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Official Bonaire dive-site listing.
Easy Bonaire shore dive with pillars, fish, and photos.
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Salt Pier L5Jg is a straightforward Bonaire shore dive with easy access, fish-filled shadows, and pier pillars coated in sponge and coral growth. It is best for calm-water exploration and photography, with a shallow-to-moderate profile that suits relaxed sessions rather than deep or current-heavy planning. On a good day the pier itself becomes the main underwater structure, with schools of fish under the span and reef life just beyond the shadows.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
The pillars and nearby reef sit in a shallow-to-moderate band around 5-15 m.
Best Season
April through October is the strongest window, with good conditions available year-round.
Typical Conditions
Easy shore access, calm Bonaire water, and a shallow-to-moderate pillar zone packed with fish.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for ship-loading operations, keep clear of the pillar edges, and avoid hand contact with the structure.
Access Restrictions
Dive or snorkel only when no ships are docking at the pier.
Legal Notes
This is a working industrial pier, so follow port rules and local access guidance before entering the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving around the pillar structures with abundant fish life.
Freediving
Works for calm snorkeling and shallow freedive practice when the pier is open and the sea is settled.
Snorkeling
A good snorkel site when access is open, especially for calm-water photography.
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Official Bonaire dive-site listing.
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