Start recognizing reef fish by family and species. systematic technique that works on every dive after.
Fish Identification teaches practical recognition techniques for Caribbean reef fish.
body shape, fin placement, color patterns, and behavioral cues. You develop the observation habits that turn a dive from a general experience into an active survey. Bonaire's reef is well-documented and has consistent fish populations across most dive sites. After this course, you'll start noticing species you've been swimming past for years. Workshop and theory-based, with reference materials included.
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 who want to identify what they see underwater. No prerequisites. Popular with underwater photographers.
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 workshop-based.
Half a day.
Focus on families and identification technique, not exhaustive lists.
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.
