Dive Sites South of Kralendijk
With its healthy coral reefs and rich marine life, Bonaire is one of the best (Top 3) islands in the Caribbean for Scuba Diving! The island is encircled by coral reefs that provide an amazing biodiversity of colourful fish, coral, sponge and more – Over 50 varieties of coral and 350 species of fish have been recorded. Bonaire diving is world renowned for an abundance of easy access shore diving (marked with yellow stones), and there are a number of boat operators who can take you to dozens of scuba diving locations in Bonaire’s Marine Park. There are plenty of dive sites, some in relatively shallow waters and others have steep walls that plunge into the deep dark sea. If you’re looking for wreck diving, night diving, freestyle and technical diving or underwater photography, Bonaire diving has got it all…
The best Bonaire diving can be found on the west coast… Some, South of Kralendijk… See dive site locations below:
- Town Pier
- This site is shore accessible. For advanced divers only, this dive site ranges in depth from 15 to 35 feet (5-10m) and features sponges along with other marine life. A great dive site for underwater photography and night diving (by boat).
- Calabas Reef
- This dive site ranges in depth from 20 to 100 feet (6-30m) and features a shallow reef and plenty of fish as well as the occasional turtle and ray. A good spot for night diving.
- Eighteen Palms
- This spot is beach accessible with a depth ranging from 30 to 90 feet (9-27m) across two reefs separated by a sandy channel. This dive site offers views of rays.
- Windsock
- This spot is beach accessible! This dive site ranges in depth from 20 to 80 feet (6-24m) and features a sloping reef with coral and a large variety of fish as well as turtles and rays.
- Corporal Meiss / North Belnem / Dick’s
- This dive site ranges in depth from 20 to 100 feet (6-30m) and features a shallow reef with coral and schools of blue tangs. Great for beginners!
- Bachelor´s Beach
- This spot is beach accessible with a depth ranging from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features a shallow reef with turtles and rays. Great for beginners!
- Chez Hines / South Belnem
- This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features a shallow reef with turtles and rays.
- Lighthouse Point
- For advanced divers only, this dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) with a sandy bottom and views of turtles and rays
- Punt Vierkant
- This dive site ranges in depth from 25 to 100 feet (8-30m) and features two reefs separated by a sandy channel with schools of fish
- The Lake
- This spot is beach accessible with a depth ranging from 25 to 100 feet (8-30m) and features gorgonians and schools of fish as well as rays
- Hilma Hooker (shipwreck)
- This spot is shore accessible. For advanced divers looking for a ‘technical’ dive, this dive site ranges in depth from 25 to 100 feet (8-30m) with the ship between 60 – 100 feet (18-30m).
- Angel City
- This spot is shore accessible. This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features two large reefs separated by a sandy channel with angel fish, parrot-fish, rays and eels
- Alice in Wonderland
- This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features two large reefs along with a variety of marine life
- Aquarius
- This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features a sand bottom along with a double reef with schools of fish, turtles and rays. Great for beginners!
- Larry´s Lair
- This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features a sandy bottom along with a deep reef offering turtles and rays. Great for beginners!
- Jeannie´s Glory
- This dive site ranges in depth from 30 to 100 feet (9-30m) and features a sloping reef with coral, gorgonians, turtles, rays and seahorse
Planning a Bonaire Scuba Diving vacation? Go back to Bonaire Diving for a list of local Boat/Tour Operators who’ll take good care of you
Also check out Bonaire Diving: North of Kralendijk; South of Slave Huts + Lac Bay; and Klein Bonaire as well as Bonaire Snorkeling
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