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Boat-only Klein Bonaire terrace reef with 6-30m depth, 30m visibility, and mild current.
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Bonaventura (G)
Boat-only Klein Bonaire terraced reef with seahorses and gorgonians.
Local operator required
Boat entry and route planning are simplest with a local Bonaire operator.
Klein Bonaire terraced reef reached by boat from Kralendijk, with shallow platforms, gorgonians, seahorses, and rich Caribbean fish life.
About Bonaventura (G)
Bonaventura (G) is a terraced reef on Klein Bonaire with a natural staircase from shallow platforms down to a deeper sandy edge. The site is known for gorgonian fields, star-coral pagodas, and regular seahorse sightings. Divers can also expect French angelfish, queen angelfish, triggerfish, and other reef life along the terraces. It is a boat-access dive that suits intermediate divers who enjoy calm route planning and good visibility.
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Research Estimate At Bonaventura (G)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Bonaventura (G)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bonaventura (G) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 30m
Depth Note
The reef begins around 6m, steps through terraces at roughly 12m, 18m, and 24m, and reaches about 30m before sandy bottom.
Best Season
Year-round; the sheltered southwest side usually keeps conditions calmer than more exposed sites.
Typical Conditions
Terraced reef with mild current, good visibility, and a gradual staircase profile from the first terrace to the deeper edge.
Safety & Access At Bonaventura (G)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Watch current, track the terraces as depth changes gradually, and plan the ascent carefully because the reef steps down to 30m.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive as a guided boat drop-off and pickup rather than an independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
Bonaventura sits within Klein Bonaire and Bonaire Marine Park access rules, so the annual Nature Fee and local boat procedures apply.
Local Intel For Bonaventura (G)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A scuba dive featuring a drop-off and several terraces at varying depths.
Freediving
Freediving is not the primary use case here; the site is better as a controlled scuba or snorkel boat dive because the best structures sit deeper.
Snorkeling
The shallow terraces can work for snorkelers on calm days, but the best structure sits deeper on the reef and is better appreciated with scuba.
Wildlife at Bonaventura (G)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bonaventura (G)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bonaventura (G)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
