Bonaire

Beautiful Bonaire, in the southern Caribbean Sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water! The entire coastline is protected as the “Bonaire Marine Park” (up to depths of 200 feet), encompassing reef systems that provide excellent snorkeling and shore diving locations.

Aside from Diving, salt production is Bonaire’s biggest industry and is quickly observed in the South. The stunning salt beds of Pekelmeer are also home to one of the hemisphere's great populations of flamingoes. In addition, neighboring excellent shore diving and snorkeling sites, are historical landmarks to Bonaire’s repressive past: African slave huts. These huts still stand in the area around Rincon and along the saltpans of South Bonaire.

Take care of the currents (moderate to strong) and of the rough entry! Great dive if the surf is down...
I saw turtles and rays on my last visit.


Southernmost dive site of Bonnaire island. Look for the lighthouse, you cannot miss it ! Parking is just next to the lighthouse.

Kralendijk

Willemstoren Lighthouse

The Willemstoren Lighthouse dive is for advanced divers, and then only when the conditions are right.  The site is on the windward side of the island, so currents can be strong and unpredictable.  Ask a dive guide to assist in the evaluation and also to join you on the dive.

Drive South to the tip of the island.  You can't miss it!

Red Slaves is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire South which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Red Slaves

A more rugged site due to the proximity of the island's Southern most point, you'll enjoy the richness of more open-water sea life.

3.3 km South of White Slave.

Sweet Dreams

Vista Blue is one of our favorites!  Beautiful scenery, an easy entry, and a dramatic drop off.

2.7 km South of White Slave.

Vista Blue

The further South you proceed, the more you can be assured of a private and intimate dive.  Red Beryl is no exception!

2.1 km South of White Slave.

Red Beryl

Margate Bay is nice, remote diving spot.

1.2 km South of White Slave.

Margate Bay

Baby Beach is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire South which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Baby Beach

Since White Slave is approaching a bend in the coast line, it offers a slightly varied seascape. You have to go over the amazing coralreef system to see turtles, barracudas, large schools of fish. On the way back to where you started, cruise over the sandy part and meet the whirling-the-sand eagle rays. We saw 4 at a single dive.

White slave is a registered divesite and has a yellow stone on the roadside. Just plonge in and be amazed.

The first set of slave huts you see heading South from the Salt Pier (about 2.7 km) will be White Slave.

White Slave

Pink Beach is another fine beach for sunning -- kids and divers of all ages!.  Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of drinks.  A few shade palms line the upper stretch.

2.1 km South of the Salt Pier.

Willemstoren Lighthouse

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Willemstoren Lighthouse