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Scuba Diving Holidays In Bonaire Bonaire is not only stunning, but is very protective of its treasures. So if you appreciate marine life and support the protection of the diving environment, Bonaire is for you. Country Description The Eastern most Island of the Dutch Antilles and nearer Venezuela than the outer Caribbean Islands. Approximately 30 mils in length, seven miles wide and covering 112 square miles, Bonaire is flanked by another smaller island, Klein, which sits just off the west coast. An extremely environmentally conscious country, Bonaire has a progressive approach to protecting natural resources. As a result it was the first of the Dutch-Antilles to create a national park. Furthermore all of the waters that surround the islands are designated marine parks, which are actively policed and managed. Which means sites are occasionally closes if they become damaged. Diving Description The diving of Bonaire is absolutely stunning. The 86 official sites, 51 of which are accessible from shore promise beautiful coral formations, turtles and waters teeming with barrel sponges larger than human beings, frogfish, seahorse's shoals of snapper and angel fish. Furthermore, thanks to its protective laws, it is illegal to break the corals, fish with spears and collect anything under water, and turtles and their eggs are aggressively protected, the island promises nothing short of the most beautiful dives. The reefs all start close to the shore making them extremely accessible, long boat journeys are simply unnecessary and promise excellent systems and wall dives. Dive Sites Kralendijk Pier Despite the wealth of gorgeous dives available, Bonaire's best site is the pier in Kralendijk. You'll need permission from then harbour master but is worthwhile because the experience is excellent. Hilma Hooker An ex drug running vessel, which was sunk in 1984. It lies in 29m of water on its side. It is now home to an abundance of marine life. Bonaire Klein It's worth taking the ten-minute boat ride to this small island for its excellent reefs and walls. Other info The Netherlands Antilles National Parks Foundation, a non-profit making, non-governmental organisation that maintains the buoys and sets the marine park rules, levies an annual fee of $10. |
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