World dive sites

Bonaire Diving

Land Temperature:
Average 28°C (82°F)

Water Temperature:
26-29°C (78-84°F)

When to go:
Any time of year although October and November are the rainiest months. Bonaire lies outside of the Caribbean hurricane belt.

Wetsuit required:
Swimsuit or 3mm shorty in summer. 5-7mm full suit in winter.

Visibility:
Consistently clear all year would. Average 30m but often 50m+

Diving types:
Pristine fringing reefs that can be dived from shore. Reefs slope from the surface then drop off from 10m down to 50m+

Experience Level:
Beginner to Experienced

Marine life:
Hard and soft corals, Caribbean reef fish, reef sharks, nurse sharks, stingrays, turtles, tarpon. Occasional whale sharks and dolphins. Macro includes seahorse and frog fish.

After diving:
Windsurfing or kite surfing. See the pink flamingos at Lake Goto. kayak in the mangroves. Roll the dice at the casino.