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.

Sand usually includes travelling Eagle Rays.

Park Walk and Dive.  Can be very difficult when there is surge.

Kralendijk

Margate Bay

Margate Bay is nice, remote diving spot.

1.2 km South of White Slave.

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

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

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.

Pink Beach

Invisibles

From the aerial you can see how close you are to the rugged Eastern shore, so you'll probably see larger species of fish beginning here at Atlantis.

2.1 km South of White Slave.

Atlantis

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

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

Salt City is another pleasant dive on the double reef.

400 m South of the Salt Pier.

Salt City

The Salt Pier is one of the most spectacular dives.  The pilings harbor some interesting growth that you won't find easily elsewhere.  Since you will need permission from the Cargill Salt Company, make plans early with your local dive shop to schedule this dive.

5.9 km South of the Airport.  If you miss this one, you're sleeping!

Margate Bay

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Margate Bay