Blue marker, short walk from the road, reef near shore, no facilities, nature fee, sheltered location.
Ol Blue N9Mv is a Bonaire shore dive with easy access and rich reef life.
Ol Blue N9Mv is a Bonaire shore dive with easy access and rich reef life.
Ol Blue N9Mv is a Bonaire shore dive with an easy reef-beach entry and a shallow start that opens into deeper terraces. Tarpon, snappers, angelfish, turtles, and small reef life are common along the route, with enough structure to keep the dive interesting beyond the first reef edge. The rocky shoreline and occasional surf make footing and entry timing more important than current. Bring what you need and expect a self-sufficient dive.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
The reef starts close to shore, and site descriptions place the dive around 6-25 m with a broader profile to about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Leeward Bonaire conditions are usually calm underwater, but the entry can feel rough when wind and surf build.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use booties, handle the rocky entry slowly, and avoid turning a rough-day entry into a rushed exit. Surf and footing matter more than current.
Access Restrictions
Self-serve shore access only; no staffed beach infrastructure.
Legal Notes
Bonaire Marine Park rules apply, including the annual nature fee and normal no-touch reef etiquette.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward shore dive with a shallow start, then deeper terraces and good structure farther out. Most of the value is in the reef slope, fish traffic, and calm water once past the entry.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can reach the reef quickly from shore and stay in the shallow zone where conditions are easiest. Morning is the most comfortable window.
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.
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Research Sources
Blue marker, short walk from the road, reef near shore, no facilities, nature fee, sheltered location.
Ol' Blue lies north of 1000 Steps on a long coral beach with friendly angels and schooling fish.
Tolo/Ol' Blue is shore or boat accessible, marked BNMP #13, with a 6-25 m depth range.
Shore access, beginner entry, parking and steps, approx 30 m depth.
Easy site with tarpons, parrotfish, snappers, turtles, crabs, shrimp, and finger sponges.
Rough surface surf, calm underwater, minimal current, and about 80 ft visibility.
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