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Sheltered snorkel access, no current, and turtle / tarpon sightings.
Dive Spot Guide•
Buddy’s Reef (29)
Buddy's Reef (29) is a sheltered house reef on Bonaire.
Easy shore access, a shallow plateau, no current, and resort facilities make Buddy's Reef a beginner-friendly Bonaire house reef.
About Buddy’s Reef (29)
Buddy's Reef (29) is Buddy Dive Resort's house reef in Bonaire, a sheltered shore dive with a shallow plateau, a clean drop-off, and an easy route that works for training or repeat laps. The site is popular because you can step in from the resort, settle onto the reef quickly, and spend the dive tracking tarpon, turtles, and the steady mix of reef life on the wall and coral heads.
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Research Estimate At Buddy’s Reef (29)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Buddy’s Reef (29)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Buddy’s Reef (29) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
The reef stays shallow to the 8m drop-off, with the dive commonly extending to about 30m on the lower wall.
Best Season
year-round
Safety & Access At Buddy’s Reef (29)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use normal shore-entry care, keep an eye on resort traffic, and stay within your comfort zone on the shallow plateau and drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Bonaire Marine Park rules apply, and dock or resort access should be checked if you are not staying on site.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Bonaire Marine Park / nature-fee system, so park access and tag rules apply.
Local Intel For Buddy’s Reef (29)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed shore dive or training site. The plateau and drop-off make it easy to build bottom time without fighting flow.
Freediving
Freedivers can use the shallow plateau and easy shore access in calm conditions, though the site is primarily a scuba and snorkel house reef.
Snorkeling
One of Bonaire's easiest snorkel spots, with shallow water, easy pier access, and turtles and tarpon often visible close to shore.
Wildlife at Buddy’s Reef (29)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Buddy’s Reef (29)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Buddy’s Reef (29)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
