About Us
In the early days of recreational diving, inspired by spectacular underwater beauty of Bonaire, Captain Don Stewart set out to build a true haven for divers. His philosophy was simple; build a dive shop with rooms and provide as much freedom so guest divers can dive their own profile in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. In 1976 his dream became reality when he founded Captain Don's Habitat. Back then it was just a cluster of bungalows built around a dive shop overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. But more importantly, some of the most pristine coral formations and a bonanza of colorful marine life are just a few fin kicks away...
Now, 30 years later, Captain Don's Habitat has evolved into a world renowned resort catering to today's most demanding diver, business and leisure travelers. Set amidst lush green gardens with colorful decor and landscaping we now offer the comfort of 7 deluxe varieties of accommodations, fresh water pool, great dinning and entertainment options, friendly service, and of course the best house reef for diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
At a very early stage Captain Don realized the importance of conservation of Bonaire's beautiful underwater resources. His endeavors led to the creation of the permanent mooring system and eventually to the Bonaire Marine Park. For his efforts in marine environment conservation Captain Don has received many awards and recognition all over the world.
Today Bonaire, through the efforts of STINAPA Bonaire, is at the forefront of environmental conservation. At Captain Don's Habitat we're very proud of this legacy and we continue to play a very active role by assisting environmental groups and the local government in ensuring sound conservation policies and the sustainable management of Bonaire's natural resources.
The Captain loves to tell his old dive stories. You can get a chance to meet and talk with him every Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. when he hosts our "Meet the Captain" party with FREE Rum Punch/Fruit Punch, snacks and live music by Moogie.