Official tourism page with access rules, visibility, depth, terrain, and common wildlife.
Managed Bonaire house reef with sand flats and wall
Managed Bonaire house reef with sand flats and wall
Entry is controlled through the on-site dive center and must be booked ahead.
Protected Bonaire house reef with shallow sand flats, a lively coral wall, and a deeper soft-coral drop-off that rewards relaxed buoyancy and a careful plan. Access is tightly managed through the on-site dive center, so this is best treated as a reservation-based shore dive rather than a casual walk-up entry. The site works best for divers who want easy logistics and enough terrain variety to stay interesting from first fin kick to final ascent.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 35m
Depth Note
Shallow sand flats begin at shore, the main reef starts around 8 m, and the wall drops past 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; book ahead in high season.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm leeward-west-coast water, with a shallow sand-flat start, a reef wall, and a deeper soft-coral drop-off.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Reserve ahead, confirm access with the dive center, and keep buoyancy tight over the sand flats; the wall deepens quickly once you leave the easy zone.
Access Restrictions
Access is only through the dive center, with advance reservation and limited daily numbers; walk-up public access is not allowed.
Legal Notes
Bonaire National Marine Park applies, and the annual STINAPA Nature Fee is required for diving on the island.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for relaxed shore diving and buoyancy work in the shallow sand flats, with a deeper wall and soft-coral zone for divers who want more terrain.
Freediving
The shallow sand flats can work on calm days, but this site is primarily set up and managed as a scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can use the shallow sand flats when conditions are calm, but the reef is better understood as a controlled scuba site.
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
Research Sources
Official tourism page with access rules, visibility, depth, terrain, and common wildlife.
Operator page describing the house reef, walk-in logistics, beginner access, and guided/night diving.
Resort FAQ that corroborates the Calabas Reef alias and day/night snorkel or dive access.
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