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Official dive site page with quick facts, depth, visibility, current, and kite warnings.
Dive Spot Guide•
Atlantis
Atlantis is a Bonaire shore dive with reef, sand, and open water.
Easy beach entry on Bonaire's southwest coast, but current and kite surfers make wind and timing the main planning variables.
About Atlantis
Atlantis is a Bonaire shore dive with an easy sandy entry, a reef ramp, and a deeper slope into open water. Beginners can stay on the sand and first reef section while stronger divers continue down the slope for turtles, rays, and larger fish. The main planning issue is that the beach is shared with kitesurfers, so wind and timing matter.
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Research Estimate At Atlantis
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Atlantis?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Atlantis Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The dive starts on 3-8m sand, reaches a reef plateau around 15m, and continues down a slope toward 40m and beyond.
Best Season
Year-round, with windless mornings and late afternoons the most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Shore entry is easy, but wind, current, and kite traffic make timing the main variable.
Safety & Access At Atlantis
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a buoy or SMB for ascent and stay clear of kite lines, kiteboarders, and shallow surf-zone traffic.
Access Restrictions
Avoid the kiteboarding area and the active kite window between 10:00 and 16:00.
Legal Notes
Bonaire Nature Tag and annual nature fee are mandatory.
Local Intel For Atlantis
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginners can stay in the shallow sand and first reef section to about 12m; stronger divers can continue down the slope to 40m.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works best on the shallow sand and first reef on calm days, but stay clear of kite activity and shallow ascents.
Wildlife at Atlantis
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Atlantis
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Atlantis
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
