With 87 sites across the island, Bonaire is a scuba diver’s paradise.
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Ive scuba-dived some pretty stellar sites across several Caribbean IslandsSt.
Maarten, Dominica, St. Lucia, and Curacao, to name a few.
A turtle swimming in Sampler Reef, located off the coast of Bonaire.Credit:Federico Cabello/Getty Images
At 24 miles long and seven miles wide, Bonaire is small.
It’s a must-visit destination for many scuba divers.
On Bonaires westerly, leeward side, calmer wind and water conditions offer more favorable diving conditions.
Caribbean coral reef off the coast of Bonaire.johnandersonphoto/Getty Images
That said, most dives are accessible from the shore.
In fact, dive shops often use trucksnot boatsto get to them.
Many sites are simply marked by yellow rocks located just off the shoreline.
No matter what kind of dive experience you’re hoping to have, Bonaire has options in spades.
It’s worth multiple visitseven after youve crossed it off your Caribbean island scuba bucket list.
To learn about some of the most memorable dives he’s taken,head here.
