seafloor, all of which supports a variety of reef creatures – and all accessible to snorkelers at the surface. We use a snorkel icon to help you scan the list of sites to see which ones offer the best snorkeling experience. We also provide information to help you get the most enjoyment from your time on the surface of the water.
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SAFETY TIP
There are two dive sites that have long been on the official list of Marine Park dive sites, one located in downtown Kralendijk (#33 Town Pier) and the other located on the northern side of Lac Bay on the east coast, called Cai (#63). Both sites were removed from the official list of sites due to safety concerns. In particular, STINAPA delisted Cai after too many divers chose to dive the site without a guide and ended
up being swept out to sea in the strong east coast currents. According to the Park authorities, the costs related to launching rescue missions was too high to justify maintaining the site as one of the official dive locations.
Bonaire offers you the opportunity to enjoy incredible shore diving at your pace and on your schedule, but you must still understand the risks involved and be smart about how and where you dive.
Snorkelers can enjoy easy access and calm waters at many of Bonaire’s reefs
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Diving and snorkeling services
Businesses are listed based on their order from north to south across the island. This information is up-to-date as of the publication of this guidebook.
Buddy Dive Caribbean Club Bonaire
50 Boulevard Santa Barbara, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-5080
Email: [email protected]
Caribbeanclubbonaire.com
Dive Friends Hamlet Oasis
123 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-2524
Email: [email protected]
Divefriendsbonaire.com
Cap. Don’s Habitat
103 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-8290
Email: [email protected]
Habitatbonaire.com
Buddy Dive Resort
85 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-5080
Email: [email protected]
Buddydive.com
Dive Friends (retail)
Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot Shopping Mall
Tel: +599-717-4070
Email: [email protected]
Divefriendsbonaire.com
Dive Friends Sand Dollar
77 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-1621
Email: [email protected]
Divefriendsbonaire.com
Wannadive
73 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-8884
Email: [email protected]
Wannadive.com
Great Adventures
71 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-7500
Email: [email protected]
Harbourvillage.com
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Shore dives are popular, but somes sites can only be reached by dive boat
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Gooodive
52 Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-1525
Email: [email protected]
Gooodive.com
Dive Friends Yellow Submarine
24 Kaya Playa Lechi, Kralendijk
Tel: +599-717-2929
Email:
