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Destination dive-site page listing Carl's Hill as a boat-access wall.
Dive Spot Guide•
Carl’s Hill (V)
Carl's Hill (V): boat wall dive off Klein Bonaire with rich reef life.
Boat-only access and a steep wall make Carl's Hill (V) best for experienced divers who can handle a current-prone reef profile.
About Carl’s Hill (V)
Carl's Hill (V) is a boat-access wall dive off Klein Bonaire with a coral-covered plateau, sponge gardens, and strong photographer appeal. The reef edge concentrates color and fish life, so the dive works best as a slow, careful profile rather than a big swimming loop. Current can build on the wall, so local advice and conservative turn pressure matter. Expect barracuda, jacks, tangs, parrotfish, frogfish, and seahorses on a good day.
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Research Estimate At Carl’s Hill (V)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Carl’s Hill (V)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Carl’s Hill (V) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Boat-access wall; sources put the top around 6-10m and the main wall roughly in the 30-40m band depending on the line.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Warm Caribbean water, good visibility, and a wall that can feel livelier when current or surge is up are the normal pattern.
Safety & Access At Carl’s Hill (V)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentSurge
Safety Notes
This is a deep wall with moving water on some days, so keep a conservative profile and avoid grabbing the reef if the wall starts to move.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, nature-fee rules apply, and local advice is important when current picks up.
Legal Notes
Protected Bonaire marine park waters apply here, so use the nature tag or fee and follow site rules.
Local Intel For Carl’s Hill (V)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic boat wall dive for photographers, with a steep coral face and enough relief to make slow, controlled reef runs worthwhile.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall and current make scuba the practical fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the main wall starts too deep for surface viewing to be the main attraction.
Wildlife at Carl’s Hill (V)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Carl’s Hill (V)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Carl’s Hill (V)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
