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Dive Spot Guide•
Kalli’s Reef (19)
Boat-first Bonaire reef with corals, reef fish, and shark and ray sightings.
Boat-first Bonaire reef with a difficult shore option, clear Caribbean water, and rich coral life.
About Kalli’s Reef (19)
Kalli’s Reef is a Bonaire reef that is best approached by boat, with a difficult shore option and a planned exit at a neighboring site. The reef is known for soft and hard corals, Caribbean reef life, and sightings that can include sharks, rays, seahorses, turtles, and schools of reef fish. It is best approached as an access-aware reef day where entry and exit planning matter as much as the dive itself.
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Research Estimate At Kalli’s Reef (19)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Kalli’s Reef (19)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kalli’s Reef (19) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 30m
Depth Note
Boat-access reef with a shallow edge and a deeper outer slope, while the shore route is awkward.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm sea windows making boat access and snorkeling easier.
Typical Conditions
Boat-first reef with strong coral growth, moderate current, and a shore exit that is awkward.
Safety & Access At Kalli’s Reef (19)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Plan the entry and exit carefully. The shore route is difficult, the reef can be current-sensitive, and the site is best when the boat does the work.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is easiest; shore access is possible but difficult, and the exit is made at a neighboring site.
Legal Notes
Bonaire Marine Park rules apply, so plan the dive within park guidance and marine-site etiquette.
Local Intel For Kalli’s Reef (19)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef dive with strong coral cover and a boat-first access pattern. The shore route is awkward, so a planned boat approach is usually the better choice.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case. Treat Kalli’s Reef as a boat reef with a planned exit rather than a freedive-first site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible, but it is better thought of as a boat-beach hybrid than a casual shore snorkel. The boat route is still the cleanest way in.
Recent Logged Visits At Kalli’s Reef (19)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kalli’s Reef (19)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
