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Dive Spot Guide•
Red Slave (60)
Experienced-diver Bonaire shore site with strong current and rays.
Ironshore entry and a steep reef with sandy flats make this a better fit for experienced divers, especially when current is changing fast.
About Red Slave (60)
Red Slave is a southern Bonaire shore site with an ironshore entry and a steep reef profile that drops away from a sandy working area. Experienced divers come here for soft coral, current-driven fish movement, and chances to see rays, turtles and other larger fish. Because current and wave action can change quickly, the best dives start with a careful shore check and conservative timing, with a slow approach to the entry and a clear plan for the way back out.
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Research Estimate At Red Slave (60)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Red Slave (60)?
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Red Slave (60) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow reef plateau around 3-12m, a middle reef around 12-25m, and a deeper drop past 40m.
Best Season
Early morning on calm sea days.
Typical Conditions
Very strong and sometimes shifting current, with wave-dependent entry conditions and an exposed southern location.
Safety & Access At Red Slave (60)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Check the entry from shore, wear dive boots, and avoid forcing the dive if the current or whitecaps build.
Access Restrictions
Ironshore entry with sharp edges; dive boots are essential and the waterline should be checked before entry.
Legal Notes
Bonaire Nature Tag required; follow Bonaire Marine Park rules.
Local Intel For Red Slave (60)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced divers should plan a conservative shore entry, cross the sandbar, and work the steep reef only when conditions are favorable.
Freediving
Not ideal for casual freediving; the ironshore entry and changing current make it a better scuba fit.
Snorkeling
Only for very experienced snorkelers in calm conditions, with current and entry checks first.
Recent Logged Visits At Red Slave (60)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Red Slave (60)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
