Bisé Morto is a closed, current-heavy north Bonaire reef dive.
Bisé Morto is a closed, current-heavy north Bonaire reef dive.
Washington Slagbaai Park, including Bisé Morto, remains closed for diving because of SCTLD.
The park is closed now; when the site reopens, you still need an authorized operator and park access.
NOTICE: Site still closed for diving still due to SCTLD, please look to STINAPA Bonaire for any updates (October 2025). Bisé Morto is a dive site that begins at a shallow depth and features a drop-off to a sandy bottom starting around 10 meters. This site is accessible from the shore. Divers can expect to encounter typical Caribbean marine life, including nurse sharks, reef sharks, and the possibility of seeing eagle rays and stingrays. The area is also home to a variety of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, and parrotfish.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
The published profile starts shallow, drops toward about 30 m, and is centered on the shallow plateau.
Best Season
Only after reopening, in calm-weather windows; north winds often shut it down.
Typical Conditions
Strong current, wind exposure, and possible downcurrents define the site when open.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Do not plan this as a self-guided shore dive. When open, it is an advanced boat dive with strong current and weather sensitivity.
Access Restrictions
Currently closed for diving in Washington Slagbaai Park; when open, access is boat-only with park entry and an authorized operator.
Legal Notes
The park remains closed for diving because of SCTLD, and any future visit requires park access and an authorized operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
When open, the site is an advanced boat dive with a shallow coral plateau, a deeper section, and strong current management.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the boat-only, current-heavy profile is a poor fit for casual breath-hold planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the park closure and strong-current profile make it unsuitable for casual shore snorkeling.
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
Recent community updates
Research Sources
Current dive-site page with access, current, reef structure, and marine-life details.
Marine park page noting the SCTLD closure status for Washington Slagbaai Park and the nature-fee rules.
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