Official site page for Andrea 1 & 2.
Calm-looking Bonaire shore reef with lively shallows.
Calm-looking Bonaire shore reef with lively shallows.
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Andrea I is a north-of-town Bonaire shore reef with easy shallows, a long coral slope, and enough life in the wave-break zone to reward a slow start. It is commonly used by newer divers and snorkelers, with anemones, soft corals, big parrotfish, moray eels, and the occasional seahorse giving the site more character than its calm first impression suggests. Conditions still need a proper check before entry. Current can shift along this stretch, and the coral-rubble shoreline is easier on calmer mornings when the surface is easier to read and the exit stays simple.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 40 m, with shallower areas mentioned as suitable for beginners.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer mornings usually offer the easiest surface conditions.
Typical Conditions
Visibility averages about 25 m; strong currents can occur.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Shore entry can be challenging; use caution with strong currents.
Access Restrictions
Bonaire's Nature Tag is required for water users in the marine park.
Legal Notes
Andrea I sits inside the Bonaire National Marine Park. Standard marine park rules apply, including no touching the reef, no gloves, no collecting or feeding marine life, and protection for coral, turtles, sharks, and parrotfish.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Max depth is 40 m, with shallower sections suitable for beginners.
Snorkeling
The shallows and wave-break zone can be rewarding for snorkelers, especially for large parrotfish and other reef life, but the rocky shoreline is best attempted on calm mornings with protective footwear.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official site page for Andrea 1 & 2.
Nature Tag portal and Bonaire National Marine Park scope.
Operational details including parking, visibility, current, and observed life.
Recent snorkel observations for Bonaire, including Andrea I and II shallows and west-coast current patterns.
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