari Beach Bar, Sunset Restaurant & Bar and Bina Restaurant & Bar.
Kids as young as the age of 8 can start blowing bubbles by scuba diving in shallow water. PADI Seal Team is for kids ages 8 to 10. PADI Master Seal Team member is for kids age 10 and up. The first full course, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, is for kids age 10 and up. For all kids’ courses, prior parental approval is required.
In case you want to participate in a course but you take any medications or have a known medical condition, Dive Center Scuba Do needs to receive a special medical statement, signed by a doctor, stating that you are fit for diving. In all other cases, as long as you can answer all questions with a ‘no’ on the Medical Statement, you do not need medical clearance from a doctor. With your signature, you yourself affirm that you are healthy and fit for diving according to the guideline.
Yes, you can. You can start with the Discover Scuba Diving program. This is a halve day introduction course where we show you the basics of scuba diving. If you’ve liked the experience, you can continue with us for your PADI Open Water Diver certification!
We have a well-stocked rental area. As long as you can show us a proof of certification, we can rent you all the equipment you need to go out diving.
We always recommend to make a reservation upfront, we will make sure that we reserve a spot for you. Contact us by Email, Phone +5999 7679300 or WhatsApp +5999 525 0332
We are very flexible, so we recommend that you contact our dive center to plan your dive, but generally our diving courses and guided dives start at 8:30 am and at 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm, depending on the distance from the dive site to Scuba Do.
From all the sites on Curacao we selected the top sites and these you will find on our weekly schedule. Have a look here for some of the sites.
At Dive Center Scuba Do we have DIN and INT tanks available for rent
In Curacao, we have great visibility in crystal clear warm waters. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving with visibility between 10 to 25 meters (32 to 82 ft)!
The sea is warm enough throughout the year. The water temperature goes from 26 °C (79 °F) in February and March, to 29 °C (84 °F) in September and October. During the whole year, you can dive in a 3-mm shorty, which is available for rent at Dive Center Scuba Do.
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