Diving spots in Bonaire

Top Diving Spots

Bonaire is known as the shore diving capital of the world, offering accessible entries to diverse marine ecosystems. This list covers iconic locations ranging from the 1984 Hilma Hooker shipwreck to the industrial pillars of Salt Pier. Divers can explore unique double reef systems at sites like Angel City and Alice in Wonderland, or venture to the northern deep walls of Karpata. The sites vary from shallow coral gardens at Andrea I to the technical 60-meter depth of the Windjammer wreck.

1,000 Steps Beach

Thanks to the long steps leading to it, not many people take the effort to descend them and the beautiful beach never gets crowded.

Hilma Hooker

A 72-meter cargo ship that sank in 1984, now resting on its starboard side at a depth of 30 meters between two reef systems.

Salt Pier

Dive site featuring large underwater pillars of an active salt loading pier, heavily encrusted with sponges and corals, attracting schools of snappers and sea turtles.

Angel City

A double reef system with a sand channel separating the inner and outer reefs, known for high concentrations of soft corals and angelfish.

Karpata

Northern dive site featuring a steep wall, large elkhorn coral formations, and clear visibility suitable for wide-angle underwater photography.

Red Slave

Advanced dive site near historical landmark huts, characterized by a second reef and stronger currents that often attract larger pelagic fish.

Alice In Wonderland

A classic double reef site featuring an inner and outer coral ridge separated by a distinct sand channel.

Invisibles

Double reef formation known for the large colony of garden eels inhabiting the sand channel and frequent sightings of spotted eagle rays.

Oil Slick Leap

Shore dive with a unique entry involving a short jump from a rocky ledge into the water, with a steel ladder available for exit.

Andrea I

Shallow reef site featuring anemones and soft corals, often used for spotting seahorses and various parrotfish species.

Andrea II

Shore entry site with healthy coral gardens located in shallow water, supporting a high density of reef fish.

Tori`s Reef

Site located opposite a salt pan outflow channel, where the nutrient-rich water attracts eagle rays and diverse marine life to the shallow flats.

The Lake

Double reef system featuring a shallow inner reef and a deeper outer reef separated by a sandy bottom.

Cai

Located at the entrance of Lac Bay, this site features seagrass beds, massive conch shell piles, and frequent green sea turtle sightings.

Windjammer dive site

Deep technical dive site featuring the 1911 wreck of the Myli, a three-masted iron-hulled sailing ship resting at a depth of 60 meters.

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