I am looking into a March vacation to either Curacao or Bonaire. We are flying from Atlanta. I am a diver. My wife is not. I have read on scubaboard that Curacao is where vacationers dive and Bonaire is where divers vacation. I want a place where I will enjoy the diving, but will not have a dive buddy (need ease of finding one, or using a shared boat/dive master).

Also of concern is getting to each place. Both are expensive to fly on the major airlines. Delta only goes to Bonaire direct on Sat and Sun. But, I thought they added a Tuesday flight in Feb and March of 2016. Right now, that option is not available.

Curacao is equally expensive on AA, but has more options for days. I am not really sure I want to spend a whole week in either destination. Five days would be perfect. There is the option of flying DL to MIA, and then catching Insel Air to CUR. This saves about $1,000 for two tickets. The reliability of Insel making it to/from Curacao within 12 hours of schedule seems to be an issue though. I would hate to lose a day getting there, or miss my Delta connection coming back. Jet Blue flies to CUR from JFK, but the Atlanta leg doesn't work for same day flights.

Right now, I am leaning towards Curacao. I think that gives the best of both worlds for me and my wife. I am leery about doing the Insel air option, but it would also save baggage fees (no fees on Delta and one checked bag pp on Insel). Bags would be an added expense on AA - not huge, but it's another $100.

So, what's your opinion about Insel? Will it get me to/from CUR without a huge hassle?

Do you think DL will add a Tuesday flight in Feb/Mar 2017?

What is your opinion of the two islands? Specifically, for a diver and non-diver.

Will I be able to find a dive buddy easier on either island? I know this isn't a dive forum, but I am throwing it out there based on other posts.

How about expense of lodging and meals on one compared to the other?

Thanks in advance.