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Bonaire dive-site page describing the seamount and open-water access.
Dive Spot Guide•
Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Boat-dived seamount with pillar coral and classic Bonaire reef life.
Petrie’s Pillar (24) is a Bonaire seamount boat dive with pillar coral, limited current, and open-water reef life that stays friendly to a broad range of divers.
About Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Petrie’s Pillar (24) is a Bonaire seamount and boat dive with a classic open-water reef feel, pillar coral, and limited current. Divers come for the 360-degree coral structure, shark and ray encounters, and the mix of reef fish that makes the site feel like a compact, fish-rich version of Bonaire’s stronger reef dives.
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Research Estimate At Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Petrie’s Pillar (24)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Petrie’s Pillar (24) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 35m
Depth Note
A standalone coral seamount rises into shallower water and drops to about 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with dry-season conditions from April through November
Typical Conditions
Limited current with excellent visibility and open-water reef structure.
Safety & Access At Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use a surface buoy if needed and stay aware of depth as the reef drops around the seamount.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the conservative default; follow Bonaire Nature Tag and marine-park rules.
Legal Notes
A Bonaire Nature Tag is required, and access is managed through the island’s marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best treated as a boat dive to a compact seamount with pillar coral and classic Bonaire reef structure.
Freediving
This is not a freedive focus; the boat-dived open-water profile suits scuba better.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the site is much better known for scuba and boat access.
Wildlife at Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Petrie’s Pillar (24)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
