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Dive Spot Guide•
Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Leonora's Reef is a Klein Bonaire boat reef with fish-rich shallows.
Boat-only Klein Bonaire reef with a shallow plateau, sand channels, and a steep wall; easy to navigate but still worth a buoy and a plan.
About Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Leonora's Reef is a boat dive off Klein Bonaire with a shallow plateau, a small tunnel, and a reef wall that steepens quickly into deeper water. The site is known for clear conditions, easy navigation, and fish life packed into the shallows, while the mooring-based access keeps the approach orderly and the reef intact. It is the kind of place that works for relaxed beginners, snorkelers, and photographers who still want a real wall profile.
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Research Estimate At Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Leonoras Reef Qyg0?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Leonoras Reef Qyg0 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 45m
Depth Note
The site drops steeply from about 7m to 40m, with the wall dropping beyond 45m and coral formations around 16m.
Best Season
Year-round, with early mornings usually offering the clearest water.
Typical Conditions
Shallow plateau, sand channels, limited current, and a steep wall with clear water that is best early in the day.
Safety & Access At Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use a surface buoy and stay oriented to the sand channels and mooring buoys. The small tunnel and the steep wall call for tidy buoyancy and route awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use the installed mooring buoys because anchoring is prohibited in the marine park.
Legal Notes
Anchoring is prohibited in the marine park; mooring buoys are required.
Local Intel For Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Average depth is 3–25 m, with a wall dropping beyond 45 m.
Freediving
The shallow plateau is also suitable for freediving-style exploration.
Snorkeling
The shallow plateau and small tunnel make the site suitable for snorkelers.
Wildlife at Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Leonoras Reef Qyg0
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
