Dive Resort Childcare: Options For Diving Parents

Couples who both dive should ideally take into account selecting a location with childcare choices so both can enjoy their dives. Sadly, that is not always achievable, hence it is crucial to choose your resort carefully. For instance, Wakatobi Kids Club keeps young people between the ages of five and twelve occupied with a wide range of activities including kayaking, kite building and flying, palm weaving and treasure searches. Children can also participate in tailored activities so they might embark on a Land Tour or join the dive boat.

Kids Club

Children from 3 to 12 years can use the free, award-winning Kids Club childcare service. Certified nannies run it; it features climate-regulated nurseries with cribs, strollers, high chairs, rocking chairs, etc. Furthermore, outside of Kids Club hours, a specific babysitting service can be booked for a further cost. At Bandos, for instance, Val, a local who follows his schedule and knows him well, looks after baby Alex. She walks him to the beach and to explore shallow tidal pools. Likewise, Explorers Kids Club makes the most of its beautiful surroundings by often visiting the ocean at the all-inclusive, family orientated Iberostar Cozumel, with its breathtaking location on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system. Apart from a complete selection of dives and other water-related sports, the resort has a great range of kid's clubs and child-friendly facilities to fit every interest.

Babysitting

Some once hard-core free divers have children now and still wish to dive and enjoy the advantages of a carefree vacation. A few resorts provide on-site child-minding facilities to enable it. For instance, you can leave your infant with a native nanny and have peace of mind diving at Wakatobi Resort in Indonesia's Coral Triangle. The nanny will discuss your wants and your kid with you ahead of time so she will be at ease looking after him or her. Another family-friendly option is Bonaire's Captain Don's Habitat, which offers a babysitter to watch after your youngster while you dive. The sitter will let your kids swim in tiny tidal pools, stroll them down the beach and engage in games with them. The resort's website features listed charges for babysitting. These cover lunch, drinks, and afternoon care. For a nominal additional cost, evening babysitting is offered. Care can be booked by guests for as many or as few nights as they so like.

On-Site Activities

If you are flying with a baby, search for a resort with activities suitable for your little child and creche. Knowing your youngster is being taken care of will let you dive and enjoy the aquatic environment. For example, native women at Wakatobi Resort in Indonesia collaborate with you and your child's schedule, getting in touch with you ahead of time to decide on a course of action appropriate for your family. Included in your package are a full-service kids club and a PADI Seal Team whereby your child may participate in a series of exciting AquaMissions created especially for young people! Bonaire, with its calm waters, shallow diving opportunities, and COVID pristine reefs, is another fantastic place. Along with thousands of small tanks and rental gear, Buddy Dive provides a kid's snorkel and scuba program designed for younger divers. The staff is incredibly pleasant and experienced diving with children!

Off-Site Activities

Should the dive resort you are staying at lack on-site child care, you may always enquire about nearby babysitting companies. Though it's certainly worth the effort, it can take some work to identify a sitter you trust. Though there are no kid-oriented events at Small Hope Bay, it is nonetheless an ultra-family-friendly location to visit. This all-inclusive, environmentally friendly resort boasts great diving right at your door and a very laid-back vibe. Alex delighted in his stay under the incredibly nice babysitters who looked after him. They went to play in shallow tidal pools and for walks on the shore. They also arranged him to go on an exciting land tour with the other youngsters. Old enough children can also accompany their parents on the dive boats to share a little bit of paradise or join the family for a snorkel on Wakatobi's renowned House Reef. One of the PADI specialised courses lets them pick a new ability, or Bubblemaker and Seal Team AquaMissions let them hone their existing skills.