I have been taught for the last 25 years never dive solo. back in may I did a solo dive trip to bonaire. before I went I checked out the resort, and many people when I got there. I was looking for a buddy on my first day of diving. the house reef is 50ft in front of the resort. They encourage solo diving. I did solo dives but never was comfortable. I saw lots of divers doing it.It just dident feel safe.