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About
Bonnie Hammer – PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
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If you want to become a confident, skilled diver, you don’t just need certifications, you need a trainer who knows how to break down the complexity of diving into separate, easy-to-master skills, while making you feel safe in the water.
With over 20 PADI certifications, credentials as a DAN DFA Instructor, and recognition as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Bonnie has built a reputation for helping new and experienced divers alike unlock their full potential underwater. Whether you’re learning core diving skills or diving deeper into specialties like Fish Identification, Florida Sea Turtles, or Underwater Navigation, Bonnie blends technical expertise and knowledge of the local area with a love for marine life and conservation.
Before diving into scuba full time, Bonnie spent 30+ years leading and training tax professionals across the country in corporate tax compliance. She mastered the art of teaching complex concepts in ways people could actually understand a skill. As a scuba instructor, she applies those teaching methods to diving education. When you learn with Bonnie, you don’t just “check the box” on a certification. You actually build confidence, gain mastery of the dive skills, and experience enjoyment of the underwater environment every time you dive.
Beyond training, Bonnie dedicates her time to sea turtle conservation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where she teaches customers about the injured and sick turtles being rehabilitated and inspires others to protect marine ecosystems. Her mission is bigger than diving, it’s about connecting people to the ocean in meaningful, life-changing ways.
Why hire Bonnie?
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Proven teaching background: 30+ years of simplifying complexity
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Fully credentialed with 20+ PADI certifications and DAN DFA training
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Passionate about both diver safety and conservation
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Creates an environment where learning is fun, safe, and unforgettable
Services
Private Guided Tours
Experience the ocean like never before with our private guided scuba tours. Enjoy personalized attention from a certified instructor, tailored to your skill level and interests. Whether exploring vibrant reefs, mysterious wrecks, or unique marine life, your private tour ensures a safe, immersive, and unforgettable underwater adventure.
Testimonials
Teresa
"Bonnie was a great instructor and I appreciated her on my dive, Pura Vida Divers is lucky to have her."
Caitlin
"Bonnie was great!! Bonnie was an excellent dive instructor and knew the dive well. Very personable and easy going. She pointed out a lot of cool things."
Taylor
"Bonnie was professional, caring, and did a great job with our private dive. My wife had a rough dive outing with another company a few months ago so the bridge dive was a nice way to get her comfortable with diving again. Professional, quick, detail oriented."
Noah
Having never dived in Florida and been out of the water for a year, I was anxious about finding an instructor who would be sympathetic to my needs. I cannot speak highly enough of
Bonnie’s ability to provide fun and interesting dives, and her thorough knowledge of the reef
systems/waters around South Florida. She has a relaxed and has an easy going demeanor that
instills confidence. Bonnie is a true professional. Her experiences in Florida and in waters
around the world give her a knowledge base to provide an exciting, relaxed and safe
experience for any level diver.
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