Dive Sites


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#33 Town Pier
This is the most well known dive sight on Bonaire. All levels of divers will enjoy this site, which features little current and depths from 20-40 feet. Divers must have permission of the harbormaster to dive the Town Pier from shore and must be accompanied by a local dive guide. Boat diving is almost always done at night with one of the island's dive operators. It is a photographer's dream location, with literally hundreds of photo opportunities.

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#34 Calabas Reef
Located in front of Dive Bonaire at the Divi Flamingo Resort, this reef is well suited for all levels of divers, with mild currents and a depth of 20-100 feet. All species of reef fish abound, with the occasional turtle or ray passing by.

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#35 Eighteen Palms
This shore or boat dive lies directly in front of the Lt. Governor's house, which, coincidentally, has at least 18 palm trees planted in the front yard. Accessed from shore at the Plaza Resort, it has mild currents and ranges from 20-80 feet, perfect for novice and intermediate divers. Southern Stingrays and Eagle Rays are often seen in the sandy bottom.

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#36 Windsock
A shore or boat dive, Windsock offers the novice diver the chance to cruise the area located at the end of the runway off Flamingo Airport. With the depth ranging from 30-100 feet, divers often see turtles and rays. Named for the windsock that flies from a pole on the runway, this dive site also is excellent for snorkeling.

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#37 Corporal Meiss (North Belnem)
Also sometimes called Dick's Place, this is an easy shore or boat dive for all skill levels. With moderate currents and a depth of 20-100 feet, the shallows have stands of Elkhorn Coral and schools of Blue Tang.

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#38 Charles' Friends (Bachelor's Beach)
A great boat dive, the novice diver will find Bachelor's Beach also easy to do from shore. Located just past the airport, the 30-100 foot deep site has lots of soft corals in the shallows and mild currents. The chance of seeing sea turtles is good here.

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#39 Chez Hines
Sometimes called South Belnem, Chez Hines is accessible from both shore and boat. With moderate currents, the beginning diver can expect a depth of 30-100 feet. This is another site where turtles are often seen.

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#40 Debbie Bob (Lighthouse Point)
Located at the southern part of the island, this shore or boat dive has moderate currents for the intermediate diver. With a depth range of 30-100 feet, Lighthouse Point has a sandy bottom with plenty of soft corals.

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#41 Punt Vierkant
Dutch for square point, this site marks the beginning of the double reef system. Either a boat or shore dive for the intermediate diver, the current can be moderate to strong and the depth ranges from 30-100 feet. Lots of soft corals can be found in the shallows.

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#42 The Lake
The second of the double reef dives, The Lake is 30-100 feet and has moderate currents. Accessed from either boat or shore, the beginning diver will find soft corals in the shallows and schools of colorful reef fish.

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#43 Hilma Hooker
This internationally known shipwreck lies at the beginning of the double reef system. With light to moderate currents and an average depth of 60-100 feet, it is recommended for advanced divers. It can be accessed by shore or boat dive. Divers who penetrate the wreck should have some wreck and deep dive training.

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#44 Angel City
This site can be accessed from shore or boat. With moderate currents, it is suitable for all skill levels. This double reef dive was named for the friendly angelfish in the area. The depth is from 30-100 feet, and there is a "swim-through" coral arch near the mooring, which provides a good frame for photographs.

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#45 Alice in Wonderland
Located along the double reef system, average depth is 30-100 feet with easy access by shore or boat. The current is usually light, making it a good site for divers with intermediate skill levels. The site features two distinct reef systems separated by a sand channel. Lots of friendly French Angels and parrotfish are present. The sand channels are host to Garden Eels and stingrays.

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#46 Aquarius
Accessed by shore or boat, this site has mild to moderate currents. All levels of divers will find this an easy site with depths of 30-100 feet. Sandy bottom shallows offer an opportunity to see rays and turtles.

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#47 Larry's Lair
This intermediate level shore or boat dive has mild to moderate currents, with a depth ranging from 30-100 feet. Expect to see rays and large groupers at cleaning stations. The entry for shore divers tends to be a bit rocky, so booties are advised.

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