Located in the south Caribbean, Bonaire has a hot climate with only a little rainfall. This means that the waters in this area are exceptionally calm and clear, giving the divers a visibility that can reach 100 to 150 feet. The temperature of the water in this area is also very conducive for diving — around 25.6 to 28.9 degrees Celsius. Because Bonaire diving sites are under the protection of the Bonaire Marine National Park, the coral reefs and marine life are abundant. In fact, the capital of the town is Kralendijk, a Dutch word that means coral reef.
Bonaire National Marine Park
The reefs around Bonaire extend up to 984 feet from the shore. Because the area is well-protected as part of the Bonaire Marine National Park, it has the most diverse fish population in the Caribbean. With so many Bonaire diving sites to choose from, divers of all levels and ages will definitely find a spot that they could enjoy. Even at the bottom of the shallow areas surrounding Bonaire, there are a lot of growing coral formations. These are usually strands of elkhorn and staghorn corals combined with fire corals and soft corals. A dazzling variety of reef fishes inhabit this...