Learn to name what you're looking at on Bonaire's reef. coral species, growth forms, and what healthy coral looks like.
Coral Identification teaches you to recognize common Caribbean coral species by growth form, color, and habitat.
Bonaire's reef has strong coral diversity and good health compared to most Caribbean sites. an unusually good place to learn coral ID with real examples. After this course, a coral head is no longer just "some coral". It's staghorn, elkhorn, brain, or pillar, and you know the difference. Theory and workshop-based, with strong visual reference material.
Most people who get certified at home spend their first real dive trip adjusting. Different visibility, colder water, unfamiliar conditions. On Bonaire, your training dives happen on the same reef you'll dive independently afterward. You get certified and comfortable in one trip. Nothing to re-learn the next time you come back.
Step by step training designed to build real confidence underwater.
Questions about your specific kit? Mention it when you fill in the dive plan form.
Wanderlust is run by Stephan and Linda. Not a franchise, not a large operation with rotating staff. The person who greets you on day one takes you into the water. Same face, start to finish.
Groups cap at four. Often smaller. Sometimes it is just you and an instructor. Your certification is processed the same day you complete your final training dive.
Wanderlust is the only SSI Instructor Training Center on Bonaire. We train instructors. That same bar applies to every course we teach.
No prior experience needed. Here's what applies.
Divers interested in identifying what they see on the reef. No prerequisites. Pairs naturally with Marine Ecology.
Tell us where you are in your diving and what you want to do on Bonaire. We'll help you pick the right starting point.
Request Your Dive PlanNo. Theory and visual materials.
No.
Half a day.
Yes, as a specialty credit.
Personal advice from our dive team. No obligation. Response within 12 hours.
Share your trip details and we'll build your dive plan within hours.
