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Dive Spot Guide•
Sara’s Smile
Sara's Smile is a private Bonaire house reef with permission-based access.
Belmar's private house reef has a short sandy start, a reef slope, and strong on-site dive support; plan around permission and calm water.
About Sara’s Smile
Sara's Smile is Belmar's private house reef on Bonaire's south coast, reached from shore only with permission from the property. The dive starts from a short sandy apron beside the jetty, then drops onto a reef slope with hard and soft coral, sponges, and a steady mix of Caribbean reef fish. It is an easy house-reef dive rather than a public roadside entry, so the main planning points are access coordination, calm-water timing, and using the on-site support well.
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Research Estimate At Sara’s Smile
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Sara’s Smile?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sara’s Smile Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2.5m - 30m
Depth Note
The site starts with a shallow sandy entry, then soft coral and a 45-degree reef slope down to a sandy bottom.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer leeward days are easiest for this house reef.
Typical Conditions
Short sandy start, then a gentle reef slope with coral and sponges; calm-water conditions make the site easiest to enjoy.
Safety & Access At Sara’s Smile
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeRestricted access
Safety Notes
Obtain permission before entering from shore, and be prepared for encounters with sharks and rays.
Access Restrictions
Shore diving is private-property access only, so you need permission from Belmar before entering from shore.
Legal Notes
Bonaire's Nature Tag applies to water activities, and shore entry at Sara's Smile needs permission because the reef sits on private property.
Local Intel For Sara’s Smile
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed house-reef scuba dive with an easy shore start, gentle slope, and strong on-site support for tanks, nitrox, and instruction.
Freediving
Freediving is only a secondary use here; the shallow start can work in calm water, but the site is better suited to scuba and permission-based shore access.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is most practical over the shallow start on calm days, but the reef slope and private access make this primarily a scuba house reef.
Recent Logged Visits At Sara’s Smile
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sara’s Smile
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
