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Dive Spot Guide•
Thousand Steps (16)
Iconic Bonaire wall dive with a steep stair approach.
Bonaire shore dive with a 67-step staircase, steep terraced reef, and very clear water. Known for strong coral, turtles, and moray eels.
About Thousand Steps (16)
Thousand Steps (16) is one of Bonaire's signature shore dives: a cliff-top access point with a long stair descent to a steep, terraced reef. The site is known for hard and soft coral, gorgonians, turtles, moray eels, and very clear water, making it a rewarding Bonaire dive when you do not mind the climb. It is the kind of site people remember for the reef as much as for the 67-step return.
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Research Estimate At Thousand Steps (16)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Thousand Steps (16)?
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Thousand Steps (16) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow reef top off the beach drops to a common working depth around 20 m.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Steep terraced reef, little current, strong visibility, and a demanding stair approach.
Safety & Access At Thousand Steps (16)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
The stairs are the main challenge; pace the climb and hydrate on the return.
Access Restrictions
Nature fee required in the Bonaire National Marine Park; the stair descent and climb are strenuous with gear.
Legal Notes
A valid BNMP nature fee is required for recreation here.
Local Intel For Thousand Steps (16)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Bonaire shore dive with a long stair climb, then a steep reef wall and terrace system.
Freediving
The shallow reef top can work for freediving, though the site is better known for scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible on calm days, but the stair approach makes it a more committed outing than a simple beach snorkel.
Wildlife at Thousand Steps (16)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Thousand Steps (16)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Thousand Steps (16)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
