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Barcadera (21)
Barcadera (21) is Bonaire's boat wall with coral gardens and rays.
Local operator required
Boat access is required; plan it through a local Bonaire operator.
Boat-only Bonaire wall dive with coral gardens, cleaning stations, and a steep profile that rewards buoyancy control.
About Barcadera (21)
Barcadera (21) is a Bonaire boat wall in front of the Santa Barbara district, known for coral gardens, a steep profile, and classic Caribbean reef life. The shallows are rich enough for wide-angle photography, while the drop-off adds sharks, rays, and larger fish without making the site feel technical. It is an easy wall day for divers who want clear water and structure, but it still asks for good buoyancy once you follow the reef down. Watch the surface because pleasure boats sometimes use the area.
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Research Estimate At Barcadera (21)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Barcadera (21)?
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Barcadera (21) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
Wall runs from about 10 m down to roughly 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Mostly calm Caribbean water with good visibility and a steep wall profile; mild current can still be part of the day.
Safety & Access At Barcadera (21)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use buoyancy discipline on the wall and keep an eye on surface traffic. The reef gets deeper quickly, so it is better treated as a planned wall dive than a casual hop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive with a local operator and do not try to walk it in from shore.
Legal Notes
Follow Bonaire marine-park and boat-traffic rules.
Local Intel For Barcadera (21)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic boat-wall dive with a shallow coral garden, a steep drop, and enough structure to stay interesting for mixed skill levels.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wall and boat-only access make it better as a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Possible only in the shallowest water, but the site is primarily a wall dive rather than a snorkel stop.
Recent Logged Visits At Barcadera (21)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Barcadera (21)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
