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Founded in 1976 Captain Don’s Habitat has been in the forefront of environmentally sound developments on the island.

Diving For Life 2025 • Sept. 13-20, 2025 • Capt. Don's Habitat, Bonaire

New Buildings • New Rooms • New Pool • Exclusively Ours

This isn't the same Captain Don's. DFL will get exclusive access to NEW EVERYTHING!

THE NEW CAPTAIN DON'S HABITAT, BONAIRE

Founded in 1976, by renowned underwater environmentalist Captain Don Stewart,Captain Don’s Habitat has been in the forefront of environmentally sound developments on the island of Bonaire. His vision is also reflected in the design of the resort. From the low impact construction methods, to the use of solar water heaters and energy saving devices, as well as a state of the art waste-water treatment system, every detail has been designed to have the least possible impact on the local environment.

The rooms and facilities are nestled in lush landscaping carefully designed to eliminate harmful runoff into the fragile marine Eco-system thriving right in front of Captain Don’s Habitat. Walking through the resort, one can truly appreciate a broad spectrum of the flora and fauna of Bonaire. Iguanas, lizards, over 50 species of birds, and a wide variety of indigenous and imported species of plants and trees, create the perfect balance between world class accommodations and nature.

Since DFL's first event at Captain Don's in 1993, there has never been a resort that has quite felt like home more than Captain Don's Habitat, Bonaire.

Captain Don's Bonaire has been host to six Diving For Life LGBTQ+ Scuba Jamborees since their first in 1993. Hosting again in 1997, 2001, 2009, 2014, and 2019, there are so many reasons why we keep coming back.

Over the years we have seen many changes at Captain Don's–nothing quite like what we are going to experience in 2025. We have exclusive use of the brand new rooms in the buildings built around the brand new pool. We will have a private area that will be cordoned off from other guests so we can celebrate Diving For Life for who we are! And, of course, Claire and Roger are committed to making our week outstanding.

DIVING FOR LIFE: WELCOME HOME

RESORT AMENITIES

  • Exclusive DFL Pool

  • New accommodations

  • Dive Shop

  • Namaste Spa Services

  • Amazing Waterfront Dining

  • Shore Diving and Snorkeling

  • On-site Car Rental

  • Gift shop boutique

  • WiFi internet throughout most of the resort

  • Room Safes

  • Cable TV

  • Deco Stop Bar

  • Rum Runners Restaturant

  • Pizza Temple

  • Reunite with your DFL Family!

    Captain Don's not only has access to over 50 world-class dive sites within minutes of the dock, they also have beautiful grounds, a great restaurant and service, Spa services, a gift shop boutique, swimming pool, and of course some of the best shore diving and snorkeling right off the "baby dock".

BRAND NEW BUILDINGS & POOL

We have exclusive use of the brand new rooms in the buildings built around the brand new pool.
To book and pay for extra nights at a DFL discounted rate
please contact Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas at 1-800-327-6709 or cdh@maduro.com.