Barcadera (21)

★★★★☆ (121)

This spot is located in front of the Santa Barbara district and is therefore not accessible from the shore. Time for a boat dive! The wall here continues from 10 to about 40 meters.

You will see typical Caribbean life such as nurse and reef sharks, possibly eagle rays, stingrays and lots of fish: snapper, angelfish, parrotfish.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
14 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse
10 Sightings
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Green Turtle
5 Sightings
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Ocean Sunfish
2 Sightings
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Bottlenose Dolphin
1 Sightings
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Spinner Dolphin
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish
20 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish
20 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish
18 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
17 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish
16 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Squirrelfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
7 Sightings
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2

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Tarpon
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

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Flounder
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Tuna
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish
3 Sightings
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Garibaldi Damselfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Garfish
2 Sightings
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Whitetip Reef Shark
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Snake Eel
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

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Cuttlefish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Nudibranch
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2

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Pollock
1 Sightings
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John Dory
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7

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Seamoths
1 Sightings
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Leaf Scorpionfish
1 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Div’Ocean Bonaire

J.A. Abraham BLVD 82 #301, 0000ab Kralendijk, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius And Saba

Tropical Divers Bonaire

J.A. Abraham Boulevard 87, 00000 Kralendijk - Bonaire, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius And Saba

Dive Sites Nearby

Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Willemstoren Lighthouse (★4.4)

Named after the lighthouse here; the Willemstoren. It is one of the southernmost dive sites on Bonaire and a beautiful reef but the current can be strong.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Red Slave (60) (★4.4)

This dive site is located near the red slave huts. It is a site with a steep reef that is suitable for more experienced divers due to the current.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Vista Blue (58) (★4.4)

A beautiful spot where you can easily get into the water. It is flat for a while, after which you can follow a steep wall from about 9 meters away. NB! There can be big waves.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Sweet Dreams (59) (★4.3)

Attention! You can not park your car here on the beach because of turtle eggs (see the sign). Entering the water can be a bit difficult with the surf, swim over the sand and there begins the reef.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Atlantis (★4.4)

Excellent dive site but also overrun with kite surfers. Always send up an SMB before surfacing! Park on the road and enter just north of the wind pennant through a sandy channel.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Red Beryl (★4.5)

This site is located on the reef around the salt pans. It is a relatively shallow spot, which also makes it very suitable for snorkeling. Please note that there may be waves on windy days.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Margate Bay (55) (★4.4)

Before the reef really starts you have a large stretch of sand that is also interesting for snorkelers. The reef itself is named after the schools of “Black Margate“ that you can encounter here.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

White Slave (★4.0)

Named for the old slave huts located here. Easiest entry is from near the second hut. Cross a long sand bank to reach the coral area. Look for eagle rays in the shallows.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Pink Beach (53) (★4.3)

Pink Beach is a beautiful diving site, a typical southern site with a sandy area that merges into the reef. Feel free to bring non-diving family with you, they can lie on the beach and snorkel.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Tori’s Reef (52) (★4.3)

The reef is located at a passage to the salt pans and is therefore easy to reach. Take a good look around along the way, there is a huge variety of fish on this reef!
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Invisibles (51) (★4.5)

An easily accessible shore dive with a double reef feature. The first reef is shallow and great for beginning divers and snorkelers. The second reef is a bit deeper and separated by a long, skinny sand flat.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Salt City (50) (★4.3)

Salt City is the first place past the famous salt pier. It is a double reef as is often found on Bonaire. The reef is a nice change of sand and coral.
Channel Islands Scuba, 91360 Thousand Oaks

Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

Active pier for loading salt from the salt works on the island of Bonaire. It can only be dived when no ship is moored, and no maintenance is being performed.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Jeannies Glory (48) (★4.2)

If you look to the left, you can enjoy flamingos in the salt pans. On the other side you will find this dive site. You can only dive from the shore with calm water, swim down the sand flat and enjoy the wall!
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Larry’s Lair (47) (★4.1)

A spot that starts with a flat stretch of sand before turning into a wall that continues for about 30 metres. For the experienced diver; cross the sand there to start at the next wall at about 28 meter.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Turtle City (★4.8)

When you drive from Sorobon to the east coast, on the left side there is a deserted shrimp fishing house. When the fence stops, drive in on a sandy road. At the end you can park the car and walk towards the entrance, which is a shallow bay at the shoreline.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Aquarius (46) (★4.4)

Aquarius is a beautiful double reef. Please note, the 2nd reef is quite deep and requires a bit of a swim, so keep a close eye on your air supply. It is a bit of a swim to the first drop off, while you look at the beautiful corals.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

White Hole (62) (★4.7)

White Hole is located in front of Lac Bay. You can easily get here by boat or by wading a good distance through the bay. The name is derived from the white sand plain.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Alice in Wonderland (45) (★4.3)

A great shore accessible dive site that’s less crowded than some of the other more popular dive sites but still offers the experience of diving the double reef system.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Angel City (44) (★4.4)

Angel city is an amazing double reef that runs parallel to the coast. It starts after a flat section at a depth of 5 meters and the first reef extends at about 18 meters. Then up to get to the next rift till 9 meters. The reefs are not far apart, allowing you to dive in an environment surrounded by reefs.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Cai (63) (★4.6)

The reef is located at the bay of the same name and is easily accessible from the shore. The reef stretches out enormously so it may take a while to explore every corner. Be careful, there can be a strong current out of the area.
Discover Diving, 14043 Depew

Hilma Hooker (Wreck) (43) (★4.5)

The Hilma Hooker is a 236-foot Dutch freighter that has a long and varied history including being used as a drug runner. It sunk just offshore in 1984 and is now the most popular wreck dive on Bonaire.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

The Lake (42) (★4.3)

’The Lake’ is actually an ocean dive site accessible by shore and consists of a beautiful double reef. The first reef is shallower than the second reef and they are separated by a long sand strip.
Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Punt Vierkant (41) (★4.2)

Punt square is the beginning of the south coast of Bonaire. At this spot also starts the beautiful double reef. Dive over the first reef, to a depth of 25 meters to the next.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Lighthouse Point (40) (★4.0)

The reef here is between 15 and 30 meters. Shallower and deeper you will find mainly sand. This spot is a bit difficult to access from the shore but good by boat.