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Petrie’s Pillar (24)

This spot owes its name to the pillar that Captain Don named after a friend as a wedding gift. The divesite looks very much like Andre I and Andrea II.

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Andrea II (22)

An easily accessible shore dive location with areas of shade and parking not far from the entry point. This is a large dive site so it never feels crowded here.

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Small Wall (25)

Small wall owes its name to the small wall, which runs from approximately 12 to 24 meters and is located 25 meters from the coast. It is an extremely colorful spot, often visited by photographers. Please note, this site can only be reached from the water because the entrance is from private property.

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Barcadera (21)

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.

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Cliff (28)

Cliff is considered one of the best dive spots on Bonaire for macro photography. Another easy entry shore dive this site does not disappoint as it has a wall running along the left side of the dive site that drops to over 22 meters.

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Hamlet

Located in Hamlet Oasis south of Dive Friends Hamlet shop. Marked with a pin. Can be entered from Cliff dive site (Hamlet Dive Friends) or From La Machaca dive site (Captain Don’s).

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Captain Don’s Habitat

Captain Don’s Habitat is one of the most famous dive resorts in Bonaire. The house reef that sits right off from the resort is a very popular and easily accessible dive site with a healthy reef system and tons of marine life. A great site to have a night dive.

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La Machaca (27)

La Machaca is a wreck, a 30 meter swim from the pier of Captain Don’s Habitat’s covered reef, so you need permission to dive there. The wreck is located at a depth of 14 meters, if you follow the rope you will come across a second wreck, tugboat Hesper.

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Oil Slick Leap (20)

This dive site is an easily accessible shore dive right outside of the downtown area. There is a latter for easy entry and exit from the water. An extremely easy dive site to navigate and great for all levels of divers.

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Buddy’s Reef (29)

One of the most popular dive sites in all of Bonaire, Buddy’s Reef is a very easily accessible shore dive perfect for beginners and experienced divers. It sits right off the popular Buddy’s Dive Resort and is their house reef.

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