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Lying off the western coast of the main island, the uninhabited atoll of Klein Bonaire is encircled by protected fringing reefs. Dive boats tie up to dedicated moorings where shallow sandy plateaus step out onto sloping coral terraces that fall away into the blue. Sheltered from prevailing easterly trade winds, the leeward waters stay calm and support vast fields of hard corals, towering gorgonian sea fans, and abundant reef fauna.
Extensive gardens of healthy staghorn, elkhorn, and boulder star corals
Regular sightings of foraging hawksbill and green sea turtles along the drop-off
Calm, protected conditions with minimal surface chop
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round due to the island's location outside the main hurricane belt.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout SeahorseHippocampus reidi | Rare |
Marine forecast
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